etymology of pasese

[Linda Fink]

Actually, I don't know anything about the etymology of pasese and I'm way
behind, but thought I'd add to the confusion by commenting that paSEse was
pronounced PUsese here in Grand Ronde (according to my old notes.) I'm
capitalizing the emphasized syllable.

And of course I'd prefer the Chinook Workshop to be here in Grand Ronde. As
an added enticement, I'll bet Tony could talk Ila into attending and telling
a story in jargon. As one of the last native speakers who learned by hearing
rather than from books (at least in these parts,) I think that would be a
great draw. She's 90 years old and a delightful person. She gives the Lord's
Prayer at most every function of the tribe, I believe, (in CJ, of course.)
She and her sisters Eula and Martha were the ones who tried so hard to
interest tribal members in CJ years ago. They would be thrilled to know how
many people are learning it now! Tony's plan to get CJ used by NW tribes
would have made Eula proud and happy.

Also, I don't know if this would be possible, but when the local St.
Michael's Catholic Church held their 125th anniversary celebration some
years back, the nuns from the abbey in Silverton sang hymns in CJ and it was
the most hauntingly beautiful music I've ever heard. Eula's daughter, who is
a nun, was one of the singers. It would be fantastic to hear that again!

As for lodging, the tribe's new hotel is now open. There is a Hall of
Legends between the hotel and the casino with NW legends told in English and
CJ as you walk through.

Y'all come!

Linda Fink   linda at fink.com
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