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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1996)
IZ3 Tribe celebrates thirteen years of restoration By Tracy Dugan The annual Tribal Restoration Celebration was held Saturday, Novem ber 23 at Grand Ronde Elementary School and included a meal of salmon and ham, member testimonies, and a mini pow-wow. More than 200 tribal members and their families came to celebrate the event and reflect on this important day in Grand Ronde tribal history. After the meal was served, Pow-wow Committee Chairman Merle Leno asked that Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison say a few words about what Restoration has meant to her. Kathryn spoke briefly about the impor tance of recognizing the Tribe's struggles and remembering those who sacrificed for the Tribe. She said Coun cil decided not to invite any guests to speak in order to give tribal members an opportunity to talk about what Res toration has meant to them. . "You all are the real special guests," Kathryn said. Many members did take the podium to share their experiences about being a tribal member, what they are grateful for, and how the Tribe has helped their lives. Afterward, the pow-wow be gan. All the Royalty girls were there, the Veterans' Color Guard, and three guest drum groups. l ft , i f - A: ".. ' 7 - I ft J ' i ). W II Vl ' 1,1 7 ys' t- i i 4 fc. - V. -! t t Y f - - , l"' f ltv ' - . ' , . 7 f4 'iff" "V '. f I'll 1 'Wj"."", i T.- illMK&HItl! Budget comment period open On November 3, the annual Budget Hear ing was held at the monthly General Coun cil meeting. All tribal members were given an opportunity to comment on the 1997 Pro posed Budget, and were mailed a copy of the Proposed Budget for their review. The membership of the Tribe is encour aged and welcome to comment on the Pro posed 1997 Budget. Written comments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Tribal Council offices. All comments must be sub mitted by December 10, 1996 for the Council's review and consideration. If you did not receive a copy of the Proposed Bud get, you may obtain one by contacting Greg Archuleta at the tribal offices, 1-800-422-0232, extension 2250. Tribal Council will finalize and approve the budget by the end of December. Submit comments to: Jackie Whisler, Tribal Council Administrative Assistant, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Tribal Christmas Party All tribal members and their families are invited to attend the annual Tribal Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14. The party willbe held at Grand Ronde Elementary School and will feature Christmas dinner, Santa, rattles, arts, crafts, and much more run. Come and celebrate the season!
