Augustl4, 1997
Vol. 22 No. 17
Coyote News
In Brief
Positions still
available
WEDD notes that
positions are still open
for students interested in
working for the rest of
the summer.
Tribe to ask for
release of funds
HUD will be asked this
fall to release funds to
help construct a senior
citizens assisted living
center.
Income requirements
noted
Income levels are noted
for reduced-price meals.
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Helicopter logging
practiced
Last year's Simnasho
Fire charred millions of
board feet of valuable
timber on the
reservation. Efforts are
currently underway to"1
remove the burned ,
timber.
What to buy
School's about to start
and to help get a jump
on the shopping, the
district-wide supply list is
noted.
5
Language lessons
continue
Sahaptin, Kiksht and
Paiute language lessons
are offered.
6 and 7
Openings noted
Tribal Council is
currently advertising for
committee and board
members.
8
Feast
commemorates
berries
Annual harvest of
huckleberries is center
of attention at annual
HeHe feast.
Locals bring home
ndigenous Games
medals
Teams and individuals
brought home 17 gold,
silver and bronze
medals from the bi
annual Indigenous
Games held in Victoria.
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Deadline for the next
Spilyay Tymoo is
Friday,
August22,1997
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Electrical storms in Warm
Salmon Corps
The Earth Conservation Corps'
Salmon Corps program, through the
Natural Resources and Fisheries
Departments of the Confederated
Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian
Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe, Con
federated Tribes of the Umatilla In
dian Reservation, Yakama Indian
Nation and the Shoshone-Bannock
Nation, is dedicated to salmon and
watershed restoration on reservations
and ceded lands. Salmon Corps also
provides educational benefits and
training to its members.
Applicants must be between 18
and 25 years of age and willing to
complete one year of service. Salmon
Corps crew members receive a sti
pend of $7,945 per year, plus free
health insurance and free child care
benefits. GED programs are provided
Fall fishing season set
The first 1997 tribal commercial
fall fishing season will open on
Wednesday, August 27 and close on
August 30. Speaking to the Columbia
River Compact on behalf of the four
Columbia River Treaty Tribes,
Yakama Indian Nation Fish and
Wildlife Committee member Ray
James stated that the tribes expected
to catch 9,200 chinook and 4,300
steelhead during the opening. Based
on preseason projections, tribal
commercial catch for the entire fall
season is expected to be 75,000 fall
chinook and about 28,000 steelhead.
Treaty fishing dates for early
September will be set at the Columbia
RiverCompact meeting on Ihursday,
August 28.
As has been the case tor the past
several years, saturation patrols
involving several federal, state, and
tribal enforcement agencies will
occur this fall. Asked why he would
announce the saturation patrolling,
Columbia River Inter-Tribal
Fisheries Enforcement Captain John
Johnson said. "It's like putting up a
SPEED CHECKED BY RADAR
sign on the freeway. Having people
know about the radar can keep them
from speeding. And our goal isn't to
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Springs cause several fires.
offers positions-
for crew members without high
school diplomas. After completing
the terms of service, crew members
receive a $4,725 educational schol
arship award.
The Salmon Corps program is a
partnership between the Confeder
ated Tribes of the Warm springs In
dian Reservation, the non-profit Earth
Conservation Corps and the Colum
bia River Inter-Tribal Fish Com-
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Agency District Meeting
Wednesday, August 20
Mike Clements Residence in Sidwalter Flats
Refreshments at 6 p.m., meeting at 7
Open Discussion
see how many arrests we can make,
it's to see that people uphold the
law." Johnson noted that Zone 6 tribal
fishers have an outstanding record of
obeying fishing regulations. "There
is an excellent relationship and
communication between CRITFE
officers and tribal fishermen. I want
to see it stay that way," he added.
Because prices es paid to tribal
fishers by commercial fish buyers
continue to be very low, tribal fishers
will once again offer sales directly to
the public. To help with the sales, the
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish
Commission is providing
coordination-ordination and
publicity. Consultants Bill Yallup,
Jr., Shcrri Sotomish and Pat More 1 1
along with CRITFC Financial
Services Manager Jon Matthews
orchestrated several meetings and
discussions amonc fishers. CRITFE,
and CRITFC staff CRITFC's Public
Information Department will help
publicize the direct sales.
Kickoff events arc planned for the
three main sales locations. The events
w ill include drummers, dancers, and
elders telling stories.
As was the case last year, direct
sale prices arc expected to he about
P.O. Box K70
Warm Springs. OR 97761
Address Correction Retjucsi'1
The Tuesday,
August 26
Senior Citizen
Lunch
will be held at
Simnasho
Longhouse
beginning at 12
noon.
All are welcome to
attend
$2.00 per pound; sale of steelhead to
non-Indians remains unresolved as
of now. All four tribal governments
are considering funding to cover the
cost of ice.
Tribal fishers emphasize that these
are cash sales only, and they ak buyers
to bring plastic bags and coolers.
Hours are approximately between 1 0
a.m. and 6 p.m. Dates are subject to
change because seasons are set week
to week. Here is a list of tentative
dates, locations and grand opening
events:
August 28 - September 1
Cascade Locks
August 30
Cascade Locks Grand Opening
September 5-6 Cascade
Locks
September 12-13
Cascade Locks, Lone Pine
September 13
Lone Pine Grand Opening
September 19-20
Cascade Locks. Lone Pine. Roosevelt
September 20
Roosevelt Grand Opening
September 26-27
Cascade Locks. Roosevelt
For further information, call Jon
Matthews at (503) 238-3560.
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Volunteers offer services
"There's still hope for mankind," Myra Shawaway said
yesterday when talking about the many individuals and
corporations that volunteered to help restore language
program materials. Vandals cut a wide swath of senseless
destruction through the language program trailer two
weeks ago, destroying computer monitors, program disks
and other office equipment. Locals and non-locals alike are
still scratching their heads, asking, "What would make
someone do this?"
The Tribe, since 1972, has dedicated thousands of dollars
and man hours toward the restoration of the three tribal
languages of the Confederated Tribes. It is estimated that
fewer than 100 tribal members speak their languages
fluently. In a manner of minutes, two 12-year-old tribal
members nearly obliterated what the Tribe has strived so
hard to achieve.
However, when news of the vandalism hit The
Oregonian, residents all along the west coast were incensed.
Calls began coming in at an astounding rate from people
offering their assistance in helping retrieve the language
program materials.
Brian and Laura Sweeney of Webbed Foot Data Designs
in Vancouver, Washington were the first to arrive on the
scene yesterday. They began a quick assessment of the
damage and went to work. They were able to retrieve about
50 percent of the information on the 26 damaged disks and
all information on the hard drive. The Sweeneys will copy
all programming on to CD Roms and retain a copy of the
information for safe keeping in Vancouver.
Depending on the bweeneys success, other individuals
may be contacted to help with salvaging the material and
possibly replacing the monitors and other computer
equipment.
Blessing Ceremony
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Village
August 15, 1997 2:00 p.m.
The public is invited to participate in the
opening and the blessing of Kah-Nee-Ta's
new Village rooms and recreation
area.
Refreshments to follow.
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