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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 20, 1981)
AUGUST 20,1981 PAGE 7 PAGE 6 AVGUST 28, 1981 Camp Naami Tamanwit helps keep culture alive “Respect your elders, your traditions and your culture and heritage. ’’—Amos Simtustus at ooening of Camp Naami Tamanwit Some boys chose to participate In the gathering of poles necessary for setting up teepees at the camp. Peeling poles Is part of the learning session along with selecting and cutting them. Boys constructed bustles from colorful feathers available at the camp. Each proudly displayed his completed project. George Ike hangs his bustle on a teepee pole to keep It safe. Salmon Is one of the traditional foods of the Columbia River tribes. Some of the children at the Warm Springs culture camp had their first experience with this fish. They were able to touch the salmon and with assistance from Geneva Smith actually cut It. Spilyay Tymoo photos by Marsha Shewczyk \thechosen fabric Is a time consuming Job as Kathleen Kerwln can testify. Elk hide Is used for dresses and moccasins. Rochelle Smith learns that It Is quite a chore to clean the hide but the result Is worth the effort.
