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S MOKE S IGNALS
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, Nov. 4..............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18............................................................................4 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
General Council meeting
11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1
Tribal Community Center
Letters
Dear Smoke Signals:
Family and friends, it is with a joyous heart and gratitude that I share
this news! I am performing my last concert this December and am no longer
touring. And, I just fi nished my fi nal commercial music recording, slated
to be released next year. The Creator has blessed me with a fruitful music
career that I will be eternally grateful for. After much prayer, thought and
consulting with my record label and family, I have decided to retire from
being a recording and performing artist.
After 20 recordings, more than 500 concerts, music videos, movie
soundtracks, collaborations, more than 50 national award recognitions
including four Native Music Awards and dozens of successful music proj-
ects with the Native American fl ute, it’s time to spend more time with my
family/Tribe, teaching the fl ute and promoting One Heart.
Of course it will be my honor to continue to play music and speak when
called upon by my Tribal Council, Tribe, community and Oregon State
University. That commitment will never change. In addition to select
solo appearances, my role with the Native American fl ute will be more
focused on promoting and sharing how amazing the instrument truly is.
In working with other educators, we will be starting a regular fl ute circle
for folks to come and play together.
Also, I have a serious desire to personally explore other art forms and
pursue painting and photography.
My music CDs, instruction publications and signature fl utes will continue
to be distributed globally by High Spirits. In collaboration with them and
others, I’m writing another book about the fl ute to be published in the
next few years. Hayu masi to Odell Borg and his incredible support that
literally spans my entire music career.
Appreciation to the countless folks who played a part in this musical
journey. A special thank you to the Native American Music Awards, Keith
Sommers Studios, High Spirits Music, Spirit Wind Records, Oregon State
University and, of course, my amazing Tribe!
We are performing a fi nal special concert to celebrate together; here is
the information:
• Jan Michael Looking Wolf in Concert at the Chehalem Cultural Center
at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.
My band will be joining in, along with special guest performers and
dancers. The concert will be fi lmed as part of a documentary. We hope that
you can join us for a very special evening with a full production show. It
is expected to sell out; please get your tickets as soon as possible.
On behalf of my entire family, hayu masi (many thanks) to everyone for
the love and support!
Jan Looking Wolf Reibach
www.lookingwolf.com
Roll #3227
Mushroom Seminar set for Nov. 12
The Tribe’s Fish and Wildlife Committee will hold a Mushroom
Seminar at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Elders Activity Center,
48940 Blacktail Drive.
The event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Fish & Wildlife Committee Chairman
Harold Lyon at 971-237-5775. n
Tribal Offi ce Closures
Tribal offi ces will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance
of Veterans Day. Offi ces also will be closed on Monday, Nov. 23, in
observance of Restoration Day on Nov. 22. Offi ces also will be clos-
ing on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at noon and closed on Thursday, Nov.
26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Smoke Signals
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