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PAGE 2 JULY 19, 1978 NAIWA NATIONAL PRESIDENT HAS HEART AND MIND AT THE HELM problem areas and are present ing recommendation-filled final reports to Forrest Gerard, Assi stant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. Such efforts are difficult .without funding, admitted Vene gas. Part of her mission as president is to. locate funds for meetings, mailings, printing and training. Proposals have been made to two national religious organizations and meanwhile Venegas is deftly cutting corn ers. Much of the extra data collected for past projects can be used for future study of health problems and Venegas is looking to the Indian Health Service for assistance. Venegas would also like to see NAIWA reorganize to facili tate funding as well as commun ication. The officers and direct ors are scattered throughout six regions and headquarters move from one bedroom to another as PRESIDENTIAL VISIT - Hildreth Venegas, national president of the two-year presidency rotates the North American Indian Women’s Association, chatted with by region. Orthelia Miller, treasurer of the Oregon chapter during her visit to For venegas, being presi Warm Springs in March. CDS Phntn. dent of NAIWA is a second job. She also lives a full life as the By Cynthia Stowell director of a 32-bed I.H.S. hospi With “quiet dignity” and a exists, a familiarity, that makes tal in South Dakota. But taking sharp mind for administration, even first-time gatherings like on the NAIWA national office Hildreth Venegas steers the “class reunions.” has been just one more way of ‘AI have met some beautiful, realizing her lifelong ambition. North American Indian Wo men’s Association from her bed beautiful women,” remarked “I have spent my lifetime trying room office in Sisseton, South Venegas. “There is something to improve relations between the Dakota. Obviously proud to re very special about Indian wo Indian and non-Indian.” present Indian women, Venegas men. They have an inward NAIWA has gained national is covering many miles and beauty that radiates.” recognition and credibility since Embracing the “sisterly” 68 women discovered the talking herself hoarse^in her attempt to strengthen NAIWA quality of-NAIWA and proud to “bond” at the 1970 Conference of from within and establish its see Indian women working to the Country Women’s Council at gether and becoming more con Colorado State University. Clos credibilitiy from without. Venegas presided over the fident, Venegas avoids feminist ing the circle, a former Presi NAIWA National Conference in politics. dent of the Country Women’s , “We are not concerned with Council accepted an invitation Phoenix June 21-25 where nearly 400 Indian women gathered to political power or headlines,” from NAIWA to speak at their hear the remarks of such illust she insisted. NAIWA does not national conference in Phoenix rious guests as Veronica Murd take stands on issues such as the last month. ock (President of the National Equal Rights Amendment. In Venegas encourages the un Congress of American Indians) stead the national organization derstanding and involvement of and Forrest Gerard (Assistant addresses itself to such basic NAIWA members’ husbands and Secretary of the Interior for needs as the improvement of families, too. As she pointed out, health and education among “If I didn’t have the interest, Indian Affairs.) The national president, who children, women and families. confidence and love of my hus For instance last year’s na band I couldn’t do what I do.” is a Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux, It is with her brand of ’’quiet also made Warm Springs part of tional projects focused on the her itinerary last March, offer special needs of handicapped dignity and pride” that the ing encouragement to the newly Indian children and children in pledge in NAIWA’s constitution organized local and state chapt foster homes and Indian schools, al preamble is carried out — “to ers at a statewide meeting held as well as the problems of promote through unity of pur Indian women, including rape pose the general well-being of at Kah-Nee-Ta. Upon meeting Indian women and abuse. Indian people.” Contracting with the Bureau at conferences and on their home turf, Venegas feels she has of Indian Affairs, NAIWA volun already known them. A bond teers have-researched these N.A.I.W.A. NATIONAL CONFERENCE “The International Year of the Child” was chosen as the 1979 theme for the North Ameri can Indian Women’s Association at their annual conference in Phoenix,-Arizona June 21-24. Seven women from Warm Springs attended the conference, Agnes Nathan, Jeannie Danzu-, ka, Celeste Smith, Rosella Phil lips, Redine Calica, Orthelia Miller and Marie Calica. The four-day conference had an esti mated 380 registered guests in attendance. Hildreth Venegas, NAIWA national president from Sisse ton, South Dakota presided over the four-day conference. One of the important issues discussed were twelve resolu- tions, which are now pending, waiting to be voted on. The local chapter from Warm Springs submitted one resolution which is also pending. Elected to the position of National Director of Indian Cul ture was Delores George who is from the Yakima, Washington chapter. Ms. George was voted in by and will represent the Northwest area on the National level. The 9th annual (1979) na tional conference will be held June, 1979 in Yakima, Washing ton. The next local NAIWA meet ing will be Tuesday July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. CREEPY CREATURES Nobody likes those creepy, crawly earwigs that lie under damp washclothes and sneak in with the laundry, but during the summer months their presence can most always be expected. The earwig, which is red dish-brown in color and about three-quarters of an inch long, has curved forceps at the rear of the body. The earwig will try to pinch with his forceps, only to leave a harmless stinging sensa tion. Earwigs often infest flow ers such as dahlias, roses and other large-blossomed flowers. In the Willamette Valley, damp rainy spring weather keeps the earwig population at a low level. But here in Central Oregon, a damp atmosphere only increases the chance for the earwig’s survival. Natural control of earwigs, such as clearing away trash, tin cans, old boards and grass clippings, is a slow way to be partially rid of earwigs. There are also natural predators, but they'can’t be depended upon. Artificial control, such as using malathion dust or spray or a general household insect spray will kill most earwigs on con tact. Spraying and dusting with poisons can be very dangerous for adults, children and animals, so must be handled with great care. OSU Extension Agent Clint Jacks has not noted a particular increase in this year’s earwig population, but he has noticed there are many more species of insects and, in addition, many more wild animals such as coyotes and rattlesnakes. So, if folks are not dodging earwigs this summer, they’ll probably be side-stepping side winders. WARM SPRINGS LIONS CLUR New officers will be install ed July 25 at 7 a.m., the place Alice’s Restaurant. Taking of fice as President-Charles Na than; first Vice President-James Cornett; Secretary - Ken God dard, and Treasurer - Francis Atkinson (Re-elect). Installation ceremony will be handled by Jay Binder and George Smith, both members of the Madras Lions Club. These two gentlemen played an impor tant role in helping organize the Warm Springs Lions Club. New officers will serve from July 1, to June 30, 1979. Another reminder to all members, all dues should be paid, both past and present, and also do attend the meetings and help our organization help the community. Spilyay SPILYAY TYMOO STAFF Managing Editor Sid Miller Assistant Editor Sandy Rangila Cynthie Stowell Donna f hrend Photographic Specialist/Writer ReporterPhotographer Trainees Priscilla Squiemphen Roger Stwyer FOUNDED IN MARCH 1976 Published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Any written material to the Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo P.O. Box 735 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761 Phone 553-1644 or 553-1161 Ext. 274 Subscription Rate 16.00 per year. at the annual salmon bake at Indian Reserve Park In Cascade Locks July 9. The dinner was not well attended, with not even half the expected 1500 lining up for salmon, com, fried bread and watermelon. Jeannie Danzuka (right) and Jane Charley served up Amos Queahpama and Herb Stwyer, wondering how they ended up cooking when it was to be an all-male crew. Fish was provided by Harold Green and his outfit. CDS Photo
