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MAY 1,2008
Vendors sought for
Spirit Mountain Rodeo
The Spirit Mountain Rodeo Special Events Board is seeking vendors for
this year's event, set for June 21-22 at the Tribal Rodeo Grounds.
Native vendors are free and nonNative vendors pay $50 for the two-day
event. The Rodeo Grounds receive 24-hour surveillance during the Rodeo,
so vendors do not have to worry about leaving their wares overnight.
Those interested in being vendors should contact Harold Lyon at 503-237-5775.
Vendors are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lyon said the Rodeo usually attracts about 500 to 600 participants an
nually. B
Boards seek voDunteers
The Rodeo Board and Tribal Fish & Wildlife Committee are seeking
volunteers to apply to serve on them.
The Rodeo Board has three openings. It meets monthly on the first Thursday
of the month and supervises putting on the Tribe's annual June rodeo.
The Fish & Wildlife Committee has one opening. It meets monthly on the
second Tuesday and supervises the salmon distribution, Tribal hunting tags
and metes out punishment to people who violate Tribal game laws.
To apply for either board, pick up a Special Events Board form from Tribal
Council Relations Coordinator Dakota Whitecloud. For more information,
call Whitecloud at 503-879-1309 or Harold Lyon at 971-237-5775.
Applications will be reviewed by the Tribal Council, which makes ap
pointments to Tribal boards. B
Durumn cDasses sDafted
Tribal Adult Education Coordinator Joanne Carr will be teaching
three drum classes in May.
The free classes will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Eu
gene satellite office, 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Portland sat
ellite office and from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 29, in Grand Ronde.
Each class is limited to 10 people. Tribal members and community
members will get first preference.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Carr at 503-897-2282 or
joanne.carrgrandronde.org. B
CULTURAL GATHERINGS
MAY 2-3: CHEMAWA SPRING POWWOW. Chemawa Indian School, 3700 Chemawa
Road. SALEM, OR. Contact 503-399-5721. www.chemawa.bla.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. Wexllem Community Center,
2100 Lummi View Drive. BELLINGHAM, WA.
MAY 2-4: EDMONDS CC FNSA 23RD ANNUAL POWWOW. Edmonds Community Col
lege Seaview Gym, 20000 68th Ave. West. LYNN WOOD, WA.
MAY 9-10: EWU SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE POWWOW. Reese Court Special Events
Pavilion, Elm Street and Washington Street. CHENEY, WA. Contact 509-359-6660.
MAY 10: 38TH ANNUAL SPRING POWWOW & FRIENDSHIP FEAST. Eastern Oregon
University. LA GRANDE, OR. Contact 541-962-3741 oromaeou.edu.
MAY 17: 23RD ANNUAL IN HONOR OF OUR CHILDREN POWWOW. Kelso High
School, 1904 Allen St. KELSO, WA. Contact Shelley at 360-501-1655.
MAY 17: 11TH ANNUAL RED NATIONS STUDENT ASSOCIATION POWWOW. Spo
kane Falls Community College Gym, Elliott Drive and West Custer Drive. SPOKANE, WA.
Contact Gary at 509-216-4806 or Deyo at esquiveldhotmail.com.
MAY 1 7-18: 32ND ANNUAL ANNUAL OSU POWWOW. McAlexander Field House, S.W.
Benton Place. CORVALLIS, OR. Contact 541-737-2738.
MAY 23-25: 2ND ANNUAL ROOT FEAST AND POWWOW. Dream Keepers Long
house and Encampment Grounds, 31857 Emerson Lane. COTTAGE GROVE, OR.
Contact 541-778-0552.
MAY 30-31: N.W. INDIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE POWWOW. Pl-um-sha Powwow
Grounds, Piumsha Lane. WARM SPRINGS, OR. Contact 541 -553-3476.
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, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
Elder Foster Program
"A Place To Home"
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The Tribe's Mdcr Foster Care lodges arc committed to offering quality care to
our riders and help them remain as independent as possible, while providing llw
personalized assistance they need. At our lodges, a wide range of sen -ices is available
in a comfortable setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence
is supported. For information, contact Joan I nglund, F.ldcr Foster Program
director, at 503-879-1694.
Grand Ronde Royalty
Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all re
quired events (powwows, parades, fundraisers, organizational meetings
and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Coordinator.
Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty.
Royalty participants 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. Par
ticipants 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.
Notice: Age requirement change
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 dge 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
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