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10 S moke S ignals OCTOBER 1, 2016 Summit will focus on highlights, issues affecting Tribe SUMMIT continued from front page Harrelson will present on Tribal history and host an Oregon Human- ities-sponsored conversation about “place.” Edwards will present on the effects of changing sea levels among related topics. Montano will present a workshop on the special handling of Tribal collections and Mercier will team with Sky Hopinka to present on Native history in the media. Hopinka, who is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, is a filmmaker who cur- rently lives in Milwaukee, Wis., and received his bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. Hopinka is among a growing list of people with a story to tell that will be coming to Grand Ronde for the summit. Other guest speakers and pre- senters will include Larry Camp- bell of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Native research professor Dr. Christopher Horsethief. Campbell is currently working on projects involving climate change for his Tribe and Horsethief is developing a theory of education that acknowl- edges trauma as a tool for learning. “We want to create a summit where that same type of exposure that a lot of our staff has all the time was available to other Tribal employees and Tribal members,” said Harrelson. “We’re going to share highlights from different areas and issues that affect the Tribe and our homelands, and we’re highlighting successes outside the Tribe that we’ve seen.” Also scheduled to present at this year’s summit are indigenous lan- guage specialist Jedd Shrock, who will present on Molalla text, and If you go Grand Ronde History and Culture Summit When: Wednesday and Thurs- day, Aug. 26-27 Where: Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Cost: $25 registration fee; free for Tribal members and staff. $25 for dinner at achaf-hammi on Wednesday evening. More information: www.gran- dronde.org/hcsummit Nisqually Tribal Council member Hanford McCloud, who will share his Tribe’s experiences hosting this summer’s Canoe Journey. Mercier has been coordinating the speakers for the event. “We’re trying to create a place where we can share the things that we are working on at the Tribe – different projects that each department is working on that they want to highlight,” said Mercier. “The membership gets the opportunity to see what’s going on and get a more in-depth view and a chance to ask questions. But this year we’re also trying to bring in more external people to talk about projects that they are working on with their Tribes that may be of interest to us – things that we’re not working on yet, but people have talked about and expressed an interest in.” Harrelson and Mercier hope the people who attend will begin or con- tinue to increase their own personal and professional scope. “The idea is to bring fresh ideas in that people can grab on to and also give these presenters that are doing this work in these other com- munities a chance to network here and network with any of the people who are at the con- ference,” said Mercier. “It’s good to get peo- ple talking and excited about David Harrelson things that the Tribe works on. Seeing people talking and engaging each other is a really good thing.” Montano said she hopes the trend of finding important items related to Tribal history and turning them over to the Tribe for preservation continues. “We want to bring more aware- ness to the community at large about us, our people,” said Montano during a recent summit planning meeting. Harrelson echoed Montano’s thoughts when he said sharing the awareness they, as a staff, are privileged to have is paramount. “This year we really opened it up to programs and people that we are inspired by,” said Harrelson. “They have perspectives to share that fuel people and get them thinking.” Harrelson said the summit fits into the bigger Tribal picture in that the event is “transparency re- alized.” He said the staff members at the Tribe’s cultural program believes in sharing their knowledge as much as possible. “When program staff from the Tribe get up and are talking about what their programs are and there are questions afterward, then there is the ability to become familiar enough to have dialogue and to engage,” said Harrelson. “We want to ensure that our work is based in the community. The community participates and there is an exchange that occurs. We share what’s been happening, but then the community has the opportunity to share how that im- pacted them, how it is significant to them. It creates opportunity for involvement.” Notice of Criminal Forfeiture On 7-14-2015, officers of the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department conducted a criminal investigation follow-up at 27100 Salmon River Highway. As a result of that investigation $5,000 in cash was seized from John McLaughlin. Notice of forfeiture was provided to Mr. McLaughlin. The case number is GRT15000369. To claim an interest, you must file a written claim with the forfeiture counsel named below. The written claim must be signed by you, sworn to under penalty of perjury before a notary public, and state: (a) Your true name; (b) The address at which you will accept future mailings from the court and forfeiture counsel; and (c) A statement that you have an interest in the seized property. The motion must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. Forfeiture Counsel: Deputy District Attorney Sarah Shepherd Polk County District Attorney’s Office 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-9268 EXCESS PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBER BID BID DEADLINE: OCT. 28, 2016 The items listed below are surplus items and are open to bid by Grand Ronde Tribal members. King Horse Trailer Condition - SALVAGE Minimum Bid—$100 Description: 1987 King Two (2) Stall Horse Trailer. Trailer is not road ready, has extensive rust and tires need replacing. The trailer is located at the end of Black Tail Drive by the Clothes Closet. Inspection of the unit is highly recommended prior to bidding. CONDITION CODES USABLE: Property which shows some wear, but can be used without significant repair REPAIRABLE: Property which is unusable in its current condition but can be repaired SALVAGE: Property which has value in excess of its basic material content, but repair or rehab is impractical and/or uneconomical. SCRAP: Property which has no value except for its basic material content. NOTICE PLEASE READ: All bids must be sealed and submitted by mail or in person to the Procurement Office by 5 p.m. on or before the bid deadline. Bids received after the submittal deadline will not be considered. Bid openings will be within 5 working days of the bid deadline and property will be awarded to the highest bidder. In case of identical bids the received date stamp will be used. The Tribe reserves the right to decline any or all offers. Suc- cessful bidders will have 10 working days after the award to pay for and remove the property. All items are sold “as is” with no warranty expressed or implied. Bidders are encouraged to view the items prior to placing a bid. For more information contact Kevin Mueller at 503-879-4548 or kevin.mueller@grandronde.org or Larry Leith at 503-879-2216 or larry.leith@grandronde.org. Items awarded and not sold will not be rebid.
