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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Geo Visions hosting open house in Oct. Tribal members are in- vited to the Geo Visions open house on Friday, October 18. This is a chance to learn about the work that Geo Visions does, includ- ing the work of the en- terprise Cultural Re- sources Division. This division is dedi- cated to the protection and preservation of cul- tural resources. Geo Vision’s mission is to serve the archaeologi- cal and historical preser- vation needs of the indig- enous Pacific Northwest. Some of the services that Geo Visions provides in the private and public sectors: Completion of studies to meet the National His- toric Preservation Act and the National Envi- ronmental Policy Act. Identification of hisitoric properties; and inventories and reporting to meet the National His- toric Preservation Act. Ethnographic studies and properties of historic religious and cultural sig- nificance to Indian tribes. The Geo Visions open house will include inter- active demonstrations in- cluding flint knapping— the traditional means of fashioning tools and ar- rowheads from flint, chert and obsidian. There will also be talks with Native elders of the community. The October 18 open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Geo Vi- sions office at the indus- trial park. Please RSVP so the en- terprise can be sure to have enough food. Email: bgilliland@wsgeovisions. com Or call 386-209-0472. Powwow at Pioneer Square this Friday The Fourteenth Annual Dancing in the Square Pow- wow in Portland is this Fri- day, September 27. Carlos Calica will be the emcee, and host drum is Silent Hill. Sponsor and host is the Northwest Portland Area In- dian Health Board. Addi- tional hosts are the 43 fed- erally recognized tribes of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The powwow, from noon to 7 p.m., will be in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland. Grand Entry is at 3 p.m. Vendors and educational booths are welcome. For in- formation contact Candice Jimenez at 503-416-3264; or email: cjimenez@npaihb.org Payment guaranteed to first six registered drums (no drum hopping). Contact Geo. Ann Baker at 503-416-3255; or email: gbaker@npaihb.org This event is free and open to the public, a drug-, alco- hol, and commercial tobacco- free event. Sale of sacred items forbidden. The pow- wow will draw a diverse back- ground of Native people who Training for W.S. Census workers The 2020 Census will of- fer employment opportuni- ties on the reservation. The pay is good and the hours can be flexible, part- time or full-time depending on the preference of the pro- spective employee. An introductory training session for prospective Cen- sus workers is coming up on Wednesday, October 2. The Warm Springs Work Experience Development Department (WEDD) will provide transportation to this training session for any- one who is interested. The session will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednes- day, October 2 at the Redmond City Hall. On that day the WEDD van will leave at 8 a.m. from the Education building park- ing lot. Bring your own lunch. If you have any ques- tions, please don’t hesitate to call 541-553-3324. WEDD also has comput- ers available for anyone who would like to apply online for 2020 Census jobs. You are welcome to come in to the WEDD office for assis- tance. For the October 2 training in Redmond, here is the agenda: Welcome at 9 a.m. 9:15: data.census.gov traing with KaNin Reese. 10:45: Accessing the Cen- sus API with R Studio, Nick Chun. 1 p.m.: Oregon prepares for the 2020 Census with Charles Rynerson. 2: New privacy measures for the 2020 Census with Michael Hawes. 3: Census data products with Rachel Marks and Marc Perry. Warm Springs Point-in-time survey Warm Springs Health and Wellness is preparing for 2020 Point-in-Time reserva- tion survey, and the project organizers are now recruiting volunteers to assist with the survey. The Point-in-Time count is an annual effort to iden- tify the number of people in the community who do not have a stable, safe and secure place to live. This in- cludes those temporarily liv- ing with family or friends. The annual count helps with planning and bringing resources to address hous- Summaries of Tribal Council September 9, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair man Raymond Tsumpti. Present at roll call: Vice Chair Lola Sohappy, Wilson Wewa, Jr., Raymond Moody, Brigette McConville, Anita Jackson, Chief Alfred Smith Jr., and Glendon Smith. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. Budget Overview. Budget presenta- tions: · Branch of Natural Resources. · Health & Human Services Branch The Children Protec- tion Services budget will come back to Tribal Council for further in- formation. With no further dis- cussion the meeting ad- journed at 4:55 p.m. September 10 The meeting was called to order at 9:18 a.m. by Vice Chair Lola Sohappy. Present at Roll Call: Wilson Wewa Jr., Anita Jackson, and Raymond (Captain) Moody, Glendon Smith. Minnie Yahtin, Re- corder. Budget Presenta- tions: · Education · Public Safety · · High Lookee Lodge · Public Utilities · Governmental Af- fairs · Community Assis- tance With no further dis- cussion the meeting ad- journed at 4:35 p.m. September 25, 2019 ing needs. There will be a volunteer information session on Tues- day, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the tribal Social Services building at the industrial park. Contact Buffy Hurtado to learn more, 541-615-0141. Courtesy photos Scenes from Dancing in Square Powwow 2018. reside in urban and reserva- tion communities from Or- egon and across the North- west. Portland is home to a growing number of Native residents—an estimated 16- percent increase in the past years. The 2010 Census showed Native residents of the city represent 380 tribal affiliations. The Dancing in the Square American Indian Day Celebration is also a Native social networking opportunity to promote cul- ture, education, art and en- trepreneurship, and to high- light community partner- ships. Here is the schedule for Friday: Noon: Booths and ven- dors open; and guest perfor- mance by Hueca Omeyocan Dancers. 3 p.m.: Opening ceremo- nies. 4-6 p.m.: Inter-tribal and Tiny Tots; Social—Round, Owl and Rabbit dances; and Men and Women’s Tradi- tional and Fancy. 6:30: Retire the colors. For background: The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board is a regional non-profit tribal organization serving the fed- erally tribes of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians by supporting Northwest tribes in the de- livery of culturally appropri- ate, high quality healthcare.
