DECEMBER 1, 2005
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A Publication of the Grand Ronde Tribe
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Celebration On Sunday.November 20, the Confederated Tribes of GrandRonde celebrated their 22nd year of Restoration. The event was held in the Bingo Hall at Spirit
Mountain Casino and included live music, a salmon dinner, art and craft vendors and a pow-wow held in the evening. Tribal member CeCe Kneeland began the evening with an
honor song as her daughter, Jr. Miss Grand Ronde Nakoosa Moreland, performed a traditional dance. MORE PHOTOS AND STORY ON PAGES 8-9.
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Marty's IVIoon In mid-November, a beautiful moon hung over
the Governance Building in Grand Ronde, nature's tribute to Tribal
member Marty George who passed away on October 3 1 , 2005.
Tribe Reaches $30 Million In Giving
Spirit Mountain Community Fund celebrates making
dreams come true in Salem, in style.
By Ron Karten
More than 500 guests of the
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
helped break in the new Salem
Convention Center on Thursday,
November 10. There were 30 mil
lion reasons to hold the party.
"We believe that no one should
sleep in the rain," said Community
Fund Director, Tribal member
Shelley Hanson. "We believe that
no one should go hungry. We be
lieve that every child and adult de
serves a quality education that
See COMMUNITY FUND
on page 3
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Community Fund Director &
Tribal member Shelley Hanson
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