6 SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
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Eugene Satellite Office
Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread"
An Invitation to the Tribal Community
A major exhibition of traditional and
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open after 5 p.m. by appointment only.
contemporary Maori weaving will open
September 24 and continue through December
22 at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette
University. "Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread"
features more than 100 woven items from Mew
Zealand collections and is the first time a major
exhibition of Maori weaving has been presented
in the United States. The University is one of
only three venues in the world chosen for this
exhibition tour. Maori weavers will be on site,
explaining their craft, and will conduct
an opening ceremony and procession,
wearing visually stunning cloaks
woven from native plants and the
feathers of kiwi birds.
Festivities, lectures, panel discussions
and weaving demonstrations
are planned for the last week of
September and the first week of
October to celebrate the opening
of the "Toi Maori: The Eternal
Thread" exhibition at the Hallie
Ford Museum of Art at Willamette
University. The Hallie Ford Museum
of Art is located at 700 State Street
(corner of State and Cottage Streets)
in downtown Salem, Oregon near the
Willamette University campus.
Friday, September 23, 2005 starting at
3:45 p.m. at Willamette University's Jackson Plaza:
The Museum and the University, in partnership with the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of
Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, will
host a Procession of Nations on the Willamette University
Campus. The Feast will be free of charge. For more
information or to reserve seating, please RSVP to Carolyn
Harcourt at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art (charcourwill
amette.edu, or 503 370-6856.)
Saturday, September 24, 2005:
Public opening of the exhibit at the Museum between
the hours of 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 2, 2005 and
Monday October 3, 2005
Maori visit to Grand Ronde
Maori visitors will be touring the Tribal campus
the morning of Monday, October 3rd.
Reception starting at 2:00 p.m
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Fitness Classes. They will start Tuesday, September 20 and will
continue for 9 weeks, twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6 to 7 p.m. Classes will begin with stretching and breathing ele
ments of yoga. Detailed schedule is below. Class space is limited so
you should call and reserve a space at 1-541-484-7085.
Field trip to the Cascade Raptor Center. Sunday, Sep
tember 18. We will meet at the Eugene area office at 9 a.m. for
coffee, donuts and car pool. Any Tribal members interested in
meeting at the Raptor Center call 1-541-484-7085 for details.
Coming this Fall to Eugene, Oregon!
ONABEN A Native American Business
Network is offering:
Indianprenuership
A Native American Journey into Business
Participants will be offered professional assistance with:
Developing a Business Plan
Financing and Bookkeeping
Marketing
Legal Requirements
Classes will be held at the Grand Ronde Tribe's Eugene Office.
Classes start on Tuesday September 27.
For more information about ONABEN services and to regis
ter for classes contact: ONABEN Main Office, Kristi Burns 800-854-8289
or the Eugene Office, Jon Darcy 541-484-7085.
For more information on these events and future events,
please call: Stephanie Wood at 541-484-7086 or mail to:
The Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde Eugene Area Satellite Office
CO: Stephanie Wood
711 Country Club Road
Suite 1A
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Services that are offered through our office include but not
limited to: lBt time home buyers class; any Tribal program
Application available; job search databases, computer lab,
access to printing, copying, faxing and telephone; beginning
computer keyboarding; online Food Handlers Card class;
cultural activities and cultural classes.
Upcoming September events are:
Sept. 18 tour of the Raptor Center
Sept. 19 5 p.m. financial investment for beginner's seminar
Sept. 20 beginning personal health and fitness lecture 50 min.
twice a week for 12 weeks
Sept. 21 5-8 p.m. beginning beading (earring) class
Sept. 23 6-7 p.m. beginning yoga and relaxation class
Sept. 27 6-7 p.m. beginning personal health and fitness class
Sept. 30 6-7 p.m. beginning personal health and fitness class
Upcoming October events are:
Oct. 3 6 p.m. repair your credit class
Oct. 4 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 5 5 p.m. ONABEN class
Oct. 6 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 8 genealogy day
Oct. 11 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 12 5 p.m. ONABEN class
Oct. 13 6-9 p.m. community potluckmovie night
Oct. 14 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 18 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 19 5 p.m. ONABEN class
Oct. 20 6-7p.m. fitness class
Oct. 25 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 26 5 p.m. ONABEN class
Oct. 27 6-7 p.m. fitness class
Oct. 28 6 p.m. 1st time home buyers seminar
Oct. 31 HALLOWEEN
Eugene Satellite Office
711 Country Club Rd. Suite 1A
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-484-7085
Fax: 541-484-7097
email: eugenegrandronde.org
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