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Show Page 2 Friday, Sept, a, 1972 The Ute Bulletin The Ute Bulletin Editor ... Reporter Advisors Sponsor Maxine Natchees Judy Cole - Carleen Ignacio, Faye Jensen Ute Indian Tribe Member of the American India n Press Association EDITORIAL INDIAN EDUCATION Secretary Morton Speaks to Tribal Chajrmen On Achievements of Indian Self-Determinati- Reaffirming the administrations commitment to what President Nixon described as a new era in which the future for American Indians is determined by Indian acts and Indian decisions, Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton highlighted recent accomplishments in achiebefore the ving Indian National Tribal Chairmens Association at Eugene, Ore., Monday. He applauded the efforts of the emerging Indian leadership. They are leading the American Indian into a age. Americas Indian tribes are awakening and on the move," he said. Reviewing funding for Interiors Bureau of Indian Affairs, he noted BIA funding has doubled from $249 million to over $530 million in just four years. During the same period the number of BIA executive positions filled by Indians has risen The number of Indians dramatically. serving as BIA area directors has risen from 1 out of 11 to 7 out of a possible 12, Morton said. There have been similar dramatic changes in education, he noted. Funding for Indian college scholarships has risen from $3 million to over $15 million in the last four years and today all 200 BIA schools have an Indian advisory school board or education committee. Economic development has also been encouraging, he said. Morton cited successes in the reservation industrial development program, noting that there are over 220 plants employing over 6,500 Indians on or near reservations today, and that there have been similar accomplishments through the Indian Business Development fund and Tribal Work Exion ITS MANY NEEDS on further noted that key portions of desperately needed legislation in the Congress now should be passed in order to continue the progress of recent years. Concluding a review of incredible strides in education, economic development, and the achievement of Mortlon stated that never at last half century has the the in anytime future Indians path for a Morton self-determi- been so clear." self-determi- Over the years and over the decades which Indian education spans, it has had a major role in the life of the American Indian. Indian education is truly a complex problem. In a sense Indian education is wholly unlike the other educational society. The Indian truly has to overcome problems that confront our many obstacles. The Federal Government has historically promised in their many treaties with many different tribes throughout this nation that they will see to it that all Indian children will have the best of education, but it Is very sad to know something like this and wonder who has failed. Only 1 of Indian children in elemenof elementary and tary schools have Indian teachers or principals. own not to teach would school their by admission, teachers, perfer secondary Indian children more than any other group believe themselves Indian children. to be below average" in Intelligence. ' Indian children in the 12th grade have the poorest self concept of all minority groups tested. These children often abandon their own pride and their own purpose and leave school to confront a society in which they have been offered neither a place nor a hope. The consequence of this Inadequate education is a life of despair and hopelessness. These are some of the cold hard facts that we cannot sunder from and, if we do, it means the Indian children in the future will be the last in terms of employment, education, a decent income and a chance for a full and rewarding life. It seems that sometime in this ever changing world we have to sit down and analyze our responsibilities as parents, counselors and professional school administrators as to the educational needs of our Indian children. We all have the responsibility In guidance as parents, counselors and professional people to instill in their young minds that there is no need for unemployment, lack of education, and that they have the freedom of choice in their economic action to make a decent income for a happy way of life. Under the direction of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mr. Louis Bruce, the new theme is The way to go in 72 and the main philosophy If this means that it is the course for all Indians to take, is more think we better then seriously about the Indian Educational Program and for that reason I would like to make the following recommendations to all the Ute Indian people living on or off the Uintah and Ouray Reservation: 1. Form a Ute Indian school board. This board should be sanctioned by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Assistant Area Director (education), Superintendent of U & O Reservation, Uintah and Ouray Tribal Business Committee and the Chairman of the Ute Indian School Board. This board should formulate its own beliefs and policies for its guidance and direction. 2. Form an All Ute Indian Title I Parent Advisory Board. The meaning advisory should be replaced because it does not give control or full power to be heard by the Director in charge nor by the school districts Involved. Maybe, Title I Parent Board of Directors might be better. 3. Reactivate the school ordinance and its policies adopted for the Uintah and If its necessary this could be revived again in a different Ouray Reservation. form and direction. 4. Form an Educational Advisory Committee to spear head all the educational activities on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation until such time all educational bodies are established to carry out the intent and direction Imposed upon each board created. 5. Form a Ute Indian Higher Education Student Council represented by one student from each of the universities and colleges within the State of Utah. Their beliefs and policies should be written by this council when formed. They should keep in mind that they are representing the Ute Indian Tribe as a whole and not the school they come from. Their functions and duties should be based upon a brother and sister concept and to council with all Ute students in the elementary, Jr. High and High School grades within the U & O Reservation. 1) They could set up an orientation program and relate to the Ute students all of their past 2) Explain how to obtain BIA.. EOG and experience in anv university colleee. Tribal scholarship grants. 3) The cost of living and tuition and other school expenses. 4) The meaning of belonging to a certain school and the purpose of it. The above is mentioned to straighten our goals and wants for the betterment of our children and their education. Fred A. Conetah, Business Committee Member non-Indi- an One-four- th Member, Phoenix Area OBITUARIES' Delores E. Appawora Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Whiterocks LDS Chapel for Delores Ethel Chegup Appawora, 39, Ft. Duchesne, who died August 31 of natural causes in Roosevelt. She was born May 16, 1933 in Ft. Duchesne to Willie A. and Gladys Duncan Chegup. She married Rupert Appawora. Survivors include her husband, brothers and sisters, John, Elise, Edwin, Isadore, Roberta, Terry, all Neola; Mrs. Venus Caudell, Ft. Duchesne; Amelia Chegup, El Paso, Texas. Burial was in the Ft. Duchesne Inter-Trib- al School Board Alden R. Atwine Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Whiterocks Episcopal Church for Alden Ralph Atwine, 19, Whiterocks, who died August 26 near Randlett. He was born March 8, 1953 in Vernal to Ruby Atwine Black. He was a graduate of the Phoenix Indian School class of 1972. Survivors Include his mother, Whiterocks, brothers and sisters, Larry, Pearl, Gary, Fellta, Bishop, Hazel and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Atwine all of Whiterocks. Burial was in the Ft. Duchesne perience Programs. CHURCH NEWS Baptist The Rev. Jack Maddox and Q family re- cently moved to Roosevelt where he is pastor of the First Baptist Church. He has served pastorates in Texas and Indiana. A native of Oklahoma, Maddox attended Brantley Draughons College and Southwestern Seminary. Rev. Maddox and his wife, JoAnn, have two children, Mrs. Jackie Young of Lubld bock, Tex., a nurse and a chalk a wife artist His is son, James. conducted childrens services. and has three-year-o- Catholic Religious instructions for Catholic children are being given after school every Thursday. Transportation is provided from Todd Elementary, Neola Elementary and West Jr. high schools to the church. Car pools are organized in the Fort Duchesne area for the return trip. Classes began Sept. 7 but enrollment is open. Anyone wishing to send their children please call St. Helens Convent, for registration and transportation information. 722-28- 05 Elaine W. Myore Funeral services were held July 22 at 2 p.m. in the Brldgeland Ward Chapel for Elaine Wanzitz Wyasket Myore, 45, who died July 19 at her home in Arcadia of natural causes. She was born Dec. 4, 1926 in Mt. Home to Gregory and Mary Ankerpont Wanzitz. He married Henry Upchego and they were later divorced; married LeRoy Topenotes and they were later divorced; married Huey Chegup and he later died; married Gilbert Wyasket and he later died; married Cline Myore. Survivors Include her husband, Arcadia; sons and daughters, Amelia Upchego, Cleveland, Ohio; Cynthia Upchego, Texas; Florence Topenotes Cesspooch, Randlett; Angie Chegup, Neola; Ansel Chegup, Montana; Theron and Theodore Wyasket and also one other son, in Duchesne; three grandchildren; a stepbrother, Roger Redfoot, Whiterocks. Burial was in the Myton Cemetery Willie A. Chegup July 19 Funeral services were held 1 p.m. in the Whiterocks Episcopal Church for Willie A. Chegup, 70, who at Newly assigned priest at St. Helens Parish, Roosevelt, is the Rev. Donald R. A native of Cleveland, Sellskar, S.J. Ohio, Father Sellskar has visited Utah each summer since 1970 when he substituted for vacationing pastors in Vernal, West Jordon and Magna. He attended John Carroll University for one year and later returned there to teach. He received a philosophy degree from West Baden College, Indiana, in 1955 and was ordained in 1961 at Colomblere College, Clarkston, Mich. Episcopal The General Convention Youth Program is an experimental program with funds totaling $250,000 whose purpose is to emphasize the empowerment and self determination of youth both within and outside the church. GCYP Northwest known by name of Advocates of Indian Youth Empowerment, will give priority to Indian projects in the areas, of education, research and dissemination of Indian history and culture, to promote Indian awareness and Identity, and legal and civil rights for Indians. Projects which are begun, controlled and operated by Indian youth, and which do not have other financial resources available could be eligible for a grant. For further infor-- " mation contact Mrs. Della Warrior, Cen-- V tral Office, 1420 Pitts Northeast, Albuquerque, N. M. died July 16 in a Salt Lake hospital of a long illness. He was born July 3, 1902 in Whiterocks to Chegup and Sally. He married Gladys Duncan. She died August 2, 1969. Survivors include sons and daughters, LDS John, Elsie, Edwin, Isadore, Roberta and Keith Chiria has been assigned LDS Carrie, all of Neola; Mrs. Rupert (Delores) Appawora, and Mrs. Floyd (Venus) CauSeminary teacher working at the Seminary dell, both Ft. Duchesne; Rose, El Paso, located adjacent to Todd Elementary and Texas; eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. West Junior high schools. William (Clara) Wyasket, Whiterocks. A native of Helper, Utah, he has worked Burial was in the John Harmes three years in the Holbrook, Ariz., area with Indian youth and will continue the youth work in this area conducted last year by News articles for the October issue of the Ute Bulletin must be in to the Public Relations office no later than Monday, Sept. 25. Larry Daniels. He will teach the West Junior High Seminary classes as well as weekly classes after school for the elementary school children. Mr. Chiria has been active in Scouting and is presently Adventurer leader in Roosevelt Third Ward. He and his wife, Carol, have two children and reside in Roosevelt. |
