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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
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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
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in Oregon in recognition of the inspiration and
vision that the American Indians have provided
to our past, present and future.