S moke S ignals
MARCH 15, 2017
Youth biographies
YOUTH BIOS continued
from page 12
Youth Council Objective: The objective of the Youth Council is to provide
a collective voice and represent the Tribal youth in all matters that concern
them; to serve as a means of mobilizing and coordinating the actions of
youth, other community members and organizations toward positive goals;
to promote the development of future Tribal leaders; to help solve problems
facing Tribal youth; to coordinate cultural, school and community service
projects; and provide for the youth to interact for fun and fellowship.
Please check out our Facebook page for upcoming General Youth Council
meetings, events and activity nights: CTGRYouthCouncil.
Youth Council Adviser: Shannon Simi, 503-879-2301 or Shannon.Simi@
grandronde.org.
Two optometrists available
Did you know that the Health & Wellness Center’s Optometry
Department has two optometrists and appointments available
in as soon as a week? If you are tired of squinting,
give them a call at 503-879-2097.
Get your appointment scheduled today!
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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 members 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.
Opportunity for comment on
2016 Annual Performance Report
(APR) for Housing
Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Deter-
mination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), the U.S. Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide grants to eligible
Indian Tribes/Indian Housing Authorities for the development and
operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. To be eligible for
the grants, respondents must submit an Indian Housing Plan that
meets the minimum requirements of the Act, and also submit an
Annual Performance Report to HUD and maintain records for HUD
monitoring. The Tribe, through the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing
Department (GRHD), received multiple grants under this program
that were active during 2016.
Comments on the Annual Performance Report are welcome and
copies of the report can be obtained at the Housing Department or
by calling 503-879-2401 or 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2401. Comments
must be submitted in writing to GRHD no later than 5 p.m. Wednes-
day, March 22, 2017.
All comments will be incorporated into the final report submitted
to HUD.
Chinuk Family Night
Nurturing Parenting
Would you like to connect with other
parents and gain skills that focus on:
Come join us!
The Chinuk language team will be holding a
Chinuk family night for all to enjoy. On March 23 nd
at achaf-hammi longhouse. We will be learning
how to play traditional stick games iLukuNa.
This evening will include:
•Dinner at 5:15
• Brief history of stick games
•playing stick game
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
For more information please contact Halona Butler halona.butler@grandronde.org
This event is alcohol and drug free event.
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