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Spilyay Tymoo Founding Lincoln's Powwow Committee members remembered and honored This year the Powwow Committee members did a tribute to deceased Lincoln's Powwow committee members Matilda Mitchell, Herb Stwycr, Jr., Amos Simlustus, Lillic Heath, Ellen Squiemphcn and Florence Meanus. Matilda Mitchell Matilda was the founder of the Lincoln's Powwow. She whole heartily supported the powwow by fund-raising with generous gifts, monitory, sewing, beading and whatever she could donate. As a respected elder who was honored and revered by her people, Matilda was known for her knowledge and talents. She was a wonderful beadworker, she tanned hides, was a root gather, and gathered all traditional foods. She was a master at drying and filleting fish, deer and eels. She made tule mats, prepared black Moss, was good at cornhusk weaving, making gloves and moccasins, as well as Indian dolls. She also was a story teller, legend teller, presenter and speaker! Years ago, she spent her summers at Celilo. Matilda also knew our traditional ceremonies and was a ceremonial leader. For many years she lead the Washat faith as a bell ringer. She was respected as a historian, and respected in all faiths. A legendary figure among her people, she was a member of the Culture and Heritage Committee and taught the Sahaptin language. She was renown as a horsewoman in her younger days. She enjoyed attending fairs and rodeos, she was a singer, drummer, and did a lot of social dances, especially at New Years. Matilda was an integral part of not .. only Lincoln's Powwow, but our Lincoln's Powwow The 20th Annual Lincoln's & Sovereignty Celebration was successful this year, with 23 drums coming from Montana, Canada, Idaho, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Oregon. The committee members would like to thank the following: Queen candidates for raffle sales, fund raising ventures-auctions, bake sales, 5050 cards and sewing by those that donated items and their time, Cooks that worked hard to feed visitors. Committe would also like to thank the help during the powwow-drum keeper, clerical help who issued numbers and kept points, keeping track of all phases of contest and raffle. The 1997 Sr. Queen selected is Lillian Heath of Simnasho and Jr. Queen is Shayla Frank of Tenino Valley Jr. Queen runner up is Valerie Suppah. This year the Hot Shots were honored by Committee members George and Janice Clements and Eliza Brown. Satin jackets were ordered but did not come in on time. They are presented to Eric Powers and Luther Clements to be distributed. The logo depicts half face Native American and other half is firefighter, which spelled in Sahaptin Indian Language "it'shlama Lincoln's Powwow Girls 6-12 Traditional lst-Christina Luna, Wapato, Washington; 2nd-Nicola Stwyer. White Swan, Washington; 3rd Arlena Walsey, Toppenish, Washington Boys 6-12 Traditional 1 st-Sparrowhawk Walsey, Warm Springs, Oregon; 2nd-Anthony Hemsah, Toppenish, Washington; 3rd-Owen Danzuka, Warm Springs, Oregon. Girls 16 & under Fancy 1 st Vickie Walsey, Toppenish, Washington; 2nd-Bridgctte Eaglcspcaker.Olympia, Washington; 3rd-Susic Walsey, Warm Springs, Oregon. Boys 16 & under Fancy Ist-Skunkie Scabbyrobc, White S'van, Washington; 2nd-Lcc Jack, Jr., Elko, Nevada; 3rd JJ Mcninick, Lapwai, Idaho. Girls 13-16 Traditional Ist-Melanie Walsey, Toppenish, Washington; 2nd-Nalasha Mares, Warm Springs, Oregon; 3rd-Tilda Walsey, Warm Springs, Oregon. Boys 13-16 Traditional I st-Brando Jack. Chinle. Arizona; 2nd-Gcorgc Mcninick, Yakama, Washington; 3rd-Jamcs Walsey, reservation as well. She has been deeply missed. HerbStwyer, Sr. was honored. He was the treasurer for the Lincoln's Birthday Powwow. "Several years ago, I told our powwow committee that now we must have a powwow and pay prize money. The reason we have to do this is toencourage ouryoung people to dance and sing, keep our families together and carry out the Indian culture." Those were the comments of Herb Stwycr, Sr. as he addressed the people at the Simnasho Longhouse. He was giving his vision for the Lincoln's Birthday Powwow and celebration. "We will have to organize ourselves to start fundraising so we can pay the dancers and drummers, and feed and take care of them while they are here. If we treat them good, we will get good dancers and singers, maybe World Champions. Our children will watch and hear the best and be inspired by them. They will want to become world champions too." Lincoln's Powwow has become the success that Herb envisioned. ' 7- Herb Stwyer Herb Stwyer stated that he thought Abraham Lincoln's birthday would be a good time to have the powwow because Abraham Lincoln "believed in freedom." Herb said, "That freedom allows us to carry out our Indian Culture." It is with the sense of spirit encompassed by Herb Stwyer that the Lincoln's Birthday Powwow Committee presents the Herb Stwyer, Sr. Recognition Award. The award goes to someone who best exemplifies the philosophy of living, enjoying and working together honors Hot Shot crew members ilkwshna." Hot Shots honored: Jabbar Davis, Vernon Suppah, David Johnson, David LeCIaire, Sr., Anthony Holliday, Anthony Guerin, Gary Sampson, Samuel Wolfe, John Hick, Sr., Emerson Culpus, Sr., Edmund Francis, Jr., Aldwin Keo, Sr., Mark Stacona, Melvin Brisbois, Frank Brunoe, Luther Clements, Eric Powers, Ray Calica, Jr., Tracy Sam, Clem Picard, Jesse Greene, Mike Francis, Tom Ball, Alfredo Holliday, Andrew Smith, Elias Yallup, Jr., Virgil Windyboy, William Wilson, George Williams, Jacob Whiteplume, Lester White, Raymond Wells, Monica Wahnetah, Vernon Tias, Delray Thompson, Jarod Thomas, Lester Tanewasha, Charlie Switzler, Ray Smith, Joseph Smith, Glenn Smith, William Shawnee, Larry Scott, James Redfox, Bernaldo Lincoln, John Deluna, Jonathan Culpus, Arrington Atencio, Rebecca Aguilar, Eldred Heath, Chesley Yahtin, Henry Yahtin, Nadine Scott Herkshan, Clarence Jefferson, Mike Gomez, Tony Gilbert, Isaac Williams, Sam Kentura, Bethany Sohappy, Alane Eyle, Radine Johnson, Omar Winishut, Bruce Jim, Charles Frank, Annette Jim, Norman Thomas, Laurel Lamere, Jerome Davis, Bones Scott, Shawn Frank, Don Howtopat, Tony Boise, Floyd dance contest results noted Warm Springs, Oregon. Men's 17 & over Fancy lst-Mildrcd OnePennec, Satus, Washington; 2nd-Dinaye Jack, Elko, Nevada; 3rd-Jositte Wahwasuck, Reno, Nevada. Men's 17 & over Fancy lst-Daryle Jack, Elko, Nevada; 2nd-Stan Whileman, Browning, Montana; 3rd-Rainbow Azure, Toppenish, Washington. 17 & over Jingle Ist-Lara Ike, Toppenish, Washington; 2nd-Fcrn SlimJohn, White Swan, Washington; 3rd Henrictta McGurck, Sacramento, California. 17 & over (trass Dance Isl-Jakc Whiteplume, Lapwai, Idaho; 2nd-CoIeman Dann, Ft. Hall, Idaho; 3rd-Wil!iam Wesley, Satus, Washington. Women's 17 & over Traditional Ist-Arlissa Rhoan, Warm Springs, Oregon; 2nd-Joscphinc George, Toppenish, Washington; 3rd-Edith Walsey. Harrah, Washington. Men's 17 & over Traditional Ist-Ardcll Scalplock. Sacramento. California; 2nd-Gary Comes at Night. Hcartbuttc, Warm Springs, Oregon through Indian culture and tradition to make a better world. Other criteria that corresponds with the beliefs of Herb Stwycr is "Ours was the generation that broke the vhain-of-dislike for one another; ours was the generation that corrected this great past mistake; ours was the generation that brought about the better and happier world." The spirit of Herb Stwycr, Sr. continues to permeate the being of the Lincoln's Powwow, making it one of the best powwows in the Northwest. Warm Springs Chief Amos Simlustus was the first Chairman of the Lincoln's Powwow. "Do all youcan foryourpeoplc TTV V V- T A someday you may be remembered by all," advised Eagle Sclatsee, Yakima Chief, during tribal ceremonies held during June of 1 97 1 installing Amos as Chief of the Warm Springs Tribe. Being Chief was a position which Amos would give his patience, wisdom and understanding. During his time as Chief he became known for his dedication to his position and his people; his ability to work in a modern world, never forgetting the traditional ways ot his people. During his life time he chose to serve as chief out of respect to his people and his forefathers. With his passing he left the memory of a great Chief for his people, the people of Oregon and the people whose lives he touched as he walked with pride and understanding. His patience, his understanding, his quiet but reassuring manner, his sense of humor, his love for his family and his people will be remembered Frank, Leilanni Tias, Davis Sohappy, Dean Sohappy, Mark Johnson, Rayfield Caldera, Eydie Switzler, Mina Shike-Estimo, William "Hulk" Katchia, Leffard Miller, Wilbcrt Wainanwit, Ian Tohet, Stacey Winishut, Steven Anderson, Edward Lucei, Audrick Chapman, Leroy Smith, Jr., Cindy Caldera, Sherry Olney, Romaine Miller, Jr., Duane Miller, Jr., Joel Martinez, Temet Majel, Nathan Maine, David Lucei, Uren Leonard, III, Marlon LeCIaire, Bridgctte Kalama-Culpus, Morris Johnson, Jolcne Johnson, Dean Jackson, Joel Holliday, Lawrence Heath, Richard Harrington, Mervin Govenor, Daniel Greene, Warren Clements, Keith Charley, Jr., Isadore Charley, Floyd Calica, Daniel Brisbois, Jr., Raymond Allen, Thomas Adams, Simon Kalama, Elmer Charley, Kasey Greene, Wendell Switzler, Alfredine Smith, Jacques Martinez, Gunner Herkshan, Roosevelt Suppah, Ryan Smith, Leander Williams, Ferman Tufti, Tony Thompson, Joel Thompson, Tyrone Smith, Sheldon Sutterlee, Lincoln Suppah, Spencer Keo, James Surface, Tommy James, Levi Herkshan and Ryan Eagleheart. Deceased members: Eugene Smartlowit, Matthew Clements, Sr. and Victor Smith, Sr. Montana; 3rd-Lee Whiteplume, Lapwai, Idaho; 4th-Gary Smith, Yakama; 5th-Art Scalplock, Canada. Specials Outgoing Junior Queen, Laritta Greene AH-Around Special Ist-Marilee Totus, Granger, Washington; 2nd-Candacc Allen, Pendleton, Oregon; 3rd-Lcna Mcninick, Yakama, Washington; 4th-Cclesline Osph, Sacramento, California. Outgoing Senior Queen, 13-16, Fawn Begay Special Traditional Ist-Melanie Walsey, Toppenish, Washington; 2nd-Natasha Marcs, Warm Springs, Oregon; 3rd Tilda Walsey, Warm Springs. Oregon. Aaron Greene Grass Dance Special 12 & under I st-Diemtre Minthorn. Pendleton. Oregon; 2nd-Lee Jack, Elko, Nevada; 3rd Atcitty Begay, Simnasho. Oregon; 4ih -S. Gopher, Rocky Boy, Montana. 3 Hand Drum Contest-sponsored by Black Lodge Drum Ist-Bcar Hills, Hohcma Alberta. Canada. Lead Singer Jac k Bull; 2nd TTic Gophers. Rocky Boy. Montana. Lead Singer Chub Gopher; 3rd Indian Nation. Yakama. Washington. Lead Sinecr Frank Tolus. by those who knew and loved him for years to come. They will remember thai he was a major contributor to the beginning of Lincoln's Powwow, Lillie Heath was 8 1 years old when she passed away. The day she died was exactly 1 33 years to the day that her ancestors signed the Treaty of 1855. As a child she was adept at WW. r -) Lillie Heath horseback riding. She was a jockey and rode for her father and other people at various race tracks and was particularly good at pack sack races. She continued to ride horses in parades until 1956. The traditional life of her people was important to her even as a young person. She learned to gather, prepare and serve traditional foods, skills that would prove to be a benefit after she married Nathan Heath in 1 925 for he was to be selected as the successor to Johnny Simtustus as Chief of the Warm Springs Tribe. As the wife of the Chief, she was responsible for providing the traditional foods, shopping, preparing and serving the foods to people at feasts, cattle rides, threshings and hayings. She also knew many political leaders and was looked on with great respect by these people. Lillie and her husband traveled extensively throughout the Northwest to attend Powwows and other Indian gatherings. She participated in the " Wasco, Jefferson and Deschutes 7 fc, X 9 i r , - j-w it i. 3lAvl'MI IF i Shayla Frank, Jr. Queen of 1 997 Lincoln's Birthday Powwow Celebration stands with satin jackets to be presented to Eric Powers and Luther Clements honoring Hot Shot crew. Drums present at 1 997 powwow Southern Cree, Rocky Boy, Montana Eagle Chief, Ft. Duchesne, Utah Starr Society, Browning, Montana Kicking Woman, Browning, Montana Heartbutte, Heartbutte, Montana Buffaloe Scout, Reno, Nevada Big Soldier Creek, Reno, Nevada Little Echo, Elko, Nevada Dancing Eagle, Lapwai, Idaho Wild Rose, Lapwai, Idaho Old Style, Lapwai, Idaho Item Denim Jacket Pendleton Jacket Pendleton Jacket Capote Coat Fringe Shaw l Pendleton Blanket Hand Drum Star Quilt Indian Doll Board Weekend Slay Sweatshirt T-Shirt Macrame Chair Beaded Bag Ice Chest oY Pop $100 cash $100 cash $50 cash $50 cash $25 cash $50 cash Jacket Denim Shirt Blanket Shawl Surprise Box Lil Bag Blanket Picture Picture Jam things County Fairs. She had a teepee at the Pendleton Round-Up and Portland Rose Festival every year since the 1940s. Traditional was a word by which Lillie Heath would live her life and would teach her family members. She always dressed in the traditional wingdrcss of her people. . .a trail thai would be will) her for life. She and Nathan had children who went on to become aChiefofthe Warm Springs, a Tribal Council representative of Simnasho, a professional jockey and horse trainer, a manager of the Tribal Credit Office, a teacher in the Head Start Program, a farmer, a director of Tribal Personnel and a truck driver. Lillie raised her children with pride, knowing they would, in turn, know the traditions of their tribe. Lillie was an essential part of the early Lincoln's Powwows. She gave support in so many ways, and her graciousncss and leadership has been missed very much. Born in Simnasho on the first day of July in 1907, Ellen Squiemphcn had a lull and active life. She had 8 children, 33 grandchildren and 58 great grandchildren. She was a hard-working ambitious lady. She raised cattle, horses and other farm animals. She and her husband farmed their land together. S&tSf If W V '-' -' WW'L -S Ellen Squiemphen Ellen was a well-known traditional teacher, as well as a traditional food gatherer. She prepared and preserved all the foods in season. Ellen always encouraged everyone to learn their Indian ways. She taught the Washat song and beading to her grand children and children. Everyone remembers her laughter, smile and work ethic in whatever she If t StT 1 T v-m' Am". MIX p4 ' f Eagle Valley, Washington Black Lodge, Washington Slim John, Washington Indian Nation, Washington Four Directions, Washington Yakama, Washington Red Hawk, Pendleton, Oregon Nicht Yoway, Pendleton, Oregon Dry Creek, Warm Springs, Oregon Eagle Thunder, Warm Springs, Oregon North End, Warm Springs, Oregon i 13 . n 1997 Raffle winners Donated By Gaming Nettie Shawaway NoreneGene Greene Nettie Shawaway Nettie Shawaway Lois Squiemphcn Picrson Mitchell CommitteePearl Arlita Rhoan Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge Museum Museum Margie Tuckia ElTie Culpus RudyAnna Clements Geri Blodgett GrantEmily Waheneka GrantEmily Waheneka Begays-Blaine. D-Mae Atcitty Begay Elia Brown Gaming Zane Jackson CarmenWow Mitchell CarmenWow Mitchell Monica Wahnetah Nettie Shawaway Eflie Culpus Aurelia Stacona Aurelia Stacona Aurelia Sucon.i I March 13, 1997 3 was doing. She contributed a lot of support for Lincoln's Powwow in the way of traditional foods and material items. She often sewed or beaded items for fund raising and the raffle. Every year she contributed a hand-made buckskin vest to the raffle. Ellen Squiemphcn led an active traditional life, taking part in the feasts and memorials. She was a historian and had a great voice singing Washat songs. Her talents include being a bead worker, tanning hides, sewing gloves and moccasins, galheringall traditional foods, drying and filleting fish, deer and eels. She was quite a story teller and a teller of legends. Ellen will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Her generosity, talent, and knowledge will leave a void in our lives for a long, long time. Florence Meanus was very generous and always supportive of the Powwow. She was very traditional in all the ceremonies such as the Root Feast, Celery Feast, Huckleberry Feast, Salmon Feast, memorials, Indian trades, diapering, Washat songs and she was a Historian. Florence's talents included Tanning hides, gathering of all roots and traditional foods, drying and filleting fish, deer and eels and the preparation of Moss. Everyone will remember her love for stick games-traveling to different states for tournaments. Florence contributed her support for the Powwow by fund-raising and Florence Meanus providing material items for raffle, auction and sales. She worked hard all her life. 1997 Lincoln's Powwow Queen Sr. Court Thank you for support To the editor, I would I ike to thank all the people who supported me as I went around selling tickets for the powwow. I'd especially like to thank my aunts Rosa Bill and Millie Colwash also my parents Delvis and Shirley, my aunt Cinda just for giving encouraging words. Thanks also goes out to my grandpa Schnoz and Emerson Squiemphcn. I will do my best to represent our Lincoln's Powwow. Lillian ,i Won By Ed Graham Laura Stahi Emerson Squiemphcn Dalles Winishut Louisa Fuentes Benny Heath Buford Sconowah Eugene Greene Margaret Kickingwoman Greg Smith Norma Simpson Kanim Smith. Sr. A. Clements N. Greene Charley Gonales Lorian Stacona Jinks Minthorn Sharon Jones Cougar Greene Marty Tanewasha R. Clements Jeremiah Miller Joe Badont Greg Jackson Greg Jackson I'rsula Little Ante Pampenen RedSky Suppah Slim John Alex Earthquake Katchia Pelvis Heath
