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S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2018 17 Community Fund names new Hatfield Fellow By Angela Sears Community Fund program coordinator The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Spirit Mountain Community Fund have selected Traven Joseph as the 2018-19 Hat- field Fellow. Joseph, who was born and raised in Oregon, is a member of the Koyo- kon Athabascan of Tanana, Alaska/ Doyon Corp. and the Gros-Ventre (White Clay) Tribe of Fort Belknap, Mont. Joseph is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Oregon where he received a bachelor’s degree in Applied Busi- ness and Economics. He has an ac- tive history in Indian Country with past work at the Native Wellness Institute and Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde established the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship in 1998 as a living tribute to honor his ac- complishments as governor and senator. Each year, Spirit Moun- tain Community Fund sponsors a Native American to serve as the Hatfield Fellow, and intern in a congressional office for an eight- month term. Placement of the fellow tradition- ally rotates through the Oregon congressional delegation to en- hance the mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Joseph will serve in U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici’s office. He will be the second fellow that she has hosted since taking office in 2012. “Senator Hatfield was a consum- mate statesman who is remembered for his integrity and effectiveness, and so it is with great honor that I welcome the next Hatfield Fellow, Traven, into my office,” Bonamici said. “This fellowship will give my office and the Oregon congressional delegation an opportunity to learn more about issues affecting Oregon Tribes and give Traven a learning experience that will be beneficial to him in the future. I look forward to working together and seeing all that he will accomplish.” Joseph will begin his fellowship in November with a monthlong ori- entation at the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C. Following orientation, he will assume his placement in Bonami- ci’s office. Joseph said he looks forward to being a part of Bonamici’s team and learning more about the legislative process. He added that he is pas- sionate about educational issues in Native American communities and hopes to have an opportunity to advise the staff about these im- portant issues, and to work toward a systemic change. His future plans include return- ing to school in pursuit of a master’s degree in business administration and a law degree. He said he hopes to combine his education with his fellowship experience to obtain a leadership role within his Tribe or Indian Country. Photo by Auburn Logan Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Mychal Cherry, left, and Tribal Council member Denise Harvey talk with 2018-19 Hatfield Fellow Traven Joseph at the Governance Center on Wednesday, July 25. Past Hatfield Fellows 1998: Pete Wakeland (Grand Ronde) 1999: Direlle Calica (Warm Springs) 2000: Alyssa Macy (Warm Springs) 2001: Bodie Shaw (Warm Springs) 2002: Kevin Simmons (Grand Ronde) 2003: Bryan Mercier (Grand Ronde) 2004: Joseph Hostler (Grand Ronde) 2006: Dennis Worden (Coeur d’Alene) 2007: Rebecca Knight (Grand Ronde) 2008: Francene Ambrose (Grand Ronde) 2009: Stacia Martin (Grand Ronde) 2010: Shana Radford (Nez Perce) 2011-12: Darrel L. Lawrence (Grand Ronde) 2013-14: Rudy Soto (Sho-Ban) 2014-15: Mary Bodine (Warm Springs) 2015-16: Maria Givens (Coeur d’Alene) 2016-17: Robert Ahern (Warm Springs) 2017-18: Karlen Yallup (Warm Springs) Social Services has bike helmets Name changes in court The Tribe’s Social Services Department has bicycle helmets available for distribution. Those needing a helmet should visit the department and sign a helmet application, as well as get fitted. For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034. Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled members for a filing fee of only $30. If you have any questions or would like to request a packet, contact Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. Hoop for Health! PORTLAND TIMBERS AND THORNS FC SPIRIT MOUNTAIN SOCCER CLINIC WHEN WHERE MONDAY, AUGUST 13 TH 2018 10:00AM-1:00PM CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE CAMPUS (PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY) 9615 GRAND RONDE RD, GRAND RONDE, OR 97347 WHO CAN ATTEND Tribal members, Grand Ronde descendants, Community members ages 5-18 When: August 17-19 Tournament times: Who can play: Friday, Aug. 17 | 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 | 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 (If needed) | 8 a.m.- Until finished Open, Coed Middle school & High school brackets (teams of 4) Bring your soccer ball if you have one! Don’t forget to wear athletic clothing. Water and snacks provided and green shirts given to attendees LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS 2017-18 school year, must bring ID. Where: Cost: Uyxat Powwow Grounds - Grand Ronde, Oregon Free! Prizes for 3 point contest, 1st, and 2nd place teams! All teams must have a coach, 18 years or older | Limited team spots available! Presentation on healthy lifestyle awareness! TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION: * Deadline to register Aug. 11 * To register a team contact Harris Reibach: 503-879-1369 Recreation Department Contact Jocelyn Huffman 503-879-3054 jocelyn.huffman@spiritmtn.com TIMBERS.COM | @TIMBERSFC
