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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (March 29, 2007)
Pgge 6 M^rch 29, 2 0 0 7 Spilygy Tym oo, Warm Springs, Oregon F z /tiz annual dinner honors three, supports museum B y G reg Leo fo r the Spilyay Tymoo Last Saturday night was a special occasion for the Mu seum at Warm Springs, as it cel ebrated the Fifth Annual Honor Dinner. Over 200 people gathered in the Downtown Portland Hilton H otel to honor this y e ar’s Twanat Award Winner, W. Rich ard West Jr., the founding direc tor of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American In dian in Washington D.C. West is a citizen of the Chey enne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and is a Peace Chief of the Southern Cheyenne. In presentin g the award, Kah-Nee-Ta and Ventures board chairman Ken Smith cited the work West did to create the Smithsonian National Museum, of the American Indian, bring ing it from a concept through to opening through diligent fundraising, planning and work ing with Congress. In accepting the award West, who was introduced by Leroy Wilder, cited the 20 plus year relationship he has had with lead ers from Warm Spring, refer ring to stories about leaders of the tribes, past and present. W asco C h ief N elson Wallulatum and the late Warren “Rudy” Clements were honored with the lifetime achievement awards for their service and accomplishments on behalf of the tribes. Former Gov. Victor Atiyeh presented the award for Rudy Clements, calling him a good Wasco Chief Nelson Wallulatum is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Rachel Leo photos for the Spilyay At the honor dinner, Kah-Nee-Ta and Ventures board chairman Ken Smith (right) presents the Twanat Award to W. Richard West Jr. of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. friend and a leader who worked tirelessly for the tribes and their culture. Accepting the award for the Clements and Frank families was Rudy’s widow Anna. In her acceptance remarks Anna noted Atwai Rudy’s love of the people and culture of Warm Springs and his life long efforts to pro mote the culture and provide opportunities for the people of the reservation. Jake Frank, age 5, performed the “Eagle Dance”, narrated by M argie Tuckta, w ith Carlos C alica, Cal and K yle Queahpama playing drums for the assembled. Tribal attorney Howie Arnett intro duced C h ief N elson Wallulatum, citing his love and knowledge of the tribal consti tution and laws and recognizing his work in protecting fishing fights and tribal sovereignty. New M useum P resid en t Roberta K irk presented the Jake Frank, age 5, performs the Eagle Dance at the Fifth Annual Honor Dinner hosted by the Museum at Warm Springs. For the fundraising event this year, over 200 people gathered at the Downtown Portland Hilton Hotel. Lifetime Achievement Award to the Chief, commenting that he has served for 48 years as Chief, and has provided leadership and played an important role in es tablishing the Museum at Warm Springs. Kirk thanked the Chief for his strong and consistent lead ership, calling him one of the greatest leaders in the tribes’ his tory. The dinner and silent auction were a fundraising event for the Anna Clements (right) accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of atwai Rudy Clements. Museum, featuring tribal art music and crafts. Fifteen spon sors contributed to the financial success o f the evening and showed support for the event. Representatives of the Umatilla, Siletz and Grand Ronde tribes were present as well as over 20 Cascade Locks leaders and citi zens who attended to show their support for Warm Springs and the museum. Come see as at Mfersoi) County Fairgrounds, Home and Garden Show April 13-15 We’re baking cookies Dining Room Sets 10% Off Senvcwff ( f a r in a i Oneqm àùtce 1974 Ralph's Furniture & T. V. 525 S.E. 5th Street M adras, OR 97741 ( 541 ) 475-2578 FENDERS by ENDRES 4U-SHOES ------NEXT TO BI MART *** IN MADRAS------ WINTER BOOT BLOWOUT NOW till March 31 st Fast, Courteous 24-Hour Service. Accident Recovery. Roll Back, fo r damage-free Towing. Statewide coverage, Insurance approved. 475-6491 office, or 480-9685 cell 5 4 1 -4 7 5 -3 3 8 5 www. pal ¡cans shoes .com
