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c April 12,1985 Page 2 } ( Newborn to see dentist Germans visit reservation A visit to Warm Springs was the high point of a tour by pre vious German exchange students so once again a tour of Warm Springs.was arranged. “When they see that*Indians are ordinary people it some times shocks the students,’* re layed Dale Canaday, Springfield High School representative and leader of the German exchange tour group: A visit to Warm Springs shows them that Indi ans cannot be stereotyped to be feathered aborigines riding- across the plateaus of the west. Warm Springs elementary stu dents helped to change their image of the Indian population by asking the German students if they knew Iiqw to breakdarice and if they were familiar with some popular slang terms. Thè youngsters also asked them how to say certain phrases in Ger-r man and inquired about their country. The group of high school age students are spending four weeks? in the westerri United States in an exchange with Springfield High School students through • Lisa Sixkiller gave birth to Sascha at 10:21 a.m. March 27 at Mt. View Hospital in Mad ras. Sascha weighed 7 lbs, 1 oz and measured 21% inches. Grandparents aré Grover and Kay Sixkiller. G reat-grand- parentsare Mr. apd Mrs. Fran cis Thompson of Roolevelt, Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Six killer, Sr., Roosevelt^ Utah. Great-great-grandmother is Mrs. M y rtle S ix k ille r , M ia m i, . Oklahoma. Concession stands for Native American arts and crafts sales are welcomed. Booth space for the arts and crafts will be avail able; but must be reserved in Kindergarten registration begins. : Now is the time to begin Reg istering children for kindergarten 1985-^86 school year. Children must be five years of age by October 1, 1985 for admission. A poll by the Gallup organi zation shows gardening ranks as the nupiber one outdoor lei sure activity for all U.S. house holds, topping golf, jogging, biking, tennis and swimming. During the year just past eight Bothsessions Both sessions will be held at the training service office above the Day Care. All 14 to 17 year olds are required to have work permits. Applications will be available at the orientations. Govenor takes first Madras High School forestry high schools throughout Oregon instructor Bill Wysham recently c o m p e te d in th e c o n te s t. informed Spilyay Tymoo that Wysham stated that there were Mervin Govenor took first place 2^/Species to identify on the test in tree identification at the and that Govenor missed only Western Forestry Center Skills one. Wysham said that the judges Contest held April 4. Approx stated that it was the “best they imately 150 students from nine had seen in a while.” Spilyay Tymoo Coyote News ★ * Spilyay Tymoo Staff* * * * * * * * MANAGING EDITOR ............. ......................Sid Miller ASSISTANT EDITOR .................................Donna Behrend Darkroom Writer Repòrter Typesetter Marsha Shewczyk P at.L^nò'Ò A kei Priscilla Squiemphen FOUNDED IN MARCH OF 1976 Published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservatidn of Oregon. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Located in the Old Administration Building. Any written material to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: i Bring the child’s birth certifi cate and immunization record to the school office. Mrs. Sou- èrs or Ms. Keane will be availa ble to answer questions and help fill Out forms. But in 1972, the scope of her missioner and as a member of involvement changed from local the Native American Consult to national. Each year, the ing Committee. She is currently P re sb y te ria n Church h olds a member of the Third World General Assembly meetings to W omen C oordinating Com state the goals of the church as a mittee; (TWWCC). This com whole and to discuss the follow mittee meets twice a year and is ing y e a r’s budget. Sm aller comprised of members from each churches, those with member ethnic group, the Asian.; His ship under 200, have, on a rotat panic, Black, Native American ing basis, a commissioner to and Anglo. She is also involved attend the General Assembly. with Women and Economic JoA nn was the first ever from Justice, a group of women that JoA nn has been a member of Warm Springs to attend the helps representatives of the the Presbyterian Church since meeting. That meeting was just House and Senate to determine she was a child and she has the first of many national meet the needs of women. The women remained an active member ings JoA nn was to attend in the in turn learn how they can.be tools to improve the conditions throughout her adult life. She following years. for women. has raised her family in the church and has always been JoA nn has attended four JoA nn says that the overall available to assist when needed. General Assemblies as a com- experience has been one of “learning, and caring.” As well, JoA nn has “learned my family teachings” and her relationship to “our land, religion and cul ture.” And. because JoAnn is often one of the few Native Americans to attend national meetings, she is often asked to am&wexyrij¡ q uestions about Indian life. Jo Ann’s involvement in the church has taken her away from home often, but her involve ment has been rewarding and stimulating. JoAnn has put much effort and time into creating better understanding between the Indian and non-Indian cul tures. “Whatever you’re truly interested in is where you put ypur time and energy.” Gardening ranks first Orientations set sum- There will be two more sum mer youth employee orientations riri April. These sessions will be on Saturdays, April 13 and 20. Both sesiioris will begin at 9 ' a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m: Church work fulfilling German exchange students (from left to right) Carotin Gommel, Ronald Verhoeven and Martin Weber visited Warm Springs ele mentary classrooms during their tour on the reservation. The students were among those selected for the cultural exchange with As a young Native American Springfield High School through the German-American Partner woman, JoAnn Smith has found ship Program. many parallels in her life and the G erm an-A m erican P a rt before during their stay includ her work with the Presbyterian ing horseback riding and camp Church. She has. found that nership Program. Besides touring Warm Springs ing out. The students visit to the there are similarities in explain the group will be visiting San United States will end April 22 ing her church work to friends Francisco. They will engage in when they will return home. arid relatives here and relating activities they have never done her reservation life to church co-w orkers. Each group of people wants to know what she’s up to. Volunteers needed for powwow Prize monies/totaling $4,000 will be offered for competition dancing and drum groups. The powwow will be held three days, jup§21,22 and 23. Registration fo r’dancers and drums will start Friday, June 21. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk Sascha Dawn Sixkiller R i Spifyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk The Paiute Indian tribe of advance. Wash or Alex O. Shepard at Utah will hold their annual For more information con 600 N. 100 E., Cedar City, Utah Paiute Restoration Gathering tact the Paiute Gathering and or telephone (801) 586-1112 or and Powwow ‘85 celebration Powwow ‘85 chairpersons: Pat 586-5914. June 19-23 at Cedar City, Utah. The Paiute tribe extends an invitgiion to Native American tribes to participate in the five daycelebration. Community members are in Dave Jordan are also needed. Events scheduled for the cel vited to participate in the Warm Instruction will begin the week ebration will be the Miss Paiute Springs Elementary mini-pow? 6f April 15. Please call Warm Springs Ele Indian Tribe pageant, traditional wow to be held April 25. Drum mentary at 553-1128 and ask to arts and crafts workshops, an mers a.nd dancers are needed. Indian dancing instructors to speak to Mr. Jordan or Ms. honor banquet, a co-ed softball tournament, card games, stick assist physical education teacher Jane Westergaard-Nimocks. competition dancing and feasts. J One-week-old Sascha Dawn Sixkiller has to pay a visit to the dentist. Born with her two lower front teeth, her doctor recom mended that dental care begin early in her life. Paiutes to celebrate restoration games, powwow grand entries, parade, a borseshoe tourna- m cnt’a s tic k game tournament, S pilyay T ymoo Spilyay Tymoo P.O. Box 735 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761 Phone 553-1644 or 553-1161, Ext. 274, 285 and The Darkroom ext. 286 Subscription Rate: $6.00 per year otit of ten American households were involved in at least one form of gardening—the most popular activities being flower and landscape gardening, veget able gardening, indoor house- plants and lawns. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewczyk JoAnn Smith M p W m ^& ^ I f f h KZ p W r I ft O O W f nt f I I r^ni^tvpttifin W l j f O I f €1 I f I Z f f fo f l z rm ffffO All tribal members 18 years of age and older were recently mailed voter registration forms. However, the Bureau of Indian Affairs mistakenly forgot to itfc elude in the mailings an infor mational sheet explaining the purpose of the registration. The upcoming vote on tribal council compensation is a secre tarial election, one that is or dained by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary requires that all tribal members of eligi ble age register, even if they previously registered for other elections. The Wednesday, May 8,1985 vote will “decide whether or not Article III of the By-Laws of the C onfederated Tribes o f the W arm Springs R eservation shouldbe amended to- read as follows: Council members shall receive an annual salary of not to exceed $26,250, provided that the Tribal Council shall estab lish rules to reduce a Council member’s compensation pro portionately for unauthorized, absence from Council sessions. *' “In addition to salary, Coun cil members shall receive mileage from their homes to the place of meeting and return, to be paid at the rate established by the tribal budget. Compensation and expenses shall be paid from available tribal funds? The Tri bal Council may fix salaries of officers or Committee members.” If the reg istratio n form s mailed were inadvertently dis carded, the form appearing on this page can be returned to the Superintendent’^ office. Tribal members residing off the reser vation will be mailed absentee ballots once their registration United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian A ffa irs VOTER REGISTRATION FORM Name: Address: » hereby c e rtify th at 1 am a member of the (Print Ñame) Tribe and that I am at least 18 years of age or w ill be at (Name of Tribe) lehst 18 years of age on the date of the election May 8 , 1985 or will be such (election date) age within 150 days (180 days for Alaska tribes) from the date the election is authorized February 14, 1985 (authorization date) , - (Signature) (D ate) Completion of and return of this registration form is necessary if you desire to become qualified to vote in the forthcoming constitutional or charter election as required by T itle 25, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 81.11. This form , upon completion and return, to the election board, shall be the basis for determining whether, you qualify to have your name placed upon the list of registered voters and to receive a ballot. Completion and return of this form is voluntary. MaaiMflMaMMMMMaMBM^'BaMMBMM MM MMBMaMBBHMMMMBBMBIHMMBBaMMMBMBMBMaMMB MM MB MBBIBBMMMMBfliBBBeaMaMBaj forms have been received. Those office before May 8. Absentee Unlike other elections, the tribal members living on the ballots will also be mailed to polls will be open only from 8 reservation must return the reg- reservation residents who will a.m. to 7 p.m. as per Bureau istrajtion forms to the Agency not be present to vote Fn person. regulations.
