Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 2014)
Page 10 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Healthy cooking at IHS Protecting the waters of the Columbia Check out the Community Health Programs Cooking Class on Monday, Dec. 22 at the IHC clinic kitchen. Stop by between 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. The class takes about 20 to 30 minutes per person. The recipe is “Skinny Spin- ach and Artichoke Dip.” Paul Lumley, CRITFC Executive Director Even before we eat the salmon at the feasts, we drink choosh. Tribal people have known since time imme- morial that water is what all life depends on. Where tribal people could once drink pure wa- ter straight from the riv- ers in the region, today we don’t even dare. It is unacceptable that our most precious medi- cine has been turned into something that can harm us and the fish, animals, and plants that all depend on it. The tribes have been advocates of improving water quality for decades, particularly since our diets rich in fish expose us to higher amounts of toxic substances found in the water. In November, the Co- There will be a giveaway of Christmas hotpads. For information contact Kacey Conyers, Dietitian, at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center. Her number is 541-553- 2460 ext. 4160. Or email: kacey.conyers@wstribes.org Invitation to MHS Connections Courtesy Jeremy FiveCrows/CRITFC Tribal and federal leaders, staff, and presenters from the water quality meeting. lumbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission hosted a Columbia Basin 15 Tribes meeting with Dennis McLerran, EPA Region 10 administrator. Over 40 Columbia Basin tribal leaders and tribal staff attended to discuss water quality issues of common concern. The meeting gave them the opportunity to express tribal views on the water quality standard processes in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, EPA rulemaking, the Columbia River Restoration Act, and other topics. Prior to this meeting the tribes met with Rob Duff, Washington governor’s office policy advisor, to review the Washington governor’s Toxics Reduction Initiative. As a result of these meet- ings, the tribes agreed that future strategies are needed to move forward including the need for improved state water quality standards and documenting our concerns di- rectly with the EPA. It was decided that the 15 tribes should meet annu- ally on water quality is- sues due to the many continuing pressing con- cerns. By speaking together with one voice, the Co- lumbia Basin tribes are forcefully reminding the US government that wa- ter should be protected, pure, and respected, not just because it’s a treaty protected obligation, but because all life in the re- gion is counting on it. Miss Warm Springs Pageant coming up after Christmas The Miss Warm Springs Pageant is coming up on the evening of Friday, Dec. 26. The Pageant is held at the Agency Longhouse. Applicants are between 18 and 24 years, must be a Warm Springs member, drug- and alcohol free, and a role model. She must reside on the reservation, though there are exceptions for off-reser- vation students. The contestants receive prizes for taking part in the pageant. The new Miss Warm Springs will receive a full beaded crown and banner. During the year, Miss Warm Springs travels to tribal events around the region — the Gathering of Nations, and conferences of the Af- filiated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and the National In- dian Education Association, among others. Miss Warm Springs par- ticipates in parades in Warm Springs, Redmond, Prineville, December 10, 2014 Madras, etc. The tribes pro- vide some travel expenses for Miss Warm Springs. The Tribal Council staff organize the Miss War m Springs Pageant. Applications can be picked up and returned at the Tribal Council office. If you have any questions, call Minnie Yahtin or Emily Yazzie at 541-553-3257. At the pageant the contes- tants are judged on their knowledge of the Confeder- ated Tribes and the reserva- tion; and knowledge of tra- ditional foods, ceremonies, clothing, crafts and social ac- tivities. The judges also look for poise, personality and beauty, speaking ability and appear- ance. Contestants are asked to perform two tribal dances. They are asked to type essays on “Why I want to be Miss Warm Springs,” and “What will be my civic project for the community during my reign?” A table will be available at the pageant to showcase per- sonal talents, academic and sports achievements, as well as traditional. 39th Annual Christmas Bazaar Madras High School Con- nections is a group that meets in the afternoon of third Monday of each month. The group members talk about what’s going on at Ma- dras High School. MHS Connections is for students, parents and school administrators to talk about what’s working and what’s not working at the high school. Contact Principal Sarah Braman-Smith to learn more, or stop by the school the third Monday of each month. You can reach the school at 541-475-7265. 2321 Ollallie Lane Warm Springs Call 541- 553-1182 Warm Springs Seekseequa Simnasho Schoolie Flat Saturday, Dec. 13 ~ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community Center Gym and Social Hall Find those perfect Christmas gifts for the whole family, while enjoying homemade goods. For more information contact us at 541-553-3243 or -3244. 4202 Holliday St. Call 541- 615-0555 Check out KWSO.org for the latest Warm Springs news!
