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APRIL 15, 2017
Lewis nominated for
Higher Education Award
SALEM – Tribal member David Lewis was one of
three nominees for the Willamette Heritage Center’s
25th annual Heritage Award for Higher Education.
The Higher Education Award recognizes programs,
projects and other endeavors that have provided
high-quality, history focused educational opportunities
to area residents for any age group or a wide range of
age groups.
Lewis was nominated because he is a “tireless advocate
David Lewis
for the cultural history of the Willamette Valley, and uses
every opportunity to add to his body of information, constantly seeking out
opportunities to share it with a wider audience,” according to Willamette
Heritage Center’s website.
His nomination cited his written work that was published in Willamette
Valley Voices articles about the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
“Through teaching, writing and speaking, he shows the dedication and
scholarship this award honors,” his nomination stated.
Lewis is the former historian for the Grand Ronde Tribe and currently
owns Ethnohistory Research LLC in Salem.
Other nominees for the Higher Education Award, which was given out on
Friday, April 7, were the Yamhill County Historical Society and Salem Art
Association. The Art Association won the award for the many educational
opportunities that it provides for the Salem community. n
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Board seeking younger veterans
The Tribal Veterans Special Event Board is recruiting younger
veterans – Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans – to join.
“Our committee is getting older,” said Veterans SEB Chairman Steve
Bobb Sr., who is a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran.
Members of the Special Event Board attend events as flag carriers
and represent the Tribe and their branch of service.
Veterans interested in volunteering should contact Tribal Council
Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or stacia.hernandez@
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9:00AM to
4:00PM
June 27th
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Culturally
Responsive
Teaching Practices
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Equity
June 27, 2017
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Grand Ronde Education Summit
Multicultural
Education
Join us for a place-based training to learn about Oregon history
through a Native lens. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge
about Grand Ronde history, equity, culturally responsive teaching
practices & how to incorporate Native based curriculum into the
classroom.
Guest speakers from the Oregon Department of Education
4 th & 8th grade Grand Ronde Tribal History information
Hands-on activities
Take home resources
6 PDU credits possible
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To register please go to
www.EventBrite.com and
search Grand Ronde
Education Summit
No cost
Lunch will be provided
Contact Mercedes Reeves for
more information
503-879-2282
The Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde
Community Center
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, OR
97347
Projects made by 8th grade students at Faulconer-Chapman School using CTGR curriculum
CTGR Youth Education
Elementary ~ Kindergarten/5th Grade
2017 Summer Program
2017 Summer Youth Employment
Applications are available on Monday March 27th
This summer programming for Native American elementary-aged youth will be offered from
Monday June 5th - Friday August 11th in Grand Ronde. There will be 30 spots available for
K-2nd grade youth, and 30 spots available for 3rd-5th grade youth. On many days the youth are
subdivided for age-appropriate educational, cultural, recreational and other enrichment activities.
5 p.m. on May 12 th , 2017
JOB TITLE
SYE-Tribal Police Explorer
SYE-Clerical
SYE-Housing Maintenance
1 st Half
SYE-Housing Maintenance
2 nd Half
SYE-Higher Ed Aide
SYE-K5 Assistant
SYE-Youth Ed Assistant, 6-12
SYE-
Maintenance/Housekeeping
SYE-Chinuk Preschool Aide
SYE-Clerical
SYE-Preschool Aide
(part-time)
SYE-Clerical
SYE-Cashier/Fueler
SYE-Cultural Collections
Assistant
SYE-Youth Prevention
SYE
SYE- Clinic
SYE--
SYE-
SYE- Aide (part-time)
SYE-
SYE- Crew
SYE-Clerical
SYE-
SYE-
DEPARTMENT
Tribal Police
Housing
Housing
# OF
POSITIONS
1
1
2
SUPERVISOR
Tim Hernandez
Joan Dugger
Joan Dugger
Sign Up Week will take place at the CTGR Youth Education Building
MINIMUM AGE
REQUIREMENTS
16
14
16
Housing
2
Joan Dugger
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Education
Education
Education
Facilities
1
2
1
1
Bryan Langley
Matt Bucknell
Tim Barry
Tyson Mercier
14
14
14
16
Education
Public Affairs
Education
1
1
4
Ali Holsclaw
Chelsea Clark
Angela Blackwell
14
14
14
Tribal Court
Grand Ronde Station
Culture
1
2
3
Angela Fasana
Lisa Nelson
David Harrelson
14
16
14
Youth Prevention
Spirit Mountain
Casino-Legends
Health and Wellness
Planning
Member Services
Library (June/July)
Lands
Youth Crew
Community Health
GIS
TERO
1
2
Dana Ainman
Tim Phillips
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
Dawn/Kelly
Rick George
Penny Deloe
Marion Mercier
Jan Reibach
Jerry Bailey
Christa Hosley
Volker Mell
John Mercier
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Gaming License
All Native American youth are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity. This includes CTGR Tribal
and CTGR direct-descendant youth, as well as youth from other federally-recognized tribes. Completed
applications will be time/date stamped on a “first come, first served basis”, with CTGR Tribal members
receiving preference in filling open spots (see explanation below).
Dates:
Time:
Location:
Monday May 1st through Friday May 5th
8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. (YED is closed from 12-1 p.m.)
CTGR Youth Education Building
Applications must be submitted to a YED staff member at the YED front desk. Once Sign Up Week
finishes on May 5th, any remaining spots will be awarded to direct-descendant and other Native youth.
Please Note that CTGR Tribal member youth will be offered program spots first. At the closing of business at 5 p.m.
on Friday May 5 direct-descendant and other Native youth will either fill the remaining spots, or be placed on a wait
list according to when their completed applications were received. Any Tribal Member youth signing up after the pro-
gram enrollment is at capacity, will be placed at the top of the wait list according to when their completed applications
were received. A Tribal Member applying after the Sign Up Week will move to the top of the waiting list according to
when their completed applications were received, but will not displace any direct-descendant or other Native youth that
turned in their completed applications during the Sign Up Week and were awarded a spot.
Eligibility Criteria/Intake Policy: All students enrolled in the program must meet the eligibility guidelines
listed below, as well as provide required documentation:
Student must be enrolled in Kindergarten through Fifth grade during the 2016-17 school year
Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; a member of another feder-
ally recognized tribe; or a direct-descendant (ID Card or official documentation required)
Student must reside in one of 6 counties (Polk, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill).
Families requesting reduced fees must provide required employment/financial documentation
Applications will not be accepted before the above posted open enrollment dates or during non-office hours
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To request an application, or if you have questions regarding the application or enrollment
process contact the Youth Education Programs at 503-879-2101 or 503-879-2224
This year’s ten week K/5th Summer Program will run from
Monday June 5 through Friday Aug. 11.