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Spilyay Tymoo July 31, 2019
Letters to the editor
Prevention camp
in Warm Springs
The Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs in August
will host the Nine Tribes of
Oregon and Native Ameri-
can Rehabilitation-NW Pre-
vention Camp.
The camp, August 12–16,
will be at the Warm Springs
Community Wellness Center.
We are expecting 120
Native youth and adult chap-
erones from the nine Oregon
tribes and NARA-NW.
Youth ages 13-19 will take
part in this year’s camp, pro-
viding youth education and
skills to cope with depres-
sion.
The camp will also pro-
vide opportunities for youth,
to feel comfortable, in a safe
learning and sharing environ-
ment. Sessions will encour-
age youth to open up and
talk about their struggles,
while also having fun.
Campers will be exposed
to two days of intensive
learning, cultural, recre-
ational, spiritual and artistic
opportunities. Campers will
work in teams, break out in
groups, mingle and share
openly with other peers, as
well as present in small or
large groups.
A full day will be devoted
to recreational activities
available around the Warm
Springs community, like raft-
ing, fishing, jamboree day,
arts and crafts, with powwow
and dance at the end of the
day.
Campers will arrive in
Warm Springs on Monday,
August 12, and depart on
Friday, August 16. All meals
are scheduled to be prepared
and served at the Agency
Longhouse.
Youth will be camping in
tents and teepees. The
shower facilities and
restrooms at the community
center will be available, as
well as additional portable
bathrooms will be provided
on-site.
For more information call
Rosanna Jackson at 541-
615-0036. Or email:
rosanna.jackson@wstribes.org
Native stories,
perspectives
A new digital resource li-
brary will give Oregon stu-
dents access to Native
American stories, and per-
spectives on the history, cul-
tures and ecology of the
Columbia River system.
The Confluence Library is
a collection of documentary
shorts, interview excerpts,
photo galleries and research
papers that help educators
teach a more inclusive un-
derstanding of our region.
The new library is struc-
tured along the themes of
Confluence’s mission: His-
tory, Living Cultures, Ecol-
ogy and Education.
Videos include a recent
series of documentary
shorts, S t o r i e s f r o m t h e
River, by Tule Films in col-
laboration with Confluence.
Also featured are histori-
cal research papers and vid-
eos produced earlier for the
Confluence Journey Book
and the Confluence history
blog, Tributaries.
Photo galleries allow
viewers to explore Celilo
Falls and other historic
places along the river.
“This new digital tool
puts all of the Confluence
educational content into one
elegant and easy-to-use plat-
form that works on any de-
vice,” says Confluence ex-
ecutive director Colin
Fogarty.
“For years, teachers have
been asking for this kind of
one-stop resource. At the
same time, tribes have told
us that greater exposure to
the voices of Native elders
and leaders helps educate
people about the issues In-
digenous people face today.”
Here are some of the fea-
tures:
Timeline of the partner-
ship between Confluence
and artist Maya Lin.
Guide to the Confluence
artworks along the Colum-
bia River system.
Calendar of events at
Confluence and with our
partners.
Though the target audi-
ence for the new website is
educators, it is designed to
be a rich digital experience
for life-long learners, anyone
who is curious to know
more about our shared
northwest landscape.
The website allows you to
log in to create you own list
of
favorite
videos,
slideshows and research pa-
pers. For teachers, this fea-
ture allows them to easily
incorporate specific content
into their lesson plans. This
new digital tool also includes
maps and guides to the
Confluence project artworks
by Maya Lin along the Co-
lumbia River system, along
with a community calendar
to keep up with Confluence
public events.
Find the new Confluence
Resource Library at
www.confluenceproject.org.
Confluence is a commu-
nity-supported nonprofit
with the mission to connect
people to the history, living
cultures and ecology of the
Columbia River system
through Indigenous voices.
We work through six art
landscapes, educational pro-
grams and public gatherings
Spilyay Tymoo
(Coyote News, Est. 1976)
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Editor: Dave McMechan
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in collaboration with north-
west tribes, communities
and the celebrated artist
Maya Lin.
Births
Carol ‘Tada’ Stacona
Andrew Stacona and
Patricia Hintsatake of
Warm Springs are pleased
to announce the birth of
their daughter Carol ‘Tada’
Stacona, born on July 23,
2019.
Carol joins brothers An-
thony, 25, Andrew Jr., 19,
and Jaime, 3; and sisters
Elsie, 30, Briana, 29,
Mariah, 22, Monika, 18,
Yadira, 10, and Azariah.
Grandparents on the
father’s side are Willie C.
Stcona and the late Tada
Stacona, of Warm Springs.
Grandparents on the
mother’s side are Ben
Hintsala of Warm Springs,
and Carol Ann Tall
Whiteman.
MoZanntique Demar yce
Williams
Lyle Marcus Williams Jr.
and Ashlynn Rochelle
Danzuka of Warm Springs
are pleased to announce the
birth of their daughter
MoZanntique Demaryce
Williams, born on July 23,
2019.
MoZanntique joins
brother Maliky.
Grandparents on the
father’s side are Judith
Kalama and Allen Charley.
Grandparents on the
mother’s side are Kathy
Danzuka and Roosevelt
Suppah.
Stick Games
We would like to congratu-
late our winners in the three-
man tournament on Satur-
day: Rose Peo of Wapato,
undefeated; Davis Mason of
LaPush, Washington; Tyrone
Pierre of White Swan; and
Travis Andy of White Swan.
We would also like to con-
gratulate our winners in the
BoneHog on Sunday: CJ and
Ray Campo; and Moss and
Melinda.
Congratulations to our
winners in the kids’ tourna-
ment on Sunday: Sharmielle,
LillieMae and Nazaire.
Thank you to all who
traveled near and far to par-
ticipate. We hope you all had
fun playing the game we all
love.
We would also like to
thank the following enter-
prises and people for their
donation to this year’s Pi-
Ume-Sha Stick Game prize
money, raffle and meals: The
Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs, Indian Head
Casino, DE Composites,
Power and Water Enter-
prises, DMJ Auto, Kim
Starr, Guy Wallulatum,
Darlene Foster and Moss
Smartlowit.
We would also like to
thank Nicole Andy, Cecelia
Andy, Marissa Andy, Shan-
non Hudson and Lynn
Knight, who helped to pre-
pare the meals we provided
for our guests. We couldn’t
have done it without all your
help. Thank you again.
Palyauwisha Tananma
(Stickgame people).
Vannessa
Knight-
Crane, Alice Sampson
and Cecelia R. Andy.
Remembering Academy dedication
F ive years ago this
August the Confeder-
ated Tribes and partners
celebrated the ribbon
cutting and dedication
of the Warm Springs
Academy. The project
had been a dream of
many in Warm Springs
for decades.
Then after months
of negotiations, tribes
and school district each
held votes in 2013—and
both elections were suc-
cessful.
The negotiation and
community approval ref-
erendum were projects
of the Twenty-Third
Tribal Council of the
Confederated Tribes.
At the time, Urbana
‘Toto’ Ross was the
Chief Operations Of-
ficer. The late Ms. Ross
led the campaign that
brought about approval
of the Academy refer-
endum.
This allowed the
tribes to secure funding,
and the tribes and school
district oversaw the con-
struction of the Acad-
emy.
The new school, with
capacity for more than
600 students, opened just
before the 2014-15
school year. The dedi-
cation was one of the
bigger events the tribes
have seen in recent
years.
Arlene Boileau has
taken the Academy rib-
W.S. Library
summer
reading
The Warm Springs Li-
brary at the Family Resource
Center is having a summer
reading program for youth
18 and younger.
For every book you read,
fill out a book slip from the
library, put it in the drop box
at the library, and you are
entered for a chance to win
prizes.
The more book slips you
turn in, the better your
chance of winning.
There will also be prizes
for kids who turn in the most
book slips. So get in as many
as you can by Friday, August
30.
Summer meals
Nutritious meals are avail-
able this summer through the
509-J Summer Food Service
Meal Program.
At the Warm Springs Youth
Center breakfast is ser ved
from 8:45-9:15; and lunch is
available 12-12:30.
Dave McMechan/Spilyay
Arlene with the program presentation to hang in a
hallway at the Academy. And below, a scene from
the August 2014 Academy dedication ceremony.
Spilyay file photo
bon cutting and dedication
program, creating a framed
display.
Ms. Boileau asked Tribal
Council to approve her re-
quest to the school district
to hang the display in a hall-
way at the Academy.
In this way the students
and staff can remember
how the school project
came about, the result of
Meals are also available at
the Bridges building in Ma-
dras, breakfast is at 7:45 and
lunch at 12.
Food handlers
There will be a food han-
dlers class on Thursday, Au-
gust 15 from 10 a.m. to noon
at the Warm Springs Clinic
atrium.
Another class will be on
August 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.,
same location.
For more information call
541-553-1196.
Notes...
The Downtown Park &
Play is this Thursday, Au-
gust 1 from 5-9 p.m. on
Fifth Street in Madras.
Everyone is invited to
enjoy a war m summer
evening of food, music and
vendors.
Anyone interested in set-
ting up as a vendor can visit:
downtownparkandplay.com
years of work and dedi-
cation. Council ap-
proved the request, and
also agreed to write a let-
ter in support of the re-
quest. The letter can
hang in the hallway be-
side the program display,
showing Council’s ongo-
ing support for the Warm
Springs Academy.
lery All-Jefferson County
Exhibit will feature artists
who live in and around
Jefferson County. The
opening reception is this
Thursday, August 1 from
5:30-7 p.m.
The Heart Healthy He-
roes Club is a series of
classes to help you improve
your heart health while sav-
ing money through preven-
tion.
The club will meet next
in Warm Springs on August
13, 20 and 27. The meet-
ing is from 11 a.m. to noon
at the clinic.
This a is free event to
anyone with heart disease or
other chronic heart condi-
tions, and family members
who would like to learn
more.
Register online at:
www.stcharleshealthcare.org
The city of Culver is
seeking vendors for the
Culver Crawdad Festival
coming up on August 17.
Call 541-546-6494 for
more information.
The Art Adventure Gal-
Courtesy photo
Enjoying the Warm Springs Summer Jam Film Fest were Isaac Trimble,
Jayson Smith and LaRonn Katchia.