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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1989)
mora MAY 1989 mt THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON NOMINATONS FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL MAY 7, 1989 Nominations for Tribal Council will be taken at the General Council meeting on May 7, 1989 at the Grand Ronde Elementary School. Three seats are open and are currently held by Russ Leno, Valarene Grout and Kathryn Harrison. Write-in Candidates will have until May 31, 1989 to submit nominations for Tribal Council. Elections will be held in September. Other agenda items for the May General Council meeting will include updates and information on the Minor Forest Products, Tribal Court, Burial Fund, the Homelands Master Plan and Tribal Budgeting Process. A meal will begin at 12 noon and the meeting will start at 1 p.m. The mam meat dish will be provided for the meal and tribal members are asked to bring side dishes. For more information on the General Council meeting, contact Jackie Colton at 879-5211. MEMORIAL DAY GATHERING - MAY 27TH The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's annual Memorial Day Gathering has been set for Saturday, May 27, 1989, beginning at 12 Noon at the Grand Ronde Elementary School. For further information, call the Tribal Office at 879-5211. INSIDE: Students Learn Chinook p.3 USDA Distribution Dates p.4 High Blood Pressure p.4 The Cost of Alcoholism p.5 Reservation Woodcutting Guidelines p.5 Job Announcements p.6 Tribal Council Minutes p.7 t 0 .'.'Xv. , ... .....,,,,;:,,,...,,:,z.-mm J Willamina Title IV student, Mickey Jones, deomonstrates his knowledge of Chinook Jargon during a presentation to Tribal elders. Four students where taught Chinook by Eula Petite. OREGON AMERICAN INDIAN WEEK SET FOR MAY 14 - 20TH The week of May 14 - 20, 1989 has been designated as "Oregon American Indian Week" by Governor Neil Goldschmidt. In honor of the American Indian people of this state, Goldschmidt will sign the official proclamation on Thursday, May 4, 1989 to highlight the special week's activities sponsored by American Indian communities throughout the State. The Ceremony will be held between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the Governor's Ceremonial Office on the second floor of the State Capitol Building. It will last approxi mately ten minutes. The Social Services Program for the Grand Ronde Tribes will be hosting the following activities: May 16 -Mini Pow-Wow, 6 p.m. at Grand Ronde Elementary School; May 18 - Pioneer Museum Trip for Elders; and May 19, 1989 - Movie "I Heard the Owl Call My Name". For further information, call the Social Services Program at 879-5211. Below is Governor Goldschmidt's Proclamation: WHEREAS: The Indian people believe that the Spring of each year should be celebrated as a time of rebirth, and of giving thanks for the bounties provided by Mother Earth, and WHEREAS: Indian reverence for living in harmony with the world around them has helped define that extraordinary quality recognized as "The Oregon Spirit"; and, WHEREAS: The unselfish sharing of their customs, beliefs and culture by the Indians has helped make life in Oregon unique and special for all its citizens; and, WHEREAS: It is fitting that on this 130th anniversary of statehood, there be an acknowledgement and celebration of the significant contributions of the Indian people to Oregon 's rich history. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Neil Goldschmidt, Governor of the State of Oregon, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14 through 20, 1989 as AMERICAN INDIAN WEEK m in Oregon in recognition of the inspiration and vision that the American Indians have provided to our past, present and future.
