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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
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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