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Warm Springs, Oregon
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World Christian Gathering of Indigenous People to be held in Rapid City
borne 40 indigenous Christian
Recent Madras High School graduates include, top left to right, Jeremiah Johnson, David Fuentes,
Charlie Wainanwit (center row), Johnathan Courtney, Shawn Courtney and Jason Tohet. In bottom
row, left to right, are Jesse Reese, Glendon Smith, Rose Kirk, Taralee Suppah and Elvis Sampson.
Not available for photograph are Warm Springs graduates Juanita Pacheco, Jordan Patt, Ardis Smith,
Jonathan Smith and Jimmy Tohet.
Local graduates make the grade in 1998
Students graduating from high school, Martinez, Monica Olivera, Tarivia Parra,
boarding school, vocational educatin pro- Marcie Picard, Jason Pichette, Chevon
grams and college will be honored at the Smith, Georgena Suppah, Lori Switzler,
annual Tribal Education Banquet Thurs- Michelle Thompson and Vivian Yahtin.
day, June 18 beginning at 6 p.m. All com- Attaining vocational educational certifi-
munity members are encouraged and in- cates are:
vited to attend. Featured speakers will be Doreen Danzuka, AAS in Computer Sci
Jerry Brunoe and Kenny Scabbyrobe. ence at Yakima Valley Community Col
Graduating from Madras High School lege; Allen Gilbert, certificate in Truck Driv
with the class of 1998 are: ing; and Sarah Gonzales, AAS, Construc-
Jonathan Courtney, Shawn Courtney, tion
David Fuentes, Jeremiah Johnson, Rose Attaining AAAS degrees from Com-
Kirk, Juanita Pacheco, Jordan Patt, Jesse munity Colleges:
Reese, Ardis Smith, Glendon Smith, Bridgette Culpus, AA Accounting at
Jonathan Smith, Taralee Suppah, Jason COCC; Tricia Sahme, AA Liberal Arts at
Tohet, Jimmy Tohet and Charlie COCC; Lorraine Suppah, AA Business
Wainanwit. Administration at COCC and Margie
Graduating from out-of-the-area high Tuckta, AA, general studies,
schools are: Achieving BA or BS degrees on the uni-
Charles Tailfeathers, Jr., Anadarko In- versity level are:
dian High Schol; Jessie Gilbert, Sherman John Brunoe, Marylhurst College in
High School; Shawna Kalama, White Swan Human Studies; Direlle Calica (will gradu
High School; Christine Johnson, Pendleton ate after summer term) Portland State Uni
High School; Bucky Smith, Wapato High versity; Luanne Foltz, Arizona State Uni
School; Joseph Mitchell, Wapato High versity, Teacher Education; Charlotte Pitt,
School and Shasta Smith. ; PSU, Bachelors of General Studies; Shilo
Attaining their GEDs are: Shaw, University of Oregon, Bachelors in
James Arthur, Theda Charley, Brenda Psychlogy; June Smith, University of Kan
Cloud, Nettie Dickson, Robert Holliday, sas in graduate studies and Urbana Ross,
Marlon LeClaire, Alberta Libby, Rosetta Masters in PPPM from the University of
Oregon (will graduate after summer term).
pastors and leaders head the planning
committee for 1998's World
Christian Gathering of Indigenous
People (WCGIP). The Gathering
captures the vision of many
indigenous people for new ways to
reach their own people for Christ.
Founders and honorary chairs,
Monte and Linda Ohia, Maori from
New Zealand, envisioned the WCGIP
as a means of bringing the world's
indigenous people together in the
celebration of unity and diversity
under Jesus Christ.
People from Canada, New
Zealand and the U.S. have worked
on the planning for the 1998
Gathering, since the close of the
inaugural event in New Zealand in
1996. Early inquiries have organizers
expecting to far surpass the first
conferences' success, hosted by the
Maori, that brought more than 2,000
people together from 32 countries.
"Upwards of 7-10,000 participants
could descend on Rapid City, S.D.
for WCGIP's second world
conference planned for September
5-13, 1998!" says U.S. Co-Chair
Richard Twiss, a Lakota Sioux from
Rosebud. Indigenous people from
Canada and the U.S. are hosting this
year's conference.
World Christian Gathering of
Indigenous People principals chose
Rapid City because of its historical
significance to many northern Native
American tribes, including the Lakota
Sioux nation. The Paha Sapa
(Blackhills) that belonged
undisputably to the Lakota Sioux
nation, until the 1890's remain an
unresolved land rights issue. It is
only one of many unsettled land rights
issues among indigenous people
worldwide that WCGIP officials
expect to address in various ways at
the Gathering.
"Our vision is for indigenous
people throughout the world to come
to and grow in Christian faith and to
worship the one and only Creator of
the universe through legitimate
expressions of their own culture,"
said Canadian Co-chair Terry
LcBlanc, a MikmaqAcadian from
Canada and Manager for Aboriginal
Programs for World Vision Canada.
"When less than 5 percent of the
worlds indigenous population have
come to know Christ, it is important
to ask, 'Why?' We feel, in part, '
encouraging indigenous groups to;
express Christian faith through their
own historical culture and customs i
will make it truly their own." j
World Christian Gathering of I
Indigenous People organizers believe !
that indigenous people can
collectively explore cultural and i
linguistic formats to bridge the gaps j
between Jesus Christ and their people j
without the loss of orthodox Christian j
faith and doctrine. i
The nine-day event will be filled j
with formal welcome ceremonies j
from Native American tribes of North
America, traditional songs, speeches
and workshops on issues that affect !
indigenous people, daily
entertainment, traditional food, and
special guest appearances of well- i
known people from throughout the 5
world. 'i.
Further information can be
obtained from either of the Co-chairs ?
(Richard Twiss-360-546-1867; 3
Terry LeBlanc-204-826-2689), the t
WCGIP office in Rapid City, S.D.
(605-348-1859; e-mail at;;
cpetkauportage.net) or at our
website-www.chazm.comwcgip.
WIC Alert
Some of the cereals you are al
lowed on your WIC vouchers have
been recalled by the maker. If you
have Malt-O-Meal, Toasty O's, or
any "store brand" Toasted Oat ce
real, such as Janet Lee, Western Fam
ily or Safeway, DO NOT EAT
THEM. They will make you very ill.
You may take them back to the store
for a replacement. For more infor
mation, call the Warm Springs WIC
department.
The Museum At Warm Springs
Father's Day & Treaty Days Sale!
June 15-30
1 0 off beadwork & other selected items
also check out some of our new items
Pendleton items, sweaters, Travel mugs,
Ball caps & hats, & more!
Warm Springs hosting ITC at Kah-Nee-Ta
The Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs will be hosting the 1999 Inter
Tribal Council (ITC) at Kah-Nee-Ta
April 12-16, 1999. What is ITC all
about? Approximately 72 different
tribes are paid members of ITC and
represent many areas throughout the
United States. Ranging from Alaska,
New York, Florida and California.
Tribal leaders, Natural Resource
Managers and Natural Resources
staff members focus on what is good
for water, land and air, plus
everything in between.
Discussion will revolve around
what is the easy way and the hard
way to get the job(s) done to the
satisfaction of the land owner.
The above paragraph is just a very
brief portion on what ITC talks about.
The planning committee is
requesting from the tribal members,
the following:
1) Theme for symposium the
theme should be 1 0-1 5 words or less.
2) A logo will be for the
registration packet and the final
proceeding book - the logo will need
to be in black and white not more '
than 9 inches by 7 inches. Showing
different natural resources images as
you visualize them.
If you have any questions or
comments please feel free to call
Theron Johnson at 553-2416 or
Minnie Yahtin at 553-3257.
Happy
Father's Day
to all dads
everywhere!
Native American Law:
Tribes, Treaties and the US Government
ES499 3 Credits Summer 1998
Native American rights, economic development and natural
resources are at the center of many contemporary issues
involving federal, state and local relations with tribes. This
course studies the structure of Native American treaty
relationships and considers the future of these agreements
OSU Statewide has four, one-time scholarships for tribal employees.
Course will be held July 17 and 18,
July 31 and August 1, August 14 and 15
Fridays 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location Education Building, Warm Springs Campus
Cost $360
Instructor is Kurt M. Peters, BlackfeetPowhatan,
Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies at OSU. Peters
earned his doctorate at US Berkeley and taught at Cal
State Sacramento and UC Berkeley
Registration Call OSU Statewide
(541) 737-2676 or 1-800-235-6559
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If the Tribes had the ability to expand Indian Head Casino, Do you
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Ella Jim, "Yes I think they should
expand, with a larger area for park
ing, more slot machines, a day care
or a kids room so they don't have to
wait out in the Casino entrance. The
Tribes should also consider moving
or building another Casino near a
highway."
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Bruce Jim, "I think the location
of the Casino would have been better
by highway 26 or at Hood River so
we could triple our earnings. The
tribes should keep and expand the
one at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort for our
local people. But they should also
build another Indian Head Casino
near a highly traveled area."
Ursula Little, "I think so, that
way we can make money ! The Casino
should be by the highway where
travelers can see it."
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Lamont Brown, "I'd like to sec
Indian HcadCasinoexpand to a point
where we could have crap tables and
a bigger variety of di fferent gambl ing
games. Right now as it is, I'm en
joying it and look forward to coming
here and maybe get a chance to Spin
The Wheel and winning even more
money. Even though the Casino is
located in a Resort already, I'd like to
see it near lots of traffic so others can
enjoy it too. The Casino must also
include family activities, especially
for people under the age of 21 who
arc unable to gamble."
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- Larry Pierce, "Yeah I do think it ,
should expand with more machines
and more gambling. And if possible .
have it moved closer to the highway
so that it can make even more money. ;
My wife and I gamble at Indian Head
Casino quit often and so far won a
Chevy convertible, a 30 foot motor
home, and some excellent Jackpots.
We have gone to other Oregon
Casino's, but Indian Head Casino
has been the best one for us."
Libby Chase, "Yes I do, because
I can see that it is starting to pick up
and it could generate revenue that we
really need. I also believe that Indian
Head Casino could be better located
by moving it down closer to Highway
26. If it was closer to highway 26, we
could get not only the tourist, but
community members as well."
Jerry Bagley, "Yes, I think the
whole Casino aspect should be
broadened out and brought into Warm
Springs for better accessibility to the
general public. In expanding the ca
sino, I would like to see different
games and a bigger variety of new
slot machines. I would also like to
see more card players playing the
slot machines. Seem like if you play
cards, you have even more chances
to win big. The card room players
have their own rewards and give
aways (trips, money, etc.) that slot
machine players are not eligible to
participate in. I don't agree with those
rules, it don't seem fair.
Jackpot or card room winners
should be eligible for all give-aways
not just one or the other."
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Cheryl Stacona, "I believe we
should expand by adding a child care
service or a game room for visitors
and locals who bring their famlies.
They should also relocate Indian
Head Casino closer to the highway
where the attendance could be
greater."