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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon Miy20, 1988 PAGE 3 Jesse Jackson meets with tribal representatives p f v ! v,, - -vC 1 - sir '4 cameras rolling and clicking, national, state and local media representatives recorded the meeting between Jackson and tribal officials. glimpse of the charismatic candidate and to hear his message. It's not very often that a presidential candidate visits Cen tral Oregon. So, when Jesse Jackson came to Redmond last week, thousands flocked to the town of 6,500 to catch a t r f .,-.r-1 xftfl ' tic- 1. ;Li , t .up. i 4 J a The Tribe presented Jackson with a Jacket and beaded cap. Each carries the tribal three-teepee logo. Amona the crowds were 10 members of the Warm Springs Tribal Council and representatives of the Umatilla and Grand Ronde tribes. Jackson had agreed to meet with the Council and other Oregon Indian leaders in a meeting at which they would discuss issues concerning Native Americans. As Jackson entered the small choir room, he was Intro duced by tribal public relations officer Rudy Clements. While Jackson worked his way around the table, cameras clicked and whirred as he shook hands with the tribal representa tives. Jackson stated he was "honored to share" ideas and comments and that as he has traveled around the nation, "there 's been a great sense of warmth and welcome expressed for us by the great Indian nations.Jn this campaign they've found hope. " Wasco chief Nelson Wallulatum opened the meeting with a prayer, In which he asked for guidance "that we may make a wise choice. We believe that if we cannot follow our leaders here on earth, we cannot follow from where we were created. " Jackson said that "some insist ours is a politics of hope... we must shift the ways of our nation from aristocracy to demo cracy. We're all members, in the fundamental sense, of the Rainbow Coalition," he said. Jackson added that he has tried to shift the "focus from mass hysteria to a new history of a new appreciation of the relationship between our country and Native Americans. Treaties must not be broken. Because there have been so many broken treaties, broken hearts and broken dreams, there must be a commitment to economic development on the reservations. Unemployment sometimes goes from 40 to 90 percent." Jackson pledged that, if elected, "there will be a Secretary of the Interior who is sensitive to your heritage, sensitive to our treaty obligations, sensitive to our treaty obligations rela tive to fishing rights. We, as a great nation, must honor the agreements we put forth. And, I hope, that as we keep expanding In our country our language base, we expand our culture base and have a sound footing. We want you to feel a valid part of the growing mobility of the country. " Jackson's genuine concern for the nation's youth and underpriveleged was apparent, stating that some turn to alcohol and drugs and even suicide and he urged support for his campaign. "We have many miles to go, far beyond this campaign. We work to make growth in the American stability. We measure our character, not just by the number of votes we receive, but by how we treat the least of these...the abon doned and the rejected. Indeed, so many people who need our help cannot vote at all, the children. They're too poor, they've given up, some of them are even locked up in jail. They need our help." t- W ' L VA ! With just a minute to spare, Rudy Clements was able to shake the hand of the presidential hopeful. , f A. -1 ... 1 i ' o n ' , t a u Delbert Frank, Sr. shook hands with Jackson and Council chairman Zone Jackson told the candidate, "I may be your uncle." Text and photos by Donna Behrend Tribal member succeeds by Pat Leno-Baker Being the very first Warm Springs tribal member to graduate from the Oregon State Board of Police Standards and Training (BPST) in corrections and being given such recognition for it by the BPST school was an honor given to Lav ena (Lovey) Ike Thomas, 25, at graduation ceremonies held May 6 in Monmouth, Oregon. Her class of 22 scored the highest group score in corrections. I j A ... J 1 - ) i ' !. ' , ( I i i 4 f i Lovey Thomas Lovey went to work for the Warm Springs Correctional Facil ity as a parttime employee in November, 1987 and was hired as a full time corrections officer in December of the same year. She said she applied for the position because she needed a job and it was there. After working for a short time she began to realize that there were benefits to her being there; for years the Warm Springs commun ity has asked that police and police related jobs be filled with tribal members. In that respect she fit the bill. She also discovered that the job was not as bad as she had believed and she felt she was doing a service for the community as well as for the inmates. Part of the requirements for becoming a corrections officer is to attend the BPST school in Mon mouth and to graduate. Sounds easy? Well, Lovey had heard sto ries of people not making it through the academy and not graduating. It sounded like it was going to be a major task. It is important to the department to have officers certi fied by the BPST school because they set a standard that is accepted by all police departments in the state. It also gives credibility to the department and ensures that they are getting top employees who know and understand their jobs. Lovey prepared to leave for school and in her mind she had decided that she was just going to have to try harder and to put her best effort into each class. It was a challenge she made up her mind to meet and with encouragement from her co-workers and family, she knew she could do it. One person who especially encouraged and sup ported her was her immediate super visor, Carl Bowden. At times it was the encouragement and support of others who made that extra step possible for Lovey. After arriving at the school and settling in, she soon discovered that there were classes she was tak ing that kindled her interests. Among her favorites were Inmates' Rights and Responsibiliies; Law Suits (libel); and Defense Tactics. But the one she enjoyed most was Oregon Jail Law taught by attor ney Jerry Cooper. She said he presented a very informative and interesting class. Another highlight while at school was when she qualified on the wea pons range with a revolver. When it became apparent to the weapons instructors that she could hit the target without any help, they gave her added instruction. She quali fied with a 91.6 and is ranked an Continued on pace S Study scheduled Larry and Dorothy Pederson will be opening their home at 2368 Oitz Loop, Warm Springs on Tues day evenings at 7:30 p.m. to anyone wishing to join them in a study of the Bahi'i Writings. May 24, Equality of men and women; May 31, The purpose of life; June 7, Spiritual solutions for economic problems; June 14, Com mon foundation of religions; June 21, Elimination of prejudice; June 28, Harmony of science and reli gion; and July 5, Importance of education. Larry and Dorthy Pederson, P.O. Box 270, 2368 Oitz, Warm Springs, Oregon 553-1420. Two recognized for leadership r r : f i ''. I ' ; ' Laurain Johnson and Harry Hintsala were recognized for out standing leadership during an awards ceremony at the University of Oregon May 13. The students were nominated by faculty, stu dents and staff for their outstand ing contribution. Johnson is director of the Native American Student Union while Hintsala is coordinator for the Native American Student Union and also minority affairs coordina tor for the Associated Student Union. According to Council for Min ority Education spokesperson Dianna Kale, the two students are "outstanding role models for Indian students. " They are also, says Kale, "instrumental in bringing Indian issues to the attention of upper level administration at the Univer sity of Oregon in a positive way." Photography The students work actively with for the planning of this year's U of the Indian community in Eugene O powwow, says Kale, and are members of the 4-J school Also recognized at the ceremony district parent committee and the was Modesta Minthorn who is a Native American Consortium of freshman student from Pendleton. Lane County. They are responsible display Accepts position Curt Olsen recently accepted a posi tion as controller at BR AM CO boat manufacturing company in Culver. His last day on the job for the Tribes was May 13. A photography exhibit by David Horttor is on display in the library at Madras High School until May 20, 1988. Hours for viewing are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 o.m. Horttor's photography has been displayed in Central Oregon and also in Kailua, Kona, Hawaii. Shawl missing Does anyone have any knowl edge of the whereabouts of a tur quoise blue shawl with flowers and a pair of black boots. These were missing after the Suicide Confer ence powwow at the Agency Long house. The items belong to Patricia High Eagle, Lapwai, Idaho. Please contact Jeanie Danzuka at 553 1217 with information. PI-UME-SHA Means "LET'S CELEBRATE" June 24, 25, 26, 1988 "Let's Give Life A Chance" . i IS JUST SAY NO to Alcohol & Drugs SPONSORED BY: - The Warm Springs Community Prevention Team J