FEBRUARY 15, 1999
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Indian Country photographers:
A national contest
A national photography contest, sponsored by the National Indian Gam
ing Association, Coca-Cola and SODAK Gaming is underway. Below is a
listing of the different categories in which photographers can enter their
works. An overall Grand Prize of $2,500 will be awarded, in addition to the
1st Place and Runner-up awards in each category.
"Our Treaty Rights Fulfilled"
Indian gaming provides revenue
for community infrastructure such
as schools, health clinics, Elder
care facilities, roads, water treat
ment plants and most importantly
proper homes for our people.
1st Place: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
"Our Traditions Are Strong"
We are proud of our Nation and
keep sacred the ways of our Elders.
1st Place: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
"Our Children Are Proud"
Our sovereign rights are hard
won; we do this for the next
generations.
1st Place: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
"Our Nation is Whole"
Indian gaming brings our people
home to support our economic
success.
1st Prize: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
Call the National Indian Gaming Association at (202) 546-7711
for an entry kit or go to the website at www.indiangaming.org for
contest information. The entry deadline is March 1, 1999.
TBA TO BE ANNOUNCED
FEB. 18-20: WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Toppenish Longhouse.
TOPPENISH, WA. (509) 865-51 21 , ext. 408.
FEB. 20: CHEMAWA BIRTHDAY POW-WOW. Chemawa Indian School. SA
LEM, OR. (503)399-5721.
FEB. 27: STANLEY PURSER POW-WOW. Port Gamble Tribal Center. (Little
Boston) PORT GAMBLE, WA. Contact: Ellen Price at (360) 297-6646.
MAR. 6: NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES PROJECT POW-WOW. Irvington High
School. FREMONT, CA. Contact: Gino Barichello at (510) 252-0575.
MAR. 12-13: ELDERS DAY DINNER. TOPPENISH, WA. (509) 865-5121, ext.
408 or (509) 865-7570.
MAR. 12-14: E-PEH-TES POW-WOW. LAPWAI.ID. (208)843-2253.
MAR. 13: MUCKLESHOOT MINI POW-WOW. Muckleshoot Tribal School. AU
BURN, WA. Contact: Walter Pacheco at (253) 939-3311, ext. 153.
MAR. 13-14: SPEELYI Ml ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Cultural Hertiage Winter Lodge.
TOPPENISH, WA. (509) 865-5121 , ext. 408.
MAR. 24-27: YAKAMA NATION ALL-INDIAN MEN'S INVITATIONAL BASKET
BALL TOURNAMENT. Wapato High School Gymnasium. WAPATO.WA. (509)
865-5121, ext. 408.
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN STAMPEDE
June 19 and 20
Contact: Ed Larsen at 879-2300 or
April Campbell at 879-3704
GRAND RONDE VETERANS' POW-WOW
July 9, 10, and 11
Contact: Marce or Sharon Norwest at 879-5878
GRAND RONDE ANNUAL POW-WOW
August 20, 21, and 22
Contact: Dana Leno at 879-2037
Grand Ronde Veterans'
Royalty requirements
In addition to Grand Ronde Royalty, girls may also apply to be involved
in the Veterans' Royalty. The Veterans' Royalty also appears at the
Grand Ronde pow-wow, other Grand Ronde tribal events, and travel to
different veterans' events, pow-wows, and cultural gatherings that the
Color Guard also attend. If you or someone you know is interested in
participating in a Royalty Court for the upcoming year, now is the time
to start thinking about it. Royalty Court is an excellent chance for young
members to represent their Tribe with pride and dignity. It is an obliga
tion which requires a lot of time and commitment, but it's also a tremen
dous honor. Girls cannot participate in both the Veterans' Royalty and
the Grand Ronde Royalty, so please choose the Royalty Court you are
most interested in.
All interested girls must be able to
meet the following guidelines in or
der to be eligible for the Veterans'
Royalty Court:
D Girls must be enrolled members
of the Confederated Tribes of the
Grand Ronde.
D Participants should have never
been married and have no children.
D All girls must be enrolled in and
currently attending a public or pri
vate school.
D All girls participating must be
drug and alcohol free.
B They must have one year pow
wow experience.
B They must have their own rega
lia, or be able to make their own re
galia before the application deadline.
Participants must be willing and
able to attend all Veterans' events,
and be prepared to represent the Vet
erans and the Tribe.
B Must have a parent or sponsor
willing to participate and attend ac
tivities with the girls andor provide
transportation.
U Royalty Court participants and
their parentsponsor must attend all
required events (pow-wows, parades,
fund-raisers, organizational meet
ings and others). Absences can be
prearranged with the Royalty Com
mittee Advisor. Three unexcused
absences will result in disqualifica
tion from Royalty Court. Please note
that all participants receive 1 point
for every event. Royalty Court par
ticipants are expected to stay for the
duration of the events. This includes
helping setup for events such as
meetings and parades, as well as
dancing during Grand Entry and
staying until the flags are retired
unless pre-approved with the Roy
alty Advisor. Participants are ex
pected to speak in front of large
groups of people. Royalty Court par
ticipants must be willing and able to
dance. Remember: You are all part
of a team and are expected to treat
yourselves, running mates, and oth
ers with respect at all times.
B As of July 9, 1999 girls must be 9
to 13 years of age for Junior
Queen; and 14 to 18 years of age
for Senior Queen.
O Entries must be received by Tues
day, March 2, 1999.
D A mandatory meeting will be held
at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 at
the Natural Resource Building.
Please call Marce or Sharon Nor
west at (503) 879-5878 or 879-2387
for more information about Veterans'
Royalty.
- OFFICIAL APPLICATION -GRAND
RONDE VETERANS' ROYALTY
Name:
Roll :
Phone:
Address:
Age:
Date of Birth:
School:
Parents:
Sponsor:
Mail to: Marce Norwest
28000 Andy Riggs Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone: (503) 879-5878 or 879-2387