Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
August 11, 2021
Howlak Tichum
Howlak Tichum
~ In Memorium ~
Charles ‘ShadowWalks’
Tailfeathers - 1943-2020
Charles ‘ShadowWalks’
Tailfeathers was born February
1, 1943, and passed away Au-
gust 15, 2020.
Charlie was Blackfoot Cree.
He was raised by grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Windy Boy in the
traditional ways of the Cree
Band in Rocky Boy, Montana.
Charlie met and married
Nancy Ann Queahpama in
November, 1974. He and his
wife had the one idealistic thing
in common: They loved the
song and dance of Indian gath-
erings, powwows.
Charlie made his home on
the Queahpama Ranch in
Simnasho. He was a husband,
father, grandfather, uncle and-
or brother to many. Charlie
graduated from Chiloco Indian
Boarding School. He later
earned a Bachelor’s Degree of
Applied Science from Lane
Community College in Eugene.
He worked for the court
system in Warm Springs, Vic-
tims of Crime for elders and
~ Lara Ike ~ 1956-2021 ~
juveniles, bringing families to-
gether. He incorporated cultural
values into everything he did, as
he knew our culture held all the
answers he needed.
After retirement he joined the
National Wellness Institute, Cul-
tural based program, becoming an
inspirational speaker, trainer and
role model.
His knowledge of traditional
ways inspired many people across
Indian Country, at home and at
workshops, to appreciate life. He
became an ambassador for Na-
tive people, touring in many coun-
Community
notes...
The Warm Springs Back to
School Barbecue and supplies
giveaway is set for Thursday, Sep-
tember 2 at the Academy.
The Warm Springs Credit En-
terprise is not accepting personal
loan applications. Exceptions are
for a funeral or medical emer-
gency. This is in effect until fur-
ther notices.
A Memorial and Stone Set-
ting for Sybil ‘Dibbs’
Queahpama will be on Satur-
day, August 28. The Stone Set-
ting will be at 8 a.m. at the
Toppenish Creek Cemetery,
White Swan. Memorial, Give-
away and Dinner will follow at
the Toppenish Creek Long
House, White Swan.
August 9, 2021
The meeting was called to or-
der at 9:13 by Chair man
Raymond Tsumpti Sr. Roll call:
Chief Delvis Heath, Glendon
Smith, Anita Jackson, Chief
Alfred Smith Jr., Wilson Wewa Jr.,
Raymond (Captain) Moody,
Chief Joseph Moses, Vice Chair
Brigette McConville. Minnie
Yahtin, Recorder.
· Draft resolutions with
Glendon Smith, S-T:
Union Pacific Settlement:
Motion by Captain adopting
Resolution No. 12,838 approving
the Settlement and Release Agree-
ment; that the Chairman, Vice
Chair, or Secretary-Treasurer/
CEO are authorized to sign the
Settlement and Release Agree-
ment, or substantially similar
form, on behalf of the Confed-
erated Tribes of the War m
Springs Reservation of Oregon.
Second by Wilson. Discussion;
Glendon/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/
yes, Brigette/yes, Wilson/yes,
Delvis/yes, Alfred/yes, 7/0/0,
Chairman not voting. Motion car-
ried.
· Declare and Proclaim
Drought Emergency:
Motion by Wilson adopting
Resolution No. 12,839 that the
Tribal Council hereby Declares and
Proclaims a Drought Emergency
within the exterior boundaries of
the Warm Springs Indian Reserva-
tion; By the Tribal Council that
Tribal Staff and Departments are
hereby directed to take all appro-
priate and necessary regulatory and
enforcement steps and measures
consistent with Tribal Law to ad-
dress and mitigate the current
Drought Emergency; By the Tribal
Council that Tribal Staff and the
Office of the Secretary-Treasurer
are hereby directed to pursue and
seek any and all financial and in-
kind resources available from fed-
eral, state, or other sources to as-
sist the Tribe with current Drought
Emergency. Second by Alfred; Dis-
cussion; Glendon/yes, Joe/yes,
Captain/yes, Brigette/yes, Wilson/
yes, Delvis/yes, Alfred/yes, Anita/
yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting.
Motion carried.
Employment
with the Tribes
sitions). Lookout.
Deputy clerk. Data processing
clerk. WIC Certifier/Nutrition tech-
nician. Budget, contract and grant
analyst.
Handy technician trainee. Edu-
cation data clerk and research.
Administrative/Intake/Media. Fish
Biologist II.
Assistant juvenile prosecutor.
Fisheries Technician III. Protective
Care provider. Public Safety gen-
eral manager.
Corrections Officer (three posi-
tions). Community Health Nurse
(two positions). Medical social
worker (two positions). Youth pro-
gram employment.
Property warehouse assistant.
Human Resources director. Pre-
vention - College intern. Treasury
Controller.
Development director. Higher
Education summer internship
coordinator. Director of Finance.
Sanitation technician.
Communications officer. Sec-
retary. Teacher assistant (five
positions). Lead teacher (two po-
tries with the American Dance
theatre.
Charlie was also very active
in powwow circles, with flag car-
rying, prayer, whistle carrier,
feather pick-up, etc. He also
loved arts and crafts.
He was a Vietnam Veteran,
and helped the Cougar Greene
American Legion with Highway
Memorial signs, welcomed the
Korean Consulate and military
dignitaries, sharing the esteem
we have for warriors.
Charlie is loved by family,
friends, and extended families.
We are forever thankful for
sharing your life with us.
Loving remembrance, The
Tailfeathers and Family.
Memorial &
Stone Setting
Summary of Tribal Council
The following are positions
posted by the Confederated
Tribes Personnel Department.
You can reach the department
at 541-553-3262.
Page 5
The following are positions ad-
vertised recently with the Indian
All who missed her funeral
because of the virus, please
come and attend. We could all
get together and remember
our Sis, Mom, Grandma and
friend.
Cleda Peterson and Snoball,
Alley Queahpama, Mar vin
Martinez
and
Angela
Martinez.
· 2022 budget with the S-T:
Tribal Council requested the
2022 projection of revenues from
the Secretary-Treasurer, to be pre-
sented soon.
· 1865 Treaty Nullification event dis-
cussion with Louie Pitt, Doris Miller.
· Covid-19 update with the Re-
sponse Team.
· Indian Community Develop-
ment Block Grant-ARPA funding
resolution with Danielle Wood:
Motion by Anita adopting Reso-
lution No. 12,840 delegating Warm
Springs Housing Authority and the
Office of the Secretary-Treasurer/
CEO the sole authority to prepare
and submit on behalf of the Tribe
an ICDBG-ARPA application un-
der HUD Notice PIH-2021-22;
That the Warm Springs Tribal Coun-
cil certifies that all Citizen Partici-
pation requirements regarding the
ICDBG-ARPA application have
been met according to 24 CFR Part
1003.604. Second by Delvis. Dis-
cussion. Glendon/yes, Joe/yes,
Brigette/yes, Delvis/yes, Alfred/
yes, Anita/yes, 6/0/0, Chairman
not voting. Motion carried.
· Akana will be rescheduled.
The meeting concluded at 1:45
p.m.
Head Casino:
Blackjack dealer. Cage cash-
ier. Coffee stations attendant. Cus-
todian.
Director of Finance. Guest ser-
vices operator. Lounge bartender.
Players Club host.
Players Club host - Lead. Res-
taurant manager. Revenue auditor.
Security officer. Server.
Food & BeverageWarm
Springs, OR, USAUntil FilledFull
Time
Slot Keyperson. Tule Grill at-
tendant. Tule Grill Cook.
The Plateau Travel Plaza re-
cently advertised these positions:
Store cashier. Store shift super-
visor. Custodian. Fuel pump atten-
dant. Line cook. Security officer.
Frederick Ike Jr ‘Bi’Puxat-
Iwinashat’ was born July
31,1956 to Indian residential
school
sur vivors
Chief
Frederick Ike Sr. and to Daisy
‘Tal-Li-wah’ Ike.
Fred by age of 11 helped
take care of siblings to keep
them out of the government
system. Brothers, Lucas and
Tyrone (Dereck Tasympt); and
sisters Lena, Lavena (Lovie) and
Leona.
Fred was proceeded in death
by Ivan, Dena, TC (Tom Cody)
and both parents, Fred Ike Sr.
and Daisy Ike.
While taking his siblings out
across Indian Country, Fred met
his wife Patricia Umtuch (Ike).
They were married on March
16, 1974. Fred and Pat had three
daughters, Lara, Dawn and
Felicia with one grandchild,
Iylani.
Throughout the years they
were constant travelling across
Indian Country. Their extensive
family grew after Fred helped
his mother-in-law Hazel Umtuch
with the Tiinowit Powwow held
each year. Fred would help the
surrounding tribes when they
asked for help with the commu-
nity.
Grand Ronde was both Fred’s
and his wife Patricia’s favorite
tribe to assist each year. Fred was
known for singing with many
drum groups who became broth-
ers or sons. Blackstone,
Blacklodge, Whitefish Juniors,
Stoney Park, and many more.
Fred was a descendant of the
Yakama Nation. Originally en-
rolled as Yakama, he then later
on enrolled as Wasco with the
Warm Springs tribe.
For over 43 years, Fred
worked with the Yakama Nation
Forestry as an engineer for road
construction and timber sales.
In August 2010, Fred and
his children lost a wife and
mother to breast cancer.
Later Fred met his compan-
ion Melissa (Arlea) Meninick.
He gained another daughter,
Dolores Moore.
His passing is of great im-
pact and loss throughout Indian
Country.
Funeral Services were held
at Zillah Funeral Home, Ser-
vices followed at the
Toppenish Creek Longhouse in
White Swan. Burial was the
next day on Thursday sunrise.
The family would like to
give thanks to:
Ghostbuster crew for ac-
commodating the final resting
place along with our mother
Patricia.
The cooks of the White
Swan Toppenish Creek
Longhouse, constantly on their
feet prepping last meals.
The hunters, Levi Piel and
Robert Farmer, along with
those who helped assist them.
The sewers, Elenore Davis
The dancers helping make way
for his journey. The Dressers,
Abraham Schuster and Larry
Dick
We especially appreciate and
give thanks to the beautiful
songs from the singers of the
Rock Creek Longhouse and
the
Toppenish
Creek
Longhouse. It was very under-
standing and accommodating
from both longhouses.
Our Dad grew up from the
Rock Creek Longhouse then
towards the end our Dad
would help Toppenish Creek
Longhouse, helping as a singer
and food gatherer.
Hope everyone got home
safe,
Attaawiishamash
Ike daughters, Lara,
Dawn and Felicia. Grand
daughter, Iylani.