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sNok signflz MARCH 1, 2020 Community Fund seeks Hatfi eld Fellowship applicants Applications for the 2020-21 Hatfi eld Fellowship program are being accepted through April 30. The fellowship program is funded by Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The Community Fund annually sponsors a highly motivated Native American to serve as the Hatfi eld Fellow and intern in an Oregon congressional offi ce. Placement of the fellow rotates through the Oregon delegation to improve the mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Fellows gain knowledge and understanding of how to navigate the political process in Washington, D.C., while working on issues that directly affect Native Americans. Hatfi eld Fellows begin their Capitol Hill experience in November with a month-long orientation at the American Political Science Association. Then they serve an eight-month internship in a con- gressional offi ce while receiving a monthly stipend and relocation and travel expenses. Tribal members from the nine federally recognized Tribes in Or- egon, as well as members of Tribes in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to Oregon Tribal members. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or be graduating in June and be 21 or older to apply. The Hatfi eld Fellowship was created in 1998 to honor Sen. Mark Hatfi eld’s public service to Oregon and the Pacifi c Northwest. For more information about the program or to apply, visit thecom- munityfund.com/grants-programs/hatfi eld-fellowship or go to youtu. be/7T0nNoFgUYs to watch an informational video. n 13 Fund starts Youth Grantmaking Program Spirit Mountain Community Fund has created a new Youth Grantmaking Program in conjunction with the Tribe’s Summer Youth Employment Pro- gram to engage Tribal students with philanthropy and community service. The program (Tenes Palach-Kilapay) will introduce four Tribal youth to nonprofi t organizations and allow them to see fi rsthand the need for assis- tance in local communities and learn how they can help make a difference through volunteerism and philanthropy while earning high school credit. The Summer Youth Program will work with Community Fund staff to select nonprofi t organizations to receive a special grant award. Stu- dents will work as a group to read, review and score all applications for consideration. They also will conduct site visits and volunteer with each organization before making funding recommendations to the Community Fund’s Board of Trustees in July. Once funding decisions are made, students will notify all grant recipients and invite them to a check presentation ceremony where they will gift them with their grant awards. The Youth Grantmaking Program is for high school juniors and seniors who are eligible to apply for the Tribe’s Summer Youth Employemnt Program. For more information, visit www.grandronde.org/employment and select the Summer Youth Employment link that will be posted on Friday, March 6. Selected students will perform basic offi ce duties, such as fi ling, scanning and data entry, when they are not working on the grantmaking project. n Are you Interested in the Chinuk-Wawa Early Childhood Language Nest Program for the 2020-21 school year? What: Lilu Meet and Greet Tribal Court is now open during the lunch hour The Tribal Court offi ce is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the lunch hour. Tribal Court also provides notary services. However, to obtain notary services please arrive before 4:30 p.m. For more information about Tribal Court and the services available, contact the court at court@grandronde.org or 503-879-2303. n CTGR TERO Announcement Apprenticeship Opportunities Available For Tribal Members! Direct entry into: Carpentry, Cement Mason, Electrical, Pipefitting, Plumbing and Laborer Apprenticeships What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a program that trains a worker to become skilled in a particular trade. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work with classroom learning to train the apprentice. Apprenticeships are considered full-time employment. As the apprentice is learning, they are also applying the lessons through working. Earn a paycheck while you learn. Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license. For more information call Compliance Officer Duke Kimsey at 503-879-2139 TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE Ad by Samuel Briggs III This is a Meet and Greet session for interested families to learn about the Chinuk-Wawa Early Childhood Language Nest. This is the time to meet the staff, learn about our philosophy, goals, curriculum and to answer questions about our program. This event is mandatory for enrollment consideration. Applications will be available here. Who: Potential incoming 3-5 year olds for 2020-21 school year When: RSVP for one of the following sessions to attend April 2 nd at 5:00pm OR April 9th at 5:00pm Where: Lilu modular building behind the CTGR gym *This is a mandatory event if you would like your child to be considered for enrollment in the program for the 2020-21 school year . To sign-up for a session or for more information please contact Jeff Mercier (503)879-1633 or Jeffrey.mercier@grandronde.org. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the American Museum of Natural History are now Accepting youth applications to participate in our Annual Tamanowas Ceremony and Museum Internship Program. APPLY/ Open to High School males that meet the following qualifications/ Enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in High School G.P.A. of 2.5 or above Oregon Resident Application Deadline/ April 6 th , 2020 by 5pm Application is available online/ grandronde.org For more information contact/ Travis Stewart travis.stewart@grandronde.org