TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Culture Camp
FAQ
Walt’s Words of Wit and Wisdom
hy Walt Klamath
Well, it has been quite awhile since
I have written anything; have written
about everything I know and some
things I don't know.
Guess I could use what I learned in
college - “If you can't dazzle them with
knowledge, baffle then with nonsense."
See, education does do some good.
A car came and those fawns stayed
right there; the car went around them.
A pickup with big wheels and a noisy
motor came at a high rate of speed and
blew his horn. The fawns, I think,
thought it was music and just stood
there and listened.
The Worms and The Birds
The Deer
Frances has been gardening like
crazy around the place. We had a deer
fence all the way around except for
about 10 feet by the house. Frances
went out and there were deer tracks in
her garden. The deer didn’t catch the
dickens, but I did.
Now the deer are moping around
the place, sulking. They walk through
the pasture and won’t even look at the
house or us. They are teaching us a
lesson, getting even.
Last year in one of the gardens, the
deer went under the fence, which is about
1 18 inches off the ground so we can
work the weed-eater under the fence.
Well, I dropped the electric fence down
again; they were disturbed with us.
The other day while clearing a view
to get on the road from the driveway, a
mama and two fawns at least a foot tall
came out on the road. The fawns
stopped in the middle of the road;
mama was not too happy with them.
This is such a good time of year for
all new trees, animals, and birds. While
fixing a water line after moving the deer
fence burying the water pipe, I dug up
some nice red worms. Now the robins
are used to Frances and they follow her
around catching the worms. The rob
ins weren’t too sure about me, though.
Mama or papa saw these worms
that were dug up. The bird went from
a post about 20 feet from me to a tree
in the field, then came back to a post
maybe 15 feet away. The worms were
a-wiggling like crazy; they probably
were a little uncomfortable with that
robin flying around.
After about 10 minutes, the bird did
make it to 5 feet from where I was lean
ing on the shovel handle. Then that robin
made its play about 2 feet from me.
The worm, however, had other
ideas because that robin could not get
that worm out of its hole quickly. The
bird had to do some big-time pulling.
The worm stretched out seemed like a
foot before that robin took off to wher
ever his/her babies were.
Now the pigeons we could do with
out. Those dadburned flying whatever-
they-are eat every last cherry on the
tree - every one. They don’t leave any.
Only consolation about them is they
don’t like blueberries. Other birds do,
but they don't take all of the berries.
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The Lizards and The Cat
Then we have a whole bunch of
lizards that like the sweat lodge area.
There must be 20 of them - or one
doing a lot of traveling. That could be,
too, because they are faster than
greased lightening.
I can’t remember what kind of liz
ard it is, but it’s on the insurance ad
vertisement. They might like the heat
in the lodge after everyone leaves, or
maybe they are trying to intimidate us
so we won’t go in and they can have it
to themselves.
Then there is a darn cat that moved
in. The squirrel situation is pretty meek
and the rabbit population is low too, so the
cat eats dinner then goes out and catches
dessert. 1 like the chipmunks around,
but the cat likes them better, I guess.
Well, maybe I can use my college
education next month, so do take care
of yourselves.
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When is Culture Camp? July 17-19,
2007
Where is Culture Camp? Govern
ment Hill/Tyee lllahee in Siletz
What should campers bring? Sleep
ing bags, pillows, toiletries; noth
ing valuable such as a Walkman,
iPODs, etc.
Who gets to camp overnight? Only
tribal members who live outside of
the Siletz area.
When can campers arrive? July 16
and must be checked out by 11 a.m.
on July 20. Meals, however, are
not provided on these days.
How do you reserve a tipi? Please
contact Selene at 1-800 922-1399,
ext. 1246, or 541-444-8246.
Are meals provided? Meals are pro
vided from July 17-19; three meals
each day and morning/mid-day
snacks.
Is this for tribal members only and
how old does a child need to be to
have a chaperone? This camp is for
tribal members/families only and
children age 10 and under need a
chaperone.
CTSI is not responsible for lost or
stolen items and this is an ATOD-
free camp.
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Number Assigned:___________
Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow
2007 Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow Parade
Participant Entry Form
Attention Pow-Wow Campers
Campers for this year’s Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow are taken on a first-come,
first-served basis. The pow-wow is on Aug. 10-12.
There will be a $15 garbage charge per campsite, with one vehicle per campsite.
If you have additional vehicles or are unable to park your vehicle at your camp
site, you will need to park at one of our parking lots off of the pow-wow grounds.
Please keep pets off of the pow-wow grounds and on a leash at all times.
Camper registration forms and fees will be collected on site.
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Parade registration will be at the Siletz Tribal administration building
directly next to the Siletz Community Health Clinic
Name/Organization: ________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________ ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________ City: __________________
State: _________________ ZIP: ___________ Phone: __________________
Please circle a category below that describes you or your organization:
Nuu-wee-ya’
1
.) Commercial
6.) Cultural Float
2
.) Non-Commercial
7.) Tribal Dance Group
(our words)
3
.) Equestrian (not including royalty)
Introduction to the Athabaskan Language
4
.) Tribal Royalty
Open to tribal members of all ages
5
.) Other Royalty (including any equestrian royalty)
Siletz
Salem
Siletz Tribal Community Center
July 16-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aug. 15-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Salem Area Office
July 10-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aug. 14-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Portland
Eugene
Portland Area Office
July 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aug. 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
July 5-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Aug. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tribal members who need help on cultural projects should contact the
Siletz Culture Department. We can assist you prior to the language classes.
For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Culture Department
at 541-444-8320 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
8.) Auto
9.) Tribal Administration Staff
Please indicate how you would like the emcee to announce you or your
organization:
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 11, 2007. Please be registered, in |
line, and ready for judging by 9 a.m.
Please note: If you are not registered by 9 a.m. you will not be judged, and |
no registrations will be accepted after 9:30 a.m.
Bring application with you or send to:
Phone: 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1230
541-444-8230
CTSI/Parade
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
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July 2007