Image provided by: The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs; Warm Springs, OR
About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1988)
rug l up m'nnr tr""!" PAGE 2 March 11,1988 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilvay Tymoo Awards given Dunngthcannual Lincoln's Birth- day Powwow held in Simnasho February 12-14. two awards, the Herb Stwycr. Sr. Recognition award and IhcQucaphamu nslersf Nettie. Matilda and Sylvia) Recognition award were given by the powwow committee who selected people who exemplify the committees purposes and ideals. Ilacl Suppah of Warm Springs was selected to receive the Queah pama sisters award, she also received a Pendleton shawl and $100 from the committee. This was the first year the Queaphama award was given. Austin Gold of I t. Hall. Idaho was selected to receive the Herb Stwyer. Sr. award, he also received a Pendleton blanket and $100 from the committee. Fach received an award certifi cate that read: This presentation by the Lincoln's Birthday Powwow committee toaperson(s) whocxem plify the committees purposes and ideas: To live, enjoy and work toget her through Indian culture and tradition to makea better world. To encourage and promote Indian culture and tradition. To proudly go down in his tory and tell the world: "Ours was the generation that broke the chain-of-dislike for one another; ours was the genera tion that corrected this great past mistake; ours was the gene ration that brought about the Dr. Manning receives achievement award Dr. Thomas Manning, senior assistant surgeon at Indian Health Service ( I HS) clinic in Warm Springs received an achievement medal for "his sustained high quality ot work performance, contribution to the clinic treatment of patients at Warm Springs IMS center and his dedica tion to the highest standards of care for patients of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation from July I, 1 983 through September 30, 1987." Dr. Manning received his medal in a ceremony held at the Warm Springs I HS center March 2. 1988. Manning was nominated for his medal in September of 1987. The recommendation first went to the area office in Portland where it was acted upon. Dr. Manning was commissioned into the United States Public Health Service in July, 1983. He was sub sequently assigned to the Warm Springs Indian Health Servic. He had served as a staff physician at Warm Springs. "Manning was recommended be cause "he has displayed superior performance in providing primary care to patients; proven himself to be an excellent clinician; demon strated ability to win respect with old patients and fellow doctors due to his objective yet sensitive approach to difficult health care problems; distinguished himself while handling a heavy clinic load. "The narrative went on to state that "Manning, by virtue of his background, has been able to provide expertise in the development of optimum facility Service Unit director Lee Loomis Manning. n , J4 .,: y ' - s A fyl . J HO" I T" Spilyay Tymoo Spilyay Tymoo Staff MANAGING EDITOR Sid Miller ASSISTANT EDITOR Donna Behrend PHOTO SPECIALISTWRITER Marsha Shewczyk REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER Pat Leno-Baker TYPESETTERCIRCULATION .. Prlscilla Squiemphen-Yazziei 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 553-1 161. extensions 274. 285. 321 or 286. Subscription rates: Within the U.S. $6 00 per year Outside U.S. $12 00 per year. at powwow better and hannicr world." better and happier world. To continue properly the most important part of the Indian way of life... The five great Indian values and related actions and ideas that arc directed to (iod, Lcl lowman. Myself, and the Uni verse, so Bravery. Individual I rccdom. Generosity Sharing. Reverent use of nature, and Listening to Good advise from Indian wisdom. Reflects pride in Indian cul ture and traditions Recognizes that Indian and non-Indian people putting their good ideas and ways of life together can truly work toward a better way of life. Rccognies cooperative acti vity where everyone gains in an arrangement which oursocie ty has great need of: Perhaps our very survival will depend on it on an international level. H When the committee see these purposes and idea being car ried out. it creates a great feel ing of pride, honor and enthu siastic energy for the committee to continue on. Lincoln's Birthday Powwow Committee. It was announced that at the 1989 Lincoln's Birthday Powwow a "antique dress contest."on behalf of Isa belle Keo will be held. It will be called the Isabella Keo Tradi tional (antique dress) Memorial contest. utilization and patient flow. He also provide consultation relative to design and usage of a new health :are facility what has been pro posed by the Warm Springs Tribes." Manning was also credited with his demonstration of a special inte rest in emergency medical care and as a result he has worked closly with the Tribal Emergency Service System. He has developed a close working relationsthip with the EMT staff and has spent many off duty hours instructing, consulting and coordinating the EMS pro gram with the service unit in order to provide a better level of service in this critical area." Manning's duty schedule is more demanding than the majority of physicians assigned to outpatients facilities within IHS; his sche dule requires that he be on duty an average of 60 hours per week so that 24-hour, seven-day per week coverage can be provided to the patients in Warm Springs. He has "cheerfully accepted this most de manding schedule and at no time has he compromised the high stan dard of Warm Springs unit. He has shown himself to be one who demands much more of himself than of others. "In view of Dr. Manning's sus tained and distinguished perfor mance of duty is without reserva tion that we recommend that he be awarded the U.S. Public Health Service Achievement Medal and the recogniton associated with it." presented awards to Dr. Thomas school district budget being reviewed f w w t w i w w f C7 w ' ' i j fwriwrrww The 509-J District budget is cur rently under review by the Budget committee and the School Board. The budget packet contains a list of expected revenue and proposed ex penditures by each building in the district. Revenue from federal, stale, coun ty and local property taxes is esti mated at $6.24 1.961. This is $464,280 less than last year. The District is requesting a levy amount of $3,953,668 including uncollected taxes. The tax rate is estimated at $1 1.63 per thousand. Expenditures for the 1988-89 school year have increased less than three percent to $9,642,133. Line items have been kept at a min imum and the elimination of five teaching positions has been proposed. Buff Elementary Necessary repairs include exte rior doors, flourcscent lights, heat ing system and window shades. Contract items include alterations to basketball backboards, sidewalk replacement and roofing. New equipment requested includes Apple computer set-ups, typewri ter, computer printcrand monitor, videocassette recorder and climb ing net. The allocation of some computers may change to Warm Springs Elementary. Replacement equipment includes teacher's desk, typewriter, overhead projectors and a color television. Madras Elementary The major repair item at Madras Elementary is the replacement of seven drinking fountains, some ceil ing tile and heating system repairs. Major contract items are copier maintenance and excavation under playground equipment. Additional equipment requested includes a pug mill, two compu ters, monitors, a projector, film strip viewers and a computer printer. Diabetes, blood pressure testing offered The Tribal Wellness program, in cooperation with the Fire and Safety Public Education program and Indian Health Service, will be con ducting free blood pressure and, blood glucose (to check for dia betes) screening clinics at various locations within the community throughout the year. These clinics are open to anyone wishing to take part in this service. We plan to conduct the clinics on an on-going basis. Another schedule will be available in June or July for the remainder of the year. If the time your department has been sche duled will not work for you, please Students provide testimony on children's rights After spending 13 days in Gen eva, Switzerland and neighboring areas most of it at the United Nations Convention on Rights of the Child, Marcie Stacona has come back home with a different view point on the world and on child ren's rights. Two Indian students, Steven Bush man from Yakima and Marcie Stacona of Warm Springs, chape roned by 509-J District community liaison Marie Calica were invited to the convention to speak to dele gates on children's rights and on the right of indigenous children to receive a bilingual primary education. The high school youths were initially invited to the convention by Russell Barsh of the Four Direc tions Council, a consultative organi zation with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Cal ica helped to conduct an essay con test at Madras High School to determine which of five applicants would serve as student delegate. A similar contest was held in Yakima at Yakima Tribal High School. Stacona was selected based on her essay, grades and involvement in student activities. The high school youths were well accepted by convention dele gates, says Calica. They were the first young people to speak to con ference delegates in its history. Both visiting students made a presentation. Stacona spoke to delegates regard Spirit week scheduled Yourjunior high school students may dress "weirder" than usual next week as the school celebrates Spirit Week. Beginning Monday. March 14. and concluding March 18. students will dress according to the day's prescribed code. Monday will fea ture beach bums. Tuesday the '50s look w ill be in. Wednesday w ill fea ture hats, ties and and sunglasses w ith ITiursday being nerddav. Thurs 3 i 4 SALARIES Replacement equipment includes an IBM wheclwriter and miscel laneous items. Metolius Elementary Expenditures at Metolius are li mited to heating system repairs. Contract items include copier main tenance, tree trimming a boiler burner. Warm Springs Elementary Repairs at Warm Springs Ele mentary include remodeling a modu lar classroom, new clocks and drink ing spigots. The school has need of two map sets, overhead projectors, a videocassette player, computer. notify either Eva or Keith so changes can be made in our next schedule. If an emnlovee cannot take nart in the clinic offered 'at .hisher..!'.: Sdef by, 509-J, School ; Dis- assigned location or tune, he.slie'iV';: 1 welcome to attend any other clinic. The process takes approximately five minutes to complete. Please note that this is strictly a service offered for your health awareness and participation is voluntarily. Community members are welcome at any of the clinics. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call either Eva (ext. 205) or Keith (ext. 200) ing children s rights. She stated: "When the words 'children rights," are brought up a person would think of the little kids. To me, I think children's rights are for the ages 17 and under. This is a very large age group and concerns many people. This age group has many rights. "They have the right to be heard. , An adult should listen to any child that has something to say. Most of the time a child is ignored and not heard. "Children have the right to be trusted. A child should have the right to choose their parents, guar dian and if needed foster parents. They shouldn't be placed any place that they don't want to be. "Saying 'no' to drugs is a right that they should have also. They shouldn't be pressured into drugs if they aren't interested. "Having a right to succeed in life, accomplish goals and lead a- successful life is a right, that they also have. If a person has plans for hisher future they shouldn't be. taken away by anyone. "Children have a right to be themselves, and not to please oth-, ers out of ignorance. A child should be able to go places, be with people and act like their own selves. They shouldn't have to please others." The importance of recognizing extended families and the need to retain indigenous languages was also emphasized by Stacona. "Extended families,"Stacona ex- day will also be teacher apprecia tion day. Friday students will arrive at school looking like they just got out of bed. Friday will feature an assembly w ith skits and awards for students who showed much spirt during the week. Parents are invited to attend the assembly and join the students and faculty as they enjoy a "spirit of teamwork and new appre ciation for the school" WHERE IS THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PURCHASED SERVICES drive, monitor, and printer. Maintenance and miscellaneous costs are listed along with a boiler burner and installation of a han dicap door ooener. Madras Jr. High Roofing and basic maintenance is the major contract item at Mad- ras Jr. High. Repair needs include a kiln fan, room dividers, heating system and acoustical tile. The addi tion of equipment for the school include a telephone, overhead pro jectors, wheelwriter. Concrete repair is a major contract expense. Madras High School Needs at Madras High School School crowding studied The need for space at Warm Springs Elementary is emphasized by principal Jane Westergaard Nimocks in her report to the recently appointed Building Com- ' .mittee. rict suPcnntendent parrell Wright, the Committee has been formed to collect information on the Dis trict's school buildings and submit recommendations. At Warm Springs Elementary, the need for space is supported by statistics which show a steady increase in births in Warm Springs. Lower level students will be increas ing at the school. According to Committee member and education-training-employr ment manager Jody Calica, "There is a general need for space in all pressed, "need to be recognized in this convention. Many Native Americans are suffering the loss of their identity and cultural back ground. American Indians have large families that are natural for close relations. Clans are common to Native Americans. "I also understand that this is common with other indigenous peo ples. The close relationship with our families remains with us through our whole lives. In the draft con vention, only the parents have the right to guide the child's education or the right to receive special assis tance from the state, or the right to be reunified with the child. But in many cultures children are raised by relatives other than parents. "If something were to happen to the parents, such as death or dis ability, the grandparents should be the first people to take the child in. Relatives should be obligated to take the child in if the grandparents are unable to do so. Relatives under stand the child's needs and are able to give the child love and happiness. "A child shouldn't be placed in a foster home where his or her iden- tity'and culture will be .lost if they still have an extended family to fall back on: For example, let s say an Indian child, was to be placed in a foster hbme and the government took the child from the Indian community and placed the child in a home with different ethnic back ground. This child is losing both personal identity and cultural back ground, i "By keeping extended families we are able to keep a secure, happy healthy and a safe life for the child and in the home environment with the closest family clan. "I am a member of the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon and in our 1855 treaty we reserved the right to our own iden tity and tribal ways. These are w hat we want to follow." Bushman's speech also encour aged children's rights but in regard to retaining the indigenous language and being able to learn the lan guage as others learn French and Spanish. He states: BUDGE! SPENT? 7777 T SUPPL I ES INSURANCE TRANSFERS CONTI NCENCY include lighting repair, a new art room sink, kiln fan, emergency gymnasium lights and new locks. Athletic equipment is also in need of repair. Woodshop and athletic equipment are requested as well as the replacement of such items as band equipment. Antelope school Antelope school has only heat ing expenses. Public comment and participa tion in budget meetings is encour aged. The next scheduled meeting is set for March 15 at Metolius Elementary followed on March 29 by a meeting at Madras High School. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. the buildings. Many mandatory federal programs and services de mand space that doesn't exist. We "need room for these," he adds. In many cases, space is being utilized that is not intended for the purpose of teaching.1 A closet at Madras Elementary is used for individual tutoring and renovated shower rooms have been converted to classrooms. Space shortages are also familiar at Madras High School, Madras Jr. High and Buff Elementary. The committee will submit a report to Wright by the end of the school year. Committee members include Jody Calica, BernieTopash, Hank Palmer, Verner(Pete) Setala, Fran ces Dickson, Vicki Anderson, Eugene Harris and Dr. John Woll. i nci e is a strong neea to retain indigenous languages. I see that article 16 of the draft convention doesn't encourage including indi genous languages or cultures in public education. It only refers to respecting each other's cultures. We think multi-lingual education should be included in this article. In article 9, section D it says, states should encourage the mass media agencies to have particular regard to the linguistic needs of the child who belongs to a minority group or an indigenous popula tion. But there is no reference in the convention to teaching indigenous languages in schools. Now, where I come from which is the Yakima Nation, our language is the back bone of our culture. To carry on our cultural traditional such as religion, ceremonies, foods, ideas, spiritual and your family values, you must know the Indian lan guage. The Indian language is taught at the school I attend, but it has less than fifty students. There isn't another school I know of that teaches the Indian language, yet they teach Spanish, French and other languages. I am not trying to say that these other languages aren't important, but couldn't schools in clude Indian language. There are many Indian dialects, but some are slowly disappearing and I think that is sad. I would love to see this language taught in other schools. Then Indian students would not have to change schools just to learn their own language. I also believe if Indian dialects were taught in other schools, our younger generation to come would make Indian nations stronger than before." The student's showed intense inte rest and concern at the convention, relates Calica. Besides learning much about the exploitation of children and their limited rights, the stu dents were able to learn about the world-wide policy making process. The student's experience will help to make them strong leaders, Cal ica feels. The more students learn, the better. "The more we can give youths to absorb, the easier it will be for them," she adds.