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S moke S ignals
DECEMBER 1, 2016
We Want To Hear From You!
That’s right, the Grand
Ronde Health &
Wellness Center
Comment Box is
located at the
entrance of the
Health & Wellness
Center, next to the
drinking fountain.
Share your
experience, good
or bad with us!
We look forward to
hearing what you
have to say. 
The Tribe is seeking Requests for Qualifications from individuals
interested in serving as an Appellate Judge for the Court of Appeals.
There are 3 positions available. This is a part-time, Tribal Council
appointed position with a term of two years. To obtain a copy of the
RFQ contact Angela Fasana at 503-879-4596 or angela.fasana@
grandronde.org.
Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 23, 2016. 
GENERAL COUNCIL ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
St. Michael’s offers brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday
following Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch begins at
about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass attendance is not
required for brunch attendance. For more information, contact Janelle
Justen at 503-550-0923. 
Grand Ronde
Housing Department
Housing Board seeks community input
The Grand Ronde Housing Board is inviting Tribal members
and Tribal housing residents to provide input to assist its mem-
bers in carrying out its advisory role to the Housing Department
and Tribal Council regarding policy guidance. The Housing Board
meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Housing
Department conference room, 28450 Tyee Road. Its chair is Matt
Thomas. For more information, contact the Housing Department
at 503-879-2401. 
M OCCASIN M AKING C LASS
N OVEMBER 19 TH
CTGR P ORTLAND O FFICE
D ECEMBER 3 RD
4445 SW B ARBUR B LVD .
D ECEMBER 17 TH
P ORTLAND , OR 97239
11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Tribal Court
Request for Qualifications
The Tribal Council has proposed adoption of a General Council
Ordinance. The proposed ordinance was given a First Reading at the
November 9, 2016, Tribal Council meeting.
The purpose of the proposed General Council Ordinance is to set
forth uniform policies and procedures to carry out powers of the
General Council and to facilitate orderly and productive meetings.
Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed General Council
Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact the
Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments
to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde,
Oregon 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Dec. 15, 2016. 
PUBLIC RECORDS ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Public
Records Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First
Reading at the November 9, 2016, Tribal Council meeting.
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to better define
which records are and are not available for viewing, provide for
declassification of certain records after 15 years and make other
housekeeping revisions.
Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to
the Public Records Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amend-
ments, please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664.
Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or by e-mail to
legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Dec. 15, 2016. 
Drumming
&
Dancing
Classes
RSVP AT 503.879.2268
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 P.M.
Beginning September 8, 2016
in the Education Bldg. Room 126 A & B
Learn the techniques of Traditional
style Powwow dancing and drumming
For questions and to register for
the class contact Flicka Lucero
at 503-879-2268 or
flicka.lucero@grandronde.org
Sponsored by the Cultural
Resources Department
Sponsored by the Cultural Education Program
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department