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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
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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.
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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.
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