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FEBRUARY 15, 2020 sNok signflz 17 Veterans Royalty The CTGR and Veterans SEB Royalty Courts have stayed busy. Now is the time to consider joining! We are looking for participants to positively represent their Tribe. Participating requires a considerable commitment but also provides numerous opportunities to have unique experiences and memories. 2019 Events & Powwows 2019 Events & Powwows 9 Events & Powwows January 19: PCC Sylvania Wacipi Powwow February 23: Chemawa Birthday Powwow March 8: Native Youth Wellness Day & March 8 - 9: Grand Ronde Agency Creek Round Dance March 16: Willamette University NISU Powwow April 13: Chemawa Spring Powwow & April 13 - 14: Southern OR University NASU Powwow April 25: Chachalu Culture Night April 26: Youth Powwow April 27: Western Oregon University Powwow May 4: Portland State University Naimuma Powwow May 9: Rose Festival Court Visit May 11 - 12: University of Oregon Mother’s Day Powwow May 18: Oregon State University Powwow May 25 - 26: Klamath Memorial Day Powwow May 27: Memorial Day Observance program June 1: Starlight Parade June 8: Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade June 14: Royalty Car Wash Fundraiser & June 14 - 16: Delta Park Father’s Day Powwow June 19: Youth Summer Kick-off Powwow June 30: World Beat Festival Also involved in: July 1: St. Paul Rodeo Announcer Stand Blessing Monthly Royalt July 4 – 8: UNITY National Conference Youth Council m July 12 - 14: Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow Fundraising July 15: Elder Honor Day Youth Educatio July 15 - 28: Canoe Journey Paddle to Lummi Youth Preventio July 25 - 30: Julyamsh Powwow & Silverwood Park Canoe Family e August 7: Family Night Out August 9 - 11: Siletz Powwow August 16 - 18: Grand Ronde Contest Powwow August 23 - 25: Klamath Culture is Sacred Powwow September 14: Mill-Luck Canoe Races - or - NAYA’s Neerchokikoo Powwow September 26: Back to School Youth Powwow October 4 - 6: Stillwater Powwow October 12 - 13: Burns Paiute Social Powwow October 14: Salem’s Indigenous Peoples Day October 19: Honoring the Spirit of Cowlitz Powwow October 25: GR Halloween Party October 26: Plankhouse Birthday November 8: Vets SEB Veterans Dinner November 9: Chemawa Veterans Powwow & November 9 - 10: Klamath Veterans Powwow November 14: Chinuk Family Night Restoration Powwow November 16: Siletz Restoration Powwow November 22: Grand Ronde Restoration Celebration & Powwow December 1: Tribal Council Christmas Party Also involved in: Monthly Royalty meetings Youth Council meetings and activities Fundraising Youth Education activities Youth Prevention activities Canoe Family events 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 youth 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 Tribal youth to join. Warriors — 8-18 years of age 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): _______________________________________________________________ Grand Ronde Royalty If you are interested in participating in the 2020–21 Grand Ronde Royalty please take the following steps: 1) Come in, write, or e-mail — Give your name and address so we can send you the application. a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 b. publicaffairs@grandronde.org — chelsea.clark@grandronde.org 2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return before Friday, March 27, 2020. GRAND RONDE ROYALTY Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions, powwow protocol, and public speaking. Participants represent 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. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 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, April 15, 2020 Questions? Contact Chelsea Baranski at 503-879-1418 or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org Participants must be within the following age categories by Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020: 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 Native and Indigenous Student Union 18th Annual Social Pow wow Saturday March 14, 2020 Grand Entry 4pm Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance Contest Call 503.370.6265 for information