Some of our relations,local Southern Oregon Native peoples, have been working with the OYA for more than sixteen years. Members of the Local Native Veteran's Society, Founders of the Grants Pass Indian Center and the Whistling Elk Drum returned for a visit with the OYA. The Staff over there make us feel right at home when we visit, the way they look after us, and we always feel welcome. The Drum has visited several times now over the years. One young man stood up and lead us in a prayer, another was already a Grass-Dancer and did an exhibition dance with one of our singers (also a good Grass-Dancer). A good exchange took place and we of R.E.D, Whistling Elk Drum and the Native Community, thank the OYA for inviting us. We came away with many gifts.