Hundreds Celebrate National Native Heritage Month RSIC Events Include Parades, Poetry, Presentations, Baskets, Bling, Banquet
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VOLUME IX ISSUE 16 November 26, 2014 Hundreds Celebrate National Native Heritage Month RSIC events include parades, poetry, presentations, baskets, bling, banquet Since the first day of Novem- Nev., to participate in the Wow attire, plus the Recreation ber, hundreds of people from Nevada Day Parade which held staff wore identical, specially the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony the distinction of the being the designed T-shirts. and other nearby communities 150th anniversary or sesquicen- RSIC Chairman Melendez led have showcased their pride, tennial of Nevada's entry into the Continued on page 4 shared their knowledge and Union on most importantly, reflected on October 31, the sacrifice of our ancestors 1864. while celebrating the promises With seven of a great future in recognition different of National Native American parade Heritage Month. entries from “Celebrating our culture can Indian manifest itself in many, many Country, the ways,” said Arlan D. Melendez, RSIC’s entry Chairman of the Reno-Sparks was by far Indian Colony. “Native the most American Heritage Month elaborate and allows everyone, Native and included the non-Native, to enjoy and learn most people. about the people who have The RSIC’s lived in this area for thousands public works of years.” department At the RSIC, 18 activities and built two special programs were held. traditional “We had activities for every- structures, a one,” said Charisse Foster, a kahnee and a member of the Native Indian haba. Some Day planning committee. “It was of the RSIC a huge celebration and every- participants one really seemed to have a wore great time.” traditional To kick off the month, over 70 dress, some The Warrior’s Dance — Lorenzo Katenay was one of 70 people from the people travelled to Carson City, wore Pow RSIC who participated in the Reno Veterans Day Parade. Katenay, who dances traditional style for all the warriors who defend our homeland, is the son of a veteran. Photo by Bucky Harjo 2 Important UPCOMING Dates Deadlines, Mailing List The Camp News Profile Dec. 2 Scholastic Book fair, RSIC Library, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, Public Comments Deadline, RSIC Ethics Ordinance, 5 p.m. The Camp News is the Women’s Talking Circle, Women’s Circle Office, 6 p.m. Washo Language Table, Hungry Valley Gym, 6 p.m. monthly publication for the Dec. 3 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Scholastic Book fair, RSIC Library, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. community. The newsletter Law & Order Committee Meeting, Tribal Court Building, 6 p.m. Paiute Immersion Class, TLC Building, 6 p.m. is produced monthly out White House Tribal Nations Conference, Washington DC of the public relations Regalia Making Class, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. Dec. 4 department and duplicated Scholastic Book fair, RSIC Library, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. and distributed by RSIC Food Handlers Certificate Training, RSTHC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Administration Front Office. Shoshone Language Table, 34D Education, 6 p.m. Dec. 5 SEND US YOUR NEWS Scholastic Book fair, RSIC Library, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Dec. 6 Scholastic Book fair, RSIC Library, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Dec. 8 submissions to be consid- Education Advisory Board Meeting, Education Conference Room, noon ered for publication in The Circle of Parents Support Group, RSTHC, 2nd Floor, 4 p.m. Pow Wow Club, Reno Gym, 6 p.m. Camp News is 5 p.m., the Dec. 9 second Thursday of every Washo Language Table, Hungry Valley Gym, 6 p.m. month. Senior Washo Language Classes, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 CONTACT OUR STAFF Senior Paiute Language Classes, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. Christmas Wonderland sponsored by the RSIC Senior Center, 5 p.m. Paiute Immersion Class, TLC Building, 6 p.m. E-mail your submissions Regalia Making Class, Senior Center, 6 p.m. to [email protected] or Tribal Council meeting, Hungry Valley Community Center, 6 p.m. drop off your photos and Dec. 11 Senior Shoshone Language Classes, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. suggested articles to the Shoshone Language Table, 34D Education, 6 p.m. receptionist at 98 Colony Dec. 12 Road, Reno, NV 89502. Nevada’s Christmas Sale & Indian Art Market, Reno Gym, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 13 CIRCULATION Nevada’s Christmas Sale & Indian Art Market, Reno Gym, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 15 Executive Health Board, RSTHC Conference Room, 5:30 p.m. If you live outside Washoe Kids Night with Santa and Story Telling, Reno Gym, 6:30 - 9 p.m. County and would like to Pow Wow Club, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. receive The Camp News Dec. 16 Commodities Distribution, Senior Center via U.S. Post, please NNTH Ground Breaking, 1840 East 2nd, 2 p.m. contact us with your mailing Dec. 17 address. Paiute Immersion Class, TLC Building, 6 p.m. Regalia Making Class, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. If you have a problem with Adult Christmas Bingo, Reno Gym, 6:30 - 9 p.m. delivery, please call us at Dec. 18 Community Christmas Dinner with hypnotist, 6:30 - 9 p.m. 329-2936. Dec. 18 Winter Break, Washoe County School District ELECTRONIC EDITION Dec. 22 Circle of Parents Support Group, RSTHC, 2nd Floor, 4 p.m. For those of you who Pow Wow Club, Reno Gym, 6 p.m. would prefer to get an elec- Dec. 24 tronic version of The Camp Early trash pickup Christmas Holiday, RSIC Offices Close at noon News or just read it on-line, Dec. 25 please see: www.rsic.org Christmas Holiday, RSIC Offices Closed Dec. 26 and PDFs of our publication Christmas Holiday, RSIC Offices Closed are available. Dec. 31 If you have questions, call New Year’s Eve, RSIC Offices Close at noon Early trash pickup us at 329-2936, ext. 3268. Sobriety Pow Wow, Reno Gym, 7 p.m. 3 Continued front cover its second Barnes & Noble Book just as impressed by Dobb’s the procession, riding in a Fair. Located in the heart of the message of a healthy, drug and convertible Mercedes, followed Colony, the RSIC Library uses alcohol-free living. by members of the Eagle Wing two annual fundraisers to “My life is all about helping Dancer Troupe and youth under purchase new materials for its others,” Dobbs said. “I believe 10-years of age. The recreation users. this is the reason I’m here, and staff passed out candy to on- "Our library is small—we I thank God I am now living out lookers and the Pow Wow Club service about 1,200 people and His purpose for my life.” performed a synchronized we operate with a small grant, so Growing up in a drug and dance routine throughout the most of our books come from gang related neighborhood in parade. fundraising," said RSIC Librarian Phoenix, Dobbs found himself “Considering how cold it was Adriana Gutierrez. “This year we going down the wrong road. and our people had to travel, doubled what we made in the However he was able to tri- our turnout was spectacular,” past.” umph over adversity, shape his said Language and Culture Another very-well attended choices and strive for a positive Program Coordinator Teresa special program was the Kenny way of life. Today, Dobbs Melendez. “We couldn’t have Dobbs Slam Dunk Showcase encourages hundreds pulled this off without the great and Youth Basketball Clinic. of thousands of youth, through support of the recreation staff Nearly 300 people watched as school assemblies and commu- and the hard work of the public the world’s greatest basketball nity events, to rise up and over- works department.” dunker, a Choctaw Native, come obstacles while achieving Support also came in abun- wowed the crowd with his athleti- their goals. dance as the RSIC Library held cism. The large crowd seemed “The dunk shows get the youth inspired and open to lis- tening to what I have to say.” Dobbs said. “Then I’m able to deliver a powerful message of hope that will encourage them to rise up and become leaders in their home, school and community.” Nearly 100 youth attended Dobbs basketball clinic, too. With assistance from the RSIC Recreation staff, Dobbs demon- strated calisthenics and exer- cises which will be especially beneficial for basketball play- ers. However, the 29-year-old champion dunker, continued with his message of healthy choices and encouraged the youth to always help others. “You can’t just stand by and watch others hurting and making bad decisions,” Dobbs People of the Great Basin — In conjunction with National Native American Heritage Month, said. the RSIC Archives Department put together a collection of black and white photographs which depict life in the region. Above, Jamie Astor and her son, JJ Dressler, are drawn into the images. Photo by Charisse Foster. Continued on next page 4 Continued from page 4 gave a presentation. “Reach out, do everything Veterans Day, which holds you can because we are all special meaning to many RSIC family in Indian Country.” households, again brought out Dobbs appearances at the hundreds during National Native RSIC were sponsored by the American Heritage Month. RSIC Healing to Wellness About 70 people proudly rep- Court. resented the Colony during the The RSIC Cultural Re- annual City of Reno Parade. sources Programs sponsored Many of the participants--- “Carrying Out Ancestral Weav- young, elders, Veterans, family ing Tradition into the Future.” and friends---wore signs featur- Decorated Soldier — At this year’s According to Michon R. Eben, ing their loved ones in their ser- annual RSIC Veterans Day Celebration, women THPO, 100-plus people viewed vices uniforms.