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Smoke Signals 9 APRIL 15, 2008 CULTURAL GATHERINGS APRIL 19: GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE POWWOW. 12401 SE 320th St. AUBURN, WA. Contact Terri at 253-833-91 1 1 , ext. 2666, or tthayergreenriver.edu. APRIL 19-20: PAH-LOOTS-PU POWWOW. Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, N.E. Stadium Way and N.E. Orchard Drive. PULLMAN, WA. Contact 509-335-8676. APRIL 26: JIM EGAWA TRADITIONAL POWWOW. Henry Foss High School, 6501 S. 1 9th St. TACOM A, WA. Contact 253-571 -1 836. APRIL 26: LBCC POWWOW. Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. ALBANY, OR. Contact Nick Sixkiller at 541-484-4234 or nicksctsi.nsn.us. MAY 2-3: CHEMAWA SPRING POWWOW. Chemawa Indian School, 3700 Chemawa Road. SALEM, OR. Contact 503-399-5721. www.chemawa.bia.edu. MAY 2-3: NAIMUMA POWWOW. Portland State University, Peter Stott Center, 930 S.W. Hall. PORTLAND, OR. Contact Nicole at 503-725-5671 orncharleypdx.edu. MAY 2-3: NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE POWWOW. Wexliem Community Center, 2100 Lummi View Drive. BELLINGHAM, WA. If you or anyone you know has information on cultural events happening, Smoke Signals would be glad to list it in our Cultural Gatherings. Please e-mail newsgrandronde.org or write to Smoke Signals, 96 75 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Happy Birthday Stephanie Wood April 19, 1915 We all love you! From your children, grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. V" v ' 7 i i. r. TTria- ' II Happy Birthday Marty! Love you! Aubrey and your family. Happy birthday Tony M! Love, your family Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all required events (powwows, parades, fundraisers, organizational meetings and oth ers). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Coordinator. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty. Royalty par ticipants are expected to stay for the duration of the events. This includes helping set up 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 Coordinator. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Royalty 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. 031 Participating in Royalty court is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to learn our traditions and powwow protocol. Participants represent the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all young woman ages 5-18 to join. Participants must pro vide their regalia. Serving on Royalty Court requires a considerable commitment from the participant and her sponsor; travel, fundraisers, classes, and meetings are required for all competing participants. Little Miss Grand Ronde 5-8 years of age Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-13 years of age Senior Miss Grand Ronde 14-18 years of age General Requirements: 1 . Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be alcohol and drug free 3. Never married, no children 5. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 6. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines ond Agreement 7. Must have one year of dancing experience and powwow protocol Deadline Is May 1.2008. Applicant's Name: Mailing Address: Phone (Day): Date of Birth: Father's Name: , Mother's Name: .(Evening): , . Age: , I Sponsor's Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): I Why do you want to participate in Royalty? . Applicant's Signature. Parent's Signature I I Sponsor's Signature (if different than a parent). I I Return this application to: Powwow SEB Royalty Coordinator 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: May 1, 2008 All interested girls and boys must be able to meet the following guidelines 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 powwow 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 Veterans and the Tribe. Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend activities with the girls and boys and provide transportation. As of July 9, 2008, you must be 9 to 13 years of age for Junior Veterans' Royalty Queen Junior Veterans' Young Warriors; and 14 to 18 years of age for Senior Veterans' Royalty QueenSenior Veterans' Young Warriors. Deadline Is June 15, 2008. 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 Signature Return this application to: Powwow SEB Royalty Coordinator 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: June 15, 2008
