Office of Public Affairs.
The Office of Public Affairs serves as the primary point of contact with external media and coordinates the tribes’ governmental affairs activities at the state and national levels.The Office of Public Affairs works with several organizations - in press, private, governmental and consulting arenas. We are always striving to strengthen the mission of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and would love to contact you about feature stories or press releases.
Our Staff.

Public Affairs Manager, Roselynn Yazzie, is a Shoshone-Bannock tribal member and Diné and makes her home in the Fort Hall District.
She attended Idaho State University for business but found her calling in journalism. She’s been a part of the Sho-Ban News staff for 19 years as a reporter and assistant editor. Her experience working in a small newsroom has allowed her to report on everything from education, tribal government, sports, and features, covering local and national news. She assists in the weekly production of the newspaper, enjoys photography and using her creativity in graphic design, and has freelanced broadcast packages for Indian Country Today (ICT).
Yazzie has been a member of the Indigenous Journalists Association (formerly NAJA) since 2011. She began as a mentor on the Student Projects and is enthusiastic about encouraging the next generation of Indigenous journalists. In August 2024, she was elected by her peers to serve as a member of the Indigenous Journalists Association Board of Directors.
She’s also the recipient of numerous Indigenous media awards.
Press Releases.
FHBC Vice Chairwoman Thompson attends BIA tribal consultation to air Tribes concerns
May 23, 2025Fort Hall Business Council defends Tribal services amid proposed $163B federal cuts
May 2, 2025Eagle Road construction to begin; detour routes determined
April 14, 202519 candidate petitions approved for Primary Elections
February 28, 2025All Press Releases
Upcoming Events.
Latest News.
Calendar of Events
Events for April
29th

477 Food Pantry *application required

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for May
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6th

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THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
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8th
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13th

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THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for May
15th
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17th
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18th
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20th

477 Food Pantry *application required

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for May
22nd
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24th
Events for May
25th
Events for May
27th

477 Food Pantry *application required

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for May
28th

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Tribal Fishermans Meeting
Events for May
29th
Events for May
30th

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All-Indian Teen Tournament
Featured Videos.
Shoshone-Bannock Wellness Center & Sports Complex
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes welcomes you to Fort Hall
Of People and Salmon: Linking Culture and Ecology