Garin Riddle Sr.
Chiloquin,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated Klamath Tribal Member with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Personal passion for (TEK) and intertwining teachings that empower Indigenous tribal communities with a focus on The Klamath Tribes.
Formerly serving on several committees with the Klamath Tribes and Klamath County including:
•Culture and Heritage committee
•Homasgi committee
•NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) committee
•LADPC (Local Alcohol and Drug Planning committee)
•BHRN (Behavioral Health Resource Network) committee
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
NAGPRA Specialist {KTCHD-First Food Expert}
The Klamath Tribes
Chiloquin, Oregon
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted informational presentations on The Klamath Tribes Culture and Oral Traditions to Schools and Government Organizations.
- Co-Organized special events such as Culture camp and traditional commemorative ceremonies.
- Organized and facilitated a first foods gathering for Klamath tribal elders in 2023 and 2024.
- Conducted re-burials, ensuring that graves were dug to the correct depth and lined with appropriate traditional Klamath Tribal materials/medicines.
- Prepared plots for burial by removing existing vegetation, leveling ground, and filling holes.
- Maintained cemetery grounds, including mowing grass and trimming shrubs.
- Created records of re-internments, transfers, removals, and dis-internments.
- Maintained records related to all aspects of the Klamath Tribal artifacts and activities including donations received.
- Scheduled maintenance tasks such as dusting or cleaning of artifacts or artwork in the collection.
- Organized acquisitions of art objects, artifacts, archives, and other materials for the Klamath Tribes collections.
- Kept scheduled records for relative humidity(RH), climate controlled room holding all sensitive artifacts.
- Conducted research on human remains, funerary objects, objects of cultural patrimony, sacred objects and artifacts to determine authenticity and provenance.
- Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials.
- Evaluated proposed development projects for their potential impacts on native ecosystems.
- Researched current TEK on topics relevant to the goals of The Klamath Tribes ecological restoration projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between The Klamath Tribes and local agencies/organizations involved in ecological restoration projects.
- Conducted field investigations to assess existing vegetation communities, soils, hydrology and other features relevant to restoration efforts.
- Assisted in the development of ecological restoration plans and strategies for natural areas.
- Coordinated and lead Agencies and volunteers on Identification and gathering of first foods within the Klamath Tribal Reserved gathering boundaries.
- Conducted site assessments to certify habitat environmental damage or restoration needs.
- Developed and communicated recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.
- Developed recommendations for management actions that would improve habitat condition or restore degraded sites.
Cultural Resource Technician
Klamath Tribes
Chiloquin , OR
07.2022 - Current
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Employed scientific methods to promote the quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
- Produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypotheses.
- Identified artifacts and documented the location of each find.
- Excavated human remains, skeletons, and artifacts with care during archaeological digs in diverse locations.
- Recorded and managed information from field observations.
- Developed data collection methods to improve accuracy.
- Assessed traditions, settlement patterns, and physical attributes to make inductive conclusions.
- Assessed archaeological sites for resource management, development, and conservation purposes to recommend methods for site protection.
- Identified and authenticated items found on excavation missions as a subject matter expert in Kla-Mo-Ya cultures.
- Communicated artifact data, such as place of origin, cultural history, shape, material, and function, to the research team for further analysis.
- Recovered and researched material findings, such as tools or pottery, and documented findings, to advance collective field knowledge.
- Developed key relationships with archaeologists in local areas through extensive collaboration, communication, and information sharing to advance collective knowledge and success in field operations.
- Adhered to documentation and recordkeeping requirements to preserve the chain of custody for investigations.
- Recorded exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys.
Chairman/Founder
Native American Church of Muq'Luqs
Klamath Falls, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Set board agendas, schedules, and oversaw performance and progress.
- Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision-making.
- Led quarterly committee meetings to create and discuss events for community involvement.
- Directed regular quarterly business meetings of the Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning, and personnel issues.
- Offered recommendations to the board on ways to improve the success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
Opioid Harm Reduction Specialist
Max's Mission
Klamath Falls, OR
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized street outreach events.
- Trained and distributed NARCAN and other harm reduction supplies.
- Maintained supplies for distribution, including weekly inventory counts and ordering.
- Collaborated with community partners to maintain relationships with other agencies to provide services to addicts, addicts' families, and houseless populations.
- Facilitated a weekly grief and loss group to assist families affected by the opioid epidemic.
- Referred individuals to detox, as well as treatment for those wishing to maintain sobriety.
- Facilitated needle exchange and pickup services for the reduction of contaminated syringes.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
BestCare Treatment Services
Klamath Falls, OR
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnoses and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to clients' needs.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Developed a referral process to assist clients' access to special programs and services.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes, and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Group Facilitator Residential Aide
Transformations wellness center
, OR
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Encouraged participation and provided focus and guidance for discussions within group.
- Encouraged clients to develop mutual support networks outside of support groups.
- Facilitated weekly sessions in community using designated curriculum.
- Encouraged members to get involved in new hobbies and activities to improve mental health.
- Planned, developed, and administered group services designed to assist participating clients.
- Participated in conferences, trainings, and meetings related to areas of assigned responsibility.
- Negotiated and facilitated conflicts and disagreements that arose during group meetings.
- Provided advocacy specified by program and contract guidelines.
- Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life, and all life situations.
- Welcomed new members to the group and provided orientation on both group operations and self-help services.
- Informed site staff of issues that violated or jeopardized service operations.
- Updated attendance records of participants in group sessions and workshops.
- Provided case management services and referrals to individuals requiring additional assistance.
- Arranged appointments between parties for mediation.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among disputants using mediation methods.
- Delivered conclusions on mediation cases.
Education
Addiction Studies Certification - Addiction Counseling/ General studies
Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, ORCADC-1, QMHA-1
MHACBO
Skills
- Identification and processing of traditional Klamath Tribal first foods
- Identification and processing of traditional Klamath Tribal medicines
- Identification and processing of traditional Klamath Tribal materials
- willingness to learn/adaptability
- Restoration techniques
- Habitat assessment
- Wildlife identification (Klamath Names)
- Workflow Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Creative thinking
- Empathy for all people
- Strategic planning
- Project Coordination
- Ceremony facilitator
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Engagement
- Audience Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Conflict Mediation/Resolution
- Conservation planning
- Habitat assessment
Timeline
NAGPRA Specialist {KTCHD-First Food Expert}
The Klamath Tribes
08.2023 - Current
Opioid Harm Reduction Specialist
Max's Mission
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cultural Resource Technician
Klamath Tribes
07.2022 - Current
Chairman/Founder
Native American Church of Muq'Luqs
09.2021 - Current
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
BestCare Treatment Services
03.2016 - 09.2020
Group Facilitator Residential Aide
Transformations wellness center
07.2014 - 03.2016
Addiction Studies Certification - Addiction Counseling/ General studies
Klamath Community College
CADC-1, QMHA-1
MHACBO
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