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2 December 23, 1994 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Student's essay a tribute to ! ?k. " . y . : .. : ; ,f v " ' . ' t Reina ; The following article was written ; by Reina Lyn Estimo, daughter of ; MinaShike. Reina is a seventh grader : at Coos Bay Jr. High School enrolled l in an advanced English class for ; which this piece was written. Reina : said the teacher and school principal I graded the entries. She received 96 points out of a possible 105. Reina is on the honor roll with a ' 3.8 grade point average and likes . basketball and all other sports. : USVeteransoftheSovcreignNations by Reina Lyn Estimo Patriotism: Love and loyalty of one's own country Although Native American of the United States are considered sover eign, many of the tribesmen have fought for the country called America. I am proud to say that there are many veterans in my family: Raymond Shike, Sr., my grand father U.S. Marines Korean Con Anger Management workshop A workshop is sehednlpri tn tv held at the Warm Springs Community Center on Developing Options to Anger, January 6, 1994,from8:30to 4:30 p.m. Participants are to bring brown Water negotiations SUSpended Continued from page 1 exercise their respective jurisdiction over water management in the Deschutes Basin on a cooperative basis to avoid future litigation. Third, the proposed agreement would clearly define a jurisdictional system where the Tribes will be re- sponsible for water management and use on the Reservation and the State ; will manage waters off the Reserva- tion. An intergovernmental board ; would be established to deal with : any implementation questions that ; may arise. ; Fourth, the proposed agreement would provide flexibility for the Tribes in the future. It is not possible to predict exactly how the Reserva- tion will be developed in the future .' and the agreement has sufficient flexibility to accommodate changes, ? while still giving certainty about the ' amount of water that could be used. ' Fifth, the Tribes would have the right to transfer water for use off Reservation if that becomes eco nomically feasible. Any such trans fers would be subject to applicable state laws. Sixth, we realize that is important that all Deschutes Basin water users have certainty about their water rights. The Tribes have therefore of fered certainty to existing users by agreeing that existing state water right holders will not have to curtail their use of water to satisfy the tribal water right Future water development in the Basin can then take place with all Spilyay Tymoo Publisher: Sid Miller Editor: Donna Behrend ReporterPhotographer: Saphronia Katchia ReporterPhotographer: Selena T.Boise ReporterPhotographer: Bob Medina Secretary: TinaAguilar 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 Girl's Dorm at 1 1 15 Wasco Street Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (503) 553-1 644 or 553-3274 - FAX No. 553-3539 Annual Subscription Rates: Within VS. - $9.00 Outside U.S. - $ 15.00 Spilyay Tymoo 1994 Lyn Estimo flict Alfred Smith, Sr., great-grandfather Elmer'ScottyH Scott, Sr.great grandfathcr Both served in World Wars I and II Arthur Mitchell, grandfather Recently attended the 50th anniver sary of the Normandy, France inva sion. He looked grand marching amongst his comrades, dressed in his Native American buckskin regalia like a true warrior. My list can go on and on, as I have many relatives and family friends who are, or have been, in the US military. Our brand new museum in Warm Springs, Oregon has a wall size plaque dedicated to our tribal member US Veterans. The "Yakama Warriors" is a prominent veterans organization on the Yakama Indian Reservation (my other tribe). The Yakama Warriors bag lunch, beverages will be provided. This anger management workshop is sponsored by Jefferson County Commission for Children and Families and the Warm Springs Community Counseling Center. persons knowing the rules and avail ability of water. An important goal of these nego tiations has been to reach an agree ment that will allow all water users in the basin to plan for the future with certainty. Expensive litigation can be avoided and a significant step toward the protection of the natural resources of the entire basin will be taken. At our thirteenth Negotiation Session on December 6, 1994, the parties mutually agreed to tempo rarily suspend formal negotiations in order to provide additional time for sharing information and answering questions from those who will be affected by the agreement. We are all hopeful that formal sessions will resume soon and that a final agreement can be negotiated from the strong foundation that has been laid. Contrary to the recent report in The Bulletin, the Tribes are not "handing over" water rights to the State of Oregon. Through lengthy, good faith, government-to-government negotiations, the parties are quantifying, recognizing and af firming the water rights of the Tribes. The statement was signed by Tribal Council Chairman Raymond Calica, Martha Pagel, director of Oregon Water Resources Department and William Back, deputy regional solicitor for the US Department of the Interior. Indian vets are usually in great demand to par ticipate in powwows and other func tions to honor other veterans. In turn, they are honored also. For example, they surprised my grandfather (Raymond Shike, Sr.) by attending his retirement ceremonies from the police force. This added much dig nity to this gala event at the Warm Springs Agency Longhouse. Indian reservations throughout the United States celebrate Veterans Day with a powwow andor parade. Actu ally, our veterans are active in all powwows. They lead in every Grand Entry, carrying the US flag and other flags, including our precious eagle staf f the Native American flag. All powwows have a veteran's dance (or warrior's dance), where Indian and non-Indian veterans do a war dance spectators are required to stand in their honor, as they are dancing. Afterwards, they are pre sented with gifts. As I write this, my mother is beading a red, white and blue hat band that will be presented during our Veterans Day Powwow in Warm Springs. Anytime an eagle feather is dropped to the floor (or ground) during a powwow, a special cer emony is performed where only a designated veteran may retrieve the feather. The owner must "buy" the feather back from the designated veterans, after the veteran has told a "war story" of his past. Native Americans have been a great asset to the military with their valuable skills. I know of some who were delegated as snipers andor sharpshooters. During World War II, Navajo scouts were delegated as ra dio operators thus, confusing the Japanese, who were unable to decode their native language. Now that I know what I know about Native American Veterans, I can think about joining the military when I get older. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Negative impacts of gaming could last a lifetime The gaming referendum is sched uled for December 27, 1994 and you will have received a great deal of information to decide whether $6 million should be authorized to build a gaming facility at Kah-Nee-Ta. Although the issue appears finan cially attractive, there is another side of gaming that each tribal member must consider. 1,800 surveys were mailed out to eligible voters. 34 1 were sent back, with 265 of them favoring gaming. That made up for only 14 percent of the eligible voters that set the ball rolling. Is that a fair number to base this whole issue on? Tribal families and children will be negatively impacted by having gambling locally available. This will be seen through: increased delin quency, adolescent onset of gam bling, overspending of paychecks and reduced time spent in a family setting. Tribal membership was not in vited to fully participate in consid ering gaming; was not fully informed of the planning activities and was not encouraged to openly discuss the issue among ourselves. Tribal Council JAN. 15mtgs. Hours Travel 9 62 7 14 98 4 13 89 4 11 74 2 10 78 4 11 81 4 11 78 2 11 73 8 14 104 2 14 101 8 15 99 4 Raymond Calica Jacob Frank, Sr. Delvls Heath, Sr. Kathleen Heath Vernon Henry Zane Jackson Bernlce Mitchell Joe Moses Rita Squlemphen Nelson Wallulatum Wilson Wewa, Sr. i r 7 r 4 PVfe i fbW$mW - , 'X'.r'- :-WL V tef.' ., L , The 1994 Christmas Bazaar venders and shoppers alike. Childbirth education classes to begin Comprehensive six week childbirth education courses are being planned for Madras and Warm Springs in January. The childbirth education series provides an understanding of the labor and delivery process, information on breathing and relaxation techniques and support skills for mother and her partner. Newborn behavior care and feeding will also be discussed in this Mountain View Hospital District sponsored series. International Childbirth Educator Association trained instructor Janet Bissell, RN will teach the series. Bisscll is also a certified Lactation Educator. The cost of the course which includes the workbook is $15. The Madras classes will begin on January 1 1 at 7 p.m. The Warm Springs course will begin at 11:30 a.m. on January 10. Pre-registration is required. The next courses will be held in March. To register call the Mountain View Hospital District Wellness office at 475-3882 ext.. 2307 or the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center at 553-1657. The future of our children will be compromised to meet the imme diate needs of the tribal, state and federal governments which is por trayed as in needing the compact with the state now. The compromises of more money and indirect benefits to the tribal membership does not consider the growing demands of the current government. More money into the government is not a promise of more money to care for your family. $6 million may be better spent on youth activities, job training, and improving existing successful tribal enterprises, without causing negative social changes in our community. Responsible management and maximum utilization of tribal natu ral and human resources would re duce the need to enter into gaming. Jobs exist now, but tribal members still don't hold the majority of them. Alternative approaches to re place reduced timber revenue have not been adequately sought. Gaming on the reservation will threaten the quality of life and security enjoyed in a climate already threat attendance noted for 1994 FEB. 8mtgs. Hours Travel 5 37 17 7 52 11 8 55 14 8 65 10 8 44 14 3 23 4 7 42 13 8 53 14 8 69 4 6 42 11 8 61 14 MAR. 11 mtgs. Hours Travel 11 82 9 8 66 8 4 29 13 11 90 8 3 40 8 10 78 6 7 56.5 5 6 48 10 11 87.5 6 0 0 12 11 75 5 APR. 9 mtgs. Hours Travel 9 71 7 8 66 16 8 55 13 9 65 8 4 23 13 9 65.6 7 3 22 12 6 56 16 9 67 7 6 38 18 9 66 12 Spilyay Tymoo photo by Bob Medina held December 10 at the Community Center brought numerous Survivors' Journey 12-week healing journey for women Wednesdays beginning January 11, 1995 6 to 8 p.m. Community Counseling Center For more information contact Erin Sweeden or Urbana Manion at 553-3205 ened by gangs, theft and poverty. Kah-Nee-Ta will no longer be readily available to community members due to overcrowding and the atmosphere could change from a family resort to one of different and unsavory characters. Promoting gaming is contradic tory to becoming the healthiest community in the year 2000. Our tribal history has repeatedly demonstrated responsible decision making which is evident in the secu rity we have today. The dams, mill, Museum, Early Childhood Center, Wellness Center and the DE project were all approved by the tribal membership for the benefit of every one. The valuable tribal input and support those projects enjoyed was not asked for in a timely and patient manner for the gaming referendum. Rushing into this project may gen erate fast money, but the negative effects may last a lifetime. Please remember to vote on De cember 27 or return your absentee ballot. Your vote will have a serious and lasting impact on the future of our tribe. MAY 7 mtgs. Hours Travel 7 53.5 9 5 46 8 3 21.5 11 5 45 9 0 0 15 7 77 5 5 36 15 6 57 11 7 74.5 5 0 0 12 7 68 11 JUNE 13 mtgs. Hours Travel 13 99 3 10 74 2 8 53 9 10 76 0 4 24 3 13 96 2 7 46 4 13 88 2 12 91 2 4 31 9 12 88 2 JULY 9 mtgs. Hours Travel 7 50 5 5 33 2 4 27 10 7 52 6 2 7 6 7 59 6 8 63.5 7 8 61.5 3 5 48 6 5 38 11 8 71 7 AUG. 12 mtgs. Hours Travel 4 34.5 2 8 54.5 8 9 58 9 7 38 5 10 68 7 7 50.5 4 9 65.5 9 7 50 5 11 78.5 6 6 38 13 12 82 8 1 1 - i : f ' ... , Vote December 27 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Community Center Employment stats given As of mid-December, there were773 part-time and full-time employees working for the tribal organization. Of that total, 503 are tribal members; 65 are married into the tribe; 90 are other Indians and 115 are non-Indian. There are 374 men and 399 women working for the organization. SEPT. 12 mtgs. Hours Travel 4 31 9 8 57.5 6 3 24 7 12 78 4 10 58 5 8 55 4 6 45.5 5 6 47 6 10 77 4 0 0 11 9 67 6 OCT. 12 mtgs. Hours Travel 10 76 10 7 48 7 8 52 8 10 77 6 4 16 4 11 83 4 9 64.5 6 8 59 7 11 78 5 5 39 15 8 66 5 4