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Smoke Signals " October 1993 " Page 2 Announcements Fall Pow-wow to be Held The United Inter-Tribal Dancing Club of Salem is presenting a Fall Pow-wow at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreal, Oregon. The Pow-wow will be Saturday, October 9, with a Grand Entry at 6 :00 P.M. There will be concessions, craft tables, dancing, drumming, and a raffle. Admission is free. For more information call Cookie at 623-8971. Invitation To Health Presentation WHEN: October 10, 1993 TIME: 11:30 A.M. during the General Council Meeting WHERE: Grand Ronde Community Center This will be an educationalinformational presentation with a question and answer session regarding eligibility for CHS, emergency room use, private insurance, deferred services, etc. This presentation will define Contract Health Service staff roles, responsibilities, as well as patient responsibilities. Hope to see you there! Community Development Block Grant The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are in the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant made available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) Office of Indian Programs. Through this grant, the tribe may apply for up to $270,000 which is available on a Competitive basis. If awarded this grant funding, the Tribe intends to use the funds to improve the infrastructure of the Grand Ronde community. 1 " The Grand Ronde and surrounding community citizens are invited to offer any comments regarding this grant, or any previous grant applications. When completed, the grant application itself will be made available to the public for review and comment. Any questions or comments regarding this announcement may be directed to John Mercier at the General Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 1993, or call John at 879-2400. Questions regarding this announcement may also be directed to the Grants Developer, Constance Albrecht, at 879-2333. Look for more information regarding-this -grant application in the next Smoke Signals, or the local newpapers. , . 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 other tribal issues. However, all letters from readers must be received at the Newsletter Office nolaterthanthe20thof each month, with the author's signature, address, and phone number In order to 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 lettersto:SMOKESIGNALS,9615Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 ATTN: Tracy Olson Moving.. .Let us know If you have recently moved or are planning on moving, k us know so you won't have to miss a (ingle copy of your favorite newsletter. Just tu! tut this form with your new address and mail it back to Smoke Signals at 9615 Gran! Sonde RC Grand Ronde, OR 97347 NEvV OLD Name: - Address: : City: TRIBAL NEWS BRIEFS... President Clinton on Gaming During the first week of August, the president told Indian Country Today that gaming has proven "a positive economic development tool for Indian Tribes." He said he has learned more about the contentious issue from several ongoing consultations with Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt "I am very aware of problems on reservations. Hillary has been very active in this and is very knowledgeable." The first lady has made several visits to Indian country and as the president said she has briefed him on many issues including health care. The National Governors Association, the Western Governors Association, and the National Association of Attorneys General have all passed resolutions this year to amend the Indian gaming law (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) to restrict Indian gaming to specific state law. Nevada Governor Bob Miller has made claims in the press that the president supports the governors' point of view. President Clinton said the governors have been talking to him about the issues. The Western governors, he said, are particularly concerned that Indian gaming will lead to the spread of gambling on non-Indian land. States argue that the gaming law, as currently interpreted, infringes on states' rights by forcing tribal casinos on states that don't want them. President Clinton said, j "There's no question about that. State (gambling) laws should have no effect on Indian1 land," A negotiating team representing tribal and state interests is now hashing out compromise legislation that would keep their differences out of court. The president said he would "stay faithful" to his Indian voters who came out in record numbers in the general election last fall. He added that he plans to meet with about 1 00 tribal representatives later this year. , ' Deer Sworil in as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Ada Deer, a Menominee tribal member, was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior on August 7, 1993. " " r Ada Deer's job duties will entail: identifying and acting on issues which affect Indian policy; establishing policies on Indian affairs; to act as coordinator and liaison between the U.S. Department of the Interior and other Federal agencies which provide servicesorfundingtolndians; and represent theDepartmcntinits dealings with Congress, Ms. Deer will be responsible for providing Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, with detailed and objective advice on matters involving Indians and Indian affairs. Deer, the first woman elected to this prestigious position, has devoted mostofher life to helping others whether on a state, national, or local level. She has worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and as an advocate for the Native American Rights Fund, -reprinted from The Cliickasaw Times Umatillas Circle Oregon Trail Wagoneers PENDLETON, ORE (AP) Indians on horseback surrounded the OregonTrail wagons in a symbolic "attack" as they reached the Squaw Creek lookout near the eastern boundary of the Umatilla Indian Reservation last month. Tribal Chiefs from the Cayuse,: Walla Walla, and Umatilla tribes took part in the brief protest. ' Indians welcomed the wagon train, which has been commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail, said Antone Minthorn, chairman of the general council of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. ' ' But they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to highlight a lack of funds forthe $12 million interpretive centerplannedforthe reservation, Oregon's congressional delegation supports the center, but the Interior Department's $13 million budget included no money for the project. "There are things we've got to say about the overall celebration and lack of attention we've received on the interpretive center," said Minthorn, who is a member of the Oregon Trail Coordinating Council. The council was appointed by Governor Barbara Roberts to cooidinate the anniversary celebration and the development of historic tourist attractions. The tribal interpretive center, casino, motel, restaurant, and recreational vehicle park is to be built four miles east of Pendleton. , , - , ' - ; : Following the protest, the Indians greeted the wagon train with a traditional pipe ceremony and exchange of gifts. . . The wagon train left Baker City August 6 en route to Union County after traveling 576 miles in 41 days. . StateZip:
