April 15. 1997
SMOKE SIGNALS
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Thanks to all of the Portland area people who have
responded to our survey with interest in having Mocca
sin and Drum Making classes. We now have enough
people to have a Moccasin class and will be contacting them
to verify class times and site. Again, thank you for your
interest. We still need additional Portland area tribal mem
bers who are 16 years of age and older to sign up for Drum
Making classes. We have several tribal members signed
up, but need a larger number of responses. Please call and
let us know if you are interested.
Stay posted for dates on the HARD SOLE MOCCA
SIN DEMONSTRATION and MOCCASIN MAKING
CLASSES. Students will have the opportunity to make
hard sole, southern or wrap around moccasins. The classes
meet 5-6 times during an approximate 6 to 8 week period.
Students should be able to attend every class and can sign
up for the Moccasin classes during the Hard Sole Moccasin
Demonstration. The DRUM MAKING CLASS takes 3 to
4 hours, and students take home a completed drum.
ATTENTION: For those tribal members who want to
improve their jobeducational opportunities or life skills,
the Adult Education Program can cover the fees and tuition
for one class a term. Classes may include such subjects as
basic computer, math, writing, or reading skills, etc. Se
nior citizens may also be interested in taking classes through
their community library, college or hospital. Please call for
information on fee assistance if you are interested in taking
these classes.
GED CLASSES: Classes offered on Tuesdays and
TlinVsdays from 4 to 7 p.m. in Grand Rondc. Co-sponsored
(tmietscroiiflej' and open to anyone.
SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE: Portland on April
15 from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the tribal area office, 1110 S.E.
Alder St. Salem on April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at
Chemeketa Community College, 4000 Lancaster Dr. Eu
gene on April 23, call for location and time. Site visitation
within the state is also available by request.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GAYLA OR
HOLLIE AT 1-800-422-0232, EXT. 2275.
Making our visions a reality
The National Coalition for Indian Education (NCIE) and
the Tribal Education Contractor's Association (TECA)
welcomes people to their 2nd Annual Joint Conference,
"Making Our Visions a Reality: Strategies for 2000 " which
will be held in Seattle, Washington, on April 30 through
May 2, 1997. The agenda is being finalized, but some of
the workshops to be offered are: Tribal and School
Collaboration Providing a Bridge to Help Make Higher
Education a Reality for Native People Graduate Health
Programs and Scholarships Developing Strategies for
Parent and Community Involvement Tobacco Use Pre
vention and Consumer Program Carl Perkins Program
Tribes, Telecommunications and Education Unique
Educational Experience for Educators at University of
Arizona Making Mathematics and Science Fun
Scholarships, Committees and Boards National Indian
Adult Education Forum Native American Higher Edu
cation Forum Exemplary Programs Traveling Circus
and Road Show National Indian Education Agenda
plus more workshops.
The NCIETECA are planning a tour to the Puyallup
Tribe's River Boat Casino, Chief Lcschi School, a Chero
kee Basket Making Seminar, and possible boat tour of the
Seattle water front. For registration information call Bob
Tom at (503) 390-9494. For agenda information call Dean
Azule at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2276.
The Education Division is announcing Achievement
and Recognition Awards for the 1 996-1 997 school
year. The awards were established to identify
and recognize tribal members who are enrolled in
Kindergarten through 1 2th grades for outstanding
academic and leadership accomplishments. The
Tribe, Education Committee, and Education Divi
sion seeks to honor our students for all their hard
work in school.
Recognition may be granted for a variety of school
honors, such as:
Honor Roll and Honorable Mention
Most Academically Improved
Perfect Attendance
Exceptional performance in science,
mathematics, English, writing, or speech
Outstanding Student of the Month
Involvement in AISES, SMILE's MESA, or
Family MathFamily Science Programs
Leadership may include:
Serving on Student Government or Councils
Peer tutoring
Participation in Johnson O'Malley or
Title IX Indian Education Programs
Involvement in Native American Youth Clubs
Volunteer community work
Through these awards the Tribe wishes to ac
knowledge youth who make a special effort to
stay in school and work toward personal and aca
demic achievement. Awards are open to all Grand
Ronde tribal members Kindergarten through 12th
grades, regardless of residence.
Documentation to be included in applications are:
1) Completed Achievement and Recognition
application
2) Proof of Grand Ronde tribal membership
3) Letter from school principal confirming both
enrollment and attendance
4) Three letters of recommendation from
teachers, counselors, education program staff,
etc.
5) Personal letter from student
6) Photograph
7) Samples of students academic work, certifi
cates of achievement, and other documentation.
Application packets can be obtained by calling the
Tribal Education Division at 1-800-422-0232, Ext
2275 or 879-2275. Completed applications must
be post marked by May 1, 1997 and sent to:
Lisa Leno, Youth Education Assistant
C.T.G.R. Education Division
9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Last chance for scholarship money
Deadline to submit a completed application to the Tribal
Education office is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1997. Late
applications will not be accepted! Call Marion at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2284 to get an application.
EULA PETITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP;
FULL-TIME (1): Applicants must be seeking a degree in
Education to teach Elementary, Secondary, Early Child
hood or Special Education. Applicants must be currently
enrolled students, must be at a Junior class standing, and
must possess a cumulative Grade Point Average of a 2.75.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; FULL
TIME (3): Applicants must be a high school graduate or
possess a GED. Applicants must enroll in a four year de
gree program.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP; FULL-TIME (2): Applicants must be
a high school graduate or possess a GED diploma. Appli
cants would be pursuing a vocational or technical program
of one to two year duration.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; FULL-TIME (1):
Applicants must possess a Bachelors Degree at time of ap
plication or prior to Fall TermSemester entry of the year
application is for.
The following scholarship applications are available for
students who plan to attend PART-TIME. Applicants must
provide explanation of why they can only pursue their pro
gram on a part-time basis, and will be required to enroll in
credit hours for no less than 'A time status.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; PART
TIME (3): Applicants must possess a High School diploma
or GED diploma.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP; PART-TIME (1): Applicants must
possess a High School diploma or a GED diploma.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; PART-TIME (1):
Applicant must possess a Bachelors Degree at time of ap
plication or prior to Fall TermSemester entry for the year
application is for.
Deadline for the following scholarships is THURSDAY,
MAY 1, 1997. For an application contact Marion Mercicr.
UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES ACHIEVE
MENT SCHOLARSHIPS. American IndianAlaskan Na
tive, African American, and Hispanic American college stu
dents who are, or will be enrolled in an Oregon State Sys
tem institution in 199798 may qualify for a scholarship.
The scholarship will be granted to a selected group of un
dergraduate students on a competitive basis.
OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOLARSHD?. Open to all Native Americans who plan
to attend OIT in the fall of 1997. There will be one award
of $300.