S moke S ignals
JANUARY 1, 2018
GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT
Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to
learn traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking. Participants rep-
resent the Tribe by attending various community events and powwows
where we also work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB)
Royalty participants.
Serving on Royalty requires a considerable commitment from the
participant and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants (in-
cluding parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and activities:
organizational meetings, powwows, parades, fundraisers and more. We
encourage all Tribal youth ages 4-18 to join.
Participants must be within the following age categories by Aug. 1, 2018:
Warriors: 4 – 18 years of age
Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4 – 6 years of age
Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7 – 10 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11 – 13 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14 – 18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free
3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
4. Must be single with no dependents
5. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement
Grand Ronde Royalty
If you are interested in participating in the 2018–19 Grand Ronde Roy-
alty please take the following steps:
1) Come in, write, e-mail or call — Please leave your name and address
and we will send you an application.
a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
b. 503-879-1418 or publicaffairs@grandronde.org or chelsea.clark@
grandronde.org
2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return
before Friday, March 30, 2018.
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Royalty recaps 2017
Royalty recaps 2017
Happy New Year!
As you can see, the Royalty Court kept busy in 2017 and we are expecting
the same for 2018. Now is the time to consider joining! We are looking for
more participants, both girls and boys, to positively represent the Grand
Ronde Tribe. Participating requires a considerable commitment, but also
provides numerous opportunities to have unique experiences and memories.
2017 Events & Powwows
Jan. 21: PCC Sylvania Wacipi
Powwow
Feb. 25: Chemawa Birthday
Powwow
March 11: Willamette University
Powwow
April 7-8: Grand Ronde Agency
Creek Round Dance
April 19: Native Care Conference
April 26-30: Gathering of Nations
Pageant & Powwow
May 6: PSU Naimuma Powwow
May 13: UofO Mother’s Day Powwow
May 18: LCIS Spring Celebration at
Oregon State Capitol
May 20: OSU Powwow
May 29: Memorial Day Observance
program
May 30: Rose Festival Court Visit
June 3: Starlight Parade
June 10: Spirit Mountain Casino
Grand Floral Parade
June 23: Education Honors Dinner
June 23-25: Muckleshoot Powwow
July
7-9: Marcellus Norwest
Memorial
Veterans Powwow
ponorary Tiny Tot Jameson Turner
pelping serve the Elders
Introducing herself
Passing out candy
Also involved in:
Monthly Royalty meetings
Youth Council meetings and
activities
Fundraising
Youth Education activities
Youth Prevention activities
Canoe Family events
Junior Warrior Nacoma Liebelt
The Rose Festival Court visit
Camping at Siletz
pelping serve the Veterans meal
Junior Miss Kaleigha Simi
Meeting Governor Kate Brown
Meeting Acosia Red Elk
Going to New Mexico
July 10: Elder Honor Day
July 29: SMCF 20 th Anniversary
Dinner
Aug. 11-13: Siletz Powwow
Aug. 17: Queen’s Brunch
Aug. 18-20: Grand Ronde Contest
Powwow
Oct. 6: Grand Ronde Back-to-School
Mini Powwow
Oct. 21: Plankhouse Birthday
Nov. 4: Chemawa Veterans Powwow
Nov. 18: Siletz Restoration Powwow
Nov. 22: Grand Ronde Restoration
Celebration & Powwow
Dec. 3: Tribal Council Christmas
Party
Dec. 21: Grand Ronde Youth
Powwow
Little Miss Sophia Grout
Earning her first crown
First time in Rose Parade
Riding Rose Festival rides.
Senior Miss, Isabelle Grout
Meeting Miss Indian World
Owl dancing with Nacoma
Passing out in Contest Powwow Grand Entry
Everyone enjoyed
Queen’s Brunch
Powwows and parades
Wings & Waves trip with Youth Council
Tribal Council and Royalty Christmas parties
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