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Spilyay Tyrooo, Wrm Springs, Oregon April 15, 2004 Pqge8 Forum looks at ways music influences youth By Sarah Frank I 'ictinn Advocate The music that young children lis ten to has a huge impact on the choices they will make for their future. What goes through our children's minds when they hear today's popular music? What will a young person do if they continue to listen to songs about sex and vio lence? These are questions for each of us, because we have an impact on our chil dren. Please take the time to talk to your children about what they are ex periencing. The 21" Century Teens held a pre sentation on this subject on April 8 at the Community Center Social Hall. Savenia Falquist, prevention specialist, encouraged parents to talk to their chil dren about the music and media that is popular today. "Although it may not be possible to stop the children having access to mu sic and media that promotes violence, we can talk to our children about the influence it has on their lives," said Falquist. She also encouraged parents to talk to children about safe and healthy re lationships. Falquist is dedicating her life's work to empowering survivors to overcome abuse and start the healing process. Wilman Robbins of KWSO spoke on the subject of "Teens, Sex and Media," and how mass media influ ences teens. Teens watch MTV because it helps them to understand the songs better and what the music is about. MTV uses sexual images of women even when the music is not. What kind of impact does this "understanding" have on your child? Future Tribal Councilman Reuben Henry talked about the impact music has had on youth suicide. This is a very sensitive topic, but like sexual assault, it is a real problem that we must face in Warm Springs. Otis Iverson, Sallie Polk, Cyrille Mitchell and Aaron Heath did a skit that required active participation from the audience. The skit gave a visual on -the danger a person is in when a part Buy v Licensed Firearms Dealer J 780 SW 4th St. Madras, Oregon J ner has more than one partner. There were approximately 15 people who ac tually became involved in this relation ship, carrying a high risk of AIDS and or STD. Elders Faye Waheneka, Lucinda Green and Perthina White shared their experiences, Lucinda gave special no tice to the many grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren, often single handedly. Fayc spoke of the personal experiences she has had with her grand children, and stressed that "we need to listen to our teens and be there for them." Perthina shared a story about a waitress that caused her audience to laugh. As Elders they feel that they need to be speaking to the youth to instill respect in all relationships. There are many elders who have a heart to help you in a loving and caring way; some may not be able to go to you, you may have to take the time and initiative to go see them. Please respect our elders. The participants heard two beauti ful songs. The first song was at the opening of the presentation. Warm Springs Chief of Police Don Courtney sang "This little Girl." The second song was at the closing of the evening. It was a beautiful I lonor Song sung by Quartz Creek. Two different types of music that spoke to the hearts of many. Many comments were made by some of the 70-plus participants. Par ticipants included all age groups. There was a large turn-out of children and youth. Thank you for attending. Some comments are as follows: Question: What did you like about the event? Answers: The elders that spoke up on the strictness of their youth. The circle. The skit. Savenia was up front with her information. Everything, ev erything was right down to the T, it confirmed what I was telling my child. The media part, I agreed with it, it made me have second thoughts about allow ing my children to attend the open mic rap show. You guys did a good job. Open-minded presentation. Don's sing ing. The Honor Song. That suicide was brought up, I am a drummer and I see - Sell - Anything of value: Jewelry, guns, Old West Items, beaded items, bags, baskets, etc. Warm Springs Elementary School students made artwork for the 21" Century Teens' presentation. Some comments made by teens: It's not just the music that makes me the way I am. It's not just rap music, it's other music too. the impact suicide has on the youth. Good location. These are real issues that need to be talked about. Question: What didn't you like about the event? Answers: The fry bread wasn't ready. There wasn't enough time. Concentration on bad rap, there are good rappers too. Should have played some of the music, instead of just talk ing about it. There wasn't enough room, should have had it in the gym. Should have closed the gym and mandated the youth to attend. Question: What could we do next year? Answers: More teens, more top ics. Put it in to a youth conference. Indian Night The Simnasho community is host- ing an Indian Night on April 22. The event will be at the Simnasho ' , :., -!)'' '' I 'II. 111 Trade Bh E)D'SlnlSD11 Davt McMtclun'Spilyay Mandatory attendance for youth. Di vide the youths and adults. More out side presenters. Get more people in volved. Encourage other departments to get involved and to share what ser vices they have provide. Comments made by teens: It's not just the music that makes me the way I am. It's not just rap music, it's other music too. Other comments: Be proud of your culture, you don't have to dress or act like other cultures. I wish my husband would have attended. We would like to thank the follow ing programs and groups that contrib uted to the presentation: Chief of Police, Elders (Faye Waheneka, Perthina White, Gladys Thompson, Carol Allison and Lucinda Green), Quartz Creek Drum Group, Jefferson County Juvenile Justice, KWSO, Rec reation, Pastor Rick, Youth Skit Par ticipants, future Councilman Reuben Henry, Radine Johnson and cooks Connie Johnson, Lalovi Jackson and Martha Winishut. Out April 22 at Longuouse. Potluck dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., and dancing is to begin at 7 p.m. ' H 1 -:i! I),. . I ' , .;; ! )f! I I, J II, - Consign Kah-Nee-Ta mini marathon is this month The Warm Springs Recre ation Department invites every one to participate in the Kah-Nee-Ta Mini Marathon on Sat urday, April 24. The scheduled race distances are the 14.5 mile half mara thon, the 10k run, the 3-mile run, and the one-mile fun run walk. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Kah-Nee-Ta Village front gate. The bus for the 14.5 milc run will load runners and leave the Kah-Nee-Ta Village from gate at 8:30 a.m. sharp. The 14.5-run begins in Simnasho at 9 a.m., and all other races begin at 10 a.m. from the Kah-Nee-Ta Village front gate. Separate male and female di visions will be available for these age categories: 13 and under; 14-18 years; 19-29 years; 30-39 years; 40-49 years; 50-59 years, and 60 and over. Prizes will be given to the top three finishers for males and fe males in all age categories after the race. Pre-registration prices (reg istering before April 14): $12 with t-shirt of your size; $8 with out t-shirt. Day-of-race registration: $15 with t-shirt; $8 without t shirt. If you have any questions, you can contact the Warm Springs Recreation Center at (541) 553-3243. Simnasho Everyone is welcome. This event is to promote the tribal culture and traditions. ' 1
