2 SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
Smoke Signals
"Let us put our minds together and see what kind of life we
can build for our children" Sitting Bull
Help Families Grow Stronger
The Social Services program is sponsoring a two day Nurturing
Parenting Facilitator Training and we would like to invite all inter
ested community members to participate.
When: October 7 & 8, 2004
Where: Spirit Mt. Casino
For information & registration please contact at Carmen Pearsall,
Prevention Specilaist at 503-879-2094 or Lisa Leno, Youth Preven
tion Coordinator at 503-879-1471.
ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
2004 RESTORATION
CELEBRATION & POW-WOW
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to help with the mini pow-wow and names of people
who would like to be considered for preparing the meal.
If you ore a Tribal member cruft, vendor and would like to participate,
thena will be no cost to set up, but space will bo limited and you will need
to bring your own tables.
For more information pleune contact Juckio Provost at C03-879-7724 or
Dakota Whitocloud at 603-879-1309.
Dear Tribal members,
I would like to take the time to thank those who have supported me
while pursuing a very dear and personal goal. About 8 years ago I chose
to return to school and become an Occupational Therapist. This goal was
met with many raised eyebrows and looks of wonder. Pursuing an educa
tional goal that requires dedication and continued hard work for 8 years
is not a small feat for anyone, let alone for a mother of three who has been
out of school for more then 10 years. Despite this, I chose to follow my
heart. I believe it was after successfully finishing my first year that those
around me started to take me serious. It was at this time my mother told
me about the education department at the Tribe. Soon I was in contact
with April Campbell who set me up with the appropriate paperwork needed
to apply for a scholarship. April was so kind, understanding and genu
inely interested in my goals it made the process seem effortless. I received
a full scholarship for the remainder of my undergraduate career. I was
also fortunate enough to receive a Tribal scholarship for graduate school
as well. This spring I finally received my degree in Occupational Therapy.
However, my blessings do not stop there. Before I could practice as an
O.T. I needed to pass my National Boards. Again, the Tribe was there for
me and providing the necessary funding and support needed to register
for the exam. As of August 16, 1 can gratefully state I have completed my
goal and am now an official Registered Occupational Therapist.
Becoming an R.O.T. has not been an easy task, however with the sup
port of my loving and understanding husband, my forever-patient chil
dren and respectful Tribe my goal has been achieved. In closing, I must
not forget to thank my parents who provided me with the morals and
values needed to pursue this goal. Together they taught me courage,
perseverance and compassion for all. Thank-you all for helping me learn
how to paddle my own canoe.
Jodie McCue
Roll 4152
Dear family and friends,
We would like to thank all of you for the flowers, cards and comfort you
gave to us during the passing of our mother, Etta Hansen.
We would also like to thank the Tribal Council (past and present) for the
Burial Fund Ordinance. It was greatly appreciated not to have to think
about finances when we just lost our loved one.
Again thank you all so much,
The Children of Etta Hansen
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