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14 APRIL 1, 2004 Smoke Signals l w t w w 7 r m v w APR. 3: POW-WOW. ElmiraHiah School Gym. 88831 Territorial Road. ELMIRA.OR Contact 54 1-687-3489. APR. 3-4: 29TH ANNUAL PAH-LOOTS-PU CELEBRATION. Washington State University, Beasley Coliseum. PULLMAN, WA. Contact 509-335-8676 or www.wsu.edu-naschome APR. 9-11: CELILOWY-AM FEAST. Celilo Indian Village. CEULO, OR. Contact 54 1-296' 8031. APR. 16: ANNUALSPRING CELEBRATION POW-WOW. Glenn Otto Park, 1 1 06 East Colum bia River Hwy. TROUTDALE, OR. Contact Chris at 503-666-1 740. APR.16-17: 36TH ANNUAL EWU. At the Pavillion. CHENEY, WA. Contact 509-359-2441 APR. 17: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 3103. APR. 24: SOUTH UMPQUA25TH ANNUAL POW-WOW. South Umpqua High School, 501 N.W. Chadwick. MYRTLE CREEK, OR. Contact 541-863-6274. APR.30-MAY2: 17THAISAEDMONDS COLLEGE POW-WOW. SeaviewGym. LYNNWOOD, WA. Contact 425-640-1 538. MAY 8-9: NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION OF UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SPRING POW-WOW. GertingerHall. EUGENE, OR. Contact541-346-3723ornasulists.uoregon.edu. MAY 15-16: 28TH NASA POW-WOW. Gill Coliseum. CORVALLIS, OR. Contact 54 1-737-2738. The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks two youth crew leaders and 14 youth crew members for its Sum mer Youth Crew program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Leader F&W Intern $10.50-$13.00hour. Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Approximately 14 weeks, starting June 11, 2004 (flexible) Duties: Supervise and provide leadership to a seven-person sum mer youth work crew for eight weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department for four to six weeks. Projects may include stream and riparian restorationenhancement, trail and park maintenance and construction, native vegetation plantings, habitat enhancement moni toring, and other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth and in natural resources. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Good communication skills. Requirements: Work boots, valid Oregon Driver's License, safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment back ground check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, May 21, 2004. Youth Crew Member $7.75hour Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Approximately 8 weeks, starting July 1, 2004 Duties: Work as a member of a seven-person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include stream restorationenhance-. ment, trail and park maintenance, native tree plantings, forest in ventory work, or other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age. Must have the abil ity or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor ter rain. Interest or experience in natural resources related work help ful. Requirements: Furnish their own work boots and successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, June 11, 2004. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employ ment application and return to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish & Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org, by then clicking on employment and applica tion. If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2423. 7 5" INTERNAL OPENINGS Tribal Council Relations Coordinator Tribal Council Grade: 13 Closing Date: April 8 Medical Secretary Health & Wellness Center Grade: 6 Closing Date: April 8 'Application materials must be received in Human Re sources by 5 p.m. on the closing date. For a detailed job descrip tion, please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE: 503-879-2257 or 1-877 TRIBEGR Interested In Starting Your Own Business? Need Help? ONABEN A Native American Business Network presents: Starting A Successful Business Participants will be offered professional assistance with: Feasibility and Business Concept. Developing a Business Plan. Financing and Bookkeeping. Legal Requirements. Classes will be held in Grand Ronde in the Education Building. Classes started Wednesday, March 3 and are every Wednesday through May. (subject to change). For more information about ONABEN services and to register for classes contact: ONABEN Main Office, Kristi Burns at 1-800-854-8289 or Sheila Herber at 503-843-4218. NEW: Now Young Warriors For Boys All interested girls and boys must be able to meet the following guide lines in order to be eligible for the Veterans' Royalty Court: All must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. Participants should have never been married and have no children All must be enrolled in and currently attending a public or private school. All must be drug and alcohol free. Must have one year of pow-wow experience. Must have their own regalia, or be able to make their own regalia before the application deadline. Participants must be willing and able to attend all Veterans' events and be prepared to represent the Veter ans and the Tribe. Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend ac tivities with the girls and boys and provide transportation. Royalty Court participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all required events (pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meetings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Committee Advisor. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualifi cation from Royalty Court. Please note that all participants receive 1 point for every event for the contest. Royalty Court participants are expected to stay for the duration of the events. This includes helping setup for events such as meetings and parades, as well as dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Advisor. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Royalty Court participants must be willing and able to dance. Remember: You are all part of a team and are expected to treat yourselves, running mates and others with respect at all times. As of July 9, 2004 you must be 1 0 to 1 4 years of age for Junior Veterans' Royalty Queen Junior Veterans' Young Warriors; and 1 5 to 1 8 years of age for Senior Veterans' Royalty QueenSenior Veterans' Young War riors. Deadline is April 30, 2004. Please call Billie or Gene LaBonte at 503-879-5342 for more informa tion about Veterans' Royalty (leave message). maarar-ii "uiurcfttirou Full Name: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Date of Birth: Roll : Age: Father's Full Name: Mother's Full Name: Sponsor's Name: Sponsor's Mailing Address: Sponsor's Phone Number: School Attending: Year in School: Why are you entering the Grand Ronde QueenYoung Warriors competition? Parent or Sponsor's Signature RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: BILLIE & GENE LABONTE 54600 Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Phone: 503-879-5342
