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Letters to the editor
IHS lifts mask
requirement
War m Springs Indian
Health Service has lifted
mandatory masking require-
ments for patients, staff and
visitors at the clinic.
Because community
transmission and infection
rates for covid have re-
mained low, the masking re-
quirement has been dropped.
If transmission rates in-
crease to high levels again,
masking may be resumed.
Masks will remain available
at the clinic.
Please note: For anyone
entering the Health and
Wellness Center with respi-
ratory symptoms, you are
asked to mask, cover rour
cough and, clean your hands
frequently to help prevent
the spread of illness.
Chieftainship
I am Raymond Tsumpti
Jr., son of Wauna Calica
(Wasco) and Raymond
Tsumpti Sr. (Warm Springs).
I’ve learned that certain
members of the Wasco com-
munity have stood up to
claim that an election should
take place for our next Chief
of the Wasco people. Unfor-
tunately, the claim has come
very late in the process be-
cause our late chief had al-
ready selected a sub-chief in
August 2016 without any ob-
jection from the community.
According to the Tribal
Constitution, Article four,
section eight, the taking of
the Oath of Office is sub-
ject to all Tribal Council
members who are elected
into office, and any tribal
executive officers appointed
by Tribal Council shall up-
hold and defend the United
State Constitution and the
Tribal Constitution and By-
Laws. In addition, these
Tribal Council members can
enforce the due process
clause and equal protection
clause for all tribal members
of the Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs Indian
Reservation of Oregon.
Since the late Chief se-
lected a sub-chief by tradi-
tional norms and customs
of the Wasco Tribe, and with
his passing the duly ap-
pointed sub-Chief is now
our Wasco Chief, and shall
be sworn in as soon as pos-
sible to protect the U.S. Con-
stitutional rights to equal pro-
tection under the laws of the
U.S. Constitution, and shall
not be denied due process of
the law in life, liberty and
property. In this case, Wissie
Smith was selected by the
late Chief in our accepted
customs and norms of the
Wasco Tribe in 2016 with-
out any objection from any-
one.
Now, during 2022 and in
2023, we have a group of
tribal members who are
forcefully attempting to im-
pose their will on the rest of
the Wasco Tribe by circum-
venting established tribal tra-
ditions and norms of the
Wasco people to disenfran-
chise and unconstitutionally
unseat the current sub-Chief
Wissie Smith. The group or
groups of people unlawfully
trying to impose an election
for our Wasco Chief is not
supported by any organic le-
gal document to establish
such claims of elections. Our
Tribal Constitution does not
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specify a procedure to sup-
port their claim of an elected
Chief of the tribe.
Our Tribal Constitution
supports the actions taken by
the late Chief to select a suc-
cessor by allowing the sub-
Chief ceremony to take place
as recognized by our tribal
customs and traditions. Un-
der Constitutional laws, the
opposing parties violate the
sub-chief ’s Constitutional
protected rights of equal pro-
tection. Therefore, they shall
not deny him the life of Chief
without due process of law.
Since there was a vast
amount of time when the
sub-chief ceremony took
place roughly six to seven
years ago, the opposition of
the selected sub-chief should
have known that a timely ob-
jection should have taken
place at that time. And the
doctrine of Laches prohibits
untimely protests in this in-
stance. Therefore, I call upon
the representatives of the
Wasco people to officially rec-
ognize our next Chief Wissie
Smith and swear him into of-
fice as soon as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond Tsumpti Jr.,
enrollment no. 2040,
Wasco/Warm Springs tribal
member.
Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo March 22, 2023
For veterans
The Jefferson County
Veterans of Foreign Wars is
hosting their annual Wel-
come Home Vietnam Veter-
ans Day spaghetti dinner.
The gathering will be this Sat-
urday, March 25 from 4:30
to 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson
County Community Center,
and is open to the community.
The evening will feature
the spaghetti dinner, silent
auction and raffles for an e-
bike and other items. There
is a $10 suggested donation.
For more information con-
tact Leonard Hellwig at 541-
777-1453. Or call Richard
Lohman, 541-513-4689.
Also coming up for veterans:
A Veterans Town Hall
is coming up on Thursday,
March 30 at the Jefferson
County Community Center.
The event, starting at 1 p.m.,
will feature questions and
answers concerning access to
community health care pro-
grams, Veterans benefits, and
the rural healthcare transpor-
tation program.
The town hall will provide
a guide to the community
care network, dispel mis-in-
formation and offer adver-
sity recourse. The event is
open to all prior and present
service members and fami-
lies, and is hosted by the VA
Community Care, Bend
Clinic Advocacy Specialists,
CET Rural Transportation
specialists, and local Veterans
Service officers and commu-
nity advocates.
To artists
The months of April and
May at the Art Adventure
Gallery in Madraswill fea-
ture the many talented art-
ists who live in and around
Jefferson County. Artists
may submit up to four pieces
in any medium. Two dimen-
sional work should be
framed, wired and ready for
hanging. Application forms
are available at the gallery or
may be downloaded from
the website:
artadventuregallery.com
Work can be dropped
off at any time during busi-
ness hours, Wednesday
through Friday, 12 noon to
4 p.m., during the last week
of March. This is the an-
nual celebration of the gal-
lery of the artists who live
here. The opening recep-
tion for the All Jefferson
County exhibit will be from
5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,
April 5.
At Voc Rehab
War m Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation will be
out of the office through
this Friday, March 24, for
staff training. Thank you
from Wayne, Mic hele
and Katrina, Vocational
Rehabilitation.
Pi-Ume-Sha
For the Pi-Ume-Sha
Treaty Days Powwow and
Parade this year:
Vendors who are inter-
ested in setting up for the
June event can call Louise
Katchia at 541-460-0224.
Ask for a vendor contract
to be mailed to you.
Pi-Ume-Sha Queen can-
didates can contact Louise
at the number above; or call
Sharon Katchia at 541-295-
6046.
Dance Specials: For
those sponsoring Dance
Specials, the committee
would like to put the Spe-
cials, sponsored by families
and friends, on the Pi-Ume-
Sha Treaty Days flyer and
posters.
Please contact Sharon or
Louise at the number men-
tioned above; or Ramona
Baez at 541-460-0077.
Seeking OHSU On Track! Warm Springs liaison
The Oregon Health Sci-
ences University—OHSU—
seeks to hire a Warm Springs
liaison for the program, On
Track OHSU!
The position is the OHSU
tribal representative, helping
recruit young people into the
health care field.
This is a full-time job,
Monday through Friday;
though hours will vary with
some nights and weekends
required. The salary range is
$25.61 to $34.63 per hour,
depnding on education and
experience.
On Track OHSU! is part
of OHSU’s Office of Sci-
ence Education Opportuni-
ties; and is a health science
pathway program working to
increase the racial diversity
of OHSU’s schools and pro-
grams, and in Oregon’s bio-
medical workforce.
On Track! works with stu-
dents starting in sixth grade,
and stays with those same
students through high school
and college.
On Track! has been work-
ing with students since 2013,
and is currently partnering
with communities in Warm
Springs, North Portland,
Woodburn, Chiloquin, and
Klamath Falls, focusing on
tribal, black, and latinx stu-
dents.
As a member of the Of-
fice of Science Education
Opportunities team, the On
Track OHSU! Warm Springs
community liaison will be
based in Warm Springs and
responsible for creating a di-
rect connection between
OHSU and the War m
Springs community.
With a commitment to the
On Track! values of ‘People
First, Integrity, Curiosity,
Commitment, and Empow-
ered,’ the Community Liaison
works in partnership and with
guidance from the Warm
Springs Education Commit-
tee.
The community liaison
engages with Warm Springs
middle and high school stu-
dents, recent high school
graduates and post-secondary
students, in order to help On
Track! better reach the goal
of increasing student inter-
est in, awareness of, and
preparation for health and
science degrees and careers.
The community liaison
also creates connections with
families and Warm Springs
resources, to engage families
and the community in the On
Track! program.
The community liaison is
responsible for helping adapt
program materials and les-
sons with a culturally respon-
sive lens to best fit the needs
of students from the Warm
Springs community. Job re-
quirements:
Four years of general of-
fice or secretarial experience;
or an Associate’s degree or
certificate in office occupa-
tions or office technology
and two years of general of-
fice or secretarial experience;
or a Bachelor’s degree and
two years of general office
or secretarial experience; or
an equivalent combination
of training and lived experi-
ence.
Minimum 2 years’ expe-
rience working with tribal
communities.
Demonstrated experi-
ence creating culturally re-
sponsive activities and
events.
Demonstrated experi-
ence working with tribal edu-
cational resources.
Ability to mentor and ad-
vise students in high school
or college.
Demonstrated knowl-
edge, skills and ability with
planning events.
Comfortable collaborat-
ing and communicating with
multiple community and
OHSU partners including
families, tribal, school dis-
trict, and professional enti-
ties.
Demonstrated experi-
ence presenting to student
and family groups.
Knowledge of college
and scholarship application
requirements and strategies.
Highly organized, with
proven ability to manage
time.
Strong communication
and writing skills: cover let-
ter required
Reliable access to a car
for travel to Madras, local
community colleges and uni-
versities, other On Track!
sites and OHSU. Travel ex-
penses are reimbursed. Valid
Oregon Driver’s License.
Preferred experience:
Background in STEM—
Science, Technology, Engi-
neering and Mathemat-
ics—field. Knowledge of
FAFSA process. Familiar-
ity with Oregon colleges
and universities. Under-
standing of college trans-
fer process and bridge pro-
grams such as TRiO and
CAMP.
A cover letter explaining
your interest in this position
is required.
OHSU is an equal oppor-
tunity, affirmative action in-
stitution. All qualified appli-
cants will receive consider-
ation for employment and
will not be discriminated
against on the basis of dis-
ability or protected veteran
status. Applicants with dis-
abilities can request reason-
able accommodation by con-
tacting the Affirmative Ac-
tion and Equal Opportunity
Department at 503-494-
5148.
As an organization de-
voted to the health and well-
being of people in Oregon
and beyond, OHSU requires
its employees to be fully vac-
cinated against Covid-19.
How to apply: Go to the
website:
ohsu.edu/jobs
And click on the yellow
button marked ‘All Jobs.’
Scroll to ‘Job Listings.’ In the
box marked ‘Start your job
search here,’ enter ‘2023-
22281.’ Be sure to upload a
resume and a cover letter
with your application.
Problem solving strategies for every day life
Note: This is the first in
a series of articles, by Dr.
Shilo Tippett and posted by
KWSO, r egarding Suicide
Prevention.
Problem solving skills are
important tools for managing
stress and reducing the feel-
ing of being overwhelmed.
Having these skills has
also been shown to reduce
feelings
of
stress,
suicidality and substance
abuse, while increasing
feelings of competency
and fulfillment.
Here are four ways to
build your problem solving
skills:
· Identify the problem
you are facing. Write it down
in basic terms.
· Decide that you want to
address the problem. Write
down why you want to.
· Seek ways to under-
stand the problem more
fully. Write down ideas you
have that will help you with
this.
· Identify solutions that
will work.
Now you are ready to
take action and resolve the
problem. Sometimes having
a timeline and support will
help.
Just remember, You can do
this!