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Chehalis tribal youth harmonized for a delightful caroling performance on Dec. 22. CHEHALIS TRIBAL
NEWSLETTER
The sweet gift of song
The Confederated
Youth perform Christmas Tribes of the Chehalis
carols for tribal community Reservation, ‘People
of the Sands’
Children rehearsed songs together to Many thanks
prepare for an evening of caroling on Articles and opinions expressed
Dec. 22 in the Community Center’s I would like to thank all of the youth are not necessarily those of this
Gathering Room. who participated in the Christmas caroling publication or the Chehalis Tribal
project in December. We wanted to create Business Committee.
Chehalis tribal youth practiced an event that would benefit youth and our
Christmas songs and had a chance to visit community. Children spread the Christmas SUBMISSIONS
and learn more about each other. spirit and were able to surprise loved ones
with a gift. We encourage tribal members
There was a special incentive, too! to submit letters, articles,
Children were able to give a gift of love by Gifts were donated by the Events photographs and drawings to
selecting a present for someone who has Department, Heritage & Culture Program be considered for publication
had a positive impact on their life. and individuals. During December, we had (subject to editing).
six practice days. After each week, youth Contributing writers, artists and
Community members came to the who attended practices were able to gain photographers include Chehalis
especially merry event to hear children one present. We had a total of 15 youth tribal community members and
spread the Christmas spirit through that participated and received two presents staff. Submission deadline is
caroling. It was a wonderful gift to hear each. the first of each month (printed
their voices rise up and offer energy and joy. monthly).
Thank you to the Events Department,
All of the children were given a book of Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Heritage TRIBAL CENTER
songs to help them more easily follow the & Culture Program, Youth Program and
words. Tribal Business Committee. Main line: 360-273-5911
Address: 420 Howanut Road
Children began singing softly and Orinda Goddard, Oakville, WA 98568
timidly as they were unsure of themselves Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Office: 360-709-1726
and what response the community would Fax: 360-273-5914
give them. As the singing continued, voices
became stronger and bolder. CHEHALIS TRIBE’S
VISION STATEMENT
Parents beamed proudly and encouraged
their children as they shared lovely songs. To be a thriving, self-sufficient,
sovereign people, honoring our
Afterward, youth were invited to surprise past and serving current and
their parents, grandparents and a special future generations.
person with the gift they had chosen by
themselves. BUSINESS COMMITTEE
It wasn’t about the present they received Harry Pickernell, Sr.: Chairman
– the true gift was the thoughtfulness and Jessie Goddard: Vice Chairman
sharing of themselves through song that Shoni Pannkuk: Treasurer
made us all proud. David Burnett: Secretary
Leroy Boyd, Sr.:
Great job children! Fifth Council Member
Thank you for the fond memories that
we will keep close to our hearts. NEWSLETTER STAFF
Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and
the Information Technology Team
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Chehalis tribal youth harmonized for a delightful caroling performance on Dec. 22. CHEHALIS TRIBAL
NEWSLETTER
The sweet gift of song
The Confederated
Youth perform Christmas Tribes of the Chehalis
carols for tribal community Reservation, ‘People
of the Sands’
Children rehearsed songs together to Many thanks
prepare for an evening of caroling on Articles and opinions expressed
Dec. 22 in the Community Center’s I would like to thank all of the youth are not necessarily those of this
Gathering Room. who participated in the Christmas caroling publication or the Chehalis Tribal
project in December. We wanted to create Business Committee.
Chehalis tribal youth practiced an event that would benefit youth and our
Christmas songs and had a chance to visit community. Children spread the Christmas SUBMISSIONS
and learn more about each other. spirit and were able to surprise loved ones
with a gift. We encourage tribal members
There was a special incentive, too! to submit letters, articles,
Children were able to give a gift of love by Gifts were donated by the Events photographs and drawings to
selecting a present for someone who has Department, Heritage & Culture Program be considered for publication
had a positive impact on their life. and individuals. During December, we had (subject to editing).
six practice days. After each week, youth Contributing writers, artists and
Community members came to the who attended practices were able to gain photographers include Chehalis
especially merry event to hear children one present. We had a total of 15 youth tribal community members and
spread the Christmas spirit through that participated and received two presents staff. Submission deadline is
caroling. It was a wonderful gift to hear each. the first of each month (printed
their voices rise up and offer energy and joy. monthly).
Thank you to the Events Department,
All of the children were given a book of Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Heritage TRIBAL CENTER
songs to help them more easily follow the & Culture Program, Youth Program and
words. Tribal Business Committee. Main line: 360-273-5911
Address: 420 Howanut Road
Children began singing softly and Orinda Goddard, Oakville, WA 98568
timidly as they were unsure of themselves Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Office: 360-709-1726
and what response the community would Fax: 360-273-5914
give them. As the singing continued, voices
became stronger and bolder. CHEHALIS TRIBE’S
VISION STATEMENT
Parents beamed proudly and encouraged
their children as they shared lovely songs. To be a thriving, self-sufficient,
sovereign people, honoring our
Afterward, youth were invited to surprise past and serving current and
their parents, grandparents and a special future generations.
person with the gift they had chosen by
themselves. BUSINESS COMMITTEE
It wasn’t about the present they received Harry Pickernell, Sr.: Chairman
– the true gift was the thoughtfulness and Jessie Goddard: Vice Chairman
sharing of themselves through song that Shoni Pannkuk: Treasurer
made us all proud. David Burnett: Secretary
Leroy Boyd, Sr.:
Great job children! Fifth Council Member
Thank you for the fond memories that
we will keep close to our hearts. NEWSLETTER STAFF
Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and
the Information Technology Team
