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VOLUME XII ISSUE 7 August 31, 2017 Annual Senior Fun Day Bonds Elders, Community Colony event renews friendships, celebrates gift of experience, wisdom with age In Native American tribal Plus, it was the principle pants showed off their person- communities, elders are the of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony alities by wearing unique hats wisdom-keepers as they know (RSIC) Chairman Arlan D. that culminated with a hat our history, know our culture Melendez’s welcoming contest via loudest applause. and educate the next genera- remarks. Many of the elders played tion. “It doesn’t matter where chair volleyball. Everyone For the Paiute, Shoshone and you’re from, we are all Native, enjoyed the catered lunch Washoe people, elders are held and we are all family,” compliments of Bertha in the highest regard. Chairman Melendez said. Miranda's Mexican Food Nowhere was that more “Today’s event shows that right Restaurant and Cantina. There evident than at the recent Reno- here.” also was bingo with prizes as Sparks Indian Colony Senior Besides meeting and greeting well as many information Fun Day. friends from afar, the partici- Continued on page 5 Organized and managed by the RSIC Senior Program, the annual event drew over 350 participants from as far away as Bishop, Calif., and Fort McDermitt, which straddles the Oregon—Nevada border. Teresa Bill, one of the RSIC staff members who helps orchestrate the event, said that the mission for Senior Fun Day is simple. “We have elders from so many different reservations this gives them an chance to see family and friends and catch up,” Bill said. “When we come together, we learn more and Stacked Team — Elders from the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe joined forces to play really, it is just to have fun.” chair volleyball. This activity was just one of several options for the 350-plus senior who That sentiment was echoed attended the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Senior Fun Day. Friendship, family, and food were and celebrated from 10 a.m., enjoyed by all, while others took advantage of informational booths and free giveaways. Some attendees even had his/her blood pressure checked. In addition, Bingo was a huge hit with until the last visitor left the RSIC prizes galore. Pictured above include: back row, left to right: Sharon Williams, an unidentified Gym at 3 p.m. player, and Gloria Johnny; front row: Joan Downs, Jennifer Dendaas, and Suzie Hicks. 2 Important SEPTEMBER dates Deadlines, Mailing List 1 Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds,6 p.m. The Camp News Profile Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, 7 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, 2 Warrior Mountain Run, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 7:30 a.m. The Camp News is the Numaga 3 Mile Walk/Run, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 7:30 a.m. monthly publication for the Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds, 11 a.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Noon, 7 p.m. community. The newsletter 3 Hungry Valley Handgames, Pow Wow Grounds, 11 a.m. is produced monthly out Numaga Indian Days Pow Wow, Hungry Valley, Noon of the RSIC Public 4 Labor Day – RSIC Administration Offices Closed Relations Department and duplicated and distributed 5 Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Senior Center, 10 a.m. by RSIC Administration 6 Day at the Museum, THPO/Cultural Resource Program,6:45 a.m. Front Office. Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS Great Basin Native Artists Reception & Artists’ Talk, TMCC, 5 p.m. Law & Order Committee, Tribal Court, 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Economic Development Meeting, Hungry Valley Rec Center., 6 p.m. submissions to be consid- Confidence Health Resources PCS Caregivers Event, 34 Res. Rd., 6 p.m. ered for publication in The Camp News is 5 p.m., the 7 Confidence Health Resources PCS Caregivers Event, HV Rec Center, 6 p.m. second Thursday of every RSIC Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. month. 8 Native Art Classes, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 9 a.m. 11 Education Advisory Committee meeting, Education Conference Room, Noon CONTACT OUR STAFF Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Senior Center, 1 p.m. E-mail your submissions Enrollment Advisory Committee meeting, Enrollment Office, 5:30 p.m. to [email protected] or RSIC Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. drop off your photos and 12 Drug Endangered Children Information Evening, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. suggested articles at 34 Reservation Road, Reno, 13 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. NV 89502. Suicide Prevention Training, RSTHC, 4 p.m. Tribal Council Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. CIRCULATION 14 Healing to Wellness Court Alumni Meeting, Tribal Court Room, 5 p.m. If you live outside Washoe 16 Health Fair, RSTHC, 10 a.m. County and would like to Military Appreciation Day, National Championship Air Races, Stead Air Field receive The Camp News 18 Spaghetti Bowl Reconfiguration Public Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 5 p.m. via U.S. Post, please Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. contact us with your mailing address. Miniature Golf, Wild Island, 6 p.m. If you have a problem with 19 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center, 8 a.m. delivery, please call us Drug Endangered Children Information Evening, RSIC, 5:30 p.m. at (775) 329-2936. 20 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. ELECTRONIC EDITION Family Hand Drum Making, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. 21 Youth Hand Drum Contest, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. For those of you who 22 Native American Day, RSIC Administration Offices Closed would prefer to get an electronic version of The Native American Day Celebration, 34 Reservation Rd., 4 p.m. Camp News or just read it 25 Grocery Store Tour, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. on-line, please see: Housing Advisory Board Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. www.rsic.org and PDFs 27 Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. of our publication are Healthy Aging Bingo, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. available. Economic Development Meeting, 34 Reservation Rd., 6 p.m. If you have questions, call 28 Talking Circle, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 4 p.m. us at 329-2936, ext. 3268. Updates at : www.rsic.org 3 Susan Quartz-Holling Takes Oath of Office Newly appointed tribal council member has leadership experience Susan Quartz-Holling was Leadership— sworn into office on July 12 The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s to fill a vacancy on the Reno- Chief Judge Joseph Sparks Indian Colony Tribal J. Van Walraven Council. administered the Quartz-Holling previously oath of office to Susan Quartz- served on the Council in the Holling recently. early 80s and again after the Council members 2001 and 2003 elections. Ruth Sampson Guerrero, Jody She also recently served McCloud and Daryl as the vice chairman of the “Doug” Gardipe Colony’s Education Advisory are also pictured. Committee. Nevada Heritage Award Winners Announced Paiute elders Flora Greene, Patricia Hicks recognized as living cultural treasures The Folklife Program of the She was born and raised which are not as easy as she Nevada Arts Council is pleased on the reservation and is the makes it look.” to announce that Flora Greene oldest living alumna of the Patricia Hicks was born and (Nixon, Nev.) and Patricia historic Stewart Indian School grew up on the Walker River Hicks (Schurz, Nev.) have in Carson City, Nev. Indian Reservation. She has been unanimously selected Now 100 years of age, she been involved in American as recipients of the Nevada grew up speaking the Paiute Indian dancing since she was a Heritage Award for 2018. language at home and learned teenager and has remained These awards recognize and about traditional food ways and involved with this art form celebrate living cultural crafts from her parents and for more than 50 years, treasures: individuals who family members. currently as the director of the embody the highest level Her special knowledge Agaidicutta Dance group. of artistic achievement and the includes tanning and sewing Hicks is known for her bead- highest level of service. deer hides, traditional bead- work and makes the traditional Their accomplishments work, and basketry. regalia for the dancers to wear assure that folk and traditional “She has dedicated her whole – buckskin dresses for the girls, arts will continue to be known, life to maintaining the American shirts and pants for the boys, valued, and practiced in their Indian culture and preserving deerskin moccasins for all. families and communities. the Indian traditions and Paiute “I love to hear her sing the These awards, which include language,” wrote nominator beautiful songs of our Numu a $3,500 honorarium, recog- Meg McDonald. “Over the years people,” wrote Alan Mandell, nize lifelong commitments she has always been eager Vice Chairman of the Pyramid to mastering, teaching and to teach any and all young Lake Paiute Tribe, in his letter sharing traditional arts. people that are willing to listen supporting this nomination. Flora Greene is a member and learn the Paiute language Green and Hicks will be hon- of the Cui-ui Ticutta Pyramid and to learn the crafting skills, ored during the Numaga Indian Lake Paiute Tribe. Days Pow Wow. 4 Continued from front cover Traditional Baskets in Transi- is not an easy booths with souvenirs and im- tion, Paiute, Shoshone & job. portant materials to take home. Washoe Baskets which is According to a “It overwhelms me and I feel housed through the end of the November 2015 so good in my heart to see so month by the RSIC Cultural report by the many family and friends,” said Resources Program/THPO.