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Courtesy photos by Tenas Illahee Childcare Center staff Children at Tenas Illahee Childcare Center in Siletz enjoy table crafts (left) and a cold day building a snowman (right). Native American Veterans Memorial Initiative launched for nation’s capital Support sought from Tribal leaders, military veterans around the globe to honor Native warriors WASHINGTON - Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Mitchell Cypress has called on Tribal leaders, all military vet erans and individuals around the globe to join him in supporting the Native Ameri can Veterans Memorial Initiative. The recently announced initiative will honor American Indians who have served in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including American Indians who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. A Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Army, Cypress is seeking the support Missing Moccasins Becki Andrew Anthony Haley Naulena Darrel Judy Roy Shawna Kyle Desteny Lisa Kimberly Gilbert Jesse Jonathan Jessica Ethan Henry, Jr. Anthony Bryon Amanda Lars Vicki Sharlene Eyan Jeremiah Marcello Bruce, III Mackenzie Todd Alexander Kimberly Clifton Rachel Rachael Kadan Ramona Keanna Tad Roman Kristine AHRENS Michael ARDEN James ARRINGTON Marie ARRINGTON Anita ARTIAGO David ASHLEY Ann BAKER Lee BAKER Lee BAKER Carl BEALS Rose BECK Rennee BENNETT Ann BLACK James BLACKETER Lee BLACKETER William BLALOCK Michelle BROWN James CAMPBELL Luther COLE Edward COOK Michael CRONIN Renee DORAME Victor EKSTROM Marie EKSTROM Marie FISHER Scott FISHER-MURPHY Logan FLANARY Riley GAYTON William GORR Lilly HANEY Michael HOINESS Joseph HOLLAND JOHANSON Joi Lawrence KLAMATH LAW Marie Angelique LONG Jay LUCAS Lynette LULEDJIAN Jolynn MASON S. MASON Meril M c C arty Marie MCCORD Jason Henry MCKNIGHT Melvin Francis MCKNIGHT Alan Robert MILLER Tommy Lee MULLINGS Jacquelin Marie NAVARRO Karen Mary PARKER Robert Edwin PEDDYCOART Tiernan Rhyse PETTIT Aundrea Jean PIRTLE Jennifer Louise PIRTLE William PIZANO Bradford Robert PRATHER Aaron Eugene PRESCOTT Ada Nancy Lee RAY Charles Eugene RICHARDSON Robert Carl RICHARDSON Brandy Joleen RIFE Frank Lynn RILATOS Lee, II Raymond RUFF Roberta Pauline RUSSELL Eric Alden SAGE Altagracia C. SANCHEZ Crystal Ann SELLERS Diane Lee SERVICE Ulysses SIMMONS Paul Garrett SIMMS Daniel, Jr. Raymond SULLIVAN Derek James SULLIVAN Devin Michael SULLIVAN Nawitka Chee-Chako TAYLOR Sharon Lavonne TRIBBLE Alicia Joy UNGER Rachael Faith UNGER Daniel James WARREN Ayana WHEELER Charles Arthur WILCOX Daniel Fayne WILCOX Derreck Joseph WILLIAMS Alexandra WINDSONG Nicholas WINDSONG Natane Aiyana WOOSLEY Chad Everett ZIGLER and involvement of all veterans in order to make the strongest possible case for recognition of America Indian veterans. “This effort will include lobbying and public relations programs to impact key individuals, including U.S. senators and representatives, their staffs, officials within the Obama administration and members of the National Capital Planning Commission, the governmental entity that oversees the design and placement of memorials in Washington, D.C.,” said Cypress. “As Native Americans, we have served in every branch of the military and we would like the same honor and acknowledgment as our other military brothers.” Cypress noted he would like to see a fourth soldier, an American Indian, added to the three soldier likenesses that are part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. “We were there during the con flicts, fighting for our country as Native Americans,” he said. “When we look at the beautiful statue that depicts true and brave warriors, we wonder why we were not included. We were there too.” A website has been established for the Native American Veterans Memorial Initiative at thenavmi.com. All interested supporters of those who have sacrificed for our freedom can sign up by submit ting their e-mail address on the Web site’s home page. Please join forces with us and help with this initiative to get the fourth statue added for all Americans who have fought and are fighting for our nation’s freedom. We need your help. 6th Annual Native Carmg.. A Conference to Learn, Contó & ta Mirth 30 - 31,2811 Spirit Moantain Casino and Resort Grand Ronde, Oregon Come and join other caregivers of Native elders and relative caregivers of children from Northwest Indian communities in this two-day event. You have the opportunity to attend valuable workshops that will enhance your caregiving skills and provide you with a break from your daily responsibilities. Hosted by: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Topics Include: Power of Positive Thinking Heart Healthy Nutrition and Fitness Stress Management Native Wellness Financial Fraud & Scams Feeling better is more than physical Dementia - Challenges Living Well - Chronic Disease Self Management Social Security - What is it for You? Health issues and concerns of children raised by grandparents. and Other Oregon partnering Tribes, Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indian, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, The Klamath Tribes, Bums Paiute Tribe, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians., the State Unit on Aging and Oregon Area Agencies on Aging. Coordinated by The Native Wellness Institute If you or anyone you know is on this list, please contact Loraine Butler in the Enrollment Department at 800-922-1399, ext. 1258, or 541-444-8258; or e-mail loraineb@ctsi.nsn.us. Or you can contact Angela Martin at 800-922-1399, ext. 1292 or 541-444-8292; or e-mail angelam@ctsi.nsn.us. 10 • Siletz News * February 2011 For more information, contact: Bonnie Mercier at Grand Ronde (503) 879-2016 or Judy Bowen, Oregon State Unit on Aging (503) 373-1842
