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february 15, 2014
‘Where the Future began’
Chinuk Literacy Night set for Feb. 20
A Chinuk Literacy Night will be held beginning at 5:15 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 20, in the Tribal plankhouse.
A Grand Ronde story that has been illustrated and made into a book
will be read. There also will be storytelling, singing and dancing. Dinner
will be served at 5:15 p.m.
RSVP to Ali Holsclaw at 503-879-1490 or ali.holsclaw@grandronde.org
or Esther Stewart at 503-879-1443 or esther.stewart@grandronde.org.
Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately since the fire will be
burning and it will still be chilly and smoky. n
Ceremonial Hunting information
Photos by Michelle Alaimo
bobby Mercier, Tribal Cultural outreach specialist, talks about the
bench that was unveiled during the “Willamette Falls: Where the Future
began” event held at the Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City
on Saturday, Feb. 1. Mercier, brian Krehbiel and Travis Stewart carved
salmon on two benches that will be used for seating in the museum’s pGe
Willamette Falls Theatre where a documentary on the falls can be viewed.
Tribal Cultural protection program Manager eirik Thorsgard helped
narrate part of the portland General electric documentary that covers the
falls’ ecological, cultural and industrial relevance.
We have started the 2014 ceremonial hunting season. Deer tags
have gone out and they will be good for one month and then rotated
if not filled. We will be having the game meat processed at Willamina
Meat Processing this year. They will take in game seven days a week.
All meat is taken in and hides taken to Natural Resources.
New for this year, we will be giving out $25 gas vouchers for each
harvest. All hunters who harvest their first animal will receive a knife
with the Tribal logo and the year of the harvest on the blade.
Returning hunters are eligible for a $100 Cabelas gift card to replace
lost or broken hunting gear or update their gear with something new.
These are one per person per year.
We want to reward hunters for all their time and effort in some
way.
New also is we now have the right to hunt the tags with a bow. We
are very excited about this opportunity.
We are still recruiting for new members who have the time to help.
It is an honor to provide meat for our funerals and ceremonies so we
can have traditional meals.
Lastly, we get three bear tags a year, so we especially need hunters
willing to hunt those tags. Also, we will have a few tanned deer hides
available soon. Applications for those can be picked up at Natural
Resources. Thank you. If you have questions about ceremonial hunt-
ing, call Marline Groshong at 503-474-7000. n
elder bingo moved to
Saturday afternoons
Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy gives a welcome speech
during the “Willamette Falls: Where the Future began” event held at the
Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City on Saturday, Feb. 1. Tribal
Historian David Lewis also educated the audience about the Grand Ronde
Tribe and its descendants’ history and connection with the falls.
Family Movie Night
Elder Bingo will be held at 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday
of the month at the Elders’ Activity Center.
For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Daniel Ham at
503-879-2233. n
Family Game Night set for Feb. 25
The Tribe’s Recreation Department will host a Family Game Night
from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Youth Education Building.
Light snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Recreation Assistant Kendra Steele
at 503-879-1921. n
Sponsored by Youth Prevention
Presents ...
THOR The Dark World
Date: 2/28/14
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Tribal Gym
We will have build your
own parfait and
water and snacks.
NON SMOKING EVENT
If you have any questions you may contact Youth Prevention staff, Shannon Stanton 503-879-1489,
Tina Lara 503-879-2040, or Amber Mercier 503-879-2162
Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde Community and culture by not displaying gang affiliation
and by not bringing drugs, alcohol, or weapons to this event.
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