gR. COLL. 73 .568 v. 3 no. 0 September 21, 000 Sept. 21, 2000 ( Vol. 25 No. 20 J 35 cents r " L --- - - f u , - - I.. ..: , , -" --.",. ..." It . .... ... ' - ".". ' ' i- .. 'V -r . . ': --' .triMt"- ry .r-.Ji,'- ..,..- - - - - " ' WJ" f Progress is made A new road connecting Kalama Lane and Hollywood was recently completed to alleviate traffic on Kotnum Road where the ECE, Longhouse, and Health and Wellness Center is located. This was follow through to a plan designed in 1 982. Lake Billy Chinook Day celebration and cleanup set for September 23 An afternoon celebrating the rich natural, cultural and recreational resources of Lake Billy Chinook fol lowing a morning cleanup will be the order of the seventh annual Lake Billy Chinook Day, Saturday, September 23, at The Cove Palisades State Park, 14 miles west of Madras. The fall cleanup of lake, shore and canyon rim will begin with a 9 a.m. orientation. The fun will start at noon and last until 4 p.m. Portland General Electric, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) are the primary sponsors of the event, which won the Stop Oreuon Litter and Vandalism (SOLV) Cup in 1994 and 1998 for organizational structure and success in building partnerships. Volunteer registration for the cleanup will begin at 7:30 a.m. The park's day-use fee will be waived for visitors registering for the cleanup (state park day-use permits - S3 daily $25 annual - will be required on all other vehicles). Campers participat ing in the volunteer activity w ill re ceive one night of free camping. Park staff and event sponsors also will serve volunteers a hot dog lunch fol low ing the cleanup. ' People won"t need boats to help out," said OPRD's Paul Patton. the event's coordinator. "We have plenty of projects on land and shore along all three arms of the reservoir. And. we hae plenty on non-work activities to enjoy." he added. Hollywood Boulevard For the fifth consecutive year, Lake Billy Chinook Day will have a link with the annual worldwide cleanup effort coordinated by "Clean up the World," Ltd. of Sydney, Aus tralia. "Clean up the World," Ltd. pro vides organizational support and pro motion for hundreds of cleanup events and activities around the globe, and is affiliated with the United Na tions Environment Programme (UNEP). "This affiliation is appropri ate and symbolic," said Warren R. Clements, the director of tribal rela tions for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. "Lake Billy Chinook Day is a time for all of us to come together, gain knowledge and make a positive impact on our water and lands." Lake Billy Chinook Day is also a featured event of the 2000 Oregon Archaeology Celebration, a month long observance beginning Septem ber 15. Displays and information on a variety of related topics will explain the significance of cultural resources and historic events in central Oregon with a special focus on the area around Lake Billy Chinook. A free, guided sea-kayak tour (kavaks prov ided) led by central Or egon naturalist Gary Clowers and free boat tours of the lake are new activ i ties on the event's afternoon agenda. Since space in limited, participants interested in the tours are encouraged to call (541) 546-2873 to reserve seats, said Patton. As in past y ears, special presen pilyay Tymoo (Coyote News) News from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation tations will include live birds-of-prey demonstrations given by the High Desert Museum, a performance by the Spirit Walker Dancers of the Con federated Tribes of Warm Springs and a local talent showcase. Summit Sports of Sunriver, Oregon, also will provide free canoe and kayak rides. "Lake Billy Chinook Day con tinues to grow as a way to promote an understanding and appreciation of our valuable natural resources," said Tony Dentel, park operations man ager for Portland General Electric. "There are many ways individuals and groups can join in this worthwhile effort." Patton credits additional volun teer support and sponsorships pro vided by area agencies and organiza tions for the event's growth. Event supporters include The Telephone Pioneers of America, the Crooked River National Grassland (USPS), Bureau of Land Management. Hori zon Broadcasting (KWAK-FM, KRCO-AM FM. KWPK-The Eagle FM), the Crooked River Ecosystem Education Council, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Seaswirl Boats. Inc., Jefferson Countv E.M.S.. Bricht Wood Corp., SOLV. Earth20. The Museum at Warm Springs. Warm Springs Pow er Enterprises, the State Historic Pres ervation Office (SHPO) and The Or egon Eagle Foundation. More information on the event ma he obtained b ca!!ine(541 )546-2873. P.O. Box 870 Warm Springs. OR 9776 1 Cliane Sen ice Requested extended to Kalarna Road HBiHWitn?feicg8fi80Llbrar,y Spilyay tyioo. Gunshot kills tribal member The Warm Springs Police De partment in conjunction with the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation is con ducting an investigation into the shooting death of a 39-year-old Warm Springs man. In the early evening of September 1 7, 2000, police and emer gency medical personnel responded to 2563 Mount Jefferson Street after receiving a report of a gun shot vic tim. Emergency personnel found Warren Wallulatum Sr. at the home Update on the Warm Springs Sustainability Project The Warm Springs Sustainability Project is a partnership between Oregon State University, Mt. Hood National Forest and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. This project is totally funded by the Ford Foundation. We are in phase II, which covers the period April 1, 2000 throuch March 31, 2002. The purpose of this project is to facilitate conservation-based devel opment on the Warm Springs Reser vation. Project goals are: A. To man age ecosysiems for long-term health, diversity and sustainability. B. To build cooperative management teams. C. To create access to re sources on federal lands w here tribes have rights to those resources. D. To enhance cultural survival. The Warm Springs Sustainabilitv Project complements the IRMP. We ad dre ako the Ford Foundation's "three L's": environ with a gunshot wound to the chest. Mr. Wallulatum was transported by ambulance to Mountain View Hos pital and then flown to St. Charles Medical Center by Air Life where he went into emergency surgery. During surgery, Mr. Wallulatum succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead. The police department has clas sified the investigation as a homicide and the investigation is ongoing. ment, equity, and economy in with our four key components in collabo ration with Mt. Hood National For est: 1 . Ecological factors influencing productivity; 2. Cultural issues; 3. Socioeconomic opportunities and constraints and 4. Educational pro grams and process. In summary, in the Cultural Is sues component: We completed 41 interviews with the Warm Springs elders regarding huckleberry picking experiences from long time ago. With a potential list of approximately 43 yet to be completed. Lucinda Green and her daughter Charlie, will be scheduling and interviewing. We recently went on a tour to see the berries at Mt. Hood. Thank you Culture & Heritage committee members, a Timber Committee mem ber. Huckleberry ceremonial pickers, and longhouse leaders and National Resource student employees for at tending this hucklebem tour on Julv U.S. Postage Bulk Rate Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 9776 1 J1 Wisdomkeepers 1990 "The spiritual heritage of Na tive American people is here-it has not been extinguished. I believe the spiritual fire still burns and is beck oning for America, indeed, the world to come closer, to listen, to learn, and to shear in its warmth and comfort. . . .It is time that the buckskin curtain be drawn back. It is time. I know it.... Teach the children. If we educate them, our children tomorrow will be wiser than we are today. They are the Grandfathers and Grandmoth ers of tomorrow." References: Travels in a Stone Canoe, Harvey ArdenSteve Wall 13 & 14, 2000. John Davis, Tribal Liaison with the Zigzag Ranger Dis trict was very pleased to hear from several tribal members. He was im pressed with the openness and will ingness to share, especially from the ceremonial pickers. We need to take these questions to the community to help decide which priority areas and road access places we would like to see devel oped and improved for huckleberry enhancement in the Mt. I lood areas. It's also a goal to have an Indian Only picking area at Mt. Hood. The Mt. Hood Forest Service people have been meeting with the Culture & Heritage committee. They are pres ently able and willing to work with the tribe to develop huckleberry pick ing areas. Watch for public notices for this community meeting.