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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo July 27, 2022 Letters to the editor PSU tuition for Native students Portland State University will offer in-state tuition to any student who is part of a federally recognized Native American tribe. This is a rare offer, and possibly unique in the U.S. Native American stu- dents from a federally rec- ognized tribe can get in-state tuition at PSU starting this fall. Students who can pro- vide tribal residency docu- mentation don’t need to sub- mit any other information to be eligible. The university says the tuition discount is an effort to provide a welcoming en- vironment to Native stu- dents on campus. The university already of- fers other support for Na- tive students in the forms of existing scholarships, pro- grams and student groups. PSU’s program is separate from the Oregon Tribal Stu- dent Grant. That covers tu- ition and expenses at colleges in the state for students from Oregon’s nine recog- nized tribes. Birth Shilow Shraya Anguiana Lex Arguiano and Sky of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of daugh- ter Shilow Shraya Anguiana, born on July 13, 2022. Shilow joins her brother Alexander. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Beatrice Suppah and the late Thomas, and Ronald Suppah Sr. Photos courtesy Tashina Smith Showing their goats at the Jefferson County Fair over the weekend were Arellya Scott, showing her goat Gompers; and her brother Arellie showing Jumper. This was their first year showing at the fair with 4-H. Birth St. Charles CEO Leelah Brelyn Scott Gordon and Lorien Scott of War m Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Leelah Brelyn Scott, born on July 16, 2022. Leelah joins brother Kiellan, 13, and Branson, 2; and sister Kiahna, 15. After nearly eight years as president and chief executive officer of St. Charles Health System, Joe Sluka has an- nounced his intention to step down from the role. Mr. Sluka wishes to thank the the communities, includ- ing Warm Springs Reserva- tion, served by the St. Charles Health System. Howlak Tichum Gary Owen Conner of Mesa, Arizona, has passed away. Viewing was held this week at the Burns Mor- tuary of Pendleton, burial followed by the Homly Cemetery. Family and friends are asking to please sign the online guestbook and leave a memory at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Council seeks to fill a number of board positions Tribal Council seeks to fill the following board vacancy positions: The Telecom Board of Directors: Three positions open. Class I positions: Two tribal members. Class III: One tribal member. The business and affairs of the Telecom are managed by the board. Letters of interest and resume of applicants who are interested should be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on August 18. Drop off at the tribal ad- ministration building ad- dressed to the Secretary- Treasurer/CEO. By mail send to: Secretar y-Treasurer/ CEO; PO Box 455, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Please sign a criminal and credit background check form. The forms can be emailed or mailed to you. If you mail in the letter of in- terest and resume, the forms will be mailed to you once your letter and resume are received. The information submitted is confidential to the S-T/CEO. Warm Springs Com- posite Products Board of Directors: Four positions are open for tribal member applicants and non-member applicants. Process for apply- ing is same as above. Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises Board of Directors: Two positions open: One tribal member and one non-mem- ber. Applicant procedure same as above. Warm Springs Tribal Employment Rights Of- Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus in Memorium: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our of- fices are located at 4174 Highway 3 in Warm Springs. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 489, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: 541-553-2210 or 541-771-7521 E-Mail: david.mcmechan@wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $20.00 fice (TERO) Commission: Five positions open—Two 1- year terms, and three 2-year terms. Any Indian 18 years and older who works or re- sides on the reservation is qualified to be appointed to the commission. Application procedure same as above. Water Board: Two posi- tions. Application procedure as above. War m Springs Local Housing Authority Board of Commissioners: Two positions. Application same as above. War m Springs Ven- tures—the Warm Springs Economic Development Corporation—Board of Di- rectors: Two positions—One tribal member and one non- member. Same application process as above. Mr. Sluka joined St. Charles in 2014, overseeing the implementation of new health programs, and new construction throughout the St. Charles system, including the expansion-remodel at St. Charles Madras. Mr. Sluka has also helped St. Charles and its communi- ties through the many chal- lenges of the Covid-19 pan- demic. ~ Howlak Tichum ~ Alvis Wesley Smith IV ~ 1992-2022 Alvis Wesley Smith IV of Warm Springs passed away June 30, 2022. He was 29. Alvis was born Sep- tember 7, 1992 to parents Alvis Smith III of Warm Springs and Juanita Kalama of Madras. Alvis attended Madras High School, graduating in 2011. He played foot- ball, baseball, basketball and wrestling. He also par- ticipated in boxing and rodeo. Alvis worked at Bright Wood Corporation, and in Range and Agriculture. He loved the out- doors—hunting, fishing, wild horse racing, rodeo, horses and family time. Alvis was a caring, loving, smart, hard-working man. He touched many lives in his walk here—He will be missed greatly. ~ Norman A. Nathan ~ In Memory of his Tenth Year in Heaven August 8, 137 – July 18, 2012 You will always be re- membered, You will al- ways be cared about, and Above all, You will Always be Loved. Renee Hogan Krstovich, Schererville Indiana. Alvis is survived by his father Alvis Smith III (Vivian Smith) of Warm Springs; mother Juanita Kalama of Madras; fiancé Nicole Goudy and un- born child, of Madras; children Jaida, Raysin, Sydney, Mateo, Chloe and Skytus, all from Madras and Warm Springs; niece Catalina; nephew Xavien, and two unborn; and the Kalama and Smith fami- lies. He was preceded in death by paternal grand- parents Alvis W. Smith Jr. and Lorene M. Smith (Sissy); and all loved ones before him. A service was held July 4 in Warm Springs with burial at the Agency Cem- etery. Thorpe reinstated as winner of 1912 gold medals After well over a century, Jim Thorpe—the Native American track and field, and football star—has been rein- stated as the sole gold medal- ist of the 1912 Olympic pen- tathlon and decathlon events in Stockholm. The International Olympic Committee made the an- nouncement earlier this month, on the day of the 110th anniversary of his de- cathlon victory. The Bright Path Strong Jim Thorpe organization, with the support of IOC Member Anita DeFrantz, reached out to the Swedish Olympic Committee and the sur viving family members of Hugo K. Wieslander, the athlete who was given the Olympic title when Thorpe’s was taken away in 1913. Wieslander’s family con- firmed that he never accepted that gold medal, and said they always considered Thorpe as the legitimate winner. Museum of Modern Art in New York welcomes Confluence What a truly amazing gift it was that the Museum of Modern Art in New York City welcomed Confluence founding board Chair Antone Minthorn and my- self to speak to the museum staff about how Confluence has become a model in the national discussion about monuments. Our art landscapes are modern markers of story that create opportunities for education, in true partnership with Native people. We discussed the Confluence mission to con- nect people to the history, Courtesy Confluence At the Museum of Modern Art with artist Maya Lin, Confluence’s Colin Fogarty and Antone Minthorn. living cultures, and ecology of our shared landscape through Indigenous voices. We also met with the Mu- seum of Modern Art’s edu- cation team, art conservation lab, museum director Glenn Lowry and research programs director Leah Dickerman. Incredible thanks to our fabulous host, project man- ager Jason Dubs. As Antone put it, since our founding 20 years ago by Jane Jacobsen, Confluence has been building coalitions to advance our work and our mission. That work continues today. Finally, it was so great to end our trip with a lovely reunion with our friend, the celebrated artist Maya Lin. We love New York! Colin Fogarty, executive director, Confluence project.
