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NOVEMBER 1, 2017 S moke S ignals UofO seeks Natives EUGENE – The Sapsik’wala Teacher Education and the UOTeach programs at the University of Oregon are looking for Native American/ Alaska Native students who want to become elementary or middle/high school teachers. Application deadline for the 2018-19 academic year is Jan. 15, 2018. The Sapski’wala program offers full financial assistance to eligible Amer- ican Indian/Alaska Native students. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a federally recognized Tribe or have an enrolled parent or grandparent. The program lasts 15 months with a total support package of approxi- mately $50,000 per student. Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate education and apply through the admissions process of UOTeach. Students will earn a master’s degree in education, as well as teacher’s license. To apply and review the admission requirements, visit education.uoregon. edu/uo-teach-k-12-teacher-licensure-and-masters-curriculum-and-teach- er-/admissions by Jan. 15. To learn more about the Sapsik’wala program, visit education.uoregon. edu/program/sapsikwala-project. The program is entering its 17th year and has a 100 percent graduation rate. The 81 alumni represent 41 Tribes. Congratulations to Shilo and Dennis Linton — married Oct. 3 November Cultural Classes, Activities, and Events All classes prioritize serving CTGR tribal members/families, descendants, and Grand Ronde community. Contact Flick Lucero for more information: flicka.lucero@grandronde.org, 503-879-2268 Schedule subject to change. Cancellations may occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Be sure to check Facebook Group “Grand Ronde Cultural Education” or grandronde.org for updated info. Wednesday & Thursdays 11/1 & 11/2 History and Culture Summit, Grand Ronde Gym. *Limited space. Registration required. Please contact Veronica Montano, Cultural Collections Specialist, for more information: veronica.montano@grandronde.org, or 503-879-2248 Thursday 11/2 Regalia Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/2 Powwow Drumming and Dancing, 4:10pm-5:10pm, Adult Education BLDG Saturday 11/4 Drum Making 10am-2pm, Chachalu *Limited space. Please RSVP to Flicka Lucero to secure a spot: flicka.lucero@grandronde.org, or 503-879-2268. Priority given to those that attended last winter’s hide tanning class. Monday 11/6 Chinuk Conversation Group 3pm-4pm, achaf-hammi (Plankhouse) Monday 11/6 Plankhouse Dinner -- Putting Canoes to Sleep Ceremony, 5pm-7pm, achaf-hammi (Plankhouse). Dinner provided. Tuesday 11/7 Plant Gathering 10am-2pm, *Limited space, RSVP required to participate. Please RSVP to Flicka Lucero to secure a spot: flicka.lucero@grandronde.org, or 503-879-2268 Tuesday 11/7 Gift Making Group 3pm-5pm, Chachalu Tuesday 11/7 Basket Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/9 Regalia Making 4pm-7pm, and Beading 5pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/9 Lifeways 4pm-7pm, CTGR Portland Area Office Thursday 11/9 Powwow Drumming and Dancing, 4:10pm-5:10pm, Adult Education BLDG Tuesday 11/14 Basket Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/16 Regalia Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/16 Lifeways 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/16 Powwow Drumming and Dancing, 4:10pm-5:10pm, Adult Education BLDG Saturday 11/18 Moss Bag (baby cradle) Making 10am-3pm, CTGR Portland Area Office *Limited space. Please RSVP to Flicka Lucero to secure a spot: flicka.lucero@grandronde.org, or 503-879-2268 Saturday 11/18 Beading 10am-3pm, CTGR Portland Area Office Monday 11/20 Chinuk Conversational Group 3pm-4pm, achaf-hammi (Plankhouse) Tuesday 11/21 Basket Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Tuesday 11/21 Plant Gathering 10am-2pm, *Limited space, RSVP required to participate. Please RSVP to Flicka Lucero to secure a spot: flicka.lucero@grandronde.org, or 503-879-2268 Tuesday 11/21 Giveaway Gift Making 3pm-7pm, Chachalu Wednesday 11/22 CTGR Restoration Celebration: Canoe Family, 10am, Grand Ronde Gym. Lunch Provided. Powwow at 3pm. Monday 11/27 Chinuk Conversational Group 3pm-4pm, achaf-hammi (Plankhouse) Tuesday 11/28 Basket Making 4pm-7pm, Chachalu Thursday 11/30 Powwow Drumming and Dancing, 4:10pm-5:10pm, Adult Education BLDG Winter Events Monday 12/4 Plankhouse Dinner – Stick Games 5pm-7pm. Meal provided. Monday 1/8 Plankhouse Dinner – Ikanum Storytelling 5pm-7pm. Meal provided. Monday 2/5 Plankhouse Dinner – Stick Games 5pm-7pm. Meal provided. Monday 3/5 Plankhouse Dinner – Waking Up Canoes Ceremony 5pm-7pm. Meal provided. 17