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PASSAGES Agnes Baker-Pilgrim Honored at Indian Art Northwest Celebration by Selene Rilatos, Cultural Programs Coordinator It was a great honor for Lisa Brown, Terry McDowell, and myself to attend the Third Annual Indian Art Northwest (IAN) Celebration to see Agnes Baker-Pilgrim receive the “Living Cultural Treasures Award” from our tribe. This celebration was held at the Portland Art Museum on May 27,2000. IAN does a superb job of honoring our most prized gift - our tribal elders. I think this award is a great idea and applaud IAN for being the first to host such a ceremony. Agnes Baker-Pilgrim (standing) This award is given to tribal elders who are recognized by their tribe as having a Agnes has five children: Keith Taylor, commitment to tradition, who keep our cultures strong, who make it possible for Sonya Taylor, Nadine Martin, Mona Hudson, other artists to keep traditions alive in their Tony Martin Jr., and the late Robert Taylor, plus numerous grandchildren. She went to communities, and who exemplify the college at age 52, earned a bachelor’s meaning of this prestigious recognition. Agnes was honored along with eight degree in psychology and Native studies at other awardees from different Northwest the College of the Redwoods, and is an alumnus of Southern Oregon University. tribes. Our Culture and Heritage Committee Agnes enjoys giving lectures on culture first nominated Agnes and our Tribal Council for all ages, beadwork, pow-wowing, feather endorsed her. Agnes represented herself, dancing, making buckskin dresses, her family, and her tribe at this great event. traditional necklaces, belt making, traditional Another tribal elder, Gladys Muschamp, received this award in 1998 for her master cooking, tolepainting, sewing, and working with abalone. artistry in Siletz traditional basketweaving. She also is the founder of the “Coming Agnes has served on many tribal Home Ceremony,” now the “Sacred Salmon committees. She is a Rogue River Indian of Ceremony,” held in our aboriginal homelands the Takelma band, a registered elder of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, and the oldest in Ruch, Ore. The seventh annual gathering was held on June 9-11,2000. living member of the Takelma Indians. Agnes is quite the lady and she says She is the granddaughter of Chief George Harney; the third youngest child of we should never complain about being tired, worry about that when you get to the other George and Eveline Lydia Harney-Baker, side. “There is far too much work to be done bom in Logsden, Ore. She graduated from here while the creator gave you this good eighth grade in Logsden, then graduated from Taft High School in what is now gift of life - so live it good,” she adds. Lincoln City. Congratulations to Lisa Norton for making the President’s List (3.75 or better GPA) at Oregon Coast Community College. Thanks to Alan K. for remembering me. “May God bless.” Gladys Bolton Happy Birthday to my son, Bill Hudson, June 30. Love you, Mom G. Bolton Thanks to Shirley Walker and her daughter, Heather, for the lunches they served the elders on our way home from Idaho. They were delicious and saved us time and energy. Thanks again, Gladys Bolton 30 We’d like to wish Donna Kessinger a Happy Belated 62nd Birthday! We love you, mom/grandma. Terrie, Steve and grandbabies We’d also like to wish Vem Kessinger a Happy Belated 64th Birthday! We love you, dad/grandpa. Terrie, Steve and grandbabies Guess who’s 15?! Happy Birthday, Tashina Leilani Burke. We love you, honey. Mom, Dad, Stevie and Kelani Hi, Grandma and Grandpa Kessinger. I love you both. Steven mountain lion. Happy number 8-skate on... Love, Rodney Wayne Tyron Jr., Ashley, Mom, Grandma Marie, Joan, and Godmother Pancho Wedding Announcement Miranda Elizabeth Williams and Jack Mark Strong July 16, 2000 @ 2 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church 1365 Oakway Road, Eugene, Ore. Reception to follow Adam’s Place 30 East Broadway, Eugene, Ore. Uncle Pat, may the Great Spirit strengthen your shield in your times of need. And the winds of wisdom guide your path of life. Happy Birthday on June 29. From - Nelson, Daniel, Cha-met and Miss Lydia Congratulations to our son, Bobby Brandt, for compietion of his high school graduation endeavor! We’re so very proud of you. Much love, Mom and Dan, the Rilatos, Brandt and Lynch clans
