S moke S ignals
JANUARY 1, 2017
Happy New Year!
As you can see the Royalty Court kept busy in 2016 and we are expecting
the same for 2017. Now is the time to consider joining! We are looking
for more participants, both girls and boys, to positively represent their
Tribe. Participating requires a considerable commitment but also provides
numerous opportunities to have unique experiences and memories.
2016 Events & Powwows
January 23: PCC Sylvania Wacipi Powwow
February 19-22: Little Creek Powwow
February 27: Chemawa Birthday Powwow
March 12: Willamette University Powwow
March 18-19: Agency Creek Round Dance
April 9: Tualatin Trail Grand Opening & Chemawa Spring Powwow
April 16: Western Oregon University Powwow
May13-14: Supaman at Oregon State University & OSU Powwow
May 21: First Foods Celebration
May 23-24: ATNI at Chachalu & Plankhouse
May 30: Memorial Day Observance program
May 31: Rose Festival Court Visit
June 4: Starlight Parade
June 11: Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade
June 17: Education Honors Dinner
June 20-24: New York Meteorite Delegation
July 8-10: Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow
July 11: Elder Honor Day
July 12: Willamette Falls Salmon Celebration
August 12-14: Siletz Powwow
August 15: AM Northwest at Spirit Mountain Casino
August 19-21: Grand Ronde Contest Powwow
September 28: Canoe Family Welcome Back dinner
October 7: Grand Ronde Back to School Powwow
October 22: Plankhouse Birthday
November 19: Siletz Restoration Powwow
November 22: Grand Ronde Restoration Celebration & Powwow
December 4: Tribal Council Christmas Party
December 22: Grand Ronde Youth Powwow
Also involved in:
Monthly Royalty meetings
Fundraising
General Council meetings
Youth Education activities
Youth Prevention activities
Canoe Family events
Youth Council meetings and activities
To keep up with Royalty, check out our Official Tribal Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty. 
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GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT
Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth
to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking.
Participants represent the Tribe by attending various community
events and powwows where we also work with the Veterans
Special Event Board (Veterans SEB) Royalty participants.
Serving on Royalty requires a considerable commitment from the
participant and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants
(including parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and
activities: organizational meetings, powwows, parades, fundraisers
and more. We encourage all Tribal youth ages 4-18 to join.
Participants must be within the following age categories by Aug.1, 2017:
Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4 – 6 years of age
Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7 – 10 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11 – 13 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14 – 18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be drug, alcohol and tobacco free
3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
4. Must be single with no dependents
5. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement
Grand Ronde Royalty
If you are interested in participating in the 2017–18 Grand Ronde Roy-
alty please take the following steps:
1) Come in, write, e-mail or call — Please leave your name and address
and we will send you an application.
a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road;
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
b. 503-879-1418 or publicaffairs@grandronde.org or chelsea.clark@
grandronde.org
2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return
before Friday, March 31, 2017.
Nurturing Parenting
Would you like to connect with other
parents and gain skills that focus on:
Stress Management
Positive Discipline
Communication
Self-Care
Would you like
more conÞdence
in your
parenting?
Do you need more
time for yourself?
Would you like to develop skills to promote a
positive family life?
If you answered YES to any of these questions,
we invite you to join us for 12 FREE weekly seminars.
FOR:
Parents and caregivers with children between ages of 0-8.
WHEN:
Wednesdays, January 11th to March 29th
10:00am to 12:30pm
WHERE:
Tribal Community Center
9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde
FREE WITH CHILD CARE AND MEAL
HOW TO REGISTER
QUESTIONS
Online at www.midvalleyparenting.org
Amber Amouak at 503-879-2009
or by calling Heather at
or
503-623-9664 ext 2368
Carmen Mercier at 503-879-1304
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