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FAIR GAMING: comment period open
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon have
filed a petition with the National Indian Gaming Commission for a certifi
cate of self-regulation. One criteria for the issuance of a certificate is that
the Tribe has a reputation for safe, fair and honest operation of the gaming
activity. Comments in this regard are solicited and are to be submitted with
your name, address and day-time telephone number, directly to the Office of
Self Regulation, National Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 "L" Street, NW
9th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
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GAMING COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE & GENERAL SESSION
The regularly scheduled Gaming Commission meeting for July has been moved to
July 28, 2000 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Spirit Mountain Casino's
Human Resource Building at 28840 Salmon River Highway in Grand Ronde.
Apprenticeship in Traditional Arts
The Oregon Historical Society Folklife Program has applications available
for the 2000-2001 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program (TAAP). TAAP
is an annual program that encourages the continuation of traditional artistic
skills within communities by awarding stipends to master traditional artists
to teach a specific cultural tradition to one or more apprentices. An average
of ten are funded each year. The postmark deadline is July 21, 2000.
All traditional artists are eligible for this program. Traditional arts are
forms of artistic expression learned as part of the cultural life of a community
(such as an ethnic group, Tribe, religious or occupational group, or region).
Traditional arts reflect the history, culture and values of a community. They
are often learned informally, passed down from one person to another.
Masters and apprentices apply together to the program and can apply for
up to $2500. They decide when and where they will meet to work during the
year and set their own goals for what they will achieve during the appren
ticeship. Apprenticeships last eight months (September through April) and
generally involve 80-120 hours of instruction time.
Apprenticeships must be Oregon residents and from the same cultural com
munity as the master artist. Contact Leila Childs at (503) 306-5292.
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11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
8715 MORTH STREET
In case of emergency, contact
Mardell Williams at 879-2034.
Roommate Wanted:
Looking for a person to share my
house in Grand Ronde for $250$300
a month rent. This opportunity is
ideal for conservative, independent
and quiet person. There is lots of liv
ing space, access to the kitchen, cable
TV and lots of privacy.
Located in a quiet manufactured
home park, two miles west of Spirit
Mountain Casino.
Interested? Call Dave (503) 879-5864.
Two Feathers ICWP Full Circle Conference
PERSPECTIVES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Aug. 21-22 The Red Lion Inn Eureka, California
A two-day conference on domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian
Country, presenting local, state and national authorities on domestic vio
lence law, treatment methodologies and practices, development of Tribal
programs, and community mobilization. $50 registration fee (scholar
ships available).
WORKSHOP ON WHEELS Aug. 23
An instructional tour through Northern California Indian Country. A
full day event that begins and ends in Eureka, California, one tour will
take participants east through Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and into
Yurok and Karuk Tribal territory. The other tour will take participants
through the coastal portion of the Yurok Reservation and on the Elk Val
ley Rancheria. $25 registration fee (limited seating).
For more information or a conference brochure contact:
Two Feathers ICWP (707) 443-6399 or twofeathersnorthcoastweb.com
PENDLETON, OR Fresh off their national tour with B.B. King, the American Indian
blues band Indigenous has signed on to be the feature performance at the first
annual Jammin' for Salmon Native American Music Festival to be held on August 4 and
5 at Wildhorse Casino Resort.
Jammin' for Salmon, sponsored by Wildhorse Casino Resort and Columbia River Inter
Tribal Fish Commission, is a benefit event for the salmon recovery effort. The proceeds
from the two-day music festival will go to Home for the Salmon, Salmon Corps, and
Spirit of the Salmon. All performances will be held outside on the Wildhorse Pow-wow
Grounds where spectators will also be able to visit educational and informational booths,
shop the arts & crafts vendors, and eat at the food purveyors' tents. In addition to great
musicians, several celebrities and well-known dignitaries will visit the stage.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
5 p.m Reverend Gary Small & the Deacons playing reggae and rock
7 p.m Rita Coolidge kicks off the event
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
1 p.m Kupa'aina, an indigenous Hawaiian group
3 p.m Jim Boyd, a Colville Indian with tradition-inspired folk rock
5 p.m Branscombe Richmond takes the stage with his high energy
sound and convivial humor
7 p.m Indigenous, American Indian blues band
Incendiary guitar, soulful vocals, and house-shaking rhythms are all trade
marks of this indigenous family. Made up of two brothers, a sister, and a
cousin, Indigenous' stylistic roots back even further. Members of the
Nakota Nation, the group grew up on the Yankton Indian Reservation in
South Dakota. Their father, Greg Zephier, played in the '60s and 70s with
a band called the Vanishing Americans. It was his record collection,
heavy on Santana, Hendrix, Buddy Guy and The Three Kings of Blues
from which his children drew inspiration and were first exposed to the
music that they would one day make themselves.
Indigenous has shared the stage with Melissa Etheridge, Johnny Lang,
Keb' Mo', Chris Duarte and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. They even
tually signed on with Pachyderm Records and "Things We Do" was re
leased to rave reviews. Their most recent release, "Circle," is clearly
headed for even greater success.
Jammin' for Salmon promises great music in a variety of genres. Tickets can be
purchased at Wildhorse Gift Shop in person or by phone $10 for Friday, $15 for
Saturday, or $20 for both days. Concert packages including admission and lodging are
also available. All the proceeds go to benefit salmon recovery. For more information,
call RaeAnn Crane at 800-654-9453, ext. 1510.
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PENDLETON, OREGON
OPEN STUDIO Each Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.
Open studio gives youth and adults an opportunity to become acquainted with the
studio equipment and experiment with a variety of art forms. Whether you would like
to work independently, use the library resources or just need the space to work, join us
on Thursdays, or any other day by appointment.
SETTING UP SHOP - YOUR ART ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
with Roberta Lavadour
July 20 Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.
If you are considering selling your artwork on the web, this is a great opportunity to
learn how to make your own site, and the service that backs it up, a step above the rest.
We'll mix up fun stuff with the dreaded business stuff to make this a very productive
evening. Refreshments provided.
BASKET TWINING with Joey Lavadour
July 21-23 Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sign up early for this one! Participants will weave baskets using twining techniques
specific to the Plateau region. Half turn, full turn and false embroidery with cornhusk
will be taught, as well as how to create your own original designs. Beginners and
experienced weavers welcome. Ages 14 and up.
WING DRESSES with Loretta Alexander
July 28-30 Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Participants will create a finished wing dress and under-dress during this workshop.
Wing dresses are worn for customary gatherings, celebrations, and dances. Some sewing
experience required.
ARTIST'S BOOKS
August 18 Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Well known book artist and papermaker Margaret Prentice is bringing eight University
of Oregon students to Crow's Shadow to create artist's books with local Tribal members
in a week-long intensive workshop. You are invited to drop in, visit with participants and
see the fruits of their cross-cultural collaborations.
MILLENNIUM PROJECT FINALE by Master Weaver Pat Courtney Gold
October 28 Saturday
Join us for the unveiling of the mural and woven wall hanging created by Master
Weaver Pat Courtney Cold and participants in the "America Creates for the Millennium"
project. This extensive project is funded by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and will
bring Pat to Crow's Shadow for a three-month residency.
All of these workshops offered this SummerFall are open to the general
public. For more information, contact Crow Shadow Institute
phone: (541)276-3954 address: 48004 St. Andrew's Road
email: croworegontrail.net Pendleton, Oregon 97801
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