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
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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.
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