PACE 2 January 27, 1989
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Dance Theatre takes
Danell around world
February 10, 11 and 12...
Annual Lincoln's Birthday powwow set for Simnasho
s
Danell Tailfeathers joined the
A merican I ndian Dance Theatre in
1987.
As part of the American Indian
Dance Theatre, Danell Tailfeath
ers has been dancing her way around
parts of the United States, Canada
and Europe. The experience and
knowledge gained in her travels
have proven to be valuable tools
which have shaped Danell into a
mature and confident young
woman.
Danell recently returned to Warm
Springs for a brief visit following
an eight-week dancing appearance
in Paris, France. The dance troupe,
consisting of 27 Native Americans
Irom the U.S. and Canada, per
formed tix days a week, with Mon
days off. The work is hard, said
Danell, but it's fun.
Danell and her father, Charley
Tailfeathers, were among the orig
inal members of the American
Indian Theatre when it began in
1987. The early part of the tour
look the pair first to Colorado
Springs for two weeks then to Bev
erly Hills, California. The troupe
took a break during the summer
and fall of 1987 and Danell rejoined
the group in November. A three
week stint in Washington, D.C.
was followed by a two-week visit to
Albany, New Yark and Guclph,
Ontario Canada.
In August, 1988, Danell and the
troupe traveled to Italy for a 10
day appearance followed by a two
week break, during which Danell
was able to come home. A three
week West Coast tour took the
troupe from Seattle to Los Angeles.
Newspaper clippings collected by
Danell during the West Coast tour
show the performances were widely
accepted. Each performance re
ceived rave reviews.
Danell and her dad were recru
ited for the Theatre by producer
Barbara Schwei who spent several
years touring the United States
attending powwows to spot top
dancers from numerous tribes and
to gain insight to tribal cultural
beliefs. Through the Theatre,
Schwei is sharing that knowledge.
Danell now helps select top dancers
at various powwows so that the
troupe will consist of the best
dancers available.
ine entourage oi dancers is
increasing awareness among peo
ple who are unfamiliar with Indian
dancing, and tribal cultures and
traditions. Dances performed in
clude a Hoop Dance, Shield Dance,
Ruffle Dance and Grass Dance.
Danell participates in the Lady's
Fancy Dance and the Zuni Rain
bow and Buffalo Dances.
Danell admits her self-confidence
has increased. Her mom, Nancy,
pointed out that Danell is more
independent now. "It really has
brought me out," said Danell.
As for being away from home so
much, Danell said, "A lot of people
miss home, I don't because I know
my home and family will always he
there for me. The Theatre is also
my home." Shell remain with the
troupe as long as she enjoys it and
continues to have fun.
Danell encourages young people
to think beyond the boundaries of
the reservation. "I wish other young
people would think about dancing
and see the world. Don't get
married get out and about," said
Danell."
Danell will be leaving next week
for a tour of the New England
states that will be followed by a
five-day break. After that, who
knows? The possibility of a tour of
the Mid-East has been mentioned.
Wherever she goes, Danell will
surely enjoy the area and its people.
The annual Lincoln's Birthday
Powwow w ill be held at the Simna
kho I.onghouse February 10, II
and 12.
The three day celebration will
begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. with new
joiners ceremonies. Grand entry
will begin at 7 p.m. followed by
three-member open team dance for
men and women at 8:30 p.m.
Championship round selections
will begin at 9:20 and will include
girls girls and boys traditional for
those between six and 12 years of
age; girls and boys fancy for those
16 years of age and under; girls and
boys traditional for those 13 to 16
years of age; mens and womens
fancy for those 17 years of age and
over; and, mens and womens tradi
tional for those over 17 years of
age.
Three owl dances will conclude
Friday's events.
A special, one time Antique Dress
Exhibition, the "Isabelle Keo
Memorial" will be held throughout
the powwow.
Saturday, Februrary 1 1 will fea
ture two sessions. The afternoon
session will begin with grand entry
at 1:30 p.m. and conclude at 5:30
p.m. The evening session will begin
at 7 p.m. Both sessions will feature
the championship round selections
for all categories. At 1 1:30 p.m. the
Herb Stwyer Recognition Award
and the Queahpama Sisters Award
will be presented. The evening's
activities will conclude at 12 mid
night. Sunday activities will resume at
10 a.m. with Washat Services. A
self-government and sovereignty
traditional feast will be held at 12
noon. Grand entry will be at 1:30
p.m. followed by championship,
finals and awards.
The next issue of Spilyay will
include the agenda of the powwow,
and will give exact times of each
event.
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Five girls are selling raffle tickets
for the powwow. Three on the
senior court are vying for queen
and two younger girls are running
for Lincoln's Sweetheart. Items on
the raffle include cash prizes, Indian
crafts, blankets and much, much
more. Tickets, which are $1 each,
can be purchased before or during
the powwow.
MOIHS to purchase artifacts
The Middle Oregon Indian His- (women) and cornhusk root stor-
toncat society artifact purchase ' age bags.
for 1989 has been scheduled
Forms can be picked up at the
Museum office and must be com
pleted and returned along with the
artifact to the Museum office by
January 31, 1989.
Only artifacts listed below will
be accepted for appraisal, and
limited to one object artifact per
applicant per family. The artifacts
must be antique with 50 year his
tory. All artifacts should be in
excellent condition.
Those artifacts considered will
be:
1. Historical photographs or
documents from tribal member
family collections for purchase or
loan; with SO years of history.
2. Old-time womens or girls elk
tooth Indian dress.
3. Old-time wedding veil (real
dentalium) old-time dentalium
braid ties.
4. Old-time cornhusk hats
5. Old-time fully beaded buck
skin vest (mens).
6. Old huckleberry baskets Klick
atat and willow baskets.
If you have any questions, con
tact the MOIHS Museum staff: Liz
Cross, Beulah Calica or Mico Chase
at 2148 Kota St. or phone 553
1161, ext. 331 or 338.
Creelman staff chief
Dr. Thomas Creelman has been
named the Chief of Staff of Mt.
.View Hospital and Nursing Home
in Madras. Creelman is a family
practice physician at the Indian
Health Service Clinic in Warm
Springs.
A 1974 graduate of the Univer
sity of Washington School of Med
icine, Creelman served his intern
ship in San Jose, California and is
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Resort seeking employees, dancers, woodcutters
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is gearing
up for another busy season, and
they are seeking applications from
people who want to be on a win
ning team. The resort is expecting a
very busy season and wants to get
people hired and trained. If you
want to be a part of this team,
please contact the resort's pcrsonel
department or visit the resort and
fill out an application.
On February 3 and 4, Kah-Nee-Ta
is offering a hiring clinic for
people interested in applying for
positions such as bartender, wai
terwaitress, cocktail waiter wai
tress or snack bar attendant. Two
sessions will be held daily. Morn
ing sessions run from 8 a.m. to
1 1:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions
run from 1 to 5 p.m. Sessions will
be held in the Warm Springs Room
at the Lodge. Applicatoins must be
completed upon arrival for the hir
ing clinics.
Other positions available include
bellman, front desk clerks, room
attendants, cashiers, bus persons
and lifeguards.
For more information on the
hiring clinics, contact Joe Capretto
at 553-1112.
Attention to all tribal members
who want to participate in Kah-Nee-Ta
traditional salmon bakes
during 1989.
There will be an organizational
meeting for all interested parties
who want to cook at the Resort's
public and private salmon bakes
and to participate in the Sunday
Indian dances at Kah-Nee-Ta Vil
lage. The meeting will be held Feb
ruary 28. 1 989, beginning at 6 p.m.
at Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge.
Rules and regulations for the
dances and salmon bakes have
changed and participants need to
be informed. If you want your
group or team of individuals to
participate, you MUST attend this
meeting. A phone number is also
required.
If you have any questions, con
tact Rosaline Moran at 553-1 1 12.
ATTENTION
-TRIBAL MEMBERS-
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is now
accepting bids for the 1989 sea
sonal wood contract. Specification
sheets can be picked up at the Kah-
Nee-Ta Lodge front desk.
Specifications:
Village Teepee Park:
14" to 16" in length by 6" to 8" in
width. Cut, split delivered and
stacked in designated area. Ap
proximate usage per year: 25 cords.
Lodge Fireplace:
24" to 36" in length by 16" to 18" in
width. Cut and delivered to disig
nated area. Approximate useage
per year: 20 cords.
All orders will be placed on
Monday with delivery guaranteed
by Thursday for payment.
Please send sealed bids to: '
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort (Wood Bids)
P.O. Box K
Warm Springs, OR 97761
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Drug team arrests pair
on multiple drug charges
On January 10, 1989, members
of the I nter Agency Narcotics Task
Team, which consists of BIA fed
eral agents, deputies from the Jef
ferson County sheriffs office and
officers from the Madras Police
department, received information
that drug selling transactions were
taking place out of a car parked
near Macy'i store. Law enforce
ment agents responded, initiating
surveilance on the suspect vehicle
and occupants. When the car left
the parking lot, officers pulled them
over and questioned the driver,
Basilio Gomez, 22, and his pas
senger, Regina LeClaire Gomez,
29, both of Madras.
Upon receiving consent to search
the car, officers found 17.7 grams
of cocaine, which has the approx
imate value of $2,200, and $1,106
in cash on Basilio Gomez. Both
were arrested on charges of posses
sion, delivery and manufacture of a
controlled substance. Regina Le
Claire, a tribal member, was charged
by the Warm Springs Tribal Court
and booked at the Warm Springs
jail and held on $500 bail.
Basilio Gomez, a non-Indian,
was transported to Jefferson Coun
ty jail and held on $15,000 bail.
The Inter Agency Narcotics Task
Team seized the 1973 Buick used
by Gomez and the $1,106, initiat
ing federal and state legal forfei
ture actions for its unlawful use in
the transportation of narcotics on
the Warm Springs reservation.
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Tawny Rose Tohet was born
January 12, 1989. She weighed 9
lbs. 14 oz. and was 23'$ inches
long. Her parents are Lisa Smith
and Ian I ohet. Her grandparents
are Woodrow and Iris Smith and
Ina and Havey Tohet.
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