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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1994)
October im Tribal Council allots funds for short-term training Tribal Council has allotted $100,000 to the EducationDrvision to be used for tribal members to receive training and education for employment at the Tribe's future gaming facility. "These dollars are to be used for short-term training only," said Dean Azule, Education Division Manager. That is, programs with certificates that can be completed within a year." The money can also be used for students who have three terms or less to finish their decree. The money will pay for students' books, tuition, and fees, but no living expenses, child care, or transportation costs. The maximum amount per term is $600. Tammy Cook, Development Assistant for Spirit Mountain Development Corporation said that these education dollars will hopefully be used by tribal members to develop skills needed for employment at the gaming facility, which isexpected to employ at least 500 people. Training in security, surveillance, maintenance, mathematics (for cash counting), food service, human resource management, are all good areas to gain skills in," she said. The gaming facility will need workers in these fields." '- i Spirit Mountain Development Corporation will be holding a meeting with Chemeketa Community College in Salem to try to establish new classes geared more towards the gaming industry. "We want to give tribal members seeking employment an advantage in the hiring process," Tammy said. If you are interested in participating in the Short-Term Training Program, contact the Education Division, 1-800-422-0232. You do not have to reside in the six-county service area to be eligible. Student receives EPA scholarship Congratulations to Pete Wakeland. Pete has been selected to receive a $4,000 Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship for the 1994-93 academic year on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).- Pete will be recognized at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society's (AISES) 16th Annual National Conference in San Jose, California They will present him with his award there. Pete is in his senior year at Oregon State University this year where he majors in Forest Management Silefc Head Start The Siletz Tribal Head Start currently has two openings at their location at 3960 Chemawa Road in Kcizer. If you are interested in enrollingyour child, you can pick up an application at the Salem area office, or call 1-800-9221399, .';i;iM ' Education Announcements Keep ns posted As soon as you know what your student address will be, please let the Education Program know. If you do not receive a copy of the newsletter,' or any other tribal publications, your address may not be on file. There is regular education information in the monthly newsletter like program changes, deadline dates, and student news. If you have Indian student club activities such as pow-wows, conferences, or other events on campus, announcements can be included in the tribal newsletter. You can also place your student union or library on the tribal mailing list Deadline Dates If you plan to attend Higher Education or Adult Vocational Training during the 1994-95 school year, you must submit your application to the Tribal Education Program by the following dates: Winter Term, 1995 November 1, 1994 Spring Term, 1995 February 1, 1995 Seniors: Please submit a completed graduation audit by October 15, 1994. Willamina to host Education State Plan Willamina High School is the volunteer host for the Oregon-America IndianAlaska Native Education State Plan. This will be a teleconference broadcast via satellite on Monday, October 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This will be a panel discussion and the local facilitator will be J.D. Hoy. There will be comments from Norma Paulus. Local participation is encouraged, especially if you have children attending school. It will be an opportunity for you to become aware of state changes in education. New pace Law student named Tribal Court Clerk Amanda Marshall has been hired as the new Tribal Court Clerk for the Tribe. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Amanda lives in Salem and is currently attending Willamette Law School. She is studying primarily Indian and International Law. Her duties as Tribal Court Clerk will consist of developing case procedures, keeping case files, helping tribal members fill out forms, and performing bailiffduties when court is in session. - Amanda said, "I have always had an interest in Indian law and aspects related to it like sovereignty, human rights, and jurisdictional conflict" While at the Uof O, Amanda was on the debate team where some of the topics included Native American issues. She is well-versed in government and keeps up with national issues, not only concerning Indian tribes, but other groups as well. Of her new position with the Tribe, Amanda said, "Ibelieve that a strong and active tribal court is an if "C 4 V . "A .! v V , - : r '.- Amanda Marshall important part ofasovereign Indian Nation. Tribal members shouldn't have to submit themselves to outside jurisdiction. I am looking forward to supporting tribal growth in both membership and industry." Amanda feels that it is important for the court to take an active role in the Tribe. Not many people know what services the court provides. "The majority of the cases are Indian Child Welfare Act, but the court also handles marriages, divorces, and small claims. It is easier, cheaper, and culturally better thanoutside courts," she said. New Face New receptionist likes people, job Kiki Hintermeister has been . working part-time as the main receptionist at the tribal offices for the past few months. She and her husband live in Grand Ronde, where he has his own car repair business. Kiki's last job was as a dry chain grater at HR Jones. She and her husband moved to Grand Ronde from Washington to be near his family. Kiki is a graduate of Olympic College in Bremerton. r ..... i Kiki Hintermeister She wanted to work for the Tribe because she liked the idea of part time work in an office setting. "The people here are really nice," she said. "Everyone is friendly and they get along together." Budget, continued from page 12. LandBuilding Acquisition $125,000 These are funds set aside for purchase of lands and facilities! Capital Improvements $844,890 These are funds set aside for facility and infrastructure developments. Major activities for 1995 will include construction of a new Forestry facility which will be relocated due to the Gaming center, and water improvements for the Grand Ronde Water District. Other Expenditures Equipment Acquisition $90,000 This covers the purchase of major equipment for the Tribe, including vehicles, computers, copying machines, etc. Contingency $100,000 Provides funds for unanticipated costs during the year. Total Expenditures are projected at $11 million forl99S.
