Spilyay Tymoo
Warm Springs, Oregon
November 30, 1990 PAGE 3
Preparation for college begins early If lie old days
Students at any level of school cational Dlans. Decisions in hich Mno nrrnartd.This means JIC(lllir- ftitfr nrm!la mom nnliAtia Inr I
need to start thinking about their
futures. High school students in
particular need to think about edu
cational plans. Decisions in hieh
school can have a bearing on the
future.
Success in college depends on
being prepared. This means acquir
ing skills and knowledge along
with good study habits.
But why go to college? A college
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Madras High School seniors listen to presentation by Oregon State University professor as she relates
Information about the college and requirements for admission.
Artists asked to submit work
degree permits more options lor
job opportunities. Earning power
increases as well. A college student,
also, becomes more aware and is a
better informed person.
Admission to Oregon's four-year
colleges and universities require:
high schoool graduation; comple
tion of English (four units), mathe
matics (three units); science (two
units), social studies (three units),
other college preparatory classes
(two units); SAT score submission;
and, an acceptable grade point
average which varies for individual
colleges and universities.
Community College require
ments are not as stringent. Accord
ing to Madras High School stu
dents counselor Julia Blincoe,
students must be over 18 years of
age and they must take a placement
test for mathematics and English.
If a community college student
decides to transfer to a four-year
college, he or she must have at least
a 2.00 grade point average and be
on track in math and English.
Counselors advise students in meet
ing these requirements.
Financial Aid for stduents need
ing help to attend college is availa
ble. Students must fill out forms
and submit them between January
1 and January 31, 1991. Afinanciat
Aid workshop is scheduled at M HS,
December 6, 7:00 p.m. in Rooms
12-Aandl2-B.
In the last edition of Spilyay Tymoo, the minutes of the first day of the
i rcaiy council were priniea. oen. ralmer explained Dart ofthe Treaty to
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me maims, tin me second aay ne explained the rest or the Treaty to
them. From the minutes It appears that the Indians did little talkln on
inai aay. u was noi until me intra and final day that the Indian
representatives spoke their piece.
Second Day Council
Saturday June 23rd
Counclp opened 2'i o'clock
Artists are asked to submit work
to the Metropolitan Arts Commis
sion for use at the Columbia Was
tewater Treatment Plant.
The art budget for the project is
$30,000 and includes art at three
exterior sites: I. a 300-foot long
grassy area; 2. the center of paved
driveway; and, 3. on either or both
sides of the entrance to the admin
istration building.
Of concern to this project are the
processes utilized in the cleansing
and recycling of. water, their eco
logical safety and the reduction of
toxic wastes and the interaction
Attention merchants
Christmas is coming fast and
it's time to set up shop.
First Annual
Santa's Mini-Mall
December 8
at the Warm Springs Christmas Bazaar
Last year Madras High School Future Business
Leaders sold over $600 worth of merchandise
or those businesses who participated. This
year, our goal is to sell more. If interested in
participating in Santa's Mini-Mall please contact
Miss Sherry Rice (FBLA advisor), Starla Green,
or onnstina Moses (chairpersons) at MHS,
475-7265.
FBLA will also hold a mini-mall December 15 at
he Madras Chamber of Commerce.
A 10 commission will be charged on all sales.
These proceeds will go toward financing FBLA activities.
between natural and man-made
industrial environments. This pro
ject offers artists and opportunity
to address these concerns.
Artists interested in applying for
this project may obtain informa
tion about the project itself from
Columbia Wastewater Treatment
Plant, 5001 N. Columbia Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon, (503) 285-0205.
Art project coordinator, Eloise
McMurray, may be reached at
796-5111.
Applications are due Wednes
day, December 12, 1990 at 5:00
p.m.. They must be mailed to :
Metropolitan Arts Commission,
1120 S.W. 5, Room 1023, Por
tland, Oregon 97204-1983.
Energy
assistance
available
Applications for the state of
Oregon "Low Income Energy
Assistance Program will be accepted
beginning December 3. Appoint
ments can be made and application
materials can be picked up at the
Vern Jackson Home.
NAJA schedules
annual meeting
The Native American Journal
ists Association (NAJA) will hold
its seventh annual conference in
Denver, Colorado March 13-16,
1991 at the Landmark Inn.
Pre-registration is $75 for NAJA
members and $125 for non-members,
payable by February 27, 1991.
An additional $25 will be charged
for registration fees received after
the deadline.
For further information, call
(303) 492-7397.
KWSI to
broadcast
from Bend
Warm Springs own KWSI will
soon be simulcast from a studio in
Bend, says station general manager
John Stolz. A new FM station,
KIDD, was purchased earlier this
year by the Confederated Tribes to
help take better advantage of the
growing advertising market in
Central Oregon. KIDD will be
transmitted at a frequency of 98.3.
The 9,700 watt KIDD will help
stabilize the economic footing of
KWSI.
All current KWSI employees,
except one, have been retained to
work at the new station in Bend. A
news director has also been hired.
The stations will feature morning
and afternoon news programs.
The stations' new studio is located
at 20450 Empire Drive in Bend and
the Warm Springs studio will be
manned bv at least one employee
and maintain an administrative
office. According to Stolz, KWSI
will also be given new call letters.
Programming between the two
stations will essentially be the same,
but KWSI will offer a few exclusive
programs, including sports game
packages. KWSI currently carries
l iiul Blazer and OSU basketball
games.
Stolz expects the stations' pro
gramming range to stretch from
Mt. Hood to the northern edge of
Klamath Falls. Programming will
be sent from the new Bend station
by microwave transmission to a
tower on Aubrey Butte. The signal
will then travel to a translator at
Gray Butte east of Terrebonne and
then will be sent to KWSI's tower
on Eagle Butte.
Miss Warm Springs pageant set
Employees may cut trees
Girls between the ages of 18 and
25 are eligible to vie for the title of
Miss Warm Springs. This year's
Miss Warm Springs Pageant has
been scheduled for Thursday, De
cember 27, 1990.
Rules for contestants are as
follows:
1 . Any girl must be 1 8 to 25 years
of age, as long as the girl reaches
the age of 18 before the Miss
Indian America Contest. She must
never have been married or have
dependents.
2. She must be a member of the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs and a resident of the reser
vation for at least one year.
3. She must retain residency on
the reservation for a least one year
after she wins the title.
4. As Miss Warm Springs, she
will always maintain and present
herself in a proper and responsible
manner throughout her term, as
will her alternates.
5. If, for some reason, Miss
Warm Springs cannot meet her
obligations, her alternate shall re
present the tribes.
6. Be able to represent the Tribes
by traveling, being involved in other
pageants, social events, inter-tribal
business social events, public rela
tions functions and whenever neces
sary, for one year during her reign.
7. Must be dedicated and willing
to learn.
8. If the contestant holds another
title, she must attend and represent
the Confederated Tribes as Miss
Warm Springs if the Tribes are
financing a particular trip or event.
Contestants must have knowl
edge of the reservation and their
own tribal background. Contest
ants are judged on poise, personal
ity, beauty, speaking ability and
appearance. Young women must
have knowledge of traditional
foods, ceremonies, clothing, crafts
and social activities. Contestants
must have a limited knowledge of
some state and national govern
mental issues. Knowledge of tribal
history is also helpful.
For further information, contact
Anna Clements at the Culture and
Heritage office at 553-3393.
The Confederated Tribes of the
Warm Springs Reservation, in
keeping with the spirit of Christ
mas, have consented to the cutting
of Christmas trees by employees of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Tribal employees, Warm Springs
Churches, and the Indian Health
Service.
Cutting is limited to one tree per
family or church. Trees will be cut
on Tribal lands only. Trees should
be cut along numbered roads and
close to the ground. All live branch
es should be removed from the
stump. Topping of trees and cut
ting trees larger than 12 feetin
height is not permitted. Trees should
not be cut that do not have another
tree growing within 12 feet of the
tree to be cut. Information on Tri
bal land location and road condi
tions may be obtained from the
Branch of Forestry
Christmas tree
Christmas Bazaar lighting Dec. 6
scheduled
The annual Christmas Bazaar
will be held December 8, 1990 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Set-up time
will be held from 8-10:00 a.m. in
the'morning. Set-up fee is $5.00 per
table inside the gymnasium and
$10.00 per table ouside. For more
information call 553-3243 and ask
for Carol.
The Fifth Annual Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony is scheduled to
be held Thursday, December 6,
1990 at 6:30 p.m. near the campus
area. The public is invited to sing
by candlelight afterwards. Hot
chocolate will be served at the
Community Center following the
ceremony and Santa Clause will be
present to listen to the wishes of
children.
Management of cultural sites,
materials topic of public meeting
Tribal members and interested
community members are invited to
attend a special dinner and meeting
Thursday, November 29 at the
Agency Longhouse.
The purpose of the meeting is for
members to share their commit
ment concerning the preservation,
protection and promotion of the
Tribe's culture and heritage, includ
ing the management of cultural use
sites and traditional materials im
portant to tnoal customs.
The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
with opening remards from Del
bert Frank, Sr. Culture and Herit
age committee members will also
offer remarks. A traditional dinner
will be served at 6 p.m. Guest
speakers will present information
beginning at 7 p.m. There will also
be an open discussion on future
projects and plans.
Warm Springs Information Center
1020 Christmas Sale
Thanksgiving through January 1991
local crafts Ute pottery jewelry
Hours are 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Seven days a week
Gen. Palmer
My Brothers. Wc have again meet to talk to you. We met yester
day read and explained part of the Treaty. As there are a few here
that were not here yesterday, we will again explain. I said we had
made treaties with Nez Perec, Cayuscs, Walla Wallas & Umatillas. I
said wc had purchased their country, and made reservation for them
to live upon. 1 have come here to makca bargain with vou. As wc had
done with them we want to treat all the Indians in the Country alike,
experience had taught us the White and Red Man cannot always live
together in peace. When I speak of white people, I mean all people,'
French and Americans. When there are but few whites then we can
get along very well & not quarrel, but when there arc a great many
mcy win nave aniicuiiy. wncn tncy live together there will be
difficulties, little difficulties will get to be great difficulties. It is not
long since the White man first came among vou. There are now a
good many white people living among you There will soon be a great
many more. We cannot prevent them from coming to settle in the
country. If an Indian sees a piece of ground and wishes to live on it, it
will be but a little while when the white man comes, and sees it. The
white man says I want this land, you go away, far away. Suppose the
muian goes away, ana seiecis anoiner piece 01 lana, it win oe out a
little while before the white man will do the same as the other. I n this
way the white man takes possession of the country. The agents try to
prevent it and protect them but cannot do it while thev live together.
if there were but a few white men we could then protect you. It is wise
tnen oeiore so many people come here to mark out the lines so the
white man can know where to live, and the Indians can knnow where
to live, this is one of the reasons why we want to make a reservation.
It will be but a few years before the whole country will be filled up
with whites, then where will the Indian have his home. If we enter
into a Treaty now, before the country is filled up with whites, we can
select a home for you, where no whites live. We have done so with
other tribes, why not do so with you. I told you yesterday where I
proposed to make the Reservation. We select that because we believe
it is good country for you. There is enough of good land, that every
one may have a farm. There is plenty of grass to graze your horses &
came, mere is plenty 01 timoer mat migm oe sawea & cui to ouua
your homes. It is your own country. You are all acquainted with it. It
is but a little way to your fisheries. It is but little way toyour root and
berry grounds. I told you that you would always have the privilege to
hunt, gather roots and berries, and fish. If we make a Treaty now we
can prevent the whites lr.om going there; if we wait a little longer,
they will go there, and where will you go. I told you that we would
give you $ 1 50,000 that is to be paid in annuities in 20 years. I told you
that we would build you a saw mill, that we would build you a I
(louring mill to grind your corn. That we would build you a blacks
mith shop, tin & gun smith shop attached to it. That we would have a
man to make your plows, harrows, & wagons, and help you to build
your homes. That we would build a hospital and have a doctor,
medicines & C. I said we would build you a school house, and that
we would employ millers, blacksmiths and school teachers. I hat we
would employ a tarmer to show you how to raise corn & potatoes, so
that you would hve plenty ot provisions in your houses. I hat you
ould have D entv of clothing. Ynur
plenty to eat. Your old pelple have plenty to eat and clothing you will
be supplied with guns, powder & balls. We would help you in
atcningiish. Uive you teams. You will soon be able to live like white
eople. l his has been the way with the Indians on the East side of the
Mountains, when they have made a bargain. We would help them.
But those who refuse, they are moving about from place to place
10 piace ana nave no nouses, i neir woman and children are crying
for bread. They have nothing to cover them from the cold and storm.
It is the duty of the Chiefs and these old men to provide for their
people; tnen let us act like wise men and make a bargain when we
can.
Other Chiefs have come to talk with you, but have done nothing
tor you. Long time ago Mr. Perkins came and lived with you. tr.
Frewer and Waller came and lived amongst you. I supppose they
give you a very good talk, but did they build you houses and cloth
you, did they propose to buy your country, and give you homes.
Perhaps they give you a little clothing, may be they showed you how
to plant corn, potatoes, & c, maybe they sometimes give you bread.
But they did not build you houses, farms, & c. for you. They did
not build you mills and furnish you tools unless you paid for it. I
come to buy your country, and give you good homes and good herts.
So that you may live at peace with all the whites and with each other.
We do not want to divide you, we want you all to have one heart, we
come to you with good heart. I don't want you to throw my talk
away or put it behind you. I shall not lie to you, what I promise you,
you cna rely upon. I do not come among you as a trader. I come bv
direction of the great chief. I talk for him and he don't lie to his
people. If I did not wish to do you good, I would not come to see you.
I have a wife and children. I have a field of wheat, peas & potatoes,
why should I leave them and come among you, because I have a
good heart, and wish to do you good, then I hope you will receive my
talk and not throw behind you. When I hear you speak then I shall
know your hearts at home, I see among you old people, and you have
left some of your people. They have but a few years to stay among us,
and I want to do these good. If you receive my talk then I can do
them good. I can do you all good. I have some goods at The Dalles
lor you it we make a bargain I shall let you have them, and if not I
cannot do so. If we make a bargain I expect to give those these head
Chiefs a suit of clothes. We expect to give every man and woman
something, and what we give it will be so much paid you towards
your lands; when a trader comes among you he charges you $12.00
to $14.00 a pair for blankets. When I let you have blankets for your
land I charge you $7.75 per pair for Scarlet Blankets and $6.50 per
pair for the White ones. A hoe the trader would charge you $1.50
each I will let you have it on your land 42 cents each & c.
As I said belore it is good to get the Government to make you
Laws! we want the privileges ol building roads through your coun
try on the Reservation.
If we make this bargain, and you sign this paper, we will send it to
our great Chief. He and his council will examine it, and if he says it is
good, he sends it back to me and the money. Then we will go to work
and build you the mills. Until then you will continue to reside where
you are.
But we don't want to interfere with the whites. Thev have the
privilege to settle on any part of the country outside of the Reserva
tion. They should not interfere with your garden and fields this is the
proposition l make'
This amount is more money than you can count. But our Chief
wants to do you good. My heart is that it is good. When you speak, I
will then know your hearts. For the present I have nothing more to
say. I will listen to you if you have anything to say.
W m. Chinook says we do not wish to answer to day. I am not tired
listening. The Indians have not cot much sense, if vou had said
thatyou wished to cut the timber, we should say yes, because it would
grow again. You asked us formerly when we wished to travel we had
no fences to stop us, we can go on a straight road. I think in a littl e
while it will be all fenced up here; and on that account we wish to
think of it. We will give vou an answer in a few days.
Gen. Palmer I understand that William Chinook speaks for all of
his people. There may be some of the other people that wish to say
something.
Adjourned at 4': o'clock
Approved: Joel Palmer
Supt. Ind. Affairs
Information for this column is provided by Warm Springs tribal attorn j Jim
Noteboom.