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Native American Indian Heritage month--time to participate
by Selena BoiseSpilyay Tymoo “Honoring the Good in our People” is a pretty good theme for our Native American Indian Heritage month. After the proclamation was signed to name the day, our tribe has proclaimed the month a time to celebrate our successes and recognize our customs and languages. Back in my boarding school days we used to celebrate a Native American week with activities. Students from all over the United States would get together and make this a fun event for everyone on the campus. We celebrated the unity of the many tribes that were able to come together and celebrate being Native American. Held a princess and warrior competition for students from each class, club, or sports activity. That was very interesting and fun. Well, our activities in Warm Springs will include the parade, a walk, powwow, art festival, and essay contest. With Veterans Day on November 11, the parade will include a Native American Dress Parade to join with the Veterans. That should be an interesting and fun activity to see. It’s always nice to see families dress up in their regalia and be in a parade. It is just as nice to see the Veterans in their military clothes. Recognition goes to the Veterans of our tribe, and many other tribes, on this day because as Representative Joe Baca stated, “Native Americans and their ancestors have played a vital role in the formation of our nation. They have fought with valor and died in every American war dating back to the Revolutionary War, and deserve this special acknowledgment.” Stated very well in the AP story recently. Anyway, I hope everyone comes out to participate in this National recognition of Native American Indian Heritage. I know we have artists here and it would be nice to see that talent surface in the art festival. Create a canvas art piece that signifies our theme. Watch for flyers on the confirmed dates for these events. And we will see you there. Return to HOMEPAGE |
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