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Pace 2 Ju.y3,i987 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Leaders gather for conference Atiyeh visits reservation friends Tribal leaders from throughout the United States gathered in Port land for the mid-year conference of the National Congress of Ameri can Indians(NCAI) June 24 through 26. The conference was sponsored by Affiliated Tribes of Northwest lnd ians (ATNI) and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. In his opening statement, Allen Pinkham of AIM said that north west tribes arc "back on their feet and on the road to self-determination" following the initiative pro cess by Assistant Secretary of the Interior Ross Swimmer. "We arc opposed to the initiatives and will continue to be so." said Pinkham. Pinkham explained that ATNI has formed a working commiitce to show that tribes need more than 15 percent indirect funding. Indi rect funding at one time was between 35 and 50 percent, but it has been proposed that all tribes be cut to a flat 15 percent. ATNI has pub lished a document that shows "how tribes can use.thc indirect costs in their programs." said Pinkham. "We need to stop the 15 percent flat-rate proposal and be sure that Congress restores the indirect fund ing" to its original level. Pinkham explained to the confe rees that "positive things arc hap pening in the northwest. . .We're working on a salmon treaty to reg ulate ocean catches. . .this says posi tive things about our people." Pinkham concluded. saying"We need to protect our natural resour ces as well us our heritage so we'll have them for years to come." Yakima Tribal Council Chair man Mel Sampson presented a statement concerning the Sohappy fishing case. He gave a brief history of the fishing rights preserved for northwest Indian tribes through treaties. In their latest action, the Yakima Tribe has requested par dons for all five fishermen con victed of fishing violations stem ming from the 1 98 1 and 1 982 salmon scam sting operation. Sampson said i in mi mm m i in m "' " "' "' ' i ' 1 J 1 " m " ' i I V'; . ': s " i?" '" " L " "I ...... Vl I I : ' ' I H " t t . ' : ! vf - IJt t t - .. , ... ! ' j : i . 5 Spilyay Jymoo photo by Mtlkr Suzanne Har jo is executive director ofNCAI. The national organization held its mid-year conference last week tn Portland. that the "standard pardon process is lengthy" and that the fishermen could be released from prison prior tocompletion of the pardon process. As an alternative, the Yakima tribe is seeking a more "informal process and is attempting to expe dite the pardon process." Mike Clements, speaking for the Intertribal Timber Council, called for Ross Swimmer's resignation. "We've never poked fingers at any one." said Clements, "but faced with the issues"and initiatives pro posed by Swimmer, tribes must continue to present a united front. Clements cited that the tribes' con tinued efforts have prevented the adoption of the proposed consulta tion process, the privatization initi ative and a reduction in the ten percent monies that timber tribes receive for forest programs. Pat Zcll. chief counsel of the senate select committee on Indian Affairs, explained the proposed BIA 1988 appropriations bill. The committee has asked for $200 mil lion more for I US programs and $65 million more for BIA than the president's request. It has also been suggested in the president's pack age, that the CHR programs be eliminated. In his speech to banquet atten dees, Billy Mills said that Indians have two sets of rights; those "given to us and those retained for us by our ancestors through the treaties, war and government to govern ment relationship. . .While Amer ica wants us to live by the rights given to us, Indian leadership wants us to live by those rights retained. We have to live by both." Mills continued, saying, "We are the only people in America who don't have equal representation. I have a vision I would love some day, to walk into Congress and see someone there who represents us through our retained rights. . .1 would like to devote my time to helping that vision come true. But I need direction from our elders and our youth." June 25th commemorates many things and for one around here in Warm Springs is the signing of the Treaty of 1855, between the United State Government and the Warm Spring Tribes. Others look to this time of the year for other memorable events and there are plenty of them. One for the Tribes is the great working relationship established with the state offices while Governor Victor Atiyeh was in office. At that time Atiyeh took time out of his annual vacation to spend here during the Pi-Ume-Sha. He made many friends during his term in office who look forward to his visits each year. On June 26, 1987, a special dinner in his honor was staged at Kah-Nee-Ta, with a no host hour start ing at 6:00 p.m. with the dinner getting underway at 7:00 p.m. The invocation by Warm Springs Chief, Delvis"Bullneck" Heath, followed with the Lord's Prayer in sign lan guage by Connie Daniels, who now reigns as Jr. Miss Warm Springs. The moderator for the occassion was Rudy Clements, Direc tor of Training Services here and who has had a good working rela tionship with Atiyeh for several years. Opening remarks were by Zane Jackson, Chairman for the Tribal Council, who gave a rundown on the latest happenings and expressed satisfaction with the relationship between the Tribes and the state and of the friendship with Atiyeh. There were several other speak ers which included Ken Smith, the past Assistant Secretary of the I nte rior, and who works out of his office based in Portland of Ken ' ( ' i - - i 'N" i f'" Governor Victor A tiyeh, along with his granddaughter M 'agen b present ing a g(ft to the Tribal council. Chairman Zane Jackson accepted the gift on the Council's behalf. Smith and Associates. Stan Speaks the Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Director in the Portland Office and the Warm Springs Superintendent Bernard Topash, the tribal attor ney's Dennis Karnopp and Jim Noteboom, with special guest from the Silctz tribe Art Bcnsall. to name a few who were in attendance. Governor Atiyeh presented the Tribal Council with a very special gift which was given him during his visit to Japan. A very treasured gift of his, a model of Japanese dancers. Atiyeh stated from all the very spe cial gilts he received from the Warm Springs people, he reluctantly parted with some on special occasions in foreign country's where these gifts are rare. The following day, Atiyeh was accompanied by some councilmen, attorneys and other friends on a fishing trip to Whiskey Dick'salong the Deschutes River, which has been one of the highlights of Atiyehs annual visits. The day was ended with a good old cook-out that was pleasing for a king. :f it Students working as cadets Five high school students were recently hired to work for the Warm Springs Police Department under the Summer Work Program. The five students are: Lisa Briseno, age 18; Starla Green, age 14; Willie Kirk.age 16; Clint S wither, age 18; and Delton Trimble, Hge 16. ton Trimble, age 16. The cadet program operates under the direction of Rob Moran, Agency Special Officer, and in ccordination with the over all Warm Springs Police Depart ment Program, the cadet program Work program designed for high school students by Saphronia Coochise The summer Youth Program is a program designed for students aged 14-18. It is an eight week program which started June 15 and con tinues until August 1 5. The jobs are to help students decide what job they want as a career, and a chance to earn a little extra money. There are 49 jobs available, with 162 slots open. In the 1987 year, 126 students were hired, but there are still 36 open positions, and 20 students with no job. The salaries for the students is determined by the grade they com pleted, their age, and what year, they are working. The first year, age 14, receives $3.35 an hour; second year, age 15, receives $3.45 an hour; third year, age 1 6, receives $3.55 an hour; fourth year, age 17, receives $3.65 an hour; and the fifth year, age 18, receives $3.77 an hour. The 49 jobs available to choose from are as follows: 1. Day Care -Trailer, 2. Police Cadet 1. Tribal will work along side a dispatcher, a patrol officer, a criminal investiga tor, or assignments with other law enforcement staff. In addition to training, the cadets received a radio call number in order for the cadets to become familiar with a polioe radio and to receive and work their assigments. Each cadet must work for sev eral patches offered in the cadet program. The patches are for patrol, radio communications, First Aid, ect. In order to receive these patches each cadet must put in a certain number of hours to obtain that particular patch, and inservice train ing and acheive certification. The program goal for all cadets is to be introduced to all phases of Council, 4. K.W.S.I. Radio sta- the Pol,ce department and justice tion,5. Elementary School, 6. Exten- ?erv.ces programs. The program is sion OSU 7. Cultural & Heritage, 'n ended to familiarize these youth 8. Utilities Rehab, 9. Water Treat- fu !nd'vidua's wh an inter ment Plant, 10. Utilities Communi- es! '" law enforcement, a taste of ty Center, II. Utilities Commun- what it is like to be a patrol officer, ity Center, 12. Housing, 1 3. Inter-Tri- UI?Pd.1", an invesugaior or a bal Sports, 14. Spilyay Tymoo, 15. PJ?.fesal career. person in any tnvenilo CnnrHinMnr Ifi Ynnth of the fields and positions that exist intention is to instill self responsi bility, promote positive citizenship, dependability and career develop ment. During this eight-week pro gram, the cadets will be trained in traffic control, crowd control, first aid, CP.Ry police radio opera tions, telephone reception, bike safe ty, drug awareness and will per form as aids to law enforcement instructors and supervisors in train ing programs and introduction to all phases of the Warm Springs Criminal Justice System. As the cadets receive their training, they 1 . r i re " ,0 Respite from the heat sPuya, Tymoo by shmayk A 95 degree temperature recorded Saturday in Warm Springs during Pi-Ume-Sha activities attracted many people to the refreshing water in Shitike Creek. Planning office seeks small business applications Juvenile Coordinator, 16. Youth Services, 17. Facilities BIA, 18. Project Engineer, 19. Tribal Gar age, 20. Vehicle Pool, 21. Com munity Center SRP, 22. Commun ity Center SRP, 23. Community Center SRP, 24. Community Cen ter, 25. Indian Health Service, 26. Indian Health Service, 27. Fore stry, 28. Forestry, 29. Forestry OTS, 30. Forestry, 3 1 . Forestry, 32. Fores try, 33. Forestry. 34. Kah-Nee-Ta Housekeeping, 35. Golf Grounds, 36. Kah-Nee-Ta Pro Shop, 37. Pool Attendant, 38. Resort Grounds, 39. Gift Shop, 40. Craft Shop, 41. Security, 42. TeePee Park, 43. Snack Bar, 44. Kitchen Help. 45. Deschutes Crossing, 46. Tree Trimming, 47. A & I, 48. Kah-Nee-Ta Landscap ing and 49. Natural Resources. on or servicing the Warm Springs Reservation. Planning hasn't received very many requests for Business appli cation forms. It you've thought about going into some kind of retail or service busiess, but Still aren't quite sure, maybe you should go-ahead and fill out an applica tion and spend more time with our experienced business specialists. They can give you good advice which should help you decide one way or the other. Their professions involve assist ing people trying to get into busi ness; helping invididuals already in business; and teaching businss-relat-ed courses. They know what it takes. Women should be particu larly interested, as they often make the best business people. Why? Because women usually spend more attention to detail. Waterways initiative under consideration Continued from page 1 Spilyay Tymoo Spilyay Tymoo Staff MANAGING EDITOR Sid Miller ASSISTANT EDITOR Donna Behrend PHOTO SPECIALISTWRITER Marsha Shewczyk REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER Pat Leno-Baker TYPESETTERCIRCULATION. ..... Priscilla Squiemphen FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the basement of the old Girls Dorm at 1115 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be adressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, PO Box 870, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761 Phone: 553-1644 or 553-1161, extensions 274, 285, 321 or 286. Subscription rates: Within the U S $6 00 per year Outside U S $12.00 per year. Rivers eligible for selection should also be those that are popular for recreation activities and receive a high amount of use. Lastly, rivers that contribute to local tourism and recreation econ omies along with rivers that pro vide recreational opportunities near major populations centers should be considered. Public importance of a river's value and pending threats play a great role in deciding weather a river goes into the system. Criteria could include: Rivers on the fed eral nationwide rivers inventory and on the State Parks System Inventory; Rivers flowing through or adjacent to a designated wilder ness area, wilderness study area, roadless wild area or, significant stands of old growth forest, rivers having outstanding values when considered with other waterways in the same drainage, river that support populations of threatened or endangered species of plants, fish and wildlife or high profile species of limited distribution; riv ers that received high ratings of tish, wildlife, natural values and recreation in the Northwest Power Planning Council's Northwest Rivers Study; rivers threatened by devel opment that would significantly diminish their natural and recrea tional values; rivers having received recommendations from federal or state agencies for designation or. that have been proposed for fed eral or state designation but failed due to special interest group oppo sition; rivers providing continuity to existing federal or state desig nated rivers and, that flow primar ily through public lands; rivers with positive statewide name recog nition due to their popularity with the general public and, that have local public support; rivers sup porting wild populations of high value salmon or steelhead or, that support wild unique populations or resident trout. Already 2500 river miles have been identified that would fit these criteria. Suggestions by citizens are requested and may be addressed to Oregon River Initiative, ONRC, P.O.Box 848. Bend, Oregon 97709. vJLjiv J Many Oregon rivers are being considered for inclusion in the Heritage Waterways initiative. Only 655 miles of Oregon's 9,000 river miles are included in the current State Scenic Waterway syste-