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Smoke Signals March 1990 Page 11 I ' 1 ! a c . .v -,-.v, m If jf .Mil :- . . . jp I I WMSRXk I If'' ':it. 1 Young Joe Mercier was awarded with the Outstanding Wrestler of the Year award from the Bulldog mat club. Willamina High School Wrestlers Win at Home The Willamina wrestling squad didn't play the role of the gracious host Friday, at least not on the mats. The Bulldogs hammered Scio, 28-18, and then easily put away Chemawa, 46-28. Tribal member SHONN LENO, 98, and Doug Stewart, 157, both won their matches by pins. Other results in the Scio match were: Jimmy DeBoff, 106, won be forfeit; Josh Johnson, 115, lost by pin; Jeremy Herber, decisioned Kazu Hayashima 44; Tribal member CORY MENELEY, 141, decisioned W. Beck stad 4-0; Charles Hitchcock, 168, lost a 20-4 decision; " and Tony Kirkeby, heavyweight, lost a 7-4 decision. Three Bulldogs won by pins in the Chemawa meet. MENELEY pinned Otto Pangiego in 1:35; Stewart put away S. DuBray in 3:37; and Rupp defeated W. Kirk in 1:45. Other results: LENO won by forfeit; DeBoff won a 16 7 decision; Jay Alexander won by forfeit; Johnson lost by pin; Herber lost a 16-3 decision; Chemawa by the 136 and 148 pound divisions by forfeit; Hitchcock lost by pin. - Courtesy of The Sheridan Sun ' imiM iiniiiiim'-'Jnrinrrrrn-r"TT T Humanities Project The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, along with Oregon's other federally recognized tribes, have been awarded $5,000 each to research tribal history and culture. The grants are part of a grant from the National Committee on the Humanities to the Oregon Committee for the Humanities. The funds for the Grand Ronde project will focus on the collection and identification of tribal, historical and cul tural information relating to pre- and post-reservation times. The collection of information will include written, oral and photographic materials, and the identification and location of artifact collections. The project will include three activities: (1) To compile and archive current histori cal records and materials the Tribe currently has in its possession; (2) To interview approximately 20 tribal elders and audio-visually record oral history pertaining to the Grand Ronde Tribes; and (3) To utilize the services of Yvonne Hajda, consultant, to compile a bibliography of information from libraries, museums and universities re lating to the Grand Ronde Tribes. Items and information will be collected for eventual deposit in a tribal archives andor museum. As part of the overall project, the Oregon Committee for the Humanities will be putting together a publication about the history and culture of Oregon Indian Tribes, and will be sponsoring a conference entitled "First Orcgonians" ten tatively scheduled for next October. Partnerships Funded by Folk Art Program The Oregon Folk Arts Program, housed at Lewis and Clark College, is funding partnerships between master artists and students, in an effort to preserve rare traditional art forms. These 1990 apprenticeships allow people who already have some knowledge and skill in a traditional art form to work closely with an experienced master to further develop these skills. "Traditional art forms include storytelling, ceramics, jewelry, carving, music, dance, instrument making, basket making, weaving, or any other art form that has been passed on from generation to generation," explained Lore Erf, coordinator for the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Although the emphasis has been on preserving tradi tional arts in refugee communities, Lore Erf is revitaliz ing the interest in American Indian traditional art. There are Ave American Indian grants available throughout the state and will be awarded this summer. As part of her work, Lore will be locating and visiting artists in Indian communities, including Portland. Application forms will be available in April. Contact: Lore Erf, Oregon Folk Arts and Folk Life Program, Campus Box 100, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR. 97219 or call (503) 293-2746 for more information. Ms. Erf will discuss the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program at the AIAP board meeting on March 13. 4707 SE Hawthorne, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Cory Meneley in action. (Photo by Rick McKnight). Oya'te Luta Arts Four years of planning effort by a group of Native Americans in the Springfield, Oregon area has produced a new business there. The venture, Oyate Luta Arts and Crafts, provides an outlet for display and sale of high quality contemporary and traditional Native American arts and crafts items. Products are accepted on consignment only if made by a recognized Native American. Sales are made to the general public. The new business is located in the City Market, at 602 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon. Inquiries should be directed to Leo (Chuck) White Horse at (503) 741-0322. Poetry Sought for Festival PORTLAND - The Oregon State Poetry Association is looking for poets to submit their work to the 1990 Spring Poetry Festival Competition, OSPA President Wilma Erwin announced. Erwin said cash prized totaling $400 will be awarded to winners in the seven categories: Poet's Choice, Unfor gettable Characters, Haiku, SatireWit, Baseball, Inspirational Religious themes in memory of E. Taylor, and Winner's Debut, restricted to poets who have never won a cash prize for poetry. Awards will be presented Saturday, April 28 at the OSPA Spring Poetry Festival Luncheon at Western Oregon State College in Monmouth. For contest information, poets should contact Lcona Ward at (503) 235-4730 evenings or weekends, or write after Feb. 1 to OSPA Contest, 1645 SE Spokane St., Portland, Oregon 97202. Erwin said poets who request information will be sent a flier listing categories, prize amounts, deadline for entering and contest rules. Poets were asked to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. OSPA holds two meetings each year, the Poetry Day Gathering each October in Portland, and the Spring Poetry Festival each April in another Oregon city. In recent years, poets in Coos Bay, Bend, Ashland, Grants Pass, Forest Grove and Pendleton have hosted the event. In addition, the statewide literary organization spon sors workshops and readings and otherwise encourages the writing and appreciation of poetry. - Courtesy of Yakima Nation Review Child Welfare Program Seeks Native American Artwork Native American artists looking to market their work in the Northwest are invited to contribute artwork to the 2nd Annual POSITIVELY INDIAN! Art Auction. The event will be held on May 18,1990 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Portland Masonic Temple in Portland, Oregon. "The Northwest is an untapped market for Indian artists. According to the indications we received last year, Northwest art buyers are more than ready to buy quality Indian artwork," said Terry Cross, Executive Director of the Northwest Indian Child Welfare Asso ciation. "This is one way for participating artists to obtain new and much needed exposure in the Northwest art market," said Cross. 'The Northwest is an untapped market for Indian artists.... Northwest art buyers are more than ready to buy quality Indian artwork. " Terry Cross Artists contributing to the POSITIVELY INDIAN! Art Auction will have the opportunity to meet potential buyers and gallery representatives at a patron's recep tion. A marketing workshop aimed at the Northwest market is also being planned for contributing artists. Expected to be well attended, the event serves as a major jundraiser for the Association. The Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association is a private not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. It is dedicated to improving the lives and well being of Indian children and families. Program information and educational curricula are available by writing the Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association, co RRI, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207 or by calling (503) 725-3038.
