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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1997)
August 1, 1997 SMOKE SIGNALS tp0WWQW 7 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Spirit Mountain Casino are excited to announce the 1 997 Grand Ronde Pow-wow on August 1 5, 1 6, and 1 7. This year will be the first time the fow-wow will include competition dancing. Dancers from all over the northwest will come and compete for cash prizes. The Pow-wow has also asked two well-known drums throughout Indian Country to host our Pow-wow: BlackLodge singers from White Swan, Washington; and Seekaskootch from Hobema, Canada. We are very excited about this new venture and hope that you will join in this celebration. Everyone is Invited to dance whether competing or not. CONTEST FOW-WOWSUIDE FOR SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS Contest Pow-wows attract dancers and singers from many miles around. Dancers compete, for money and prizes, In categories according to age group and dance style. They are Judged on their regalia, style, Individuality, and their timing to the beat of the drum. WOMEN'S CATEGORIES Age group: Junior Girls 6-12 Teen Girls 1 3-1 7 Womens 1 8 and up FANCY SHAWL. This Is a dance of endurance and strength. The movements of the foot work are both quick and light, with acrobatic movements to the drum beat. The dancers have shawls with long fringe to accentuate their movement. JINGLE. The dancers use steps which are slight and shuffled and move In a certain pattern around the dance arena. The dancers have cones made of tobacco can lids sewn on their dress. The rhythmic clacking of the cones can be heard as they dance. TRADITIONAL. The dancers carry themselves with dignity and grace. Their dresses are made of buckskin or cloth, adorned with beads, shells, and quills. The buckskin dresses have long fringe on the sleeves which sway in gentle harmony with the dancers soft and precise dance steps. MEN'S CATEGORIES Age Group: Junior Boys 6-12 Teen Boys 13-17 Mens 1 8 and up FAST AND FANCY. Dancers use fast, intricate acrobatic motions. This dance is characterized by the colorful, feathered bustles on the upper and lower back. Each dancer is expected to keep with the beat of the drum and to stop on the last beat. GRASS. The dancers move their hips, arms, and shoulders, rocking and shaking their bodies with fluid, strenuous movements. Intricate footwork is kept to the beat of the drum. TRADITIONAL. This is the oldest style of dance among the categories, handed down from generation to generation. It is a dance of respect for all living things. The dancers honor the four directions in their movements. Hawk and Eagle feathers are worn. When dancing, the chest is thrown out, bending low, they carefully move their head and body. SOCIAL DANCES. The MC will call out and invite everyone. They include Round Dance, Owl Dance, and Intertribal. The MC keeps the order of the dance arena. He will announce what is to be taking place in the arena, explaining the different catego ries. The ARENA DIRECTOR, usually an honored dancer, keeps track of drum rotation and dance contest, as well as the line up for Grand Entries. He together with the MC coordinate contest events. POlWQW PROTOCOL No alcohol or drugs. Do not cross, enter, or stand in the dance arena for any reason unless asked to participate in a social dance by the MC. Ask before you take pictures. (The MC will let you know when you can take pictures of dances in the arena.) Do not interfere with any one dancing and do not touch their regalia. Dancers may have items which have been passed down in the family. Do not touch the drums. DRUM & DANCE PRACTICE Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Community Center AUCTION The auction normally conducted during the Pow-wow has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date to be announced. Any questions should be addressed to Phillip Adams, Property Management Office at 503-879-2216. 10 years and still running... SPIRIT MOUNTAIN Fun RunWalk for HEALTH Sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Human Services Division Wellness Program AUGUST 16, 1997 Location: Church of God of Prophecy Grand Ronde Road (north towards the Reservation) T-shirt for each registered participant. Prizes for the run include trophies and ribbons. Age categories for the run: 12 and under, 13 to 39, 40 and over 1 mile or 5 K run Registration fee $8 Children ages 5 and under Registration fee $5 Walk for Health Registration fee $8 Registration after August 14, 1997 Add $2.00 for late fee Run starts at 8:30 AM Walk will start immediately after runners All events to be completed by 10:30 AM If you have questions please call 879-2016 or 879-2018. 10th Annual Spirit Mountain Fun RunWalk for Health Registration Participant instructions: Completely fill out the official entry form and return it with the appropriate registration fee to the Wellness Program, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 before August 14, 1 997 or at registration table before the event begins on August 1 6, 1 997. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must sign the waiver. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Registration fee: Waiver: I hereby release the Confederated Tribe of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Human Service Division of all liability that may result from participation in the above events. In filling out this form, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand my own liability. j Signature (parent or guardian if under 18 years) Date j I T-SHIRT SIZE: I (Circle one) Child S M L Adults M L XL XXL
