Smoke Signals
November 1992
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EDUCATION NEWS
How Many M&Ms
Are In One Bag?
If you attended our last Family MathFamily Science night on October 1st, you'd
know haw many M&Ms there are in a regular sized bag! You'd also know how many
different colors of M&Ms one bag contains! Parents and children participated in graphing,
estimating and averaging numbers of M&Ms during the first FM-FS class. After activities
were completed, participants feasted on M&Ms and discussed taste comparisons in plain vs.
peanut M&Ms.
Other activities conducted were a measurement comparison of height and arms
width, head measurement in comparison with height and categorizing of people in terms of
tall rectangles, short rectangles, and perfect squares! Measurement tools were single rolls
of cash register tape.
Plan on joining us for fun on November 3, 1992 at the Tribal Community Center
for Family MathFamily Science. The classes are open to children and their parents
Kindergarten through the eighth grades. Classes are held from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., and
dinner will be provided. See you at Family Math & Science class!
Oregon State University Hosts's Native
American Student Reception
On October 21, 1992 Oregon State University's Office of Multi-cultural Affairs,
the Native American Student Union, and the American Indian Science & Engineers Society
Student Chapter, hosted the Native American Student Reception. Dr. John Byrne, President
of OSU shared words of welcome to students, tribal and Indian community representatives.
Dr. Byrne pledged the University's commitment toward providing a quality and culturally
diverse education. Representatives from the Grand Ronde, Siletz, Klamath, and Warm
Springs Tribes shared comments supporting the OSU Native American students.
Tribal member students who attended the reception were: DANA LENO, LISA
LENO, CHRIS LENO, PETE WAKELAND, and RENAE DOUGLASS. The Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde currently has eight students attending OSU. The others are: ADAM
HENNEY, SARAH HENNEY, and CHAD STRYKER.
effect on students who have been working on their own.
These proposed changes will go into effect during the 1993-94 school year. They
will not effect the current school year. To prepare for this change, the Tribe will look toward
the possibility of establishing an award limit to each student Should this occur, Tribal
Higher Education grants and Adult Vocational Training grants will be reduced considerably
during the 1993-94 school year. The Tribe will have to face a greater burden in addressing
school expenses.
Community Cultural Education Classes
NOVEMBER: Preparation of HidesBrain TannedRaw HidesNov 14, 2 1
Participants will need to provide something to scrape their hides and something to soak their
hide in (such as kitchen sized trash can) Dress warm because we will be outside at the Rowen
property, past the chemical dependency building. Please try to secure your own hide, due
to the limited availability through the Tribe.
DECEMBER: Leather Crafts December 5, 12
Prior to this class participants will need to decide what they would like to make. Then the
programs will be able to determine what materials are needed.
JANUARY: Oral Traditions January 19, 12
This class will cover story telling. We will listen to audio tapes, watch a video, and hear
stories from Elders.
FEBRUARY: GamblingHand Game Feb 6, 20
Just bring yourself, and be willing to sing or be tolerant of those who try.
MARCH: Foods-March 20, 27
This class will teach participants how to identify and gather edible plants in "the wild".
APRIL: Baskets April 10, 24
This will be a presentation of baskets and going out and looking at materials used in making
baskets. If there is interest and people willing to participate we are looking at having abasket
making class later.
. Refreshments will be provided. Unless, specified otherwise, classes will be held
at the Grand Ronde Community Center. There is no fee for tribal members, but a $ 10 dollar
fee for non-tribal members. Contact CeCe or Shawn at the tribal offices if you have ant
questions. 1-800-422-0232.
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John Byrne, President of OSU, addresses Native American
students. Next to him is Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvhet
and Donner Ellsyvortk
OUTLOOK APPEARS DISCOURAGING
In the September issue of Smoke Signals, the Education Program reported
that Financial Aid is undergoing many changes. With the re-authorization of the Higher
Education Act, it's apparent the independent and dependent student status will change.
Basically the same categories listed on the Financial Aid Form will remain the same with
only a couple of exceptions. Independent student status will be determined by:
Students being declared by the courts as their own legal guardian
Students who are 24 years of age
Students who have served in the military
Students who have dependents other than a spouse
Students who are married
Students who are graduate professional status
Gone is the allowance for students who have moved out of parents household and
earned a minimum of $4,000 each tax base year. Students who are currently under 34 years
Smoke Signals
EDITOR
TRACY OLSON
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