Smoke Signals 13
FEBRUARY 1,2010
Dear Smoke Signals:
I'm writing in concern of me and my family. I'm currently locked down
as a POW in our own land. Found guilty by 11 of 12 people who know
nothing about me and who are of the majority race ... not to mention
POs, COa and other governmental authorities.
Another Native named Nolan Briden and I were found guilty of an
alleged attack on a "paid informant," which we had nothing to be found
guilty of. The DA in McMinnville persuaded 11 of 12 to find us guilty.
If I was able to contact my family and get a non-court-appointed at
torney to represent me, I would have been able to properly defend myself
in court, resulting in not being found guilty of these false accusations
leading to my now false imprisonment.
Regardless, I'll be here now and anyone else willing to be down for
me. I don't know or have anyone's address or phone numbers, and only
know of one way of getting in touch with anyone ... that's by this letter
in this paper of ours.
By publishing this letter, hopefully I can gain all the support I need.
Plus, it would keep me focused and let me know people still got love and
care for an indigenous man. The state has taken my kids, pushed my
woman away and left me with no support up behind these walls.
I'm currently being messed with on a constant basis due to the fact I'm
an original of five indigenous men who started putting pride in being a
direct blood descendant of a very strong familypeople. Sure, we've been
deemed a gang, but that terminology goes for any "group" of people,
including "cops" and any "authority figures."
Can you name any one Tribe that doesn't use at least one particular
symbol or color to represent their identity? Anyways, for this I'm being
harassed by the Department of Corrections. I will make this short in
hopes of gaining all the support I need. Please get at me. I'm also allowed
photos, but no Polaroids.
Much love and respect.
Jacob Lee Holmes
Roll 2682
No. 11862047
2500 Westgate
Pendleton, OR 97801
Dear Smoke Signals:
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the Elders who elected me
on the Elders' Committee. I'll do my utmost to serve all you well and
respect you.
Lana Takhar
Roll 807
Dear Smoke Signals:
Thank you again for voting for us on the Elders Committee.
Linda Brandon
Roll 42
Cherie Butler
Roll 607
Margaret Provost
Roll 645
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Help collect biological samples from deer and elk and your name will
be entered into a drawing for six gift cards.
3 prizes for deer: $125 gift card to Cabala's
3 prizes for elk: $125 gift card to Cabala's
Why: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Natural Resources
Division, in cooperation with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
and USDA Veterinary Services, is collecting biological samples from
deer and elk to learn more about diseases that may be affecting our
deer and elk herds. The Tribe will test for a variety of diseases primary
among these are the following:
Chronic Wasting Disease has not been detected in Oregon. We
want to catch this disease early if it shows up in Oregon as it can
have devastating effects on deer and elk populations.
Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease has been detected throughout
Oregon. Samples will help determine where adenovirus is found in
Oregon.
How to participate:
Allow the Tribe's biologists to collect samples of brain stems, lymph
nodes and tooth samples from elk and samples of blood, brain stems,
lymph nodes, muscle tissue and tooth samples from deer.
All samples must be collected within 48 hours of death, 24 hours
preferred.
Bring hunter-harvested animals to the Tribes' Natural Resources
office at 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. After hours or on the weekend, call 503-560-4426.
If you are unable to bring an animal in we may be able to come to
you to collect samples. Please contact the Tribe's biologists for more
information.
Hunters will need to provide the general location (within a mile) of
where the animal was killed (to be used in the event that a disease
is found). , ,
Your name will be entered in the drawing for each useable sample
we are able to collect, up to three entries for each deer and up to two
for each elk.
Fresh road-kills can be reported to the Tribe's biologists so we can
pick them up for sampling. Your name would then be entered for
any useable samples we collect from the road kill.
Tribal and non-Tribal community members are eligible to participate.
Animals must be harvested legally.
Drawing will be held at the April 2010 Fish and Wildlife Committee
meeting at the Natural Resources office. Prizes are sponsored by the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Fish and Wildlife Committee.
The Fish and Wildlife Committee and Natural Resources Division
thank you for your help in gathering information to help us maintain
our deer and elk populations. Happy hunting!
For more information, contact Rebecca McCoun at 503-879-2396,
Lawrence Schwabe at 503-879-2395 or Kelly Dirksen at 503-879-2382.
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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE
BECOME A TRIBAL COURT ( ASA VOLUNTEER AND BE A
VOICE FOR A NEGLECTED OR ABUSED NATIVE CHILD.
As a Grand Ronde Inb.il Court I'ASA you will
speak up for the best
interests of a neglected or abused Tribal child.
You will review records and speak with pertinent
persons to the case and make recommendations to
the Court stating what you, as a CASA, believe is
best for the child.
EVERY NATIVE CHILD DESbRVES TO HAVE A SAFE HOME,
AN EDUCATION. AND TO KNOW AN D BE CONNECTED
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be coordinating meetings with the group.
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parents, please send your contact information in an e-mail
to: Iewisuimcomcast.net or call us at 503-566-3093.
Thank you,
David (2741) and Donna Lewis
parents to Sashalev (5132) and Inatve (5323)
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