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THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON sr JULY 1991
GRAND RONDE
VETERAN'S GROUP
MEETS
The Grand Ronde veteran's group has held several meet
ings during the last few months, hosting veteran organiza
tion speakers and planning activities.
Recent meetings have included a lot of information shar
ing from veteran organization representatives. On June
20th, Jim Hirsch, chief of Social Work Service for the
Veteran's Medical Center joined the group and discussed
services at the Veteran's Hospital. Mr. Hirsch encouraged
members to utilize hospital services, which include both
outpatient and inpatient care. He asked members to
indicate on their registration that they are Native Ameri
can. The Native American patients are identified on a
regular basis and Indian volunteers visit those in inpatient
care and provide follow-up on selected patients and fami
lies to insure the patients have a channel through which
they can communicate concerns as well as have the medical
center staff respond to any special cultural and spiritual
needs, according to Hirsch.
The Grand Ronde group also hopes to become involved
with the Northwest Indian Veteran's Association (NIVA)
and has had representatives visit to discuss NIVA activi
ties. NIVA is an organization serving as the Veteran's
Committee of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
and is made up of Northwest tribal veteran's organizations.
The organization was established to serve Northwest In
dian veteran needs.
For instance, NIVA and the Veteran's Affairs Medical
Center have worked together to establish an Native Ameri
can outreach office in the Vancouver Division. The out
reach office is where Native American veterans can find out
about veterans benefits and health care. Volunteers at the
outreach office have completed patient relations training
and arc prepared to help direct Indian veterans to the
appropriate VA staff for assistance. The outreach office
-works to insure that native American health care, cultural
and spiritual needs are met within the medical care system.
The VA Northwest Indian Outreach Office is located at
the Vancouver Veterans Hospital, NE 4th Plain Boulevard
at 0 Street. The contact person for further information on
the outreach services is Juan Perez, who can be reached at
(206) 696-4061, ext. 3413.
NIVA has also worked with the Veteran's Administra
tion to establish the Northwest Interagency Policy Council
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-USDA Distribution Dates p.3
-Tribal Hunting Season Info. p.5
-Tribal Hunting Tag Applications p.7
-Pow Wow Vendor Information p. 1 0
-Job Opportunities p. 11
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Historically, Native Americans have served in the Armed Forces in numbers far exceeding their representation in
the population. The Washington D.C. memorial shown above includes Ira Hayes, who was a Native American
serviceman.
Congressional Resolution
Recognizes American Indian Veterans
Concurrent Resolution
Extending the appreciation of Congress to all Ameri
can Indian veterans for their service in the Armed
Forces of the United States.
Whereas, American Indians, of various Indian tribes
across the nation, have a long proud and distinguished
tradition of service in the Armed Forces of the United
States;
Whereas, American Indians have historically served in
Armed Forces of the United States in numbers which
far exceed their representation in the population of the
United States; Whereas, American Indians have lost
their lives in the service of their nation, and in the cause
of peace, including Operation Desert Storm and Desert
Shield; and Whereas, American Indians currently
deployed in the Persian Gulf have continued this proud
and courageous tradition of service in the Armed Forces
of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by
the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring).
Section 1. Appreciation
The Congress expresses its appreciation to:
(1) all American Indian veterans for their long, proud,
and distinguished tradition of service in the Armed
Forces of the United States;
(2) all American Indian service men and women
currently or heretofore deployed in the Persian Gulf
region as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert
Storm; and .
(3) the families of American Indian service men and
women and members of Indian tribes nationwide who
have supported their loved ones through traditional
ceremonies and have prayed for the safety and contin
ued strength of all American forces and Allied partners.
Section 2. Condolences
The Congress expresses its condolences to the families
whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice in the
service of their nation and in the cause of peace.
Passed the Senate March 20, 1991 (legislative day,
February 6)
Attest: Walter J. Stewart, Secretary