Smoke Signals TBA TO BE ANNOUNCED DEC. 29-JAN. 1: TOPPENISH CREEK NEW YEARS CELEBRATION. Toppenish Creek Longhouse. WHITE SWAN, WA. (509) 865-5121 ext. 408. DEC.31-JAN.9: NEW MILLENNIUM FIRST PEOPLES' WORLD FAIR & POW-WOW. TUC SON, AZ. Contact: Fred Synder at (520) 622-4900. JAN. 8: MASON SCHOOL POW-WOW. 2819 N. Madison. TACOMA, WA. Contact: Jim Egawa at (253) 596-1139. JAN. 8: MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY POW-WOW. Muckleshoot Tribal School. AUBURN, WA. Contact: Walter Pacheco at (253) 939-3311 ext. 153 or WPachecoMuckleshoot.nsn JAN. 22: PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINTER SOCIAL POW-WOW. PCC Sylvania, Gym 12000 SW 49th Ave. PORTLAND, OR. Grand Entry 1 p.m. Vendors contact: Claire Oliveros at (503) 977-4112 or Rowan Wolf at (503) 977-4083. FEB (TBA): CHEMAWA BIRTHDAY POW-WOW. Chemawa Indian School. SALEM, OR. (503)399-5721 FEB. 5: MASON SCHOOL POW-WOW. 2812 N. Madison. TACOMA, WA. Contact: Jim Egawa at (253) 571-1139. FEB. 5: NATIVE NEW YEAR. Suquamish Tribal Center. SUQUAMISH, WA. Contact: Peg Deam at (360) 394-5266 or pdeamsuquamish.nan.us or visit www.suquamish.nsn.us FEB. 4-6: GROUNDHOGS DAY POW-WOW. NESPELEM, WA. (509) 634-4711 or tribune1televar.com FEB. 12: MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY POW-WOW. Muckleshoot Tribal School. AUBURN, WA. Contact: Walter Pacheco at (253) 939-3311 ext. 153 or WPachecoMuckleshoot.nsn FEB. 17-19: WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Toppenish Longhouse. TOPPENISH, WA. Contact: Yakama Tourism at (509) 865-5121 . FEB. 25-28: POW-WOW CRUISE MIAMI TO BAHAMAS. (760) 369-2232 or adcruise jps.net or visit www.powwowcruise.com FEB. 26: STANLEY PURSER POW-WOW. Port Gamble Tribal Center Little Boston. PORT GAMBLE, WA. (360)297-2646. MAR. 4: NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES POW-WOW. Fremont Unified School District. FRE MONT, CA. (510) 252-0575 or (510) 659-1082. MAR. 10: FIFE INDIAN EDUCATION POW-WOW. Surprise Middle School. LONG BEACH, CA. (562) 985-4963. MAR. 11-12: CAL STATE LONG BEACH POW-WOW. LONG BEACH, CA. (562) 985-4963. MAR. 11-12: SPEELYI Ml ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Yakama Nation Legends. LONG BEACH, CA. Contact: Yakama Tourism at (509) 865-5121 MAR. 11: MUCKLESHOOT MINI POW-WOW. Muckleshoot Tribal School. AUBURN, WA. Contact: Walter Pacheco at (253) 939-3311 ext. 153 or WpachecoMuckleshoot.nsn MAR. 10-12: E-PEH-TES POW-WOW. LAPWAI, ID. (208) 843-2253. MAR. 25: NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOW. California State University Stanislause Gym. TURLOCK, CA. (209) 667-3598 MAR. 25-26: SPRING COMPETITION POWWOW. Chinook Winds Gaming and Convention Center. LINCOLN CITY, OR. Contact: Craig Whitehead (541) 922-1399 or craigctsi.nsn.us mum I Please send me Name copy (s) of the 2000 Pow-wow Calendar Address City, Street, Zip Enclose a check or money order for $13.45 per book ($9.95 $3.50 shipping). Canadian orders: Enclose a Canadian postal union money order for $15.95 US ($9.95 $5.50 shipping). Send order to: THE BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY P.O. Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483 For MasterCard and Visa orders: call 1-800-695-2241 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 mem bers to represent their Tribe with pride and dignity. It is an obligation which requires a lot of time and commitment, but it's also a tremendous 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 order to be eligible for the Veterans' Royalty Court: Girls must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. . Participants should have never been married and have no children. All girls must be enrolled in and currently attending a public or pri vate school. All girls participating must be drug and alcohol free. They must have one year pow-wow experience. They must have their own regalia, or be able to make their own rega lia before the application deadline. Participants must be willing and able to attend all veterans' events, and be prepared to represent the veterans and the Tribe. Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend activi ties with the girls andor provide transportation. . 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 disqualification from Royalty Court. Please note that all participants receive 1 point for every event. Royalty Court participants are expected to stay for the du ration of the events. This includes helping setup for events such as meet ings and parades, as well as dancing during Grand Entry and staying until the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Advisor. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Roy alty Court participants must be willing and able to dance. Remember: You are all part of a team and are expected to treat yourselves, running mates, and others with respect at all times. 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. Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 7, 2000. A mandatory meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at the Veterans Office, located in the modular offices between CRD and Education. Please call Marce or Sharon Norwest at (503) 879-5878 or 879 2387 for more information about 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