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APRIL 15, 2023
Tribal member appointed
to Disabilities Commission
SALEM 3 Tribal member Shayla Duke,
40, has been appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek
to serve a four-year term on the Oregon
Disabilities Commission.
Duke, a resident of Eugene, will serve
through March 28, 2027.
The Disabilities Commission is composed
of 15 members broadly representing major
public and private agencies who are expe-
rienced in or have demonstrated particular
interest in the needs of individuals with
disabilities. The commission acts as a coor-
dinating link between and among public and
Shayla Duke
private organizations serving individuals
with disabilities.
According to her LinkedIn proole, Duke is an administrative expert and
executive support specialist. For the last 15 years, she has been a personal
support assistant, providing cognitive and personal support services to an
individual with a disability and has constantly advocated to help defend
that individual9s rights.
<I have been advocating for the rights of people with disabilities for
around 20 years,= Duke said. <When I was in college, I used to help assist
some individuals who lived in a group home. Although my primary career
goals have been focused on housing, construction and hospitality, I have
been a part-time care provider for 15 years.
<When the Affordable Care Act was expanded here in Oregon in roughly
2013, I started paying close attention to the Oregon Administrative Rules
and other laws, such as federal Medicaid laws, so I could know how to
best prepare for any upcoming beneot changes for anyone I worked for.
<My interest in public beneots law led me to get involved in various
volunteer opportunities, many of which involved me advocating for people
with disabilities and their care providers during administrative hearings
and other correspondence with the Department of Human Services. As
a hobby or pastime, I9ve continued to study this area of law in my spare
time and frequently participate in public hearings while advocating for
all Oregonians with disabilities.
<I came across this opportunity through one of my care providing groups
online and ogured I9d go ahead and apply. & I am very excited, but most of
all just truly honored to be able to help serve Oregonians with disabilities,
some of whom might even be my fellow Tribal members, in this capacity.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to help be a voice for some of our
state9s most important individuals.= þ
Lunch
Provided
Smoke Signals
Clothes Closet open
The Clothes Closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon Friday on the Tribal
campus near the Elders Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive.
The Clothes Closet accepts clothing, small appliances and pieces
of furniture, electronics and household goods that are clean and in
good condition. It does not accept books, large TVs or furniture, but
there is a community board where people can post those items.
For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walk-
er-Hernandez at 559-847-7565. þ
wednesday april 26th 5:00pm
chachalu cultural center
Grand ronde tribal member fabian quenelle
hosts an evening of stick game playing and
knowledge sharing
No experience needed
beginners encouraged
Dinner will be served
prizes to win
Please RSVp to
culturaleducation@grandronde.org
503-879-2185
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
We, the Warriors of Hope Program, feel it is important to
highlight our support for survivors.
We invite you to join us in solidarity for a short walk
during the lunch hour, rain or shine! We'll be awarding
prizes to the person wearing the most TEAL, and the
person who decides to do the most laps around the old
pow wow grounds! Your family and friends are welcome
to attend. There will be light snacks and water.
Friday, April 21 - 12:10-1 p.m.
At the Community Programs Building (Building Q)
25500 SW Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR
Old Powwow Grounds in the middle of campus
9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde OR 97347
SWAG & Door Prizes
Warriors of Hope: 24 hour crisis line 971-241-3594