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OR. COLL. 78 pi .06 I Noveiber SrfhrSV 1, 1998 A Publication of the Grand Ronde Tribe Umpqua Molalla Rogue River Kalapuya Chasta Tribal member wins first Hatfield fellowship By Tracy Dugan, Editor Pete Wakeland has about two months to get himself packed and moved to Washington D.C. The Tribe announced that he is the winner of the first Hatfield Fellow ship, created by the Tribe as a living tribute to former Senator Mark 0. Hatfield and in the memory of Susan Long, one of his aides who helped advocate for Oregon tribes. Hatfield introduced Wakeland at a press conference and photo shoot at the Portland Hilton on October 14. "This is a tremendous honor," said Wakeland. "I couldn't be happier. I have had the chance to visit Wash ington before, when I was in college. It was exciting and crazy and I loved it." Wakeland, who lives in Salem with his wife Bonnie and their two kids, has worked for the Tribe for several years as a Forester, and although loves working in Natural Resources and spending time on the Reserva tion and in the woods, has always wanted to make a difference for tribes i' - iii J sfci signals 98 I through the political process. ' "This is the opportunity I have been waiting for," said Wakeland. "A chance to work politically for Oregon tribes." SI Mini! I Y 1 - Wakeland will spend his nine-month fellow ship working in Sena tor Ron Wyden's of fice. One of his many duties will be to serve as a liaison for Or egon tribes. A graduate of Or egon State University, Wakeland travelled to Washington D.C. as an ambassador for OSU during his un dergraduate years. He is the recipient of OSU's Kelly Axe Award, and served on the Dean's Committee for Women and. Cul tural Diversity. In 1994, Wakeland in terned in Washington for a semester as an assistant in the Natural Resource Conservation Service. . Since he began working for the Tribe in 1995, he has been a valued employee of the Natural Resources Di vision, Fish and Wildlife, and Tim ber committees. He has traveled throughout the West with other For estry staff, helping to put out wildfires during the summer months. As far as working in Sen. Wyden's office, Wakeland says that he has al ways admired the Senator and his ability to get things done. Wakeland's family will remain in Salem during his fellowship, but he will travel back to Oregon as often as possible. "I just want to thank Tribal Council, the Community Fund staff, and all of the folks who supported me with let ters of recommendation and refer ences," he said. "I am really grateful and excited about this opportunity." The Hatfield Fellowship begins in January of 1999, and ends in August. Council votes to change back to "Smoke Signals" until survey is complete On October 21, Tribal Council voted to change the name of the tribal newspaper back to "Smoke Signals." In the last issue, a survey coupon was printed for folks to have the chance to vote on the newspaper name they prefer. So far, the response has been great. Tribal Council still wants to make sure that members have a part in the decision-making process. Council and staff still want everyone to vote on what they feel is the best name for the paper. At the end of November, all the votes will be counted. If the majority of the mem bers want "Smoke Signals," then it will stay the same. If the majority want "Grand Ronde Review" or an other name beside "Smoke Signals," it will be changed at that time. But for now, we are going back to the original name. Your vote does mat ter to Tribal Council and the newspa per staff! Please take time to fill out the survey on page 4 and send it in! Ballot Measures Here is a brief description of ballot measures. Don't forget to vote on November 3. Public polls located at the Community Center. Measure 54: Authorizes the state to incur debt beyond the current limit in order guarantee debts and credit loans to education, school and community college districts. Measure 55: Authorizes the state to incur debt beyond the current limit in order to guarantee prepaid college tuition trust funds, allow ing payment of undergraduate tu ition prior to enrollment. continued on page 3 Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde TySmj Community of Oregon Ml 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Address Service Requested Serials Dept. - Knight Library 1299 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE OR 97403-1205 PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT NO. 178 Tart Two: YEie ECalapuya In this issue of Smoke Signals, we feature part two of our five-part series of Grand Ronde's five tribes. On pages 6-7, you will find the story of the Kalapuya. Pictured: Chief Peter Chafean, treaty signer for the Kalapuya, 1 855.