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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 "
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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.
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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
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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
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Donated By
Gaming
Nettie Shawaway
NoreneGene Greene
Nettie Shawaway
Nettie Shawaway
Lois Squiemphcn
Picrson Mitchell
CommitteePearl
Arlita Rhoan
Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge
Museum
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Margie Tuckia
ElTie Culpus
RudyAnna Clements
Geri Blodgett
GrantEmily Waheneka
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Atcitty Begay
Elia Brown
Gaming
Zane Jackson
CarmenWow Mitchell
CarmenWow Mitchell
Monica Wahnetah
Nettie Shawaway
Eflie Culpus
Aurelia Stacona
Aurelia Stacona
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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
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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