A January Solidarity Tyasin Burns, a Board of Trustees Chair Gary Walk in downtown sophomore at Nixyaawii Burke and Kelly Fitzpatrick Pendleton drew Community School, from the Oregon Department participants from all drives against two of Veterans Affairs signed an backgrounds. Willa Kittitas defenders in a MOU authorizing a Veterans Wallace led the January ball game. For Service Officer on the Walk. See more on more about the 20-2 Umatilla Indian Reservation. Page 5A Golden Eagles check More on Page 4A. out Sports in Section B. 2 Sections, 48 pages / Publish date Jan. 3, 2019 Confederated Umatilla Journal The monthly newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ~ Pendleton, Oregon February 2019 Section A Volume 27, Issue 2 Yakama decision halts Celilo art project Maya Lin installation part of six-site Confluence Project By Wil Phinney of the CUJ THE DALLES – The Confluence Proj- ect’s sixth and final art installation planned at Celilo Park is on hold because of opposi- tion from the Yakama Nation. The Yakamas oppose any development that encourages public access and would like to see the park decommissioned. Members of the Board of Trustees and staff from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Halfway to school Reservation in mid-January toured the new Education Facility, which is about halfway complete. It is Confluence, in collaboration with the supposed to open in time for the start of school in the fall. For more, turn to Page 10A. Columbia River tribes and the celebrated artist Maya Lin, has created five projects that stretch from the Nez Perce homeland to the Chinook Coast. Each art installation was created at a site along the Columbia Hi-def cameras to watch CTUIR Housing River deemed to be historically significant By the CUJ the Umatilla Indian Reservation, said “cameras will help police see where in- to tribes. Those tend to be at the confluence residents are eager to see the 360-degree dividuals run to hide and locate them.” waterways. MISSION – Eight high-definition cameras installed. Luke said tenants want to see a halt to The other installations are at Cape Dis- cameras, capable of recognizing faces Ray Denny, Public Safety Department graffiti, vandalism, trespassing and par- appointment at Ilwaco on the Washington and license plates, will be installed in Director, said cameras should help Tribal ties, but the emphasis will be on violence, Coast, Fort Vancouver (Vancouver, Wash- mid-February in sections of tribal hous- Police identify individuals suspected of particularly shooting in the projects. ington), Sandy River Delta (Troutdale, ing where traffic is the greatest. committing crimes and causing trouble Luke said there have been two rela- Oregon), Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, Marcus Luke, Housing Department in the housing area. tively recent shooting incidents in which Confluence Project on page 20 Director for the Confederated Tribes of “Especially at night,” Denny said, ‘Cameras in the Projects’ on page 25A Honored as he leaves Dr. Matt “Rex” Quaempts watches a video made for his Farewell Reception Feb. 5 at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. Pendleton, OR 97801 OR Pendleton, Permit #100 Permit 46411 Timine Way Timine 46411 Pendleton, OR Pendleton, For more about Quaempts’ Umatilla Indian Reservation Indian Umatilla U.S. Postage PAID Postage U.S. departure turn to Page 3A. Confederated Tribes of the of Tribes Confederated Presorted Standard Presorted Five of the six Confl uence projects have been completed. The only one left is the artwork at Celilo Park on the Columbia River. Confl uence project at Celilo Continued from page 1A In a letter from Gary Burke, chair of the here today. [It] is exactly the kind of ‘edu- the Confl uence Project. and Chief Timothy Park at Clarkston. CTUIR Board of Trustees (BOT), said, cation’ LCIS knows is vitally importance Goudy wrote: “… The Yakama Nation The fi nal Confl uence project would “The BOT wishes to express its appre- if we are going to have an informed and does not support this proposal, any of its celebrate Celilo Falls as a natural wonder ciation and support to Maya Lin and respectful citizenry.” component phases, or related art instal- in the Columbia River and historic center Confl uence for undertraining the effort Further, three river chiefs – Wilbur lations … Celilo Park is located at the of fi shing, commerce and spiritual life. to construct a fitting and appropriate Slockish, John Jackson and Olsen Meanus site of a traditional Yakama village and The Dalles Dam fl ooded Celilo Falls in park redevelop- – all support the fi shing site. Continued use of this location 1957. ment project to con- project, according by the public risks further destruction of The three artistic elements of the nect people with ‘We have taken this as to Fogarty. the Yakama Nation’s cultural resources. Celilo project designed by Maya Lin the history of Celilo But the Yaka- The Yakama Nation does not support are an interpretive pavilion, sculpture Falls and remind an opportunity to refl ect ma Nation, which any development, disturbance or public of the Columbia River and an elevated visitors of the on- and listen respectfully. supported the attraction of any kind at this location.” going presence of project in 2011, In an April 2015 letter to the Corps, walkway inspired by traditional fi shing Our guiding principles platforms (see architectural rendering native people along has told the U.S. Goudy wrote: “The greater Celilo Falls on page 21A). The project also includes the Columbia River for moving forward are Army Corps of was an immense resource constantly repairs to the parking lot and facilities at and its tributaries.” to listen fi rst to our tribal Engineers (Corps), sought after by other tribes. Our ances- In addition to which manages tors protected this extremely important Celilo Park. partners and respect The Celilo Park project continues to the three tribes, the Celilo Park that fi shing village with their lives and many have support from the three other Co- Legislative Com- all voices along the it no longer ap- have been laid to rest here. Since time lumbia River Tribes – the Confederated mission on Indian Columbia River.’ proves of the de- immemorial we have protected this area Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Services (LCIS), velopment. and resource. This fi shing epicenter re- (CTUIR), the Confederated Tribes of which represents Colin Fogarty, The Corps has mains a focal element in our culture today Confl uence Executive Director Warm Springs, and the Nez Perce Tribe. nine Oregon tribes, indicated they are … Yakama Nation members still fi sh, They see a redeveloped Celilo Park as has given its bless- willing to proceed conduct ceremonial activities and live at an opportunity to educate people about ing to the Celilo only with the Celilo. The monumental sites, legendary Celilo Falls, honor the indigenous people project. unanimous sup- stories, traditional use areas, and spiritual of the Columbia River and strengthen Cheryl Kennedy, the LCIS Chair from port of all four Columbia River tribes and ceremonial sites are still part of our the tribal presence in the public place the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, with cultural ties to Celilo Falls. cultural practices … As Yakama people along the river, according to Colin Fog- said the project “intends to connect JoDe L. Goudy, Yakama Nation Tribal we have an obligation to the Creator to arty, Confluence Executive Director, people to place, to educate Oregonians Council Chairman, in an Oct. 11, 2018 let- protect the resources inherent upon these who met with the CUJ in Boardman in and visitors through the world on the ter to the Corps, formally pulled support lands. There are consequences if we do mid-January. past, present and future importance of from the project. The letter was written a not honor these principles.” The CTUIR, which has supported the Celilo Falls as a place of importance to day after a meeting between the Yakama After a series of meetings in November project since 2010, reiterated its support Tribes and tribal people who have been Nation Tribal Council’s Cultural Com- and December with tribal councils, part- in April of 2018 and again in December. here since time immemorial and still are mittee with staff and representatives of Confl uence Project on page 21 20A Confederated Umatilla Journal February 2019 Confl uence project at Celilo ‘All the children are the next policy makers so they need to know what happened on the river.’ Antone Minthorn, Chair of the Confl uence Board of Directors Continued from page 20A ners and advisors, Confl uence decided to redirect its energies toward ongoing education initiatives, including Confl u- ence in the Classroom, Confl uence in the Community, and Confl uence Online, to provide information for students and citizens as well as professional develop- ment for teachers. The Online project will be a digital resource for educators, visitors and “anyone curious about a more inclusive understanding” of the Columbia River. Confl uence, which is governed by a 12-person Board of Directors, is chaired by CTUIR elder and language instructor This artist’s rendering shows Maya Liins proposal for the Confl uence proposal at Celilo Park. Lin is the artist who designed the Vietnam Memorial Wall Antone Minthorn. A group that included in Washington, D.C. Minthorn met with the Yakama Cul- tural Committee in October, met with the Fogarty said Confl uence representatives “This is Celilo Falls, the most signifi - bring to visitors. Warm Springs Tribal Council in Novem- even told the Yakamas the artwork could cant place on the Columbia River, with a Fogarty said in the end the Confl u- ber, and with the Umatilla BOT and the be set aside until later and money could dilapidated rest stop.