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14 Smoke Signals DECEMBER 1, 2013 Cover Oregon and Tribal Communities: Working Together for You Cover Oregon opened Oct. 1, but its Tribal community partnerships were already up and running and will continue to be important in the months and years to come. For the last two years, representatives from Oregon's nine Tribes have helped shape Cover Oregon and how its programs will help American Indians and Alaska Natives across the state get qual ity health insurance that can be used at your local Tribal or urban Indian clinic. Cover Oregon is an online marketplace for Tribal communities and others to find health insurance and get financial help to pay for it. Even if you receive services from your Tribal or urban Indian clinic, Cover Oregon will work for you. "Once all of the bugs are worked out of the online system, the opportunity for all Native Americans to access low-cost sub sidized insurance is incredible. At Grand Ronde, it promises to reduce Tribal expenses for Tribal Skookum, out-of-pocket costs to Grand Ronde members and improve the effectiveness of Contract Health Services. We are excited about having the opportunity to continue to help our membership to meet their health care needs." - General Manager Mark Johnston Having health insurance is important because it protects you and your family from large medical bills by paying for some or all of the costs of medical care. Even if you get services at your Tribal or ur ban Indian clinic, health insurance protects you in case you need a hospital stay or specialty care. Many choices are available through Cover Oregon, including private plans, the Oregon Health Plan and Oregon Healthy Kids. If you are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe and sign up for insurance through Cover Oregon, you can expect: To help your Tribal community: Getting health insurance helps fund Tribal or urban Indian clinics; Consistent care: You can continue to get care from your Tribal or urban Indian clinic; No cost for doctor visits: You will never have to pay for any service you receive from a Tribal or urban Indian clinic. Also, you might qualify for no cost-sharing at any doctor or provider if you meet certain income requirements; Flexible enrollment: Special monthly enrollment periods allow you to sign up or change plans. For more information on benefits to you and your Tribal commu nity, contact Cover Oregon or get in touch with a Tribal or other community partner who can tell you more. You also can contact Loretta Meneley, Certified Application Assister at the Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center, at 1-800-775-0095 or 503-879-1359. To be sure you're working with a certified agent or partner, visit CoverOregon.com or call 1-855-CoverOR. Language assistance is available. D GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED ON THE RIGHT TRACK! MERIT helps you Fxplore your buinoj irioa Find lr information you need G! connoclnd with Irm pnople who con hi To find out more, attend I FREE stmt Y'km Buskmv timtt JOIN lib tin OVidd Hon Mu education BuMmj on In ncand Thuwtty ot tvwy montf from 101 1AM MltOrwKlRomMKMd Ormd HcxvM, OR vmitl Kjwwt rhfwah Mousing aivl t-4ipeirt -B MERIT ji j LEARN MORE AT. j wm.--..- , . ..... m .1 ............ ,. J vnt AY iv.t '3TX, in NAYA MARKETPLACE Join Native imall business vendors end artisans from around the Pacific Northwest as they display their goods, Including beadwork, regalia, fine Jewelry, pottery, woodwork, and more. SPECIAL APPEARANCE: BY ARTIST LILLIAN PITT Native American vendors are encouraged to register NAYA Marketplace Details: The NAYA Marketplace will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Native American Youth and Family Center at 5135 NE Columbia Boulevard In Portland, Oregon e To register as a vendor, please contact CJ Williams, Mlcroenterprlse Coach, at cjwnayapdx.org For more Information about the NAYA Family Center, check out our website at http:nayapdx.org or our Facebook page. 450255.112113 heq pro bra pud E 3 Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. May 14, 1965 - Nov. 1, 2013 Tribal member Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. was born May 14, 1965, in Redding, Calif., where he was raised. He walked on Friday, Nov. 1, at the age of 48. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, papa and friend to many. He worked construction and landscap ing for more than 30 years. He was a giving and selfless person. He loved to visit yard sales and find treasures, as well as listen to all kinds of music. He was loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his ex-wife and forever friend, Danyel; his children, Kristine, Justin and Daniel; grandchil dren, Mason and Emmitt; parents, Milton Sherwood Sr. and Hazel Porter; stepfather, Tom Porter; three sisters, Debbie, Patty and Cheryl; and one brother, Kenny. He also leaves behind his dogs, Junior and Rock. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky, who walked on in 2005. Funeral services and burial were held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at McDonald's Chapel in Redding, Calif. f.,;A" Workshop facilitators for micro enterprise business classes wanted MERIT is a microenterprise program that provides business training and one-on-one business counseling to residents of Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties who are in the process of starting their own businesses. A microenterprise is denned as a very small (or micro-) business, having fewer than five employees (usually a single self-employed person or family), minimal capital needs, and whose owner has some social, cultural, economic or physical barrier to overcome that prevents access to traditional business training and counseling resources. We are looking for individuals who possess the best practices in workshop facilitation, instruction and classroom management to facilitate discussion and student information exchange on the topic of business development. Our goal is to create a safe, interactive, non-critical learning environment that encourages self-reflection and learning. We are looking for individuals who will build trust with each student to ensure they become completely engaged in the course to the best of their ability. Application Instructions: Please send your resume and a bio to the MERIT Program manager Mona Edwards at medwar44chemeketa.edu. D Yamhill County seeking volunteer drivers Yamhill County is seeking volunteer drivers to transport local veterans to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland. Volunteers are unpaid, but a meal is provided for their time. For more information or to volunteer, call Jim Cox at 503-472-4771. Paid ad Come to the ... Oregon Tribal Histories and Sovereignty Curriculum Design Summit When: Friday, Dec. 13 Where: CTGR Tribal Gym, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - Dinner at 6 p.m. What: The summit is an opportunity to discuss the design for a state wide Indian Histories and Sovereignty curricula aligned to Oregon cur riculum standards and common core standards. The summit will help to draft educational content for fourth-, eighth- and lOth-grade curriculum units that will guide the writing and completion of the curriculum. Indian and nonlndian students who receive education about Tribal His tories that respects and upholds Tribal sovereignty will be better informed and aware citizens, and will understand how to fulfill their roles as citizens of both the United States and sovereign nations, and work together as local, state and national leaders. Learn about the project and share your voice. All who support Indian Education for all Oregonians are welcome to join in this event. Please begin to register here: https:docs.google.eomalclark.eduforms dHP5Wg6X8thQREjqlxDvAK80gmfcVh6W6RHiVMSJtIviewform For more information contact: Se-ah-dom Edmo (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce, Yakama), Lewis & Clark Graduate School, at 503-768-6155 or 503-307-2620 or e-mail at edmolclark.edu.
