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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1995)
Smoke Signals February 17, 1995 Page 2 Editorial and Opinion Low Spring Chinook count sparks A record low count for Spring Chinook is a clear statistic of the salmon crisis. Sen. Slade Gorton, D-Wash., said Jan 1 9 the estimated cost of saving the salmon may be so high some species of the endangered fish may have to be allowed to go extinct. "It's a clear possibility. It's a possibility anyway, no matter what we do," Gorton told reporters. Congressional sources told Royalty Court is only one way youth can participate in tribal activities By Tracy Olson It's hard to imagine, but spring is right around the cor ner. You've gotten through the winter, the holidays, and 1995 came before you knew it. And now it's already time to start thinking about the 1995 pow wow. When I was younger, my fam ily took me to a couple of pow wows, but I was never as in volved in tribal activities as many of the youth are now. Tribal youth have a great op portunity to participate in tribal events. There are sober dances, Roller Molar skating parties, sporting activities, fairs, sum mer camp, Family Math and Science, and various cultural ac tivities. The pow-wow is one of the largest of these. A great way for young women to in volve themselves with the Tribe is through Grand Ronde Royalty Court. By participating in Royalty Court, young women have the chance to become role models for the girls in our tribe. It's one of the most important responsi bilities a young women can have, and one of the most re warding. Not only is it an opportunity to learn about tribal culture and traditions, but it's a chance to meet other girls with the same The AP Jan. 1 8 that the govern ment will propose that water flows be increased on the Snake and Columbia rivers to help save salmon at the expense of hydropower production. Aides to three members of Congress said the National Marine Fish eries Service tentatively settled on a plan in the form of a "bio logical opinion" that would cost at least $120 million a year for five years. heritage, and make friends that could last a lifetime. The Roy alty Court also travels to differ ent openings, parades, and events in order to share Grand Ronde culture with others. The Tribe needs more of our youth to become involved. It could be Royalty, craft class, drumming, dancing, or the Af ter School Club. Even if you don't live near Grand Ronde, we want to hear from you! Maybe you have Members of 1994-95 Royalty Court. Clockwise from bottom left: Jamie Clark, Erica Empey, Kristen Wheeler, Sidney Clark, and Brandy Leno. Randy Hardy, head of the Bonneville Power Administra tion, said the overall cost would be about the same as an earlier Northwest Power Planning Council plan, estimated at $175 to $180 million annually. "1 don't expect the numbers to be terribly different," Hardy told reporters after a breakfast meet ing with the Washington delega tion. He warned that, "in all likeli done something special in school, or excel at something not many others can. You can share your experiences with other tribal members by writing a letter to the Smoke Signals. We just might print it! For further information about Royalty Court, please contact Camille at 879-2901. You can also call Camille to enroll in craft class. The deadline is Feb. 27. concern in hood, there will be some signifi cant increases in salmon costs," noting the BPA already spends $350 million a year on fish and wildlife. Gorton, chairman of the Sen ate appropriations subcommit tee on the interior, said the Northwest will have to decide whether it is worth spending hundreds of millions of dollars to save salmon from extinction. "There is a cost beyond which Guidelines for Senior Miss Grand Ronde Don't miss this exciting opportunity to represent your tribe! Call Camille Mercier, 879-2901, for an bllowing guidelines apply to all April 15, 1995. You must be single, childless, pregnant, you will immediately forfeit any title, prizes, and crown you receive.- ... .- - ; - ' 2. You must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. 3. Junior age category: 1 1-14 years 4. Senior age category: 15-19 years 5. If school age, you must be attending public or private school full time. 6. All contestants are expected, by their conduct, to represent the Tribe, their family, and themselves with integrity and gracious spirit at all times. 7. You must attend all required events such as pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meetings, and others. Excused absences may be prearranged with the Royalty Committee. If you miss three unexcused required events, you will be disqualified from the court. 8. You must be drug and alcohol free. Any misconduct will result in the immediate disqualification from the court and you will not be allowed to enter again. 9. You must be willing to speak Royalty Committee will help with 10. You must be fully dedicated a positive way. 1 . You must show good judgment that would bring adverse publicity of Royalty Court. 12. You must be willing to dance. classes that are offered by the Tribe. 1 3. You need to make at least one are offered free of charge by the encouraged to attend. 14. You must have knowledge of help you with this. 15. You must have a sponsor to anyone willing to share responsibilities with you. 16. Failure to complete the above duties may result in disqualification There will be other duties as assigned. 1 7. Your sponsor must be willing attending pow-wows, meetings, 1 8. Mandatory Pow-wow Committee meeting on April 20, 1 995 at 6:30 p.m. at Tribal Offices. ; ) Northwest you just have to say very regret tably we have to let the species or subspecies go extinct," Gorton said. The congressional aides, speaking on condition of ano nymity, said the agency is ex pected to propose to a judge in Portland this month that the water-flow changes be made in the operation of fish-killing dams. reprinted from Yakama Nation Review Junior and application and information. The participants. Application deadline is and never married. If you become old. old. in front of groups of people. (The this.) and prepared to represent the Tribe in by not participating in any activities to the Tribe while you are a member You will be expected to attend dance article of your regalia. Craft classes Pow - wow Committee. All girls are tribal history. The Committee will represent you. This can be a parent or to be involved with activities such as and fund-raising events.
