8 December 5, 19
Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
On Patrol
by Don Courtney
In Brief:
Statistical d.ila continues to rise
for the month of November as
domestic disputes continue to lead in
numbers. Since the 15th of
This month, there base been
another nine domestic cases handled
by the department.
O! the most serious incidents, two
adults were arrested in connection
will) an incident where a male adult
was slashed on the lace w ith a knife.
I le w as transported to Mountain View
Hospital where he was treated and
later released.
On another unrelated incident,
officers responded to a fight in
progress call where a male adult was
assaulted who was found with a cut
on his right arm. The subject who
refused medical treatment also
refused to piess charges.
On a domestic disturbance in the
Kuckup street aiea. officers took a
complaint on a restraining order
violation as a result of an assault. The
complainant did not wish to pursue
charges on the assault. Court action
may be pending on the restraining
order violation.
Two additional noise complaints
were filed by residents in the West
Hills and Mt. Jefferson street areas.
In the category of motor vehicle
crashes; four additional accident
investigations were looked into. One
crash was the result of a motorist
striking a deer on highway 26 near
milepost 85. The most significant
Resources Association works
The next meeting of the Women's
Resources Association at Warm
Springs will be December 16 at 5
p.m. at the Small Business Center.
The meeting will be a celebration of
the accomplishments of the first six
months of the Association. There will
be a potluck gathering, with cheese
and chocolate fondues, pot stickers,
fry bread, smoked salmon, finger
foods, holiday breads and punch. If
you want to join the celebration,
Christmas cookies would be a sweet
touch to end the evening. Each per
son is asked to bring two gifts, a
white elephant for the joy of passing
along something hilarious and a $10
gift.
Now, for some background on the
formative year. Since the summer of
1996, women throughout the reser
vation have met to create an organi
zation to develop their small busi
ness and leadership skills to benefit
participation in new ways in the
community. Some meetings have
been on Thursday and Monday eve
nings with a simple potluck meal,
while others have been held during
lunch hours to work through the
things that are needed to make the
organization grow. We have held
meetings at The Museum, the Ad
ministration Building, the Presbyte
rian Church, homes of some of the
members, Nathan's Tax office and in
the Small Business Center.
We have met in small groups and
large groups to establish the mis
sion "To Strengthen Women's Role
and Promote the Development of a
Healthy and Sustainable Commu
nity" and set goals. Each woman
took responsibilities that she thought
would help the group to achieve the
goals in and for the community.
Prior to the national election, we
held registration drives, created edu
cational opportunities related to the
election and the candidates and
Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge Gift Shop annual
Holiday Blow-Out Sale
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December 1-15
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Some residents of the Dry Creek housing subdivision are starting anew after the Simnasho Fire destroyed
seven homes in the area. Louie Bagley is one of three fire victims, so far, to set up a new residence at Dry
Creek.
factor involved in the majority of
crashes this time ol year is the speed
of the vehicle in relation to the
condition of the roads.
A complaint of Custodial
Interference was filed when u male
subject was alleged to have been
harboiing a female runaway in his
home.
A juvenile w as arrested on Poosh
stieet who is alleged to have been
intoxicated, in need of supervision,
and curlew violation. On another
complaint, a male juvenile was
arrested in connection with a vehicle
who faces allegations of Liquor
Violation, Disorderly Conduct,
Resisting arrest, and for not having a
drivers license.
McGruff Speaks:
Hi. ..In passing the other day, I
was asked to remind our community
members about stop signs. Several
officers have noticed an increase of
motorists who tend to roll through
these signs. Naturally, one might say
that the police have better things to
do then having to warn or cite a
motorist for this type of violation.
Then there are those that would
say. ..why aren't the police doing their
jobs by citing these individuals.
So.. .please make sure and come to a
complete stop when approaching a
stop sign.
Don't forget to look for me at this
years Christmas light parade in
Madras. For those of you who haven't
seen this parade in previous years,
stimulated interest in the importance
of voting so that Native American
voices would be felt by the local,
state and national politicians. Being
knowledgeable about the issues and
the policies that are being formed is
essential at many levels of the tribal
organization. Skills are not devel
oped in a vacuum, skills we need are
learned ad practiced with the help
and interest of others. So one impor
tant goal is to network with others in
the community, region, nation and
internationally, to bring out the skills
of women and to solve problems af
fecting women.
We have the guidance of strong
elder women who shared their expe
riences through years of triumph and
tribulation. They told us about the
risk taking that had filled their earlier
years, in order to have opportunity
for training, formal education and
creation of positions to solve prob
lems related to children, teens, adults
and elders. We learned from the el
ders about their difficult times of
losing and maintaining their tradi
tional languages; to shaking off the
substance abuses, and rebuilding their
lives with and for their children.
Standing up for their traditional val
ues, they helped their children have
strong beliefs as they live with three
cultural groups.
As grandparents we learned about
their contributions to the well-being
of their grandchildren and striving to
teach the language as they help to
preserve the language in the com
puter disks and language classes.
One elder woman shared the dif
ficulty that earlier planners had for
the Agency Longhouse, to be sure
there was a decent kitchen, adequate
equipment sinks, dishwasher,
tables, coffee makers, and carts; and
storage for cooking equipment; ad
equate refrigeration and large enough
dining room to bring the people to
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Gang Prevention Continued. .
As mentioned in the previous
article, Gangs, Guns, and Graffiti
was the topic on October 28, & 29 at
the Agency Longhousc, was Wauneta
Lone Wolf, B.A. CADC III of the
Oglala Lakota Nation presented to
our community a presentation on
juvenile and young adult issues.
Again with permission given by
Wauneta Lone Wolf, the following
is a continuation of her excerpts from
her presentation.
With regards to the Dominant
Society Values (NonIndian) versus
Traditional Indian Values (Native
American); wc find that one must
become aware of these conflicting
values or risk becoming confused,
angry , or frustrated. In turn, one could
become unbalanced when it comes
to one's own Mental, Physical, and
Spiritual health.
Comparing the two, we find
significant differences that tend to
cause problems within our youth
when it comes to dealing with the
two cultures. Non-Indian Dominant
Society Values teach us to: I.) Take
care of 1, always look out for
yourself. 2.) Prepare for tomorrow,
always have a plan. 3.) With regards
to time; you must use every minute.
4.) The youth is rich, young and
beautiful. 5.) Competition Compete,
you must be competitive in today's
society. 6.) Learn to be aggressive.
7.) Speak up. 8.) Take and Save. 9.)
Conquer nature. 10.) Be skeptical and
to strengthen women's roles
gether; and serving bowls, cups, sug
ars and sp sets. Today, we enjoy the
efficient and spacious Longhouse that
is one of the prides of the reservation
thanks to her dedicated persistence.
Marie Calica and JoAnn Smith
attended the November 2 event which
honored retiring Senator Mark
Hatfield at the Affiliated Tribes of
Northwest Indian Art Auction, and
presented gifts to Senator and Mrs.
Hatfield on behalf of the Women's
Resources Association at Warm
Springs. Senator Hatfield's thankyou
letter, addressed to Anita Jackson,
said, "Thank you for the wonderful
beaded pens you gave to Antoinette
and me at the Affiliated Tribes of
Northwest Indians Art Auction. We
will always treasure these gifts.
"Your efforts on behalf of women,
both within and without the tribal
community, are appreciated and
commendable. The service the
Women's Resources Association
provides ensures the continued lead
ership of women in all aspects of our
citizenry.
"Antoinette and I send you our
best wishes now and always."
On November 13 to 15, Anita
went to Washington, D.C. for a
meeting to analyze the impacts of the
1996 election on Indian Country.
November 25 began the next ac
tivity called "Sixteen Days of Activ
ism" which is a world-wide activity
following the International Women's ,
gathering in Beijing, China. It is co
ordinated by the Oregon Coalition
Against Domestic and Sexual Vio
lence. Events will be in the Pioneer
Courthouse Square, PSU Campus
Ministry, Lighthouse Christian
Church, the Providence Medical
Center, Reed College, steps of the
Oregon State Capital, Trinity Church
in Woodburn, YWCA in Salem,
Roving Theater in a playground in
Portland, street theater outside the'
logical. II.) Sclfattention (ego).
12.) Religion (a Part of Life).
Native American Traditional
Indian Values teach us to; I.) As a
group, take care of the people. 2.)
Today is a good day. 3.) With regards
to time; there is a right time and a
right place for things to happen. 4.)
With Age you gain knowledge and
wisdom. 5.)Cooperatc. 6.) Be Patient.
7.) Listen, and you will learn. 8.)
Always give and share. 9.) Live in
Harmony with all things. 10.) The
Great Mystery; be intuitive. 1 1.) With
Humility; be humble. 12.) A Spiritual
life.
In another area, one might look at
the trend of the current gang culture
in comparison with the Tribal
traditions historically as a
reOcrcation of Tribal history through
the current gang structure and
activities taking place.
In gang culture, there is concrete
jungle tagging or the marking of ones
turf. Tribal traditions in the past was
to identify new territory by trees or
trail markings.
Gang sets have secret street names,
with a goal to try to outsmart "5-0"
(the police); or to establish a
reputation. Tribal tradition has
naming ceremonies for the purpose's
of Honor and Responsibility.
Gang sets have initiation games
to determine strength, loyalty and
heart while Tribal traditions have
initiation ceremonies to determine
warrior worthiness and bravery.
Lloyd Cinemas and the YWCA.
Women's Resources Association will
participate in two different events.
On November 26, members were
involved in "Seven Generations
Against Violence" at PSU Campus
Ministry that highlighted strengths
of American Indian and Alaskan
Native women.
For several months meetings have
taken place to plan the "Tribunal of
Violations of Women's Human
Rights" and "Sixteen Days of Activ
ism". Marie Calica has been on the
steering committee and on Decem
ber 7, Anita Jackson will be on the
panel of judges on the Tribunal at
PSU.
The organization will also pro
vide four cases from Warm Springs,
to the Tribunal regarding violations
of women's human rights. If you
wish a copy of the events, contact
Anita Jackson, Marie Calica or
Norma Simpson.
Several women will be attending
the Annual Native American
Women's Conference in Albuquer
que, New Mexico December 1 1 to
13. This conference will offer a
unique training and networking op
portunity for Native American
Women and help to bridge the gap
between professional and personal
responsibilities'. A report will be
given at the next meeting.
Women's Resources Association
at Warm Springs will have its next
regular meeting on Tuesday, January
7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian
Church. We will continue the Per
sonality Survey which we began in
November and make plans for the
next six months' activities. Anyone
is invited to join the group and to
express the types of activities that
they want the group to be involved
in.
Helping your child
with homework
Make sure your child has:
A quiet place to work with good
light.
A regular time each day fordoing
homework.
Basic supplies, such as paper,
pencils, pens, markers and ruler.
Aids to good organization, such
as an assignment calendar, book bag,
and folders.
Questions to ask your child:
What's your assignment today?
Is the assignment clear? (If not,
suggest calling the school's
homework Hotline or a classmate.)
When is it due?
Do you need special resources
(e.g., a trip to the library or access to
a computer)?
Do you need special supplies
(e.g., graph paper or posterboard)?
Have you started today's
assignment? Finished it?
Is it a long-term assignment (e.g.,
a term paper or science project)?
For a major project, would it
help to write out the steps or make a
schedule?
Would a practice test be useful?
Other ways to help:
Look over your child's
homework, but don't do the work.
Meet the teachers early in the
year and find out about homework
policy.
Review teacher comments on
homework that has been returned
and discuss this with your child.
Contact the teacher if there's a
homework problem or need you can't
resolve.
Congratulate your child on a job
well done.
The gang structure identifies
family figures; i.e. Godfather, homey,
dog, pee wees, etc. Tribal traditions
has the adoption of family members
to strengthen communities, build
family, and nations.
Gang has blood compacts, the
commitment to a set, colors, willing
to die for a belief and to protect the
hood. Tribal tradition; Tribes,
brotherhood sisterhood Compact,
willing to die for the ciders and the
land.
Gang members play with
tattooing, skin markings, or symbols
to advertise the gang set. Tribally,
one would experience face painting
to explain the type of ceremonies
peace, war, rites of passage, etc.
So what else can you do as a
parent? Get involved and take a stand.
Talk to our ciders to gain further
understanding for direction. Set the
stage for success with high but
reachable expectations of your child
or teenager. Stay focused on the
positive. Listen to your student with
your full attention.
Share your feelings honestly, but
constructively. Respect your students
right to their own feelings. Keep the
communication channels open. Learn
or talk about the rules and
consequences in your home, outside
your home, etc. You be the hero in
your child or teenager's life. Set the
example and be that good role model.
Students; you must reject gangs,
violence and drugs. You have some
understanding on what you want to
Rodeo is a family thing
for the Johnson family
For the past few years no w Del ford
Johnson and his family have been
involved in rodeo events and rodeo
competitions throughout the
Northwest. "It's a family thing," says
Delford. "This year, we attended most
of the Central Oregon rodeos during
the summer, and we did very well.
We enter whatever event we think
we're good at, and have fun doing it.
Whether it's calf roping, barrel racing
or any other competition, we get
involved and encourage each other
during and after each event, says
Delford. "We don't always win, but
the main thing is that we have fun
doing it together as a family."
"Out of my sixteen years of rodeo
involvement, I thank a young cowboy
by the name of Client Bruisedhead,"
says Delford. "Client has helped and
supported me and my family ever
since we've known him." "Every
rodeo I attend or compete in, I know
I can depend on seeing Client in the
bucking chutes area," says Delford.
On September 1 5, the Johnson family
participated with the Valley rodeo
association inside the Vickwoods
Arena in Wapato, Washington. My
family and I did very well there" says
Delford. "I entered the calf roping
competition and I placed first on the
open breakaway competition and won
two belt buckles during the calf roping
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buckles won at the Vickwoods Arena in Wapato, Washington in
September.
do in life; pursue your dream or
vision. Help the parents out, other
fcopleifnotyourown to understand
ow to reduce gangs or the ability to
recruit kids. Take action to help
friends or younger people reject
gangs. Stay in school and graduate.
Go on to College or other training,
our tribe is counting on you to be our
future leaders. Remember that your
parents do care; try and keep the
communication channels open with
them. Seek out positive adult
members or an older person to a
mentor with or in school, religious
groups, or the community.
Finally, the following is offered
by Wauneta Lone Wolf as it pertains
to dealing with Native American
Youth Gangs:
From Bows & Arrows to Guns
& Bullets"
Why choose a gang set - you arc
a Tribal Nation Why die for a color
- We are people of many
colors Why die young live your
sacred purpose Why tag, mark, &
graffiti you are a natural
artistWhy satanic ritualism you
are spiritually groundcdWhy
accept street names we have
naming ceremoniesWhy fight each
other to prove bravery you were
born a WarriorWarrior
Woman Why tattoo for
identification - markings are for
ceremoniesWhy speak street
language you have a Native
Tongue.
finals. I brought home three nice
buckles" says Delford. "My wife
Marita came home with a $500 dollar
novice year-end award in the barrel
racing division.
"Shana, (daughter) too came back
with a $500 novice award for barrel
racing competition."
"Our 14-year-old daughter Una,
came home with four buckles,"
explains Marita Johnson. "She
competed in pole bending and barrel
racing competitions. It was so great.
On November 16, we went to
Toppenish, Washington and received
our awards during an invitational
rodeo banquet.
The Valley Rodeo association is ,
family oriented, says Marita. That's
one reason my husband Delford and
I try and participate with them. Our
6-year-old grandson, Rhett Jefferson,
did very well also. Rhett came home
with a trophy for mutton busting
competition and an all-around belt
buckle for the under age division for
barrel racing competition. "We're real
excited for him. He did great" says
Marita. "Rhett, also won the Central
Oregon mini pee-wee run division in
Redmond this summer, he was
covered with so many awards he
looked like a Christmas tree" says
Marita. "We're real proud of him"
concludes Delford.