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MAY 15, 2017
Taiko drums
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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. 
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Carter LaBonte tries out a taiko drum as Sheridan Japanese School’s
Taiko Drum Team member Christian Lindsey looks on during a cultural
exchange held in the Tribal gym on Thursday, April 27. Planning of the
cultural exchange was a collaborative effort of the Tribe’s Early Childhood
Education’s Chinuk Immersion, Head Start and preschool classes.
During the event, the drum team performed a few songs, the Tribe’s
students performed Canoe Family dances, one of which the drum team
participated in, and the children had an opportunity to try out the drums.
Tribe receives historic
preservation grant
The Grand Ronde Tribe received a $32,166 grant from the National Park
Service as part of $26.9 million awarded in historic preservation grants
distributed throughout the country and $5.7 million in grants awarded to
Native American Tribes.
Oregon received $482,285 in grants total.
Administered by the National Park Service, the funds are part of the
annual appropriations from the Historic Preservation Fund, which is also
a fund stream for Tribes to preserve their cultural and heritage resources
through a broad range of activities.
The Grand Ronde Tribe will use the money for partial coverage of costs
associated with operating its Historic Preservation Office. 
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 ~
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________
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? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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
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