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MAY 1, 2017
Native Caring Conference
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Grand Ronde
Housing Department
Housing Board seeks community input
The Grand Ronde Housing Board is inviting Tribal members and Trib-
al 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.
Photos by Michelle Alaimo
Tribal Elder Greg Archuleta talks about
a camas bulb during a traditional foods
workshop he presented at the 12th
annual Native Caring Conference held at
Spirit Mountain Casino on Wednesday,
April 19. The Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde hosted the conference, which also took place on Thursday,
April 20. The Grand Ronde Honor Guard presented the flags to start
the conference, followed by Grand Ronde Royalty performing “The
Lord’s Prayer,” Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno gave a welcome and the
Grand Ronde Canoe Family performed after dinner on Wednesday. The
conference is geared toward caregivers of Native elders and relative
caregivers of children from Northwest Indian communities. About 200
people attended the conference.
Veterans Royalty
Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans
SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events
with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and repre-
sent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty during events
and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans
Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different military branches.
When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the
duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and
parades and dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until
the flags are retired. Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and be
willing and able to dance.
GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY
Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls
and young women to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and work with
veterans. Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending
powwows and various community events.
We encourage all young woman ages 11-18 to join.
Junior Veterans Queen — 11-13 years of age
Senior Veterans Queen — 14-18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be alcohol and drug free
3. Never married, no children
4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
5. Sign and comply with Veteran Royalty
Guidelines and Agreement
~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~
Kandee Little, Tribal Activities/Wellness Promotion coordinator, leads
a wellness walk that was hosted by the Tribe’s Community Health
Program during the conference on Wednesday, April 19.
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________
Hunters Education
Course set for June 24-25
A Hunters Education Course will be held Saturday and Sunday,
June 24-25, at the Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road.
The Tribe’s Parks and Recreation Program needs a count of how
many youth will be attending so it can inform the Oregon Department
of Fish & Wildlife about class size.
The class requires attendance at both sessions and is for young
hunters 17 or younger. The class is open to Tribal and non-Tribal
members ages 9 to 17.
There is a $10 fee to take the class. However, Tribal members can
contact Youth Education for sponsorship opportunities.
Young hunters 17 or younger must pass a certified hunter educa-
tion class before hunting unless they are participating in the Mentor
Youth Hunter program.
For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Jerry Bailey at 503-879-2337 or jerry.bailey@grandronde.org.
Father’s Name: __________________________________________________
Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent):
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________
Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Affairs
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Questions? Contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418
or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org