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Smoke Signals 1 1 MARCH 15, 2011 Cultural Resources seeks help in photo identification The Cultural Resources Department is looking for community members and Tribal Elders who may be able to assist a photo iden tification project at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25. Many of the photos are from the early years of the Grand Ronde area andor Grand Ronde community. If you are interested, contact Khani Schultz at 800-422-0232, ext. 2248, or khani.schultzgrandronde.org. D 6th, Annual) ftfc&ri odd. March 30 -31, 2011 Spirit Mountain Casino and Resort; Grand Ronde0regon Come and join other caregivers of Native elders and relative caregivers of children from Northwest Indian communities in this two-day event You have the opportunity to attend valuable workshops that will enhance your caregiving skills and provide you with a break from your daily responsibilities. Hosted by: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Other Oregon partnering Tribes, Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indian, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, The Klamath Tribes, Burns Paiute Tribe, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians., the State Unit on Aging and Oregon Area Agencies on Aging. Coordinated by The Native Wellness Institute For more information, contact: Bonnie Mercier at Grand Ronde (503) 879-2016 or Judy Bowen, Oregon State Unit on Aging (503) 373-1842 Topics Iaclode: Power of Positive Thinking Heart Healthy Nutrition and Fitness Stress Management Native Wellness Financial Fraud & Scams Feeling better is more than physical Dementia Challenges Living Well - Chronic Disease Self Management Social Security - What is it for You? Health issues and concerns of children raised by grandparents. TRAD IN O AT THE mm i urn p MumipwW ; 1 4i y Artist Credit: Amanda Wright (Klamath-Modoc-Yahooskin) Trading at the River, Aciylc on Canvas, 9x12 (November 2010) A Gathering of Native American Businesses & Tribal Enterprises DATE: April 20-21, 2011 LOCA VON: Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Ronde, OR "Circling Back and Going Forward Celebrating 20 years of Indianpreneurship" 201 1 marks the 9fh year of Trading at the Rmer. This is one it very special. We wiB gather on the banks of the Yamhttl River at Grand Ronde, Oregon where ONABEN was bom two decades ago. We have much to celebrate about our past and much to talk about for our future Like (he historic gathenngs that occurred here and in many places among the traders of this region. Tradng at the River is a place where connections are made, business-to-business, tnbe-to-tnbe, and from past to present The 9th annual Trading at the River conference will include: An intensive Business Development Conference with community discussions, workshops, symposiums, and celebrations. A Trading at the River marketplace of ideas, products, and services - the famous traditional gathering of Indianpreneurs. A gathering of emerging and established Native CDFi's convened by the newly established Pacific Northwest Native Capital Development Peer Group which wit explore ways of generating new forms of capital to support Native entrepeneurship and trrbaJ-individual joint ventures. The kick off for Innovations In Indianpreneurship 2012 - a biennial business plan competition and business showcase. A Founders recognition luncheon that will highlight the last 20 years of tribal economic development A Business Alliance reception gathering the region's Native businesses and chambers of commerce. Featured Speakers: TRACY STANHOFF President & Creative Director, AO PRO Former Tribal Chair, Prairie Band Potawatorrri Nation President, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA CLARA PRATTE (invited) National Director, Office of Native American Affairs US Small Business Administration www.oriaben.org Celebrating 20 years of lndlanprenourshlp9 Grand Rondle TirfitbaD Mousing Authority It's a poster contest! It's time for the AMERIND Risk Management Corporation 2011 National Fire and Home Safety Poster Contest for children currently in grades K through 8 (only one entry per child). All posters entered are to illustrate a "safety" theme, and must be originals created by the child in crayon, markers or paint, drawn horizontally on 8.5" x 11" paper (no pencils, please). This year's winner of the poster contest will receive a $3,000 Sav ings Bond in his or her name. Entry forms are available through the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority office, 28450 Tyee Road, Grand Ronde or by calling 503-879-2401. All AMERIND Poster Contest entries must be submitted with a form that can be downloaded at www.AMERINDRisk.org. Deadline is March 26. Units available now! The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is accepting applications for Rental Housing Units in Grand Ronde 1-5 bedroom sized units, many upgrades, parkingstorage close to Tribal services. The units include washerdryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, in-floor radiant heat, private patio and great views. If you work for the Tribe or casino, you pay no State Income Tax! The following screening criteria is required for the Market Rate Units: Credit history, landlord history, criminal history, income (at least 3 times monthly rent). One adult member of the household must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member. , , , HUD assisted rental applicants must meet low-income and other federal requirements. Call GRTHA for applications or for further information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401, or 503-879-2401. Ad created by George Valdez
