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9 sNok signflz JUNE 1, 2021 Tribe awarded $590,055 Access to Care grant By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is one of 48 organiza- tions that will receive a total of $10 million in initial funding to provide services required by Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act approved by Oregon voters in November 2020. The Tribe will receive $590,055, according to a May 18 Oregon Health Authority press release. Organizations chosen for fund- ing provided proposals that met the criteria to deliver services to communities most affected by sub- stance abuse disorders and the war on drugs, including communities of color and Tribal communities. “We are using the funds to sup- port our efforts to deliver services focused on substance use disorder,” said Health Services Executive Di- rector Kelly Rowe. The Health Authority received 114 grant proposals and an 18-person evaluation committee reviewed them and selected the award recipients. Grant recipients demonstrated their ability to offer services that are, among other things, culturally and linguistically specific and sup- port person-directed recovery. “We are very impressed with the quality of the proposals that were submitted by organizations that will provide these urgently needed, cul- turally responsive substance abuse services,” Health Authority Director Steve Allen said. “The need is great.” In addition to the Grand Ronde Tribe, the Umatilla Tribe’s Yel- lowhawk Tribal Health Clinic will receive $62,660 and the Native American Rehabilitation Associa- tion in Portland will get $557,675. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde opened a medication-assist- ed treatment center in Salem, the Great Circle Recovery Clinic, in March to treat people who have become addicted to opioids. The Tribe plans on opening a similar treatment facility in east Portland in late 2021 or early 2022. In addition, Tribal Council Chair- woman Cheryle A. Kennedy serves on the Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council, which is responsible for designing future funding opportunities. n Fee assistance Enrolled Tribal members can request assistance with test fees (i.e. GRE, SAT, LSAT, ACT) and admissions application fees. Contact Higher Education for more information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275. n NATIVE PARENTS, PARENTS OF NATIVE CHILDREN, INCLUDING RESOURCE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS ──── Weekly raffles ──── A fresh look at ancestral ways ──── STARTING JULY 8 at Noon to 2 p.m. SESSION 2 JULY 15 at Noon to 2 p.m. SESSION 3 JULY 22 at Noon to 2 p.m. LAST SESSION JULY 29 at Noon to 2 p.m. SIGN-UP POSITIVE INDIAN PARENTING 2 hour class for 4 weeks Positive Indian Parenting explores traditional Native values in Please call or e-mail Joanna Brisbois at 503-879-2149 Joanna.brisbois@grandronde .org ZOOM INFO WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER YOU ARE REGISTERED parenting in today’s society, and shares the importance of family and community from pre-natal to young adulthood. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 9615 Grand Ronde Road Health & Wellness Center hours Grand Ronde, Oregon The Health & Wellness Center is pleased to add additional access for patients during holiday weeks on Thursday mornings. The clinic will be scheduling patients at 8 a.m. every Thursday preceding or following a holiday closure. Urgent care also will be available during this time. n 97347 503-879-2149 Joanna.brisbois@grandronde.org Chinuk Wawa Summer Language Camps Learn to speak Chinuk Wawa this Summer with the Chinuk Wawa Education Program! Three themed camps will be offered for youth in grades K-5 and 6-12 on a first come, first served basis! Camps will run from 8:00am-12:00pm in the Adult Education building in room 126. See below for camp and registration details. Tribal preference will be given. Transportation not provided. COVID safety measures in place, masks required. JUNE- Games AUGUST- Berries Focusing on basic vocabulary and playing/creating games for a fun language learning experience! Focusing on different berries and local native plants, picking berries, & making homemade jam & fry bread! June 22 nd -24 th - K-5 group June 29 th -July 1 st - 6 th -12 th group Registration begins May 24th August 16 th & 17 th - K-5 group August 18 th and 19 th - 6-12 group Registration begins July 30th JULY- Canoes Focusing on Grand Ronde’s canoes, songs, and dances through Chinuk Wawa, AND an opportunity to paddle in a canoe! July 20 th -22 nd - K-5 group July 27 th -29 th - 6-12 group Registration begins July 2nd There are only 12 spots per camp! To sign up, please complete and return registration to Jade Colton: jade.colton@grandronde.org