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Special Census Supplement
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE
GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON - March 1990
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the Census
IT"- ""J The national census, April 1, 1990, will mark the
bicentennial of census taking in the United States. The
basic reason for taking the 21st census is the same as
cited 200 years ago in the U.S. Constitution, to appor
tion representation among the States in the House of
Representatives, as well as State and local legislative
districts.
Beyond political representation, there is a great deal of
Federal and State money at stake in the final census
numbers. Despite recent cutbacks, billions of Federal
dollars for a wide range of programs are still redistrib
uted to American Indian tribal and local governments
based on population, age, income, and other census
statistics.
The 1990 census will describe the Nation and the
communities governments serve - who lives there, where
they live, how they are housed and their social needs. It
will be the basis for planning and allocating billions of
Federal and State dollars to governments to address
their community's needs,.: . ),., ..,; :u - , , ., ,,, ,
The census counts translate into government dollars
for many tribes and communities that are used for
planning and improving public facilities and programs.
State, local and American Indian tribal government
planners use census facts to establish long-range
community plans; to develop capital improvement
programs; to help locate new schools; to improve
nutrition programs; to set up day-care, Head Start
centers and health clinics where they are most needed ;
to develop facilities for older people and to provide
better transportation.
The Census Burear Tribal Liaison Program theme,
"Let Our Voices Be Heard. Answer the Census. It
Counts for Us." is an important message. For further
information on how you can help in the Census, contact
your local tribal census committee.
Some people have no replar roof over their head at all.
The Census Bureau will conduct two operations specifi
cally designed to locate selected components of the
homeless and include them in the 1990 enumeration. A
"shelter and street night" enumeration will take place on
March 20-21, 1990, counting people in hotels and motels
identified beforehand as shelters for the homeless or
that cost $12 or less per night. It also includes "emer
gency shelters (public or private) and open locations in
the streets, parks, and other areas not intended for
habitation." Enumerations will also be stationed outside
"abandoned-looking and boarded-up buildings" in an
attempt to count any who reside within. These efforts
will be prone to inaccuracies, but they are likely to
produce better data about the number and characteris
tics of the homeless population.
TABULATION AND PUBLICATION OF DATA
The 1990 Census will provide data on American
Indians for the entire country, regardless of where they
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Need Help
Answering Your
Census Form?
No problem. There will
be a number on your census
form that you can call to get
help. Or come to one of the
walk-in questionnaire
assistance centers in your
area. And, of course, you
don't have to tell anyone
who you are to get help.
Answer the Census.
It Counts for More Than You Think! ,
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Shhh!
It's a Secret
Not Immigration, the
FBI, the IRS, the courts, the
military, welfare agencies
not even the President of
the United States can see
your census answers. It's
against the law.
And all census workers
take an oath to keep your
answers confidential.
Answer the Census.
It Counts for More Than You Think!
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What's in the Census for Me?
No one gets paid for answering the census, but it pays off for
everyone.
The information your answers provide helps your community leaders
decide where to put day care centers, schools, hospitals, and many more
services. And, the census is used to determine how many seats your
state has in the U.S. House of Representatives so your voice is heard
where it counts the most.
Answer the Census. It Counts for More Than You Think!
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