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Family MathFamily Science continues to be educational and fun. During one of the
classesinMarchfthekidslearnedaboutearthquakesandseismicactivity. Coincidentally,
Oregon experienced a moderate earthquake (5. 7 Richter) just a week after the class.
Wendi Spencer facilitated. See class times on April calendar.
JOMS Programs Face Limited Funding
According to the February 1993 issue of the Coalition for Indian Education
Newsletter, (Albuquerque, New Mexico) JOM has been bantered about during the last 10
years by the BI A. "The Bureau of Indian Affairs, in providing funding for. JOM has generally
reduced funding in the past and has attempted to have responsibility for JOM dollars shifted
from the Bureau to the Tribes." For FY 1993, "JOM funding has almost levelled out. This
year (funding) is at 23,8 million, almost the same level as last year. But.. .the Bureau has
added another group of students for eligibilitya total of $16,000 in new students. As a
result, per student funding amounts were cut out again this year."
The Coalition for Indian Education, in Albuquerque, is asking Indianeducators and
tribes to support a plan submitted by Senator Inouye and the Senate Committee on Indian
Affairs, which calls for a proposed five year out-year funding for JOM at $44 million by FY
1997. Tribes are urged to voice their support.
Indian Program To Host Graduation Dinner
As in the years past, the Tribal Education Program, the Education Committee, and
the Tribal Council wish to recognize all graduating high school seniors, Adult Vocational
Training, and Higher Education graduates of the 1992-93 school year. The program will
sponsor an HONOR DINNER on the evening of May 21, 1993, from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
Students and their parents are invited to attend this recognition activity. We also ask families
who have relatives who are graduating this year to contact the Education Department by
calling 1 -800-422-0232. We would like to recognize all tribal graduating Seniors from the
"Class of 93".
More Education news on page 4
Thanks From Cemetery Committee
The Committee would like to thank Tracy Hubbell for setting up the tables and
chairs for the Opal Robertson family luncheon, you were a lot of help, it was well
appreciated.
Also thanks to the Ladies Alter Society for the food they brought and their help,
cleaning the kitchen wards. Thanks to Val Grout and Janell Haller for their help, too.
The Committee would appreciate any kind of dish you could bring to help with
these luncheons. We are happy we are able to do these luncheons for tribal families.
When requesting tribal funeral expense benefits, please call Margo Mercier at 1-800-422-0232.
Margo will explain the tribal benefits and notify the Cemetery Committee
of the date of the funeral. If you have further questions please contact me or Margo.
Sincerely,
Wilmadene Butler
Chairperson, Cemetery Committee
phone-838-0049
New Editorial Policy
Letters From Our Readers
Smoke Signals is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of
the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. We have recently adopted
an Editorial Policy that encourages input from readers about stories
printed in Smoke Signals as well as othertribal issues. However, all
letters from readers must be received at the Newsletter Office no
later than the 20th of each month, with the author's signature
address, and phone numberin orderto be considered for publication.
Letters must be printed or typed, and cannot exceed 300
words. Smoke Signals reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity
and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a
letter that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. Not
all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published
letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Smoke Signals,
tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Mail letters to : SMOKE SIGNALS,
9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 ATTN: Tracy
Olson
Job Announcement
TITLE: Higher EducationAdult Vocational Training Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Education Director
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 1993
SALARY: $17,00O-$23,0O0
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in implementing
Tribal Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training and Education Trust Fund
Scholarship programs. Works with tribal members in: planning educational objectives,
filing financial aid process, recruitment, and placement. Works with community
colleges, four year colleges and university programs in developing post-secondary
services for members. Works with tribal Education Committee in developing
educational foundations for future services and activities. Develops educational
reports for Tribal Council and appropriate funding agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S.B.A. degree and three years experience working in an educational setting with
program administration responsibilities.
Knowledge of financial aid application process. Familiarity with post secondary
programs pertaining to community colleges, four year colleges, and universities.
Awareness of college recruitment and placement process, Awareness of available
scholarship, resources, and grant programs for students.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; coordinate and
administer program services to meet overall objectives; identify funding resources and
scholarship programs; work toward resolving problems that may arise between
students and higher educational institutions; maintain effective working relationship
between schools, tribal programs, and educational agencies.
Possession or ability to obtain valid Oregon Driver's Licence.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Education and a combination of skills and abilities in working
with post secondary programs.
Familiarity in working with programs governed by federal regulations and contract
process.
Familiarity in working with tribal communities and Native American Programs as
they pertain to higher education.
TribalIndian preference applies.
Please send detailed resume, three letters of recommendation attesting to past
experience, and a copy of college transcripts to:
Barbara Mercier
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
More job announcements on page 6