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Warm Springs, Oregon
March 3, 1995 5
Information useful on suicide topic-
.-from Community Health Educa
tion I In December 1994, a gathering
jcallcd Family Strengths and Spiritu
ality was held at the Warm Springs
;Agcncy Longhouse. The topic of sui
pcidc was the general background
theme of this gathering. The number
:of participants at this gathering was
toy now means overwhelming, how
Sever, the sensitive topic of suicide
may have been. Many of us try to
overcome the losses we've felt by
not talking about them. The gather
ing was the place to be, if a person
was ready to listen to the wonderful
teachings that were shared, and to
begin a healing journey within them
selves. ; Suicide has touched many lives
within our community. The gather
ing offered a time to talk about these
concerns, the impacts upon the Warm
Springs community and our people.
It was a time to hear information that
might have helped someone deal with
this type of loss. It was also a time to
validate the old beliefs, and why they
are held.
, As Indian people we often have
the answers to the problems we face
in today's world, but the problem
arises when we become afraid to
seek out, or hear what will be said to
us. The knowledge of knowing ones
self is the strength that can take an
individual through each day of their
life. The care of ones self should be
centered. Understanding our emo
tions, how we interact socially with
other people, how we care for our
selves physically, and most impor
tantly, now our spiritual belief sys
tem interacts, plays a vital part in our
daily lives.
During the gathering, this type of
information was shared with the par
ticipants. It not only validated the
old teachings, but could be related to
the way we live today.
' When preparing for the gathering
the presentation agenda allows for
an open format. This helps the com
mittee adjust the scheduling to ac
commodate the needs of the partici
pants, of the direction the discussion
Serving as ambassador just one
To the editor,
To my people, my year as the
Ambassador of the Confederated
bribes of Warm Springs has come to
an end. I want to take the time and
thank the people of Warm Springs
for allowing me the chance to
represent my people locally and
across Indian Country'. Thank y ou all
for allowing me to fulfill just one of
my many dreams. The year was long
and very rewarding. I traveled and
met many new friends and became
reacquainted with many relatives, and
shared a lot of laughter, tears and
dreams with the new friends that I
made. I now have many memories
that I will always cherish in my heart
for the things that I was allowed to
accomplish.
; '. There is a lot of particular people
that I would like to thank for their
support and I would like the
community to know of the help they
gave to me. Just to list a few-Verbena
Greene for the special song and
Istories that she shared with me, her ,
daughters and granddaughters for the
help on selling raffle tickets, Rhonda
Smith, the greatest secretary. Donna
Chili FeedRummage Sale
March 15, 1995
Rummage Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Education Center main floor
Chili Feed
1 1 a.m. until food runs out
$3 a plate (bowl of chili, salad,
cornbread & juice)
Education Center 4-H room
(basement)
Incentive Award Project
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Eric Craig and Sherri Haskell were married at the Simnasho Long
House Saturday February 25. Eric's parents are Richard Craig and
Madeline Queahpama. Stents parents are Vivian Haskell and
William Reassou.
takes.
As efforts continue to work toward
a healthier community the time has
come when we must talk about diffi
cult and sensitive issues. Suicide loss
is one of these areas. Mealing from
traumatic loss comes when one a per
son can speak about that loss, and
learn heshe is not alone in this type of
grief.
Information shared during the gath
ering spoke to the plan of our Creator
for each of our lives. We who arc left
behind do not have the responsibility
to judge whether an act as right or
wrong. Those of us left behind after
such a loss often do not sec, hear or
understand the message the Creator
may be giving to us about life. The
information shared during the gather
ing spoke to these unspoken mes
sages. If you were a participant at this
gathering and walked away with a bit
of information that is helping you,
then the effort of the gathering was a
success. The information shared gave
participants much food for thought.
Some specific "clues" or "signals"
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Franklin Suppah, in appreciation for your many years of
dedication to the racehorse industry. Klamath County Fair Meet
July 1994
and Spilyay staff for all the
recognition, Mary Sando-Emahoola
and KWSO staff for the air support,
Carol Allison for giving me the
beginning of my MWS career. All
my extended family, thank you for
all the support and encouragement
throughout the year. And most of all,
I want to tank my parents for giving
me the power to dream and to fulfill
those dreams and for the undying
support throughout my years of
holding a title of some sort.
Now I have gone through the
ranks, you can rest awhile and start
Choose to enrich,
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. Hidden
keys to loving relationships. Back in
1943 Walt Disney produced a movie
called "Bambi". In that movie, Bambi
watches his mother being killed by
hunters. In 1943, there were protests
to the violent of the movie and a
major reduction of hunting licenses
for deer in the US for 1943 and 1944.
An emotional word picture spoke
to the hearts of men in America.
Pictures grab and direct a person's
attention. Pictures bring our
conversations to life. Word pictures
lock into another person's memory.
Word pictures provide the gateway
of intimacy. Word pictures have the
power to dramatically change lives.
Now, did you notice that I went
from pictures to word pictures? You
can increase intimacy and
understanding in a relationship by
using a word picture in your
conversation. You may be asking
where does a word picture come from
and how do you use it? Each of us has
deep wells to dip into for our pictures.
The well of nature. Our world around
were identified as things that we need
to be watchful of in people who are
suicidal. How to cope with suicidal
talk was another area addressed. More
often than not, individuals that are
left behind tend to concentrate on
what could have been done. The guilt,
shame, misunderstanding, hurt, pain
and othcremotions that come up seem
to hit with a very deep impact upon
the loved ones left behind.
Yet, if you really think about it,
our strength has always been in our
ability to talk to one another, to share
feelings, and to listen with an open
heart, yet, it is also the most difficult
to do.
Loving each other, loving family
members, and especially loving our
children, was a strong message that
was sent by all presenters. The family
support was identified as a major con
tributor in the healing process.
The Family Strengths and Spiritu
ality Gathering will be held every
year. We encourage and invite all our
people to attend and journey with
others to a healthy way of life.
of many dreams
again. I want you to know that I was
proud to be able to represent my
family as well as all my people,
without your teachings, I would have
never been able to accomplish what
I was able to.
It was my greatest pleasure to
represent my people, and I did it to '
the best of my ability. And to the new
Miss Warm Springs,. Agnes Wolfe, I
wish you the very best of luck and the
greatest of dreams.
Thank you my people,
Starla "Charli" Green
be a student-
us. The well of "remember when.."
NOW, choose one of four ways to
enrich your relationship. (A. Clarify
your thoughts and feelings? B. Move
to a deeper level of intimacy? C.
Praise or encourage someone? D.
Lovingly correct someone?).
Next, become a student of the
other person. To know a person will
help fine a word picture to express
your idea. Now, draw your word
picture from one of the four wells of
life. Practice your word picture with
a friend. Then pick a convenient time
with a minimum of distractions and
withoutoverusingthem.Bepersistent
in sharing word pictures to make
Sharing life's
every day, because that's where I
went to eat. Perhaps you didn't know
that all true Spiritual songs carry the
same message, and those songs, were
telling m that there was more to life,
and that I knew where to look.
The first thing I looked for was
myself, no not Art McConville, I
was looking for the Creation that
was placed here, I was looking for
the (Noon-Ni-Mi-Pu) Spirit that was
gifted to my parents in 1944. At first
Employee training available
The following is a listing of Working
tmpioyee Development, n interested in attaining training, hbmb
Wells or Lois LeSarlley at 3485 or 3298.
Working Training Two back-to-back sessions for each day
nstea.
March 14 and 28
March 14 and 28
April 11 and 25
April 11 and 25
May 9 and 23
May 9 and 23
June 6 and 20
June 6 and 20
10:30 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
July 11 and 25
July 11 and 25
1 to 3 p.m.
Frontline Training (Spring Session)
March 1 5 and 29 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 1 2 and 26 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 1 0 and 24 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 7 and 21 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 12 8:30 a.m.
Frontline Training (Pall session)
September 1 9 and 20 8:30 a.m.
September 26 and 27 8:30 am
October 1 0 and 1 1 8:30 am
October 24 and 25 8:30 am to 4 p.m.
November 7 8:30 am to 4 p.m.
All training will be held in the Training Room at the
Building.
Training was
To the editor,
A million THANKS to all the
people who made it possible for me
to attend "Promoting Good Nutrition
in local Tribal Programs, 'Train the
Trainer workshop", held in Santa Fe,
NM. This is the training center for
Nutritional Training for all the United
States.
Thanks to Chief of Police, Enis
Smith and Lt. Frank Smith in allowing
me to attend this workshop.
To my husband Alvis W. Smith
Sr., for purchasing my airline ticket
(surprising it wasn't a oneway ticket).
Mr. & Mrs. Perry Kalama & Rita
Squicmphcn for purchasing jingle
dresses, Pendleton coats and vests
from me.
To all the rest of the people that
purchased all my food & tamalcs.
Without your help I wouldn't have
been able to attend this training.
Sara Thomas, our Nutritionist, and
I, supervisor Head cook, were cho
sen to attend this workshop along
with the Montana & Oklahoma na
tion with others that didn't make it.
Our team from Warm Springs worked
so great that we came out first in
everything we did.
We even had a suitcase full of all
Native foods from the Warm Springs
area, thanks to my husband for
supplying it. They wanted each area
to bring Native food from the place
they represented.
With the weekend to spare, my
son William O. Chamema, Jr. drove
down from Oklahoma (Ft. Sill) to
spend the weekend until Monday with
us.
Saturday, after breakfast, our first
tour was the Governor's palace,
where the local Pueblo's brought their
wares. So we purchased several
Turquoise pieces $$$.
We even met a Yakama Native in
this group and she had moved to this
area.
After this spending spree, we
rented a car and drove to Laguna,
NM to visit my aunt, uncle & cousins,
whom I haven't seen in 33 years. It
was a very joyful reunion.
They invited Sara to drop in when
shey ever went through in the near
future.
Sunday, after Sara toured the
Historical sights and my son & I
came from church, we took Sara to
San Domingo Pueblo to show her the
village and how they lived.
Sante Fe is a town that has all their
buildings built like the Pueblo homes,
Welcome Home
"Grandma Aurelia"'1'
We love you,
Curtis, Sarah, Josiah &
Curitsjr.
changes in a relationship.
Finally, a word from our church.
If you have a church survey, please
mail it in or drop it off at the church.
Also, if you know of someone at St.
Charles hospital that you feel would
like a visit from me please let me
know. Thank you. See you at church.
Warm Springs Presbyterian Church
(on the campus)
Rick R. Riebeiro
experiences - continued from page 4
I found a spot here, then a spot there,
but pretty soon I found a prayer or a
song. After awhile everytime I heard
a drum, it gave me strength, and
made me want more, and the journey
took years, but I made it. After a
couple of years, when our Creator
seen that I was serious, he placed
others in my path to Teach me. There
was a combination of Medicine
People, Shakers, and other churches
that educated me, but I didn't stop
and Frontline Training offered by
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wonderful; Thanks!
even the businesses. This city is so
full of LOVE that no matter where
our whole gang went the red carpet
was rolled out. And the services were
so outstanding.
During the week, all of us went
out after classes and dined at several
restaurants tasting their native foods.
All six different dishes went the full
circle so each of us could taste what
we ordered.
We became so bonded that it was
hard to separate and go our different
directions.
We received many stares for we
had one male in our group and the
rest were women.
We asked the local Indians how
they were treated. They informed us
that the city with all the Pueblo Tires
worked together with a lot of respect
and had a wonderful rapport with
each other. For the town functioned
on Tourism and the Federal
government.
This was the most wonder
Spiritual experience that it was hard
to leave this "Town of Love". Susie
Pelican was such a wonderful,
enthusiastic workshop leader that it
made us feel so special.
Sara flew to Oklahoma to visit
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Shirley Chemema Smith (right) and Sara Thomas attended
nutritionists' training In Santa Fe, New Mexico recently.
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Happy Birthday Pierson
March 3,
Wish you many, many
more.
Your loving family
searching until I found the Spirit I
was looking for.
The Spirit I found that filled my
Life, came to me in the Shaker Way,
and that's where my help for others
is. But I'll never quit or ever think
about giving up my Indian Spirit. I
was made into this cute little brown
guy (I got bigger) and I was filled
with a Spirit that made me a Nez
PerceCayuse, and that Spirit will
never change into anything else. I
will always be an Indian Person,
therefore, always you Brother and
Friend.
The Warm Springs community
welcomed me, and in turn I literally
owe the full discovery of my Spiri
tual life to you, because you made
me feel free enough to become my
self. If it wasn't or the sovereignty
you exercise on the reservation, you
would never be able to take care of
you religions like you do. For those
of you who are troubled, sit down
and listen to a song. Not a song from
the outside, but a song your people
use to help each other. Keep listen
ing to it over and over and it will
WARNING
This is a good warning
The Simnasho parents and students of the Simnasho grade school are
having an end of the year fun day and are having a raffle.
Items not limited to what is listed.
Boy's mountain bike. Girl's mountain bike, Pendleton blanket (2),
Pendleton shawl, 25 lottery tickets, wooden clock & $23.
The drawing will be the first weekend of April 1995.
Need not be present to win.
The warning is:
If you don't buy a ticket the first time,
WE'LL BE BACK!!
friends the last weekend we were
there.
I spent my weekend with Mr
Mrs. Paul & Margaret Swazo in
Tesuque, NM, eight miles up the
road.
They were wonderful, gracious
hosts. Margaret took me on a tour of
their Casino & Bingo parlor. Before
that I toured their Museum.
I was informed that enough
revenue to build on another addition
to the existing one. The construction
was just beginning.
So many people were out this
Friday night. We had to stand in line
for 45 minutes to be able to get to a
slot machine (yes, I did love my
money in the one-armed bandits).
The bingo parlor was packed to
capacity. What a wonderful time we
had.
The realization of going home to
reality hit me hard over my head.
How wonderful it was to be home
among my wonderful humble loving
Pueblo people. What a wonderful,
spiritual feeding we enjoyed that
week.
In love the city showed us.
Many, many, thanks,
Shirley C. Smith
Eye glass cases
available
Through the courtesy of the Warm
Springs Health and Wellness em
ployees association, glass cases are
now available at the clinic. These
are exceptional quality hard cases is
assorted colors to protect your eye
wear. Priced affordably at $3.50 per
case. So stop in and check them out
at the Optometry Department. Mon
day through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
To my Honey Doo,
May our love & life together be
forever
I love you
Sweeter Doo
Sweeter Doo,
Happy Valentine's day and Happy
first wedding anniversary. I love you !
Honey Doo
touch you like it touched me, and
one day you will jump up and de
clare freedom for yourself. When
you start crying, don' t pay any atten
tion to those who think your crazy if
you deny yourself and your children
the Spirit that dwells in your life.
If I can find the way, you can find
the trail I made in the dust, and soon
we will meet to pray together.
The People of Warm Springs are
a Beautiful People, and remember
the Power comes from the Spirit.
Economics and politics are fine, but
don't let them exist without having
the Spirit of the People in them, or
they will be dead and drag you do wn.
All of you will always be wel
come in our home, but please don't'
all come on the same day. What we
have is gifted to us by our Creator'
and it belongs to all of us. Our food
is your food.
Remember that we love you, and
we will continue to pray for you. If
you come up here, our alter is wait
ing for us to start singing.
Art McConville
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