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Jingle Dress
Many years ago, a young
Ojibiwa girl deep in the North
Country became very sick.
Her family took her to sev
eral medicine people and
healers but no one could seem
to help her.
During this time, a dream
came to her. A dream of a
dress that was constructed of
broadcloth and tin cones.
Cones which produced espe
cially beautiful sound when
worn and danced with.
Teachings of the dress would
bring healing to her and her
people. This dream brought
the gift of the jingle dress to
the Anishinabe people.
What sets the Jingle Dance
and dress apart from the other
styles of dance is that it has a
spiritual and medicinal sig
nificance to it. In the dream,
The Pow-wow Committee
would like to honor all
veterans at this year's
Pow-wow.
They are asking your help
in compiling a list of all
tribal members who have
served in any of the armed
forces. All names will be
read, even if not present at
Pow-wow.
Information needed is the
name of member, branch of
service, and if served in war.
You may drop-off infor
mation at main receptionist
at the community center, or
at the Smoke Signals office.
If you would like to call,
you may contact the recep
tionist at 879-52 1 1 or 1-800-422-0232;
the Smoke Sig
nals office at 879-2254 or
879-2264. Please due so by
Friday, August 11.
has spiritual
instructions were given to
wear the dress to bring heal
ing; this healing was to be
spread among the people.
There are teachings to be
learned prior to wearing the
dress. Teachings involve the
physical, spiritual, emotional
and mental balance needed to
walk a good road. Today, that
could be interpreted as living
a clean life, free of drugs and
alcohol or anything that
would hamper a healthy
lifestyle.
An initiation ceremony
takes place at the time of the
person's first dance in the
dress. There are different
types of drum songs that also
go along with the jingle dress.
Construction of the dress
requires 365 cones, one for
every day of the year. Cones
JACKET and
Tribal Logo
Jackets only
Tribal jackets: $35. Pow-wow t-shirts: $10.
Pow-wow sweatshirts: $20. All items must be pre-paid.
Anyone interested in purchasing a tribal jacket
or Pow-wow t-shirt or sweatshirt...
please call or write
Tammy Cook at 1-800-422-0232
P.O. Box 411, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
significance
are made by wrapping a piece
of thin metal around a cedar
stick. Traditionally, the lip of
a snuff can would be cut off,
wrapped into cones, and at
tached to a dress made of
broadcloth.
A person may approach
Jingle Dress Dancers with
Samah (tobacco) and ask
them to keep in mind a sick
person while they perform the
Jingle Dance. When they be
gin to dance, the sound of the
tin cones call in the healing
power. To the beat of the
drum, the dancers wave their
fan to fan away sickness.
It is truly a great honor and
responsibility to wear a Jingle
Dress; it should not be taken
or worn just for the beauty.
Reprinted in part from Twin Light
Trail
T - SHIRT SALE
1995-1996
Pow-wow Logo
1 mile and 5K run (3 miles) REGISTRATION FEE: $8.00
Walk for Health -- Adult REGISTRATION FEE: $8.00
Walk for Health - Children 6 & under.. .REGISTRATION FEE: $3.00
$5.00 discount for a family of 3 or more members.
Prizes for run include trophies and ribbons.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
Runners will start their races at 8:30 a.m. and walkers will start
immediately afterwards. We ask that walkers stay to the right of
the road so that runners will not have their running times affected.
Trail is 10k rated 2. Paved road up to Spirit Mountain. OK for
strollers and wheelchairs. Traffic will be very light. Water and
restrooms available at startfinish. Pets OK on walk, but discour
aged at the festivities.
Sponsored by: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Mac
Trackers Walking Club, Sanction 950530.
Registration and Fees: Completely fill out the official entry
form below and return it with the appropriate registration fee to the
Grand Ronde Tribal Health Program, 96 1 5 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand
Ronde, OR 97347 before August 16, 1995 or at the registration
table at the event site before the event begins on August 19, 1995.
Registration after August 16, 1995, please add $2.00 late fee and no
family discount. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or
guardian must sign the waiver.
Non-credit walkers are welcome, but must register and carry a
start card. IVVAVA credit is $2.00. There is an award. IVV
credit books may be purchased for $4.00.
Stipulations and Disclaimer: Children must be accompanied
by an adult. When you register for these events, you agree to the
guidelines of the AVA and to observe the principles of good sports
manship. These events will be held regardless of weather condi
tions, and there will be no refunds.
Every effort is made by volunteers to make this walk an enjoy
able and memorable experience. However, the sponsors of this
event are not liable for accidents, theft, or material damage.
For more information: Call Margaret Forster at (503) 864-35 1 7,
Barbara Burns at (503) 538-3509, or the Tribe at (503) 879-52 1 1 or
1-800-422-0232.
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REGISTRATION FEE:
NAME:
ADDRESS: .
CITYSTATEZIP:
WAIVER: I hereby release the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu
nity and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community Health Program
of all liability that may result from participation in any of these events. In Tilling
out this form, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand my own liability.
Signature (parent or guardian if under 18 years) Date
(circle one) 1 mile 5K Walk for Health
T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) Childs: S M Adults: S L XL XXL
T-Shirt sizes based on availability