Spilyqy Tyrnoo, Wqcm SpfinjsOixor) December 13, 2001
Young hunter honors seniors
(ImsI ueek, jonng tribal
mtmbtr Tim Kalama provided
tillers ami guests with meat from
bis first bunting kill, Tbt follow
ing ar in k is by George AgniUtr,
one of the guests at tbt tvent.)
By George Aguilar
X1ien a boy catches his first
salmon, or has a first deer kill,
this is a sign of a turning point
in the young person's career.
This is the first product of a
young person's labors, a sort
of introduction into maturity.
The first-kill ceremony is a
rejoicing, a display of public
recognition by calling together
an assembly. A feast is given
and valuable gifts arc given.
After the feast, the old men
are then the recipients of gifts
- blankets and other gifts -provided
by the parents of die
youngster. It was believed this
gave the youngster success in
his future catches or deer hunt
ing skills. This was a custom
of the Wascos. (Excerpt, Ed-
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Aurelia Stacona introduces Tim Kalama at High Lookee.
ward Sapir, vol. VI l.)
The ceremony took place
Dec. 6 at the High Lookee
Lodge. Aurelia Stacona ex
plained the custom of the first
kill ceremony. The Wasco ora
tor, or news bearer, Richard
Tohet performed the cer
emony and a Wasco song.
The young hunter and his
associates made a dance around
the room. This was an inaugu
ral dance into adulthood, to
become successful in the
youngsters' future deer kills.
The young hunter, Timo
thy, was called upon to re-enact
the hunt of the first kill.
With this completed, the
rifle that was used to make the
kill was given away. The young
hunter was then instructed to
give away the clothes that he
had worn during the hunt. All
this was done after the meal.
After the meal was the give
away, with the older people
receiving gifts. The giving
away of the animal was also
used to instill in the youngster
what the old people called
"Wah-pah-ni-sha," the gift of
giving and sharing.
w This sharing experience
then follows the youngsters
throughout their lifetimes.
Example: If an individual
had an abundance of dried
meat, they shared it with other
family members. They, the
donors, expected nothing in
return. This was called wah-pah-ni-sha.
Example: in 19.17,
grandmother visited another
elder. At the time we had an
abundance of dried eels.
Grandmother gave this elder
some, and explained in the In
dian tongue to me that this was
called "wah-pah-ni-sha."
Christmas Bazaar
is this Saturday
The Warm Springs
Christmas Bazaar is this
Saturday, Dec. 15, at the
Community Wellness
Center.
The Christmas Bazaar
will be from 10 a.m. till 4
p.m.
Vendors are asked to
show up early, so they can
set up between 8 and 10
a.m.
There is still time for
local vendors to sign up
for a booth.
The person to contact is
Carol Allison at 551-3243.
Or stop by the office of
the Community Wellness
Center.
The Warm Springs
Christmas Bazaar this year
is celebrating its 26th
anniversary.
The event features
Native American crafts,
plus homemade holiday
food.
The bazaar is held in
the gym and the social hall
at the Community
Wellness Center.
Culture camps at Simnasho
The Winter Nitcs Culture days, from 5 till 8 p.m.
Camp program is happening at For more information on
the Simnasho Longhousc. the camps, call Char I lerkshan
The camps are held Mon- at 553-3205
At the Family Fun Bash
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The activities included a
balloon stomping contest, and a
race to see which team could
push a peanut the fastest with
team members using only their
noses.
' There was a poster signing,
and snacks and refreshments.
Some parents turned out to
watch, but the people who
participated were kids.
The Family Fun Night Bash
was held last week, at the Com-i
munity Wellness Center. The
event is a fun opportunity for
families, especially the kids.
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Blowing up the balloon at top is Ford Fuiava; and at top left, holding the balloon is
young Miles Davis. In the photos at left, Shanina Made takes part in the peanut
contest, as friends look on, below. Jumping rope (above) is Jodene "Bubs" Boise.
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