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UR. COLL. ) E 75 .S8 v. 3 no. 9 April 23, Vol. 23 No. 9 WMJ jr J1.JJUIJIWT 35 r (Coyote News) jgr Coyote News In Brief Local musicians rock Five young men are rockin' and fotlin' these days under the name of DOD. They will perform at the Community Center Saturday, May 2. Spiiyay i'nawa mish'kaau Question: What type of new business do you feel is needed in Warm Springs and why? Vanishing the Violence The Victims Assistance program sponsored a conference earlier this month that focused on "Vanishing the Anger. Current addresses needed Are you lost? Does the federal government know your whereabouts? Check out the list to see if the powers that be know where you are. 3 Door cores headed to Saudi Warm Springs Composite Products recently sent sizeable shipments of door cores to Saudi Arabia. Language Lessons Sahaptin and Wasco language lessons are offered. 6 and 7 Healthy Nations offers positive community activities The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation sponsors numerous alcohol-free events in Warm Springs. 8 Conference Involves community Community members voiced their opinions at an April 9 Community Conference. Runners dash down canyon in annual mini-marathon Over 1 00 runners entered the 14.5 mile, 10K and 3 mile runs April 11. Deadline for the next Spiiyay Tymoo is Friday, May 1, 1993 Head Start v t v i . r - t ' m tlx 1 , 1 ' Marceline LeClaire, Head Start Teacher, shows what the root looks like. Collage of Culture begins May 15- With spring weather arriving, the Collage of Culture is again fast ap proaching. Just one month away, the Collage is a favorite weekend event in Jefferson County. This year, the Collage starts Fri day night, May 15, with the "Blue Darts" swing and blues band from Bend playing at the Westside El ementary gymnasium, where stu dents' art work will be on display. Then Saturday, at Friendship Park, is the full day of Collage of Culture activity from hot-airballoon launch in the morning to the head-lining concert performance at night. "The whole mission of the Col lage is to bring together communi ties through celebration of cultural diversity, through the modes of mu sic, dance, foods, arts, crafts, youth activities and educational programs," commented Tamara Fuller, sponsor ship coordinator for the Collage. "The Collage started out with five major sponsors and 4,000 people at tending the first event, and has evolved over the past five years to having over 100 sponsors and 10,000 visitors, and gaining statewide rec ognition. Fuller said. Admission to the Collage remains free, thanks to generous help from the many sponsors. "And I would like to encourage more people to get involved," Fuller said, mentioning classes attend rootdigging x 5 F - I ; ' :. A'; . . 1 that sponsorships are available rang ing anywhere from $25 to $25,000. "Businesses and families who enjoy this event are invited to con tribute," she said. "We are still in need of sponsors to help cover the expenses this year. No contribution : 1 1 y I ..X' - v. . F ....... .v.. ' . Designed to increase interest in natural resources.... Youth Practicum set for June The Con federated Tri bes of Warm Springs, US Forest Service, Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board, Indian Head Casino and Grand Rondc-Spirit Mountain Casino will host the 1 998 Northwest Inter-Tribal Youth Practicum on June 14-20, 1998 in Canby, Oregon. This Practicum is for Native American High School age students who are interested in learning about the natural resources career field. A goal of the Practicum is to integrate the traditional knowledge and phi losophy of the Native American cul tures w ith contemporary sciences and management of natural resources. Approximately 50 Native Ameri can high school sophomores, juniors and seniors representing tribes w ithin Oregon will attend this educational simulation. Participants w ill get prac tical experience in formulating strat egies for making natural resource P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Address Correction Requested J 1 K- t 4 ''if ' t .. v. . is too small." People who would like to invest in making a positive state ment regarding ethnic diversity can call for information through the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at 475-2350 or mail to PO Box 770, Madras. decisions and addressing tribal is sues using the structure of the tribal government. The youth will work within the tribal government system becoming aware of the influences and working relationships between the Tribal Council, the US Govern ment and the Bureau of Indian Af fairs. They will get a better under standing of how each affects the decision-making process. This learning experience helps prepare Native American youth for their future and gives the students the opportunity to meet new friends and make associations with professional resource managers. These experts will provide role models encourag ing the students to seek an education in a natural resource field. They will also act as advisors to the six mythi cal tribes into w hich the students will be placeJ to develop a natural re source management plan. A field trip at Webster Flat ili A ' '7, j- b . A! H "A L - , . ,C l oeCf 1 ved on The ground has so much rocks, Piaxi. " J After the Rootfeast has come and i gone the children of the Head Start programs have gone out and dug roots tor their own learning ; experience. The tradition of root i digging and root feast is learned in I their classrooms and their field trip ; to Webster Mat. 1 Melinda Tohet and Marceline ; LeClaire took their children . rootdigging Friday, April 17. Their classroom will peel their roots and 8th Annual Honor Seniors Day Friday, May 8, 1998 Agency Longhouse, Theme: Coyote Meets Mother Goose Mm 8:00 a.m Registration desk open 10:00 a.m ECE Children's Powwow 11:30 a.m Flag ceremony, welcome, sack lunch 1:30 p.m Special awards & games galore!! Concluding activity 6:00 p.m Honor Banquet Dinner Dinner contributions: Senior Citizens free Adults under age 60 $2.00 Kids under 12 50c 1998 Northwest Indian Education Summit May 12-14, at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Co-hosted by Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Reservations For information call Fritz Miller at 553-3462 or Tedi Tanewasha at 553-331 1 U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 f ... J 77. ; - . 04-30-98 y I he has to put all his weight into it. Luks. clean and cook them for a "Rootin for Mother's Day luncheon," that they have planned for Mother s Day. Mot an their roots will be cooked. Some will be dried to send home with their moms after the luncheon. Head Start classes dug roots from Monday, April li, until Tuesday, April 21. Their roots are used in various ways. Some classrooms are giving their roots to the elders of the community. Warm Springs, Oregon Everyone Welcome Come prepared to laugh!!! Note: seating is on wooden bleacher so bring something soft to sit on-blanket, cushion, folding chair. Any questions? please contact the Warm Springs Senior Program, (541) 553-3313. 0