4 JANUARY 1,2013
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2008 - Tribal members visited the home of Matt and Amy Roloff in
Helvetia for a filming of the TLC cable channel show "Little People, Big
World." The Tribe became involved when producers for the show con
tacted Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor regarding what would be
an appropriate "set" for Northwest Indians. Tribal Elder Don Day and
Cultural Resources Manager David Lewis built a scaled-down longhouse
for the Roloffs on their farm.
2003 - Tribal member Diana Smith and her husband, David, ran the
New York City Marathon. There were participants from all corners of
the globe, including international entrants from some 99 countries,"
Diane said.
1998 - More than 200 memory bricks were laid into place outside the
new Health and Wellness Clinic. The bricks, which were a fundraiser for
the Tribal Health Committee, were purchased by people to honor living
and deceased family members.
1993 - The Tribe's Burial Fund Ordinance took effect on Jan. 1. The pur
pose of the ordinance was to establish requirements for use of the Tribe's
Burial Benefit. The Tribe recognizes the special financial burden some
families suffer at the time of a family member's death and desires to provide
some assistance to families with the cost of funerals." The benefit was up to
a maximum $3,000 paid directly to the funeral service provider of choice.
1988 - Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier reported that the Tribe cur
rently has committees addressing Enrollment, Hunting and Fishing, and
Health. In the near future, the Tribe will create committees for Elections
and Archaeology. "As the Tribe grows, the council's responsibilities also
grow in many areas," he wrote. Thus, the council needs to set up these
committees to help monitor the many different activities throughout
the Tribe." .
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre
ments through the pages of Smoke Signals.
Education offers Chinuk Wawa classes
The Tribe's Cultural Education Department offe'rs adult Chinuk Wawa
language classes from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Room
207 of the Tribal Education Building.
Language classes can be taken for college credit or fun.
For more information, call 503-879-2249 or 503-437-4599.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Youth Education Department
2012-13 Winter
Middle & High School Programs
For CTGR Tribal youth in grades 6-12
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March 11
March 22
No-School Days with NO $5 fee:
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February 25
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Incentive Program:
7-12 Grade points per class A 7 points B 5 points C 3 points
School Attendance: .25 points earned everyday without unexcused tardy or absence.
Community Service: Take part in a preapproved community project and earn 2 points for every hour
served. The maximum community service points that can be earned is 80 points. Students must con
tact lead staff before taking part in community service project. There will also be service projects of
fered through the Youth Education Department. Please contact Chris Bailey or Matt Zimbrick for to
sign up for a future community service project.
Your Journey Details
January- Report Cards Come Out (0118)
February- Community Project TBD
Snow Trip
March- Community Project TBD
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Cultural Resources seeking
Restoration-era photos
Cultural Resources Department Interpretive Designer Julie Brown is seek
ing photos related to the Tribe's Restoration, especially fundraising efforts
that occurred around 1982-84.
The photos will be used in a two-month exhibit in April at Willamette Heri
tage Center regarding Termination and Restoration.
If you have any photos, contact Brown at 503-879-2186 or Julie.brown
grandronde.org.
Department of the Interior seeking
Grand Ronde Tribal member addresses
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Special Trustee for Ameri
can Indians is seeking the addresses of 22 Grand Ronde Tribal members,
according to Accounts Maintenance Technician Stephanie Pine.
Tribal members whose current whereabouts are unknown to the depart
ment are Teresa Bailey, Melvin Brisbois, Richard Oliver Brisbois, Allen
Lewis Curl, Clifford P. Deane, Gail Ruth Grant, Tessa Dawn Grant, Fawn
A. Haskins-Mack, Floriene Vivette Hoff, Dolly L. Howes, Kayla P. Knee
land, Darrel L. Mercier, Francis Michelle, Franklin Norwest, Sharon E.
Provost-Carter, Sharmaine Scott, Francis Simmons, Faye Smith, Peter
Sulkey, Frank Summers, Michael C. Wiggs and Robert J. Wiggs.
If your name is on this list, contact Rosie Selland in the Portland office
of the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians at 503-231-6734 or
RosemarySellandost.doi.gov.
Event lasts until 9 p.m.
POWWOW continued
from front page
tion, Burns-Paiute Tribe and the
Klamath Tribe - are invited. Mem
bers from all Oregon Tribes and
many beyond usually attend and
participate, Taylor said.
All Native Americans and the
general public are always invited.
Grand opening begins at 1 p.m.
with Nick Sixkiller acting as mas
ter of ceremonies and Tony White
head serving as arena director.
Oregon Tribal representatives
and veterans will lead the proces
sion. During Grand Entry, Oregon's
western Tribes will recognize vet
erans attending. Native Ameri
cans have long served in the U.S.
military in far greater numbers per
capita than any other racial group
and their pride in this service is on
display at every public event.
Traditional dance specials for
men and women will be held dur
ing the afternoon, although specific
events are still to be decided. Tribal 1
blankets and baskets filled. with
gifts will be offered as prizes.K r
Vendors will sell exclusively Na
tive-made goods at the powwow.
Vendor tables, at $50 each, will be
available through Jan. 23 by contact
ing the Grand Ronde Public Affairs
Office at 503-879-1418, (800-422-0232,
ext. 1418) to reserve a table.
Doors will open at 10 a.m. Park-
If you go
Fifth annual Gathering of
Oregon's First
Nations Powwow
When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat
urday, Jan, 26 .. .-,.( .,,!(
Where: Salem Pavilion at the
Oregon State Fairgrounds in
Salem.
Cost: Powwow is free; parking
costs $3
More information: 503-879-1418
ing at the pavilion will cost $3. The
event will go on until about 9 p.m.
The inaugural Gathering of Ore
gon's First Nations Powwow, held
in 2009, coincided with the 150th
anniversary of Oregon statehood.
It served to remind Oregonians
that Tribal peoples lived here long
before statehood, and the event has
since celebrated the sovereignty
vand culture of Oregon's federally
recognized Tribes,.' ,
As at previous powwows, "Stand-
- ing Strong," a video story of the five
western Tribes, will be- shown in a
. side room at the pavilion.
Information from Tribes will high
light individual Tribal histories and
cultural demonstrations are always
part of the powwow. There also will
be lots of hands-on activities for
children, Taylor said. B
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