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i q jf m -my mp-y 'ly-n y U4 ' imi"Hj-i H 1 L m ' lg ' W T) yny " m g m n if 11 Hi I't "' "H( yy jg- ng tij" "" "' - "Mf "j ------11"- mi -ij HJ 1 "T1 "T'"'!'"!'"!' " 1 W ""'""f""t""T """P I "' " """" " I"" 1 1 """f r "' 'ff ' ' " l"mn f "' " f""T T " " f" I " ' ' 1 "" 1 f 111 1 PAGE 2 April 5, 1991 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo coae sponsors Art Festival Central Oregon Arts in Educa tion will be sponsoring thii regions second annual Very Special Arts Festival. This festival, set for Satur day, April 6th at Obsidian Jr. High in Redmond from 1-3:43, is one of over 450 festivals held throughout the U.S. People with disabilities, their family, friends and interested community members are invited to join over ten professional artists as they perform, demonstrate and offer hands on arts activities. Par ticipants are expected to attend this free festival from throughout the five county Central Oregon region. Activities to be offered include: Puppetry, Printmaking. Music, Buttonmaking, Poetry, Ceramics, Collage, Faccpainting, Dance Movement, Folk Dancing Music, Weaving Fibers, Painting. Nurses offered Congress has approved a $5,000 lump-sum incentive bonus for registered nurses, according to Staff Sgt. Richard Sjolin, station commander of the Army Nurse Corps Recruiting Station in Port land, Oregon. Registered nurses who sign up for a four-year, active-duty tour, Title V, Part A meeting set The next meeting of the Title V, Part A, Parent Advisory Com mittee will be held in the library of Warm Springs Elementary School on Tuesday, April 9. 1991 at 7:00 p.m. A report will be given on Northwest Indian Youth Confer ence. Nominations will be taken for the 199 1 -92 Title V Committee. If you have any questions, please call Nola Dclamarter at 475-6192. COBRA offers training April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alli ance is hosting a Volunteer Train ing Seminar in Sisters on April I3th and April 20th. COBRA has many volunteer opportunities. You can make a difference. For more information, please call 382-9227. Attorney Arnett honored Attorney Howard (Howie) G. Arnett of Marceau, Karnopp, Pe terson, Noteboom and Hubbell a Bend, OR. firm was recently hon ored by Ted Strong, Executive Director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission vcRITFC) for "ten years of ex emplary service in furthering and implementing treaty rights." I T5 T V w a : 1 (f 1 1 r"" k! , , , Columbia Inter Tribe Fish Commission director Ted Strong, right, pres ents tribal attorney Howie Arnett with an award for outstanding work in Indian fisheries. Spilyay Tymoo Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALISTWRITER MARSHA SHEWCZYK REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER . . SAPHRONIA COOCHISE TYPESETTERRECEPTIONIST SELENA THOMPSON FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the base ment of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 1 5 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 PHONE: (503) 553-1644 or (503) 553-3274 FAX No. 553-3539 Annual Subscription Rates: Within the U.S. $9.00 Outside the U.S. $15.00 Participants are encouraged to pre-rcgistcr and may obtain forms through their school special educa tion department, at the Easter Seals Office in Bend (51 NW Oregon Ave), The Bend Metro Parks Dist. Office or by contacting the COAIE office at The Evergreen School, 437 S. Ninth St.. Red mond. Oregon 97756, 923-5437 Ext. 260. Festival registration will be accepted on Saturday, April 6th, but on an activities available basis. This festival is open to all interested adults and children and not limited to just people with disabilities. Fate registration will occur from 12:30-1 p.m. with the festival stated to happen from I 3:45 p.m. Participants are re quested to wcarnon-marringshocs .and dress in loose, comfortable clothing. incentive bonus and are qualified, are paid S5.000 when they report to their first permanent duty assignment follow ing the Officer Basic Course. "New nursing graduates are con cerned about pay as well as pro fessional opportunities," said Sjo lin. "In addition to excellent pay, the Army offers nurses many in centives such as training, profes sional advancement and benefits." "Nurse recruiting is very com petitive. The Army's standards re quire us to attract highly qualified professionals, and this bonus gives us a competitive edgc,"Sjolin said. Nurses interested in the $5,000 bonus and other Army nurse pro grams should contact Staff Sgt. Richard Sjolin at (503) 252-2678. Central Oregon Gardening topic at COCC The Central Oregon Master Gardener Association, in coopera tion with the Oregon State Uni versity Extension Service, is con ducting the Fourth Annual East ern Cascades Regional Gardening Seminar April 5 and 6 at Central Oregon Community College in Bend. The event is open to the public and will cover a broad range of topics on gardening in the mid state region of Oregon. Registra tion will be taken by mail. Class space is limited so enrollment will be on a first-come basis. The seminar is based on the popular mini-college seminars held each summer at Oregon State Presenting a commemorative plaque, beaded belt buckle and a Pendleton blanket, Mr. Strong said, "this Executive Director's award is in recognition of the accomplishment, dedication and friendship of a truly fine individual and great attorney. We have found Howie's advice to be of unerring good judgment and always reflec- Basketmalcing reveals cultural history The Traditional Arts Apprent iceship Program "has opened up another part of my lifc,"says Arlcne Boilcau. In learning traditional basket-making techniques, she explains that her awareness of Indian history, and ancient lifes tyles and values has been amplified. Boilcau with Bcrnyce Courtney entered the apprenticeship program last September after they applied to the Oregon Folk Arts and Folk life Program. With guidance from former Warm Springs resident Mary Schlick, who is also a skilled baskctmaker, the two are quickly progressing in their weaving and artistic proficiency. The apprent iceship program provides a small grant for materials and travel to participants and emphasizes per petuation of native crafts. Crafts men then provide opportunity for other members of the community to learn the skill. Part of learning basketmaking techniques involves studying Indian history. With the study Boilcau and Courtney are exploring the meaning and use of baskets and basket design. They view the works of Indian basket makers whose work is preserved in museums. Visits to Maryhill Museum in Washington and the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon have enlightened the artists. "Survival" was a major part of basketmaking in Indian history, says Boilcau. Baskets were used to carry food, but they were also used as exchange items. Food was highly valued but "so were the bags" which contained the foodstuff. Special University and conducted by the Oregon Master Gardener Associa tion. The seminars are designed to broaden the garden knowledge of participants and offer advice and assistance to beginning gardeners. The Eastern Cascades Regional Gardening Seminar will cover top ics particular to the region with a special emphasis on dealing with unique climate and growing condi tions. Instructors include experts in several fields who live in our region and have gardened here for many years. There are 10 classes covering a wide range of topics such as organic gardening, rock gardens, herbs, wildlife habitat and green houses. by CRITFC tive of the highest tribal values. In legal forums, Howie's gentlemanly style represents the dignity of tribal culture very well. In tribal forums, his courtesy and respect are often overshadowed by his extraordi nary skill and work ethic." In a brief acceptance speech, Arnett mentioned that the days of the major court battles over man agement of the fishery seem to have passed and now disputes have shifted to the business and scien tific arenas. After his comments, Arnett wrapped with the Indian blanket around his shoulders shook hands with everyone who stood in a circle which is an hon oring tradition among tribes. Arnett has worked with CRITFC on tribal fisheries matters for ten years as part of his representation of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reserva tion, a member tribe of CRITFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon Law School, received his masters degree from the Lon don School of Economics and re ceived his bachelors degree from Stanford University. He is also a member of the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners. Clarification The last issue of Spilyay Tymoo carried a letter printed at the re quest of Lucinda Yazzie-Jim. The letter was written to Yazzie-Jim by LaDonna Raye (Picard) Yazzie. The letter concerned issues per sonal to Yazzie-Jim and Yazzie. The letter was printed by Spilyay with the understanding that La Donna Raye Yazzie had given Lucinda Yazzie-Jim permission for publication. That, says La Donna Raye Yazzie, is incorrect. The following is a statement writ ten by Yazzie. "I did not give Lucinda permis sion to print the letter.. .that letter was printed by her request and hers alone. I had no part in it. My legal last name is Yazzie, and not Pi card, as our divorce is still pending at this date, March 22, 1991." This has caused a lot of emo tional stress on myself and to my job. I had to take time off for a lot of this and thought that by now, it was all over. But, I guess not, by what Lucinda has done. It makes me feel and look bad." Spilyay apologizes for any prob lems that may have arisen out of this. -wjiwujuw iiui i ipi n ii w m m rl--T-i, n ,, i , inn hhiiim in i -T1-., iii i i nir i . , I , 1 . , I' , - ; ; i ' ! , : ; : . ; : U , . v H i ;v v ' - v " , V A rlene Boileau (left) andBernyct Courney weave baskets as part of apprenticeship program which encourages the perpetuation of folk and native skills. baskets were exchanged at great price. The women who bartered "were shrewd bargainers," the novice baskctmaker adds. Making baskets is "hard work", Cost of the seminar varies from $10 for participants choosing 3 or fewer classes to $16 for those tak ing 3 or fewer classes and having lunch to $25 for 4 or more classes with lunch. Registration forms are available at the Bend, Redmond and Prine ville Extension Offices as well as several of the area's nurseries. For further information call the Exten sion Offices, Bend 388-6012 and Redmond-548-6088. Registration closes March 29. Pitt celebrates tenth anniversary , Frame Design and Sunbird Gal lery will honor mask-maker Lillian Pitt's tenth anniversary as an artist in "Celebration Of Friendship," a show running April 12 through May 15 at the downtown Bend gallery. The exhibit will feature Lillian Pitt and her prestigious circle of artist friends invited by Pitt to help celebrate her ten years as an artist. Recent work by Lillian Pitt in cludes large masks inspired by place and family names, as well as smaller pieces depicting "little critters of the forest." The work of Lillian's friends will include ceramicists, jewelers, pain ters, weavers and basketmakers. The impressive line up will include David Ruben Piqtoukun, an Intuit Indian now residing in Ontario, Canada who works in soapstone, whalebone as well as serigraphs. Sculptor Susie Bevins "Qimmiq sak" will be exhibiting sculptures in stone wood, metal and con temporary materials. Internation ally recognized, her work draws strongly from her youth as a Inupiat Eskimo in northern Alas ka. Painter Kay WalkingStick of New York state will also be repre sented in the show. Exhibited all over the world, this show marks her Central Oregon debut. Wash ington weaver Gail Trembley and sculptor John Hoover are among the invitees. Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a member of the Flathead tribe in Montana, uses mixed ...Mi,,., mi y.Mwwi.y.wwiw 1 - 1 mmmmmpMm Ji J 111 I - i - vi Contribution Accepted Jim H yatt, PGE Project Superintendent, (back to camera) recently presented one of two $15,000 checks to Tribal Council Chairman Zone Jackson, Head Start director Sancy Kirk, Human Services general manager SalSahme and Tribal Council Vice Chairman Pier son Mitchell The PGE contribution will go toward the development of the Early Childhood Education Center. says Boileau. It is tedious and demands experimentation to get a pattern and design correct. But, it also incites creativity and increases perception of traditional Indian Career workshop set You can learn how to evaluate what you know about yourself and how to apply that knowledge to making a career decision through a career planning workshop offered by Central Oregon Community College's counseling department. Designed to help prospective stu dents find out about college pro grams and the job market, several media to speak forcefully on en vironmental issues. "This is a gathering of good people that make good things," states Pitt. "There is so much strife in the world, it is fun to celebrate something positive.. .friendship." I Lillian Pitt and many of her Indian Youth of America Summer Camp Date set Indian Youth of America has announced the dates for its 1991 Summer Camp Program. Camp at Whispering Pines in Prescott, Ari zona, will take place July 9-19, and Camp Bob Marshall in Custer, South Dakota, July 30-August 9. This is IYA's 16th year as sponsor of the Summer Youth Camp Pro gram. The camps are open to Native American youth ages 11-15; the campership fee is $100. Travel arrangements must be made by the parents, tribes and organizations sponsoring youth to attend the camps. Summer employment at the camps also is available for college students with a sincere interest in working with Indian young people. Counselors, resource staff who teach in their area of expertise, and support staff are needed. For more information about either the camp program or sum mer employment, write to Indian life. The many hours ol work entailed in creating a basket "is well worth it," says Boileau. "IVe discovered a part of me I thought never existed." workshops are set for this spring at the college. ' All workshops are held in the Grandview Juniper Room. Work shop dates and times are as fol lows: April 10, I to 4 p.m.; April 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; May 8, 1 to 4 p.m.; May 23, I to 4 p.m.; June 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All workshops are free. To reg ister call 385-5508. friends will be on hand for the opening reception on Friday, April 12, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Frame Design and Sunbird Gallery lo cated at 916 N.W. Wall, Bend, Oregon. For more information call 503389-9196. Youth of America, P.O. Box 2786, Sioux City, IA 51106; or use our toll-free number, 1-800-828-4492. Indian Youth of America, a non profit organization, was founded in 1978 and has its headquarters in Sioux City, Iowa. Its unique camp program, established in 1976, has served more than 3,300 Indian children from 152 tribes and 23 states and continues to be the hallmark of the organization. IYA serves Indian children through not only its youth camp programs, but also its crisis inter vention project, substance abuse prevention program, annual Christ mas Party, after-school programs and activities, and newsletter and resource center. IYA also sponsors Indian students to participate in educational, recreational and lead ership programs such as UNITY Conference, National Leadership Conference and the Countess Mountbatten of Burma Student Exchange Scholarships Program. l
