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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon September 10, 1998 Open House schedule Madras High School September 21 Warm Springs Elementary September 24 Jefferson County Middle School October 5 Each to have an evening program The Museum to host play Sept. 1 6 The Museum At Warm Springs will host Shakespeare's 'Two Gentle men of Verona", a play by the Uni versity of Oregon. This FREE per formance is scheduled for Wednes day, September 16th at 7 p.m. at the Museum At Warm Springs. The play: Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's ear lierplays. Although it is essentially a romantic comedy (the clown duo of Launce and Speed are remarkable comic creations), the play also raises some serious questions about friend ship, honestly and relationships be Timber tour set for Sept 11 & 18 This year the annual Timber Tour is scheduled for September 1 1 and September 1 8. The Timber Commit tee and Branch of Forestry are invit ing the public to accompany them on a tour of portions of the forest to discuss current and future manage ment and desires. On the 1 1 th the tour will head out Tenino Road and across the Whitewater River to the southern part of the reservation. Stops will feature discussion on forest manage ment needs in the lower elevation pine forest, a discussion on condi tions of the conditional use ground, Grand Ronde tribe sponsors Hatfield Fellowship program The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon announced recently that applications for the first Mark 0. Hatfield Fellow ship are now being accepted. Established as a living tribute to former Oregon Senator Hatfield, the Fellowship is meant to honor Mark Hatfield for his accomplishments as a former Governor of Oregon and as a United States Senator. The Hatfield Fellowship is also in memory of Su san Long, who epitomized the best in public service. Native Americans, who are at least 21-years-old, are eligible to apply for the Hatfield Fellowship. Prefer ence will be given to enrolled mem bers of the nine federally recognized Oregon Tribes. Applications will also be accepted from enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in Idaho, Montana and Washington. The goal of the Hatfield Fellow ship is to ensure that Mark Hatfield' s legacy of integrity, strength and ef fectiveness in public service will endure. The Hatfield Fellow will serve as a liaison between the congressional members and the tribes on issues that affect Native Americans and as a resource for the entire Oregon del egation. "The Hatfield Fellowship will seed Indian Country with capable, Resilience: Every Person's The hopeful message of resilience is that every person is born in a se cure state with the capacity to navi gate life in a good way. We are not born with an operating manual, so not everyone knows how to discover their own capacity for well-being. The good news it that everyone can learn to tap their natural resilience. A training, "American Indian Per spectives on Resilience," will be con ducted by the National Resilience Resource Center of the University of Minnesota at Warm Springs on Oc tober 8-9. Trainers will be Iris HeavyRunner and Kathy Marshall. HeavyRunner, Blackfeet is a national trainer completing herdoctoral work at the University of Minnesota and directing Native Cultural Studies at the University of Montana in Missoula. Marshall is executive di rector of the Center and assisted HeavyRunner in the development of Native resilience training programs. Iris HeavyRunner says, "Cultural resilience is a relatively new term, but is a concept that predates the so called 'discovery of our people. The elders teach us that our children are gifts from the Creator and it is the family, community, school, and tribe's responsibility to nurture, pro tect, and guide them. We have long recognized how important it is for childrento have people in their lives who nurture their spirits, standby them, encourage and support them. This traditional process is what con tween men and women. Underlying all is beautiful language, and fasci nating characters. The cast and crew are willing to meet with the entire audience fol lowing the performance for a ques tion and answer session. For an evening of fun and enter tainment, come see "Two Gentle men of Verona" at The Museum At Warm Springs, Wednesday, Septem ber 16th at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call (541) 553-3331. an inspection of recent logging and if time permits, a review the reforesta tion efforts on the Jefferson Fire. On the 18th, the tour will go on the northwestern part of the reserva tion and include discussion of thin ning needs in small size timber, re view of several areas planned for future logging and discussion of ef forts to manage and improve huckle berry production. The public is invited to join the tour. We are scheduled to leave the Tribal administration building at 8:30 on both days and return at 4 in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided. motivated individuals who know their way around Washington, D.C. and produce long-term benefits for all the Tribes and the Pacific North west," said Chuck Galford, Board Member for the Spirit Mountain Community Fund which oversees the Fellowship program. Highlights of the Fellowship in clude: The Hatfield Fellow will be ro tated every other year between the House and Senate members of the delegation. The Fellow will be placed initially according to seniority. This year's Hatfield Fellow will serve in Oregon Senator Ron Wyden's of fice. Each Hatfield Fellow will serve for nine months and will receive a stipend of approximately $55,000 for the nine-month period that includes moving and travel expenses, and par ticipation in the American Political Science Association Orientation. Application packets may be ob tained by contacting Amber M. Russell at Spirit Mountain Casino, PO Box 39, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Interested applicants may also call 800760-7977, extension 3608. The deadline for completed Fel lowship applications is 5 p.m., Sep tember 23. The announcement of the first Hatfield Fellow will occur in late October in Portland, Oregon. temporary researchers, educators, and social service providers are now calling resilience. Thus, resilience is not new to our people; it is a concept that has been taught for centuries. The word is new; the meaning is old." Marshall explains resilience is the ability we have to transform and changein healthy ways. "It is never too late to learn how to access your resilience and well-being. It is pos sible to live in a good way, to be in balance." For the members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs it can be helpful to under stand the three protective factors which resilience studies show make a difference: caring relationships, high expectations, and opportunities for meaningful participation. These supports matter for children and adults alike. The training explores ways to in crease portective factors by examin ing the Native world view and cur rent resilience strategics. HeavyRunner notes, "We have a va riety of practices and cultural ways to teach healthy balance and tap re silience. A hopeful resilience mes sage, well grounded in local cultural traditions, frees educators, social ser vice providers, families and commu nity members to view future possi bility for both adults and children with excitement and energy. Tribal history is critical; we are a resilient people. We have survived and are Business of the Month. . . Heita-Wasco Joey Kirk and Lisa Wananwit in In April 1998 Joey Kirk and Lisa Wananwit began "Heita-Wasco Ice Cream." "The Ice Cream Guy" has been actively selling frozen treats in neighborhoods since then. During Pi-Ume-Sha Celebration ' 1997 Joey was selling ice cream for another person from Bothel, Washington and making a lot of money for him. So, he thought that if he could make money for him in one weekend he could sell ice cream as his own business throughout most of the year with the exception of winter, and make money to help support his EVEN 0ACC6T 1 rC OArCO.I CAR SEAT WOM'T PROTECT YOUR CHILD IF IT'S NOT USED CORRECTLY! Child safety seats, when used correctly, are 71 effective in preventing fatalities. Please take the time to drive through and have your child's safet seat checked to ensure it is properly protecting your child. Y v M . 1 4 .j. Wv;; bid Birthright, 2-day conference here today." Tapping resilience is more than coping, getting, by or overcoming stress and trauma. Marshall believes, "When we learn how to find and use our own resilience, we are 'at prom ise' rather than 'at risk.' Every hu man being is hard-wired for feeling good and living in a good way. The Native world view taught this bal ance. Today resilience work, known as health realization, helps put words to what we have always known. People and communities can learn to live in a state of well-being. The outcomes for children, youth and adults can be better than previously imagined." Tapping resilience is an "inside out process" that begins with each person's own understanding of what it is and how to use it. Resilience is natural to all people. Native ways help to foster resilience. HeavyRunner and Marshall report, "In our work with 20 national Native prevention experts we found agree ment that tribal identity, spirituality, elders, ceremonies and rituals, hu mor, oral tradition, family and sup port networks are essential protec tive factors which help tap resilience. We also know it is helpful to under stand how our thinking creates our daily experiences. The communities w e have worked with tell us Native prevention work ers find the term resilience helpful. One participant said, 'Now I have a Ice Cream selling cold treats - rr ri front of their ice cream cart. family. So, Kirk and Wananwit attended the "Starting a Successful Business" classes. They learned a lot about starting and operating a business successfully. The two wrote a business plan and applied for a 59000 grant in April 1998. The grant was issued to Lisa because she is enrolled in Warm Springs. Upon acceptance of their grant they purchased a driving ice cream cart for $4,200, a push cart for $2,200, insurance and inventory to begin their business. They bought the carts from Lake Billy Chinook Day- Continued from page 1 of America; the Crooked River Na tional Grassland; Bureau of Land Management; the Crooked River Ecosystem Education Council; Jefferson County Chamber of Com merce; Jefferson County Sheriffs Department; Jefferson County E.M.S.; Bright Wood Corp.; S.O.L.V.; KGW Northwest "Newschannel 8; The Museum At 11 T O ' Vi- . 1 tl. . TT' !i warm springs; me oiaic Historic Preservation Office; The Oregon- cugie ruunuauun, anu numerous., other groups, businesses and indi vidual. ' For more information on the fifth annual Lake Billy Chinook Day cel ebration, call (541) 546-2873. Young woman reported missing Tiffany Wolfe has been misisng since August 1 . She is 54 tall, has brown hair and brown eyes. word for what I have always known and struggled to explain to the chil dren and adults I work with.' Resil ience reconnects Natives with cul tural strengths." Resilience research spanning the last 50 years in nearly every disci pline and many countries documents the "self-righting" tendency. Even in the most disadvantaged circum stance, there is evidence, Marshall says, that protective factors make a huge difference; people can adapt and find their strength. HeavyRunner's study in a Native Minneapolis community indicated, "they draw tremendous strength from family support systems, caring com munities, strong identities, spiritual ity and cultural values, world view, ceremonies and traditions. These re sources foster our cultural resilience. These are things that have kept us strong." Heavy Runner and Marshall began developing a resilience train ing for Native communities in 1992. HeavyRunner says, "I listened to Native experts, resilience research ers and others and then 'Indianized' it. Natives have always known these basic principles. We simply use the training to bring what we know to the forefront so communities can move forward with common terms and plans. The goal is to improve lives." The National Resilience Resource Center provides training and techni cal assistance to communities aim ing for long term systems improve ; v., . iv v, the Bothel man for whom Joey worked the previous year. Lisa and Joey purchased a used freezer for storage after a successful test run at Lincoln's Powwow in February. They purchase their ice cream from Eberhard's in Redmond. They keep about ten different varieties like Bubble Play, Nestle Crunch, Big Sticks, Greene Slime, Neopolitan Sandwich, Power Ranger, etc. These are favorites of children and adults. Since school started their route has changed. During the summer the WARM SPRINGS SKILLS CENTER OFFERS Individualized Computer TrainingPersonal Development Programs Programs to improve your job skills Development of resumes Self-paced GED progranra Tutoring for most college classes COST Free to COCC Students All others $20 for 13 weeks Scholarship Available Skill Center Hours . Monday 9a.m. to 9 p.m. .;.,,,,. !; r; .' '" . WecmesBay-Hp.m-to9p.m. Jr.,it .; ; ...,.....". For more information call Tammy at 553-1428 on Mondays or Wednesdays Warm Springs resident and tribal member 24-y ear-old Tiffany Wolfe has been reported missing since August 1. She was last seen , in Warm Springs by relatives July 15. She was last seen in Madras by her sister Saturday August 1, 1998. Three white males picked her up from her sister's apartment August 1. They were driving a dark blue or black van. A missing persons report was filed with the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office and the Madras City Police. Officer Dennis Schneider is investigating the case. If you have any information contact Officer Schneider at Jefferson County Sheriffs office at 475-2201 or 475-2424 or Lalani Plazola at 475-9 1 1 4 or Paulette Ruiz at 475-2936. to be held ments using the resilience operating philosophy. As many as 5,000 par ticipants annually have been trained. "In communities were major efforts are underway," Marshall says, "people tell us personal well-being, relationships with others, and work satisfaction are significantly im proved. The resilience approach lifts burdens off their shoulders. People begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel and they are em powered to lighten up, function and live in healthy, happy ways." The community based process of change can begin with a first step like the training at Warm Springs; additional ongoing plans may be undertaken if community interest is high. "Foster ing resilience requires adults to cre ate the protective factors child by child, system by system and that is doable." Willy Fucntes, Tribal Human Ser vices General Manager, stresses, "Resilience seems to be just what we are looking for; we need hope in a time when many have given up hope. We need connections, caring, and new opportunities for the children and adults in our community. This training is a way to begin to explore resilience and the bright future we all hope for." Community Natural groupings, consisting of 5-7 friends or family or neighbors, or educators or spiritual groups, are requested to call 553-3225 to register for the two day training session. to community cart would be all over Warm Springs, all day long. Now, since hardly any one is home during the day they begin their route in the evening at about 6:00 p.m. Every other day they visit the Trailer Courts, Tenino Apartments, and Greeley Heights. On the opposite days, they make their to West Hills. Each route takes an entire evening. Some days it is so hot outside, Joey has to force himself to go out and sell ice cream. It has been hard to motivate himself since losing two inventories, in late June and early July. With these inventories the business could have made a sizeable profit; and they continue to make up for their losses. They have been doing their own bookkeeping but will gather their receipts and hire an accountant soon. They will continue selling ice cream until October and start again in March 1999. They are working hard for their family to live comfortably and happy. In the future they may look into owning an ice cream parlor and sell about 100 different kinds of novelty ice cream products. ,T j f ffr-i. 7.;' 1 r4 S T Mmmmml JTC to beheld at Kahneeta in 1999 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 differ ent tribes are paid members of ITC and represent many areas throughout the United Sates. Ranging from Alaska, New York, Florida and Cali fornia. Tribal leaders, Natural Resource managers and Natural Resource 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 to 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 re questing 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 registra tion 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 com ments, please feel free to call Theron Johnson at 553-2416 or Minnie Yahtin at 553-3257. ' HUGE Rummage and i Bake Sale Saturday, Sept. 12 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agency Longhouse Lots of kids' clothes, furniture, toys, etc. Baked goodies, too. Come on over and browse awhile Sponsored by the Warm Springs Rodeo Association A - 4 t