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Tribe creates Enrollment Audit hotline
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has created an Enrollment
Audit hotline with which to collect frequently asked questions from the
Tribal membership.
The goal of the hotline is to develop a list of commonly asked questions
regarding the audit information that was distributed in the April Tilixam
VVawa. The answers to those questions will be published in an upcoming
Tilixam Wawa, as well as be distributed to the membership in an infor
mation packet.
Please ask general questions only; please do not leave personal inquiries
regarding yourself or family.
The toll-free phone number is 877-6-15-2641. H
Annual fish distribution
Attention Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members
CTGR Annual Fish Distribution
Powwow Weekend
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, 9 a.m.-noon
Tribal members in the Portland Area - Portland Satellite office
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Look for detailed information in future articles.
Help needed identifying plots
The Facilities Department is asking for your help identifying veteran's
plots. If your family member's or friend's plot is a veteran and we do not
have a veteran's flag present on holidays, please inform us.
We will do our best to mark all plots of veterans.
Contact Adam Leno at 503-879-5525 or adam.lenograndronde.org.
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Marketplace dates
D May 3-4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
B June 7-8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
O July 12-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; July 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
D July 19-20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Elder Honor Day)
Dates subject to change due to conflicting Tribal or SMC events.
Located across from Cedar Plank Buffet.
Committee & Special Event
Board meeting days and times
Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times for
Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards:
Ceremonial Hunt Board meets as needed. Chair: Shonn Leno.
Cultural Trust Board meets at4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month
in Modular No. 2. Chair: Perri McDaniel.
Culture Committee meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in
the Land & Cultural Department conference room. Acting Chair Betty Bly,
Education Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the
month in the Adult Education Building. Chair: Tammy Cook.
Elders' Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month
in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs.
Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance
Building. Chair: Sharon Hanson.
Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
the month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Harold Lyon.
Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the
month in the Tribal Wellness Center. Chair: Patti Tom-Martin.
Powwow Special Event Board meets at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of
the month at the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Dana Ainam.
Rodeo Special Event Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the
month at the Tribal Rodeo Office. Chair: Harold Lyon.
Social Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of
the month in the Social Services Conference Room. Chair: Jenny San
chez. Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month
at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Bob Mercier.
Veterans Special Event Board meets at 4 p.m. the first and third Tues
day of the month in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gene LaBonte.
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Smoke Signals file photo
Tribal Council Chairman Rcyn Leno shakes hands with Gov. John Kitzhaber,
right, as Tribal Council members Cheryle A. Kennedy, left, Steve Bobb Sr.,
third from right, and Chris Mercier, second from right, look on during Tribal
Government Day at the State Capitol in Salem in May 2012.
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Cultural exhibits, displays will highlight annual event
By Dean Rhodes
Smoke Signals editor
SALEM The annual Tribal
Government Day at the State Capi
tol will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Thursday, May 9.
The event is sponsored by the
Legislative Commission on Indian
Services and endeavors to teach
state employees and regular Orego
nians about Oregon's nine federally
recognized Tribes. Tribal Council
member Cheryle A. Kennedy is the
Grand Ronde Tribe's representa
tive on the commission.
A morning reception featuring a
continental breakfast will kick off
the day starting at 8:30 a.m. The
meal will be sponsored by the Cow
Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe.
Tribes will show cultural exhibits
and displays this year instead of
informational tables.
An opening reception will begin
at 9 a.m., featuring flags, drums,
an invocation and welcome cer
emony. The Siletz Tribe's feather
dancers are tentatively scheduled
to perform.
At 10:45 a.m., Gov. John Kit
zhaber is scheduled to sign the
annual American Indian Week
proclamation. American Indian
Week in Oregon will be observed
from Sunday, May 12, through
Saturday, May 18.
Grand Ronde Canoe Family
members are scheduled to perform
between 11:15 and noon.
A noon luncheon will be spon
sored by the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde and served by Spirit
Mountain Casino staff.
Events are open to the public.
ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES
The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant
positions.
Health Committee 2 Vacancies
Enrollment Committee 1 Vacancy
Rodeo SEB 2 Vacancies
Powwow SEB 1 Vacancy
Please send completed applications to Stacia Martin, 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Transportation
for Tribal members
The Portland Office has transportation
day to Grand Ronde once a month for
medical, dental appointments or
enrollment cards. We need a minimum
of 3 people to sign up. Please call Lisab
Please call in advance for the scheduled monthly date
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