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JULY 1, 2017
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 interest-
ed in volunteering should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia
Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org.
S moke S ignals
Education Summit
Adult Foster Program
“A Place To Call Home”
The Tribe’s Adult Foster Care lodges are committed to offering quality
care to our Elders and helping them remain as independent as possible, while
providing the personalized assistance they need. At our lodges, a wide range
of services is available in a comfortable setting where privacy is respected
and maximum independence is supported. For information, contact Adult
Foster Program Director Peggy Shaver at 503-879-1694.
Photo by Dean Rhodes
Cultural Protection Specialist Chris Bailey explains his group’s idea
regarding the differences between equality and equity during a
Cultural Responsiveness and Equity presentation put on by Dr.
Markisha Smith from the Oregon Department of Education during
the Tribal Education Department’s Education Summit 2017 held
on Tuesday, June 27, in the Tribal Community Center. The summit’s
purpose is to promote culturally responsive teaching practices, equity
and multicultural education in Oregon. About 90 educators attended
the all-day event. Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi welcomed
educators to Grand Ronde and Cultural Resources Department
Manager David Harrelson briefed them on Grand Ronde history. Tribal
Attorney Rob Greene explained the concept of Tribal sovereignty and
participants also took a guided tour of Fort Yamhill State Park. Cultural
Resources staff members gave a presentation in achaf-hammi, the
Tribe’s plankhouse. Other Tribal staff who attended included Education
Department Manager Leslie Riggs, Historic Preservation Manager
Briece Edwards, Interpretive Coordinator Travis Stewart, Curriculum
Specialist Mercedes Jones and High School Lead Tiffany Mercier. Tribal
Elders Laura Gleason and Kathryn Harrison also attended, as did
Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick.
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