SILETZ, OREGON
NATIVE AMERICAN VIETNAM
VETERANS
VVA membership director Wayne Smith
was recently invited to speak to Native
American Vietnam veterans from all Tribes.
The event took place in Sisseton, South Dakota,
in late April.
An estimated 1000 Vietnam
Veteran Native Americans attended. The event
was coordinated by Myron Williams of the
Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe.
Smith spoke of the importiance of using
VVA as a model for addressing Native American
issues and concerns such as housing and
unemployment. Smith also noted that VVA has
a plan to train Native Americans to be service
representatives. The state council of Oklahoma
is involved i n . training veterans for this
purpose.
(Taken from VETERAN, June 1990 issue)
Editors Note: As an associate member
of the Vietnam Veterans of America, I have
seen the positive effect this organization has
had in the lives of our Veterans. The followship
found in this organization is strong and can be
an inspiration
to not only the Veterans
themselves but their families and loved ones
also. There is a VVA chapter near you. Take
the time to find out what they're all
about...they can be a positive influence in your
life.
T . M . _______
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VIETNAM VETS POW WOW
IN WASHINGTON D.C.
The Vietnam Era Veterans Inter-Tribal
Association , (VE V-IT A)$Women's Auxiiiary wi H
again be sponsoring the Third .Annual Veteran's
Pow Wow to be held in the Washington D.C. area
during the Veteran's Day Weekend on Nov. 10-
11, 1990.
The N orthwest Indian Veterans
Association from Vancouver, Washington, will
be in the area and is planning a great healing
experience at the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
Special Ceremonies will also be held at the
Arlington Cemetery in honor of all -Indian
Veterans. The previously held events have
been very successful and have brought in
visitors from throughout the nation.
VEVITA is a non-profit organization and
is requesting donations from various tribes and
interested persons in the support of this most
meaningful event on behalf of our Indian
Veterans. All donations will be appreciated and
as the planning of the event continues you will
be advised of the activities, location and other
activities.
We would also like to extend an
invitation to anyone who may be in the area
during this time to join us at the ceremonies
and pow wow.
Please make this
correspondence and other information that will
be sent out available to the Indian Veterans in
your area.
For further information with regard to
the planned event please contact:
Linda
Tsonetoko (301) 4443-1116 or (301) 540-
0966 Delia Reeves (301) 443-3024 or (301)
881-4484.
Donations or other correspondence can
be sent to VEVITA Women's Auxiliary, c/o of
Lula LookingGlass, 300 commonwealth Avenue,
Apt. 5A, Alexandria, VA 22301.
Donations should be made to VETITA
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY.
August 1990 -
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NORTHWEST INDIAN ART &
CULTURAL SYMPOSIUM
‘ NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS*
STEDCO needs Tribal Members to
contract for the following jobs: 1. Firewood
cutting, w/slash piling and burning. 2. Tractor
scarification.
Currently, the work is to help convert
the Tribe's new property by the fish hatchery
to a conifer plantation.
Please contact Gene Russell, Timber
Manager, STEDCO, at (503) 444-1356 or
(503) 444-2715.
Northwest Indian Art & Cultural
Symposium featuring basketweaving, drum
making, art & cultural activities, presented by
Shared Heritage Art & Cultural Organization
will be held on August 1 3 - 1 7 . It will feature
instruction by Native American artists.
Accommodations will be available at the
retreat center overlooking Hood Canal,
Washington. For more information contact Pat
Martinelli, P.O. Box 5838, Aloha, OR. 97007
or call (503) 649-7124.
NORTHWEST'INOIAN'-VETERANS ASSOCIATION
FREEDOM BIRD 1990
(November 9-13,1990)
Be a part of the 1990 FREEDOM BIRD experience. Depart the
Northwest for a five day unforgettable trip to Washington D.C.. Join
others from the Northwest Indian Veterans Association on this premier
event The main objective of this trip will be to visit the Arlington
National Cemetery and the Vietnam Wall, a great healing experience. In
Washington D.C. we will gather for pow-wow’s, attend special
ceremonies at Arlington and the Vietnam Wall, and visit historic sights.
Don’t miss a great opportunity to spend this Veterans Day a special
way, honoring our Indian Veterans.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Round trip air transportation via Unltsd Airlines.
Four nights accommodations at toe Holiday Inn - Capitol. (In Washington D.C.)
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Round trip transportation between the airport and hotel.
Breakfast (Saturday, November 10th)
Participation In ceremonies and special events.
Hotel taxes and gratuities.
PACKAGE PRICES PER PERSON DEPARTING FROM:
PORTLAND or
SPOKANE
GREAT FALLS or
SEATTLE
Double
$695.00
Double
$674.00
Double
$653.00
Triple
$633.00
Triple
$612.00
Triple
$591.00
Quad
$604.00
Quad
$583.00
Quad
$562.00
Single
$883.00
Single
$862.00
Single
$841.00
Child
$404.00
Child
$446.00
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TFavcl
Child
$425.00
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5001 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver, Washington 98662
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(2 0 6 )2 5 4 -5 1 4 4 or (800) 255-5387 Extention 518
FREEDOM BIRD 1990
November 9th through November 13th are the scheduled dates for the
Northwest Indian Veteran Association (NIVA) FREEDOM BIRD 1990 trip to
Washington, D.C. This is Veteran's Day weekend.
Special ceremonies for American Indian Veterans of all wars are
planned. NIVA is extending a special invitation to those families who have lost
a Loved One in battle.
NIVA will join the Vietnam-Era Inter-Tribal Association of Washington,
D.C. in special ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Wall.
Two Pow-Wows are scheduled for November 10th and November 11th.
At a special breakfast, NIVA will, host Mr. Derwinski, Secretary for
Veterans Affairs and Dr. Everett Rhoades, Head of the Indian Health Service.
All members of the Affiliated Tribes and the Northwest Portlànd Area Indians
Health Board are invited to this meeting and all Veteran activities.
For further information call Pam Adams or Julie at 1-800-255-5387
ext. 518.
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(for more information turn to page 8)