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
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ARRINGTON
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ARRINGTON
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ARTIAGO
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ASHLEY
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BAKER
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BAKER
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BAKER
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BLACKETER
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CAMPBELL
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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.
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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