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2007 - The Tribe was working at the federal level to be included
among the list of Tribes consulted on issues affecting the Columbia
Gorge. The 1986 Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act
only listed the Warm Springs, Yakama, Umatilla and Nez Perce
as Tribes that need to be consulted about management of the area.
Grand Ronde's inclusion in the Gorge Act "is a matter of fairness,"
said Tribal Attorney Rob Greene.
2002 - Tribal Finance Officer Larry Kovach introduced PaineWeb
ber Vice President Mark Barnum to the Tribal membership. He
explained changes in the Tribal investment strategies. It also was
announced that Tribal Attorney Rob Greene was part of the Tribal
Council-appointed Investment Committee.
1997 - Tammy Lcno was the closest to guessing how many jelly
beans were in ajar as part of a Tribal Easter Contest. Leno guessed
1,132 jelly beans, two less than were actually in the jar. In addi
tion, Easter coloring contest winners were Rylan Martin, Katherine
Warren and Alicia Finney.
1992 - Indian Health Service employees Bryson Liberty and Bruce
Myers gave a presentation to Tribal Council about the effects of
smoking in Indian Country. Myers said that up to 54 percent of adult
Native Americans over 18 years of age smoke cigarettes regularly.
"As a result, two out of every five deaths in Indian County are due
to smoking," he added.
1987 - Linda Jirek (Oneida) joined the Tribe as administrative
secretary. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and moved to Or
egon in 1972. Her first job was at Chemawa Indian School, where
she worked for about five years. She replaced Mary Ring, who
transferred to the Social Services Department.
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year in
crements through the pages of Smoke Signals.
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The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History's
museum store, Past and Presents, is seeking a limited number of artists
interested in selling their original artwork on consignment in the store.
Pacific Northwest Tribal members interested in the opportunity should
submit five images of their work for consideration to traceyuoregon.
edu. The university's Museum of Natural and Cultural History protects
significant collections, enhances knowledge and encourages stewardship
of human and natural history through research, preservation and educa
tion. Past and Presents offers a comprehensive selection of regional books
and gifts that reflect the museum's exhibits, collections and research,
as well as the inspiration of the Pacific Northwest landscape. For more
information, contact Tracey Bell at 541-346-1574. B
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Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Tribal Vice Chair Reyn Leno, left, is gifted a birch canoe, wild rice grass
seed and a T-shirt by Benjamin Grignon (Menominee) after he, Tribal
Council Secretary Jack Giffen Jr., behind Leno, and Tribal Council member
Chris Mercier, middle, spoke to ambassadors from Americans for Indian
Opportunity during the group's visit to Grand Ronde on Thursday, March
29. After talking with Tribal Council, Tribal member EirikThorsgard,
Cultural Protection coordinator and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer,
gave a Tribal history presentation and the ambassadors, who are all
Native American, visited the Tribe's plankhouse.
First Foods Celebration set for April 22
The annual First Foods Celebration, organized by the Tribe's Culture
Committee, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the
Tribal Community Center.
There will be an exhibit and lunch meal of traditional Native foods
served at noon.
There also will be activities for children accompanied by an adult and
include a coloring contest.
For more information, call Tribal Elder Betty Bly at 503-879-6336. D
2012 Community Input meeting
The Tribe's annual Community Input meeting will be held in the gym
after General Council on May 6 starting at approximately 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
10 a.m. General Council at
the Community Center
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Community Input
Meeting at the Tribal Gym
The annual Grand Ronde Community Input meeting is offered
as an opportunity for members to provide comments and sugges
tions, which will be used in helping guide Tribal programs and in
preparing grant applications such as the HUD Indian Community
Development Block Grant, the Administration for Native Americans
and others. Those unable to attend can submit written comments
and suggestions to: Kim Rogers, Planning & Grants Manager, Con
federated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347. For additional information, please contact Kim
Rogers at 503-879-2250. D
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Positive Discipline class set for April 24
A "Parenting With Positive Discipline" class will be held from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Tribal Community Center.
The class, which includes lunch, will provide an overview of parent
ing that will help prevent power struggles and invite cooperation,
reduce peer and sibling conflict, foster respect and responsibility and
bring out the best in yourself and your children.
For more information, contact Amanda Mercier in the Tribe's In
dian Child Welfare Program at 503-879-2039 or Amanda.mercier
grandronde.org.
The class is sponsored by Indian Child Welfare and Youth Preven
tion to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. B