Smoke Signals " October 1993 " Page 2
Announcements
Fall Pow-wow to be Held
The United Inter-Tribal Dancing Club of Salem is presenting a Fall Pow-wow at the Polk
County Fairgrounds in Rickreal, Oregon. The Pow-wow will be Saturday, October 9, with
a Grand Entry at 6 :00 P.M. There will be concessions, craft tables, dancing, drumming, and
a raffle. Admission is free. For more information call Cookie at 623-8971.
Invitation To Health Presentation
WHEN: October 10, 1993
TIME: 11:30 A.M. during the General Council Meeting
WHERE: Grand Ronde Community Center
This will be an educationalinformational presentation with a question and answer
session regarding eligibility for CHS, emergency room use, private insurance, deferred
services, etc.
This presentation will define Contract Health Service staff roles, responsibilities,
as well as patient responsibilities. Hope to see you there!
Community Development Block Grant
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are in the process of applying for a Community
Development Block Grant made available through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (H.U.D.) Office of Indian Programs. Through this grant, the tribe may apply
for up to $270,000 which is available on a Competitive basis. If awarded this grant funding,
the Tribe intends to use the funds to improve the infrastructure of the Grand Ronde
community. 1 "
The Grand Ronde and surrounding community citizens are invited to offer any
comments regarding this grant, or any previous grant applications. When completed, the
grant application itself will be made available to the public for review and comment. Any
questions or comments regarding this announcement may be directed to John Mercier at the
General Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 1993, or call John at 879-2400.
Questions regarding this announcement may also be directed to the Grants Developer,
Constance Albrecht, at 879-2333. Look for more information regarding-this -grant
application in the next Smoke Signals, or the local newpapers.
, . New Editorial Policy
Letters From Our Readers
Smoke Signals Is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde Community of Oregon. We have recently adopted an Editorial Policy that
encourages Input from readers about stories printed in Smoke Signals as well as
other tribal issues. However, all letters from readers must be received at the
Newsletter Office nolaterthanthe20thof each month, with the author's signature,
address, and phone number In order to be considered for publication.
Letters must be printed or typed, and cannot exceed 300 words. Smoke
Signals reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse
publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain libelous statements
or personal attacks. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission.
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TRIBAL NEWS BRIEFS...
President Clinton on Gaming
During the first week of August, the president told Indian Country Today that
gaming has proven "a positive economic development tool for Indian Tribes." He said he
has learned more about the contentious issue from several ongoing consultations with
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt "I am very aware of problems on reservations. Hillary
has been very active in this and is very knowledgeable." The first lady has made several
visits to Indian country and as the president said she has briefed him on many issues
including health care.
The National Governors Association, the Western Governors Association, and
the National Association of Attorneys General have all passed resolutions this year to
amend the Indian gaming law (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) to restrict Indian gaming
to specific state law. Nevada Governor Bob Miller has made claims in the press that the
president supports the governors' point of view. President Clinton said the governors have
been talking to him about the issues.
The Western governors, he said, are particularly concerned that Indian gaming
will lead to the spread of gambling on non-Indian land.
States argue that the gaming law, as currently interpreted, infringes on states'
rights by forcing tribal casinos on states that don't want them. President Clinton said, j
"There's no question about that. State (gambling) laws should have no effect on Indian1
land," A negotiating team representing tribal and state interests is now hashing out
compromise legislation that would keep their differences out of court. The president said
he would "stay faithful" to his Indian voters who came out in record numbers in the general
election last fall. He added that he plans to meet with about 1 00 tribal representatives later
this year. , '
Deer Sworil in as Assistant Secretary
for Indian Affairs
Ada Deer, a Menominee tribal member, was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary
for Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior on August 7, 1993.
" " r Ada Deer's job duties will entail: identifying and acting on issues which affect
Indian policy; establishing policies on Indian affairs; to act as coordinator and liaison
between the U.S. Department of the Interior and other Federal agencies which provide
servicesorfundingtolndians; and represent theDepartmcntinits dealings with Congress,
Ms. Deer will be responsible for providing Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, with
detailed and objective advice on matters involving Indians and Indian affairs.
Deer, the first woman elected to this prestigious position, has devoted mostofher
life to helping others whether on a state, national, or local level. She has worked for the
Bureau of Indian Affairs and as an advocate for the Native American Rights Fund,
-reprinted from The Cliickasaw Times
Umatillas Circle Oregon Trail Wagoneers
PENDLETON, ORE (AP) Indians on horseback surrounded the OregonTrail
wagons in a symbolic "attack" as they reached the Squaw Creek lookout near the eastern
boundary of the Umatilla Indian Reservation last month. Tribal Chiefs from the Cayuse,:
Walla Walla, and Umatilla tribes took part in the brief protest.
' Indians welcomed the wagon train, which has been commemorating the 150th
anniversary of the Oregon Trail, said Antone Minthorn, chairman of the general council
of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
' ' But they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to highlight a lack of funds
forthe $12 million interpretive centerplannedforthe reservation, Oregon's congressional
delegation supports the center, but the Interior Department's $13 million budget included
no money for the project.
"There are things we've got to say about the overall celebration and lack of
attention we've received on the interpretive center," said Minthorn, who is a member of
the Oregon Trail Coordinating Council.
The council was appointed by Governor Barbara Roberts to cooidinate the
anniversary celebration and the development of historic tourist attractions. The tribal
interpretive center, casino, motel, restaurant, and recreational vehicle park is to be built
four miles east of Pendleton. , , - , ' -
; : Following the protest, the Indians greeted the wagon train with a traditional pipe
ceremony and exchange of gifts. . .
The wagon train left Baker City August 6 en route to Union County after traveling
576 miles in 41 days. .
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