Native Culture, Artown Create Closing Night Nationhood
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VOLUME XII ISSUE 7 July 2017 Native Culture, Artown Create Closing Night Nationhood “A Tribe Called Red,” regional artists provide inspirational finale As the mission of Artown is to American culture that has Following the Native way, create a climate for the cultural flourished for millennia. the free public event paused rebirth of our region, the closing While the crowd jockeyed for for Pyramid Lake elder night of the month-long celebra- optimal seating for the night’s Charlotte Harry to offer a tion was a microcosm of that finale, the next 15 people prayer in her Paiute language. goal. honored by the Reno People Also, her son, Norman Harry, To warmup 1,000-plus Project were introduced (see who is on Artown’s Board spectators, attendees were page 8 for complete biog- of Directors, played his hand treated to dances and songs raphies). The ceremony held drum and sang before intro- which have been handed down on the Wingfield park stage, ducing the main event, A Tribe from generation-to-generation was part of the City of Reno’s Called Red. for thousands of years compli- year-long celebration of its For nearly a decade, A Tribe ments of Lois Kane and the 150th birthday. Continued on back cover Eagle Wing Pageant Dancers. Toddlers, teens, and award winning pow wow dancers dazzled the crowd with colorful regalia and energetic moves all in sync with two astounding drum groups: local talent Young Chiefs and the all-women drum group The Mankillers. Plus the food options were notable---Indian Tacos or pine nut ice cream with Espresso, plus typical fair treats and sev- eral beverages to keep hydrat- ed during the 101 degree heat. All the while, an abundance of Native fine art, Native crafts, I’m With The Band — Three members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Pow Wow and Native merchandise Club—-Teresa, Tziavi and Pasituva Melendez—-were invited to dance while “A Tribe Called beckoned visitors to explore Red” wowed a sprawling crowd during the final night of Artown. According to its website, the vendor booths which were Artown started back in 1996 when local leaders wanted to help re-brand Reno by holding a three-week art festival. 2017 was the second year in which the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony filled with cultural treasures partnered with Artown. The Colony was directly involved with three events: a cultural and art created with inspiration from fair held on tribal lands, a youth language presentation held at the McKinley Arts Center, and the rich, matchless Native the Closing Night, held in the heart of Reno. 2 Important AUGUST dates Deadlines, Mailing List 14 Roller King Roller Skating, Sponsored by 3NWC, 6 p.m. The Camp News Profile 15 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center, 8 a.m. Started in the early 1980s, Elder Aquacize, 55-years+, Alf Sorensen, 1400 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 9 a.m. The Camp News is the Self Defense Class, 3NWC, 12:15 p.m. monthly publication for the Line Dancing, 3NWC, 5:15 p.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Yoga, 3NWC, 5:30 p.m. community. The newsletter 16 Adult Kickboxing, 3NWC, 12:15 p.m. is produced monthly out Senior Numa (Paiute) Language Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. of the RSIC Public Speed and Agility Training, 3NWC, 5 p.m. Relations Department and Tribal Council Meeting, Hungry Valley Recreation Center, 6 p.m. duplicated and distributed 17 Elder Aquacize, 55-years+, Alf Sorensen, 1400 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 9 a.m. by RSIC Administration Yoga, 3NWC, 12:10 p.m. Front Office. Line Dancing, 3NWC, 5:30 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS 18 Native Art Classes, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 9 a.m. The deadline for all print Breastfeed Awareness Art Show & Picnic, RSTHC, 11 a.m. submissions to be consid- Tai Chi with Christian, 3NWC, Noon ered for publication in The Spartan Training, RSTHC, 5 p.m. Camp News is 5 p.m., the School Fees Deadline, Education Department, 5 p.m. second Thursday of every 21 Fit For Life, Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. month. After School Tutoring Program Begins, Reno & Hungry Valley, 2 p.m. CONTACT OUR STAFF Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. RSIC Pow Wow Club, Hungry Valley, 6 p.m. E-mail your submissions 22 Elder Aquacize, 55-years+, Alf Sorensen, 1400 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 9 a.m. to [email protected] or Self Defense Class, 3NWC, 12:15 p.m. drop off your photos and suggested articles at 34 Line Dancing, 3NWC, 5:15 p.m. Reservation Road, Reno, Yoga, 3NWC, 5:30 p.m. NV 89502. 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Line Dancing, 3NWC, 5:30 p.m. Talking Circle, RSTHC Behavioral Health, 4 p.m. 3 Wildfires Sear Northern Nevada, Edge Hungry Valley First responders continue vigilant community protection during unprecedented season It has been called a wildfire unpredictable winds, extremely Colony representatives attend- season on steroids, and Hungry high temperatures, and saturat- ed the daily operational brief- Valley Volunteer Fire Manage- ing humidity finally to control ings and the planning briefings. ment Coordinator Lance the blaze which burnt 83,733 Throughout the active event, Chantler agrees that 2017 has acres, or about 131 square RSIC Emergency Management been like no other. miles. Services including law enforce- “There are so many volatile For the Hungry Valley ment, public works, housing and fuels---cheat grass, sage brush, residents, besides the plumes public information personnel even juniper, which can start a of smoke, the glow of the Long were on call. fire very easily,” Chantler said. Valley Fire could be seen after The Long Valley Fire started “All conditions indicate that in sundown which added to the near the California / Nevada the coming weeks and months, unease. border town of Doyle and conditions will remain very dry “As per our protocols, we travelled southeast toward and any spark can start a fire, were in direct communication Moonstone and Winnemucca so we will remain vigilante.” with the Long Valley Command Ranch roads. Indeed, residents of Hungry Post,” Chantler said. “We have The fire burned into the north Valley saw firsthand the great partners in the SoCal end of Spanish Springs, and uncertainty and daunting Fire, Bureau of Land Manage- in its later stages, the fire anxiety which accompanies ment and all the area agencies moved eastward toward wildfire as the Long Valley Fire which were equipped and ready Pyramid Lake. Advisory skirted our tribal community last had the fire remained dynamic evacuation orders were issued month. and reached our trigger point, for Sutcliff, Grass Valley and Sparked on July 11, the which it never did.” Palomino Valley. Long Valley Fire took 10 days In addition to the fire depart- At one point Pyramid High- of intense firefighting against ment, other Reno-Sparks Indian way, SR 445, was closed in both directions just north of SR 446 before the fire was contained on Tule Ridge and Dogskin Mountains. Since the Long Valley Fire in late July, the Hungry Valley Fire Department was first on the scene and the lead agency, at two small fires, one on and one off the Hungry Val- ley land base. “Our crew did an excellent job in especially difficult conditions, containing a 13.62 acre fire on the reservation,” Chantler said. “Since we had been working nearly two straight weeks, this effort was especially Total Team Work — Volunteers from the Hungry Valley Fire Department work together significant.” to contain a 13-plus acre fire on the reservation on July 24. Photo by Lance Chantler Continued on page 5 4 Know Your Risks: Stay Ready, Stay Wild Fire Smart Sign up for voicemail, email or text during emergency events With continued high tempera- Sparks Indian Colony’s that drones complicate and tures, winds and low humidity, emergency alert system, via disrupt emergency efforts. Northern Nevada and much employee email, and at the “Drone use during a fire of the entire western part of the Colony’s website: needs to stop,” Chantler said.