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10 JULY 15, 2004 Smoke Signals V (J ' O lift M i. -ff t f-.- if One More Time, For Love Rhonda Reibach, the wife of Tribal mem ber Jan Michael Reibach, smiles as her wedding vows are renewed at the Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde on Saturday, June 1 2. Reibach told the audi ence that he wanted to renew his vows to Rhonda in front of his family and friends so they could help them celebrate their life together. Over one hundred people enjoyed the ceremony, food, music and dancing. Native Flute "Advanced Techniques" Workshop Saturday, July 24, 2004 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tribal Education Department, Class Room 126 Workshop Fee: $75 or $105 with an Advance Technique 90 minute video to keep. This workshop is designed for those who play or who are familiar with the Native flute. Upon completion, participants will: Review the history and origin of the flute. Review basic techniques and scales. Know the difference between traditional and more modern methods of playing. 0 Learn how to play with music. H Know how to play a variety of embellishments on a Native flute. Know how to play with other flutes. Please contact Rhonda at 503 879-5734 for more information and registration. BOOK FOR SALE "The Kalapuyans: A sourcebook on the Indians of the Willamette Valley" by Harold Mackey, Ph.D. This book, through collaboration between the Cultural Resources Department, Mis sion Mill Museum and the Mackey Family, has been re-released in a second edition with a new cover, an updated bibliogra phy with more current and accurate sources, new photographs and a new af- n-riirn ovnlnmirtrr 4 Via CI. r r r n VA CAr'iailllll6 nic uiauu ivuuuc f X Tribal perspective. $12.95 per book Books may be purchased at the Tribe's Cultural Resources De partment located at the Community Center. To have an order mailed to you, please fill out this order form and include an additional $3.00 for shipping cost per book. CHECKS ONLY. Name: Please Print Address: StreetPO Box City, State, Zip Code of books x $15.95 each ($12.95 $3 for shipping) total Mail this form to: CTGR Cultural Resources, The Kalapuyans, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. CHECKS ONLY. Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority i (SHU EE mm OD0Q WE mmm &'im!!&l L A OMARFM L X ONABEN A Native American Business Network Presents Building Native Communities, Financial Skills for Families Do you want to learn how to do your money better, pay all the bills every month, and feel good about your finances? Financial Literacy coursework designed and published by First Nations Development Institute and Fannie Mae Foundation. Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Education Division, Grand Ronde To register: Contact: Kayeri Akweks, ONABEN, 503-968-1500, kayerionaben.org or Joanne Carr, Adult Ed Coordinator 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2282. MILL-LUCK SALMON CELEBRATION ANNOUNCED Experience Coquille Native American Culture September 10-11 Mark your calendars for Friday and Sat urday, September 10-11, when The Mill Casino Hotel will be the venue for the first Annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, sharing the culture and traditions of the Coquille Indians and other Pacific North west Tribes with residents and visitors to Oregon's Bay Area. The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fri day evening, with a Native American mu sic performance by the R. Carlos Nakai Quartet in The Mill Casino's Salmon Room. R. Carlos Nakai has used the traditional Native American flute in exciting new musical settings creating a new genre that has found widespread popularity. With the R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, Nakai continues this musical experiment by joining the haunting sound of the cedar flute with sax, bass, keyboards, drums and female vocals. Tickets go on sale July 12, 2004 in The Mill's General Store, or charge by phone by calling 1-800-953-4800 or 541-756-8800. On Saturday, September 11, the vendors' marketplace opens at 10 a.m., with Native artisans from across the Pacific Northwest offering handcrafted items. Performances of drumming, dance and music will continue throughout the day, as will cultural displays. Canoe races will periodically take place on Coos Bay alongside demonstrations of traditional canoe carving methods. Children will have an opportunity to learn traditional Native American games and crafts. The highlight of the event will be a Salmon Bake, with salmon cooked in a traditional Coquille open-pit. "We always look for opportunities to share our culture with the broader Coos BayNorth Bend community," said Tribal Chairman Ed Metcalf. "We hope to see many of our friends and neighbors at this celebration of our Coquille tradi tions." Located directly on the Highway 101 waterfront of scenic Coos Bay, The Mill Casino Hotel is a favorite destination for Bay Area residents and one of the premier attractions on Oregon's South Coast. Its mix of Nevada-style casino games, dining options for every palate, and distinctive accommodations offers something for everyone. Schedules of current and upcoming events are available throughout the casino or on their web site, www.themillcasino.com. The scheduled day for vendors will be Saturday, September 11, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. If interested, your booth should be reserved as soon as possible due to the limited amount of available space. Please contact Anati Pierce at The Mill Casino 1 Hotel at 541-756-8800 ext.420 for a vendor application packet. The application deadline is August 11, 2004. We hope that you can join us for this exciting event! 9
