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sNok signflz NOVEMBER 1, 2020 3 Auger selected as 2020-21 Hatfield Fellow By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor November • Sunday, Nov. 1 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., using the Zoom teleconferencing application. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gover- nance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. • Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Sunday, Nov. 22 – 37th Restoration Celebration to be held virtually. 503-879-2304. • Monday, Nov. 23 – Tribal offices closed in observance of Tribal Restoration Day. • Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27 – Tribal offices closed in obser- vance of the Thanksgiving holiday. December • Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Tribal Council meeting, 1:30 p.m., Gov- ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Sunday, Dec. 6 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., using the Zoom teleconferencing application. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Dec. 16 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Friday, Dec. 25 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. • Wednesday, Dec. 30 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. (Editor’s note: All events are tentative depending on the status of the Tribe’s COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic response throughout 2020.) Grand Ronde Tribal member Simone Auger has been selected as the 2020-21 Hatfield Fellow by the Tribe’s philanthropic arm, Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Auger, who lives in Vancouver, Wash., received a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design from Marylhurst University and a mas- ter’s of interior architecture from the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Environment. She also holds a professional certificate in Tribal Relations from Portland State University’s Institute for Tribal Government and a course certificate from Northwest Ener- gy Policy and the Columbia Riv- er-Portland State University Mark O. Hatfield School of Government. The Grand Ronde Tribe estab- lished the Mark O. Hatfield Fel- lowship in 1998 as a tribute to his accomplishments as Oregon governor and representing Oregon in the U.S. Senate. The Community Fund annually sponsors a Native American to serve as an intern in an Oregon congressional office, en- hancing the mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Because of the COVID-19 pan- demic, Auger will attend a virtual orientation with the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C., and then concur- rently begin working remotely with U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader’s office in November. “I look forward to gaining insight to the inner workings of Congress and the political process, especially where it concerns Tribal affairs,” Auger said. “I have a background in utility energy programs where my role included helping Tribes and businesses navigate program resources so they could take control of their energy destiny. With Rep. Schrader serving on the House Committee on Energy and Com- merce, I am hoping to utilize my expertise in this area and work Simone Auger on energy policy that serves to en- hance Tribal sovereignty through energy independence.” Auger said that attending the spring National Congress of Amer- ican Indians’ Tribal Nations Policy Summit and hearing influential Native women leaders speak af- fected her. “This was a pivotal moment and a big inspiration for me,” she said. “I feel so fortunate for the opportunity to serve as a Hatfield Fellow, and I greatly admire the accomplish- ments of past Fellows who have made incredible contributions to their chosen careers. I am commit- ted to using this time to further my education and hone my leadership skills so I can give back and serve as an example for future Fellows.” “Despite the challenging circum- stances due to COVID-19 and the current remote work environment, we are grateful to Simone for her enthusiasm and flexibility, and the foundation’s desire to make this a valuable experience,” Schrader said. Auger becomes the ninth Grand Ronde Tribal member to be named a Hatfield Fellow, joining the likes of Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez, Grand Ronde Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose and Bureau of Indian Affairs Pacific Northwest Regional Director Bryan Mercier. n CTGR Academic Advising and Coaching Important Services Update The program has assessed the amount of requests for academic coaching and advising services and believe we have the capacity to expand these services to CTGR Tribal descendants and other Native students at our local schools we serve. Please contact the Youth Education Program for more information or to request services. Also note that the current Internet classroom held at the Tribal gymnasium has adjusted and expanded hours of operation to serve our youth better. Contact information: Administrative Assistant – 503-879-2101 or Devon.Mercier@grandronde.org We look forward to hearing from you. n GRAND RONDE HOUSING DEPARTMENT 28450 Tyee Road – Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 – 503-879-2401 – Fax 503-879-5973 ATTENTION ALL HOUSING TENANTS AND GUEST Ad by Samuel Briggs III PLEASE SLOW DOWN IN ELDER HOUSING Also, please make sure and maintain low levels of music in the Elder community.