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Smoke Signals April 1990 Page 2 CENSUS DUE APRIL 1 This month the U.S. Bureau of Census will be mailing out the 1990 Census Questionnaires. . Most people will receive the short form, but one in six people will receive the long form containing 59 ques tions. Information on the census, which is taken every 10 years, is confidential from other areas of the government and from the public. The question pertaining to race is extremely important to every tribe in the U.S. Government financial assistance to each tribe for the next ten years is determined by the number of people in the tribe, so it is vital that every member of every tribe be accurately counted as a member of their tribe. Anyone who wants to be counted as an Indian must mark only the circle nest to "Indian." They should not mark next to the "White," "Black" or "Other race" options on the census even if they are of mixed race. The computer will read those marks first and move on to the next question without noting tribal affiliation. After filling in the circle, they should clearly note the specific name of the tribe they want to be counted with, even if they are not a registered member of the tribe. Anyone receiving the long form and who wants their family to be counted as an Indian adult family member as the Head of Household. If the wife is Indian, but the husband white, the wife must be listed as the Head of Household. If the hus band is listed as Head of Household, the whole family will be counted as white. 75th Annual Rock Creek Root Feast & Pow-Wow Celebration Rock Creek. Washington APRIL 19th & 20th Contact Chairman Sam Jim Sr. at (509) 773-3787 or Jim Wahchwnwah at 773-3521 No collect calls. Native American Journalism Annual To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Native American Press Association, the board of directors has approved the release of the Native American Journalism Annual. The annual is designed to let writers talk and think about the state of Indian journalism. A call for papers, articles and essays is now finalized. Past, present and future perspectives on the state of Indian journalism will be accepted. Suggested article topics in clude, but are not limited to, freedom of the press on Indian reservations, Native American journalists and press responsibilities, and the roll of the press on Indian reservations. Student journalists are encouraged to submit research papers and articles. At this time, plans are now underway to conduct a national symposium to look at Indian journalism issues. - Courtesy of the Native American Press Association USDA Food Distribution The USDA food distribution for Salem will be 9, 10, 11, 1990, from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 1:00 to 4:30 in Salem to the last appointment. The Silctz USDA food distribution in April will be 11, 12, 13, 1990. Sharon will be in Salem and I will be open in Silctz. We need time to complete our paper work, so if you could help us by keeping your appointments we could have the extra time to work on our Administrative duties to provide you better service. THIS IS A WARNING: IF YOU ARE ASKED TO BRING IN DOCUMENTATION TO UPDATE YOUR FILE AND YOU DO NOT BRING IT IN YOU WILL BE REFUSED FOOD UNTIL YOUR FILE IS UP TO DATE. We are looking for a new warehouse site in Salem ares. We will keep you posted as to change of address. IF YOU INTEND TO CLOSE YOUR FILE BE CAUSE OF OVER INCOME OR GOING TO FOOD STAMPS. PLEASE WRITE OR CALL SO THAT WE MAY PROPERLY CLOSE YOUR FILE. University of Oregon NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION Presents the 22nd ANNUAL SPRING POW-WOW . ........ Saturday, May 12th, 1990 .. Mac Arthur Court, Eugene, Oregon MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Ron Moccasin - Wolf Point, Montana HOST DRUMS: Snake River Fort Hall, Idaho Pass Creek - Allen, South Dakota ARENA DIRECTOR: Vaughn Baker - Poplar, Montana GRAND ENTRIES - 1PM & 7PM CONTEST DANCING RAFFLE Arts and Crafts tables available. PUBLIC IS INVITED. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. NASU will not be responsible for accidents, theft, or injury. AlcoholDrugs is not permitted on pow-wow site. For more information contact: NASU, Suite 15A, Erb Memorial Student Union, University of Oregon 97403. (503) 346-3723. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY Traditional American Indian Pow-Wow 'In Celebration of Life' Cone Fieldhouse March 31, 1990 Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. American Indian Arts & Crafts Tables Available $10.00 per table sponsored by American Indian Students of Willamette University ALL WELCOME Contact 370-6265 Multicultural Affairs EugeneBethelFern Ridge Title V Indian Education SPRING POW-WOW Saturday, April 7, 1990 6:30-11p.m. Willamette High School Cafeteria Eugene, Oregon Admission Free Craft Tables Frybread - Beverages (call 687-3489 for information) GRAND ENTRY 7:00 P.M No alcohol or drugs allowed 4J Education Center - 200 N. Monroe - Eugene, OR. 97402-4295 (503) 687-3489 fo (SI(OMi ;o))ih 3 "Smoke Signals" is the monthly publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. P.O.Box 38, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Phone(503) 879-5211. Brent Merrill Editor Karen Lord Word Processing CONTRIBUTORS: Dean Azule Education Joann Mercier Social Services Camille Van Vleet..... JOM Program Darlene Aaron Contract Health
