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FROM MISS GRAND RONDE cont. . . .
I represented our tribe at Pi-Ume-Sha Days June 22 and 23rd at the Warm Springs
Indian Reservation. Most of the dancing was competion. I danced in . the Grand ,
Entry and in -some inter-tribal dances. "Miss Warm. Springs made sure I "had a
place to stay and welcomed us. Our tribe was introduced and welcomed to the
reservation. Miss Pl-Ume-Sha was crowned during the festivities.
The girls that are interested in being on the Princess court next year should
be thinking about getting some training in now with the existing court so' you
.will be eligible for Grand Ronde's court next year. The court responsibility
involves a lot of work and dedication to the tribe. Being on the court does
not consist of just making parade and Fow Wow appearances . You have to be
willing to learn the Indian way and traditions. You have to know where and
when to sit down, and learn different dances,' learn to identify the different
songs. To be a representative of Grand Ronde, you need to be well versed on
our endeavors You will talk to people at Pow Wows and other events (conferences
meetings,' etc. ) . Making presentations to other Court members at Pow Wows and
other special occasions is also a-part of being a representative of Grand Ronde.
Most of the time you will not be aware of what's expected of you until you
arc asked to speak or make a presentation. I encourage all of you to attend
our General meetings and breakfasts held the first Sunday of each month.
Representing The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is interesting and fun.
Everywhere live made an appearance, I !ve learned something to pass on to
the forthcoming girls that will represent our people in the future. When
you sign up for the court keep in mind that there is a lot of ' travel involved
and this takes much time and preparation. We hope to hear from some of our
tribal member's before too long to get some training in for next year's court.
See you at the next General meeting, come and have breakfast with us!
Wake leelee nika nanitch mika!
Jackie Provost
Miss Grand Ronde
ENROLLMENT ....
We have many enrollment forms out yet. If you have not completed your
form, please do so and return the forms to us as soon as possible.
If you need enrollmentre-enrollment forms, call or write-our office
and forms will be mailed to you. When requesting forms, give both
married and maiden names of each applicant. Our address is: The
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, P.O. Box 94, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Ph. 879-5253