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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1995)
Page 10 July 1,1995 Smoke Signals Elder makes shawls for Royalty Dorothy Lawe, a tribal elder living in Willamina, is always busy this time of year. It's summer, and that means it's time to get ready for Pow-wow. And Dorothy's unique crafts and regalia work arc always in demand. For several years now, she has made the dancing shawls for the Grand Ronde Royalty Queen and Princesses. Her combination of unique colors and oil paint designs make them truly a work of art. Every Tuesday, Dor othy volunteers to teach craft class to the youth at Nanitch Sahallie Treat ment Facility in Salem. "The kids like to make dreamcatchers, key chains, and other decora tive items," she said. "They get a lot of satisfaction from completing a project." In addition to making shawls, Dorothy has also beaded the crowns for the Royalty Queen. "It was my daughter, Diane, who taught me to bead," she said. "Diane learned when she was very young. I haven't been beading nearly as long as she has." Dorothy has two daughters, Diane and Rennee. She lived in Nevada with her husband for many years before moving back to Oregon. Her husband was a hospital administrator for Indian Health Service, and she worked as a dietician. Since coming back to Oregon, Dorothy has been very active within the Tribe. Her commitment to the Royalty Committee and the youth at Nanitch are just a part of her involvement. y ' , r ' 1995 Grand Ronde Pow-wow Events Friday, August 18 6 p.m.: Royalty Pageant 8 p.m.: Open Drumming and Dancing Saturday, August 19 7 a.m.: Breakfast 7 a.m.: Volksmarche 8:30 a.m.: Fun RunWalk Activities Begin 9 a.m.: Co-Ed Softball Tournament 10 a.m.: Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament 11 a.m.: Parade Noon: Tribal Meal 1 p.m.: Grand Entry 6 p.m.: Grand Entry Sunday, August 20 7 a.m.: Breakfast 1 p.m.: Grand Entry Grand Ronde Pow-wow Grounds NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED For more information call 1-800-422-0232 r f . J, , v til, t( f v Mte , J.'-- . - . Royalty Court begins summer activities The Grand Ronde Royalty Court has been busy during the past weeks representing the Tribe at various cultural functions and gatherings. The latest events they have at tended include the Grand Ronde Veteran's Pow-wow, Phil Sher idan Days parade, the Delta Park pow-wow, and Pi-um-sha Days in Warm Springs. Part of their duties as members of the Royalty Court are to meet other Royalty members from dif ferent tribes, help with meals, blanket dances, and raffles. All the girls and their parents have been working hard to coor dinate these events with Camille Mercier, Royalty Advisor. Upcoming fund-raisers include tribal bingo on June 30 and work ing the fry bread stand during the 4th of July parade in Willamina. The members of this year's Roy alty Court wish to thank all of the people who have supported them and their efforts. 1995-96 ROYALTY COURT: Standing, Camille Mercier; top row from left: Diana Robertson, Jr. Princess; Kristen Wheeler, Miss Grand Ronde 1994-95; Courtney Galligher, Sr. Princess; Courtney Warren, Jr. Princess. Bottom row: Andrea Childers, Nikki Norwest, and Brittany Grout, Honorary Princesses. Not pictured: Ashley Bedortha, Honorary Princess.
