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S moke S ignals
APRIL 1, 2016
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, April 6.............................................................................5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20...........................................................................5 p.m.
General Council meeting
11 a.m. Sunday, April 3
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
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Letters
Dear Smoke Signals:
I am writing this letter in regards to my sister’s passing. I would like to
thank everyone at the Tribe.
It has been six months now that my sister has walked on. If it had not
been for her daughter, Sonia Whitefeather, and son, Travis Shaw (Tribal
members), we would have not been able to send my sister on in a good way
as she did not have arrangements made for her passing.
Because of the Tribe, we were able to have a celebration of life and a
beautiful send-off. I know my sister is looking down and smiling and wishes
to bless everyone for her celebration and services.
Again, a very warm, heartfelt blessing and thank you to everyone.
Donna Davis, Sonia Whitefeather (2937), Travis Shaw (2938),
Christine Archer and Tristin Shaw and all of our family
Stayton
Dear Smoke Signals:
A little over a year ago, I came to my Tribe to ask our craft people if
they could please contribute their beautiful handmade jewelry to a worthy
cause. I am a board member of the Willamette Valley Hospice, a nonprofit
organization that helps those in the final days of life.
We are always working on fundraising for related programs. This jewelry
sale fundraiser is for Camp Mighty Oaks, a place for young kids to go to
help with the loss of a loved one.
There are too many to list, but I wanted to take this opportunity to
thank all those who generously gave of themselves and their beautiful
craftsmanship. My people always come through when they are asked. I
am so proud of every one of them. Thank you, God bless and much love.
Steve Bobb Sr.
Roll #38
Smoke Signals
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The Portland State University Center for Climate and Aerosol Research
is offering research experiences for undergraduates and is strongly encour-
aging participation from Native American students.
The 10-week program starts Monday, June 27, and runs through Fri-
day, Sept. 2. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend, in addition to room
and board. Students will spend the summer in Portland where they will
take part in an intensive training program to learn the techniques and
instruments used in various atmospheric topics.
Students will learn how atmospheric science is studied with mentors
from chemistry, geology, mechanical engineering, biology, geography,
environmental science and physics.
Application deadline is April 15. For more information, visit www.pdx.
edu/ccar/reu-2016 on the Internet or e-mail Aurelia Alston at aalston@
pdx.edu. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation,
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences.
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
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scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org
PSU program seeks Native applicants
503-879-1961
ISSUE DATE
Tuesday, April 5 ........................ April 15
Wednesday, April 20 ..................... May 1
Thursday, May 5 ......................... May 15
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SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com-
munity of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
without permission.
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about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be
signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mail address
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