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sNok signflz APRIL 15, 2023 Transportation plan considering additional walking, biking options The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is updating its long range transportation plan with everything on the table for discussion 3 roads, highways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, intersections, crossings, transit, safety and road repair. Public Works and Tribal Transportation Manager John Mercier said a portion of the transportation planning effort includes identifying future transportation improvement projects to encourage people to walk, bike, take public transportation or use other non-motorized ways to get around Grand Ronde. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development is helping to fund the project with a Rural Transportation Equity grant that supports smaller, rural communities throughout Oregon in identifying transportation options for those who have limitations and experience bar- riers that make it challenging to access community resources, employment centers and critical services. The community is being asked to provide feedback, insights and advice on where they would like better walking and biking connections in a sur- vey available on the Tribal government9s website, www.grandronde.org. <This is an opportunity for people to give us their thoughts and advice on how to best provide safe and efocient transportation facilities to serve our community9s future,= Mercier said. Survey results will be used to create a plan that identioes transportation investments based on the community9s priorities. Potential projects may include new sidewalks, better bike lanes, and multiuse paths and trails to connect residential areas with the Health & Wellness Center, uyxat Powwow Grounds or Spirit Mountain Casino. The survey is open for input through Wednesday, April 26, and can be found at bit.ly/OurFutureGR. Both Tribal and community members are encouraged to complete the survey and people who do will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 $25 Amazon gift cards. In addition to transportation questions, the survey also includes sever- al questions related to the feasibility of establishing a Tribally operated school in Grand Ronde. þ lakamas exhibit Photos by Michelle Alaimo Tribal member Kitana Connelly talks about her art during the opening reception for lakamas, an exhibition at Linfield University9s Art Gallery in McMinnville on Wednesday, April 5. lakamas, the Chinuk Wawa word for camas, is an exhibit that includes art by Connelly, Tribal Cultural Center Visitor Services Program Supervisor Crystal Starr and Tribal Native Plant Nursery Supervisor Jeremy Ojua. Lyle Cairdeas, the Tribe’s exhibit coordinator, and Thea Gahr, Linfield Art Gallery curator, collaborated on the exhibit that runs through May 6. Tribal Cultural Center Visitor Services Program Supervisor Crystal Starr talks about her story <mulak man= during the opening reception for lakamas, an exhibition at Linfield University9s Art Gallery. CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WED., MAY 10, 2023, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. PRIZE RAFFLE!! Please join us in our Career Development Training where we will be going over the fundamentals of what to expect during a job interview and how to prepare for your next career opportunity. Where? 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 ESB Building C, Room 118. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. • How to create and structure your resume. • Interview skills and tips. • Understanding job descriptions. • How to complete a job application. To register please follow the link or scan the QR code below. https://weblink.grand ronde.org/Forms/9BjN7 • This will be a hybrid course held in person and via Zoom. • If interested please RSVP by May 9, 2023. OFFICE P TRIBAL EM YMENT RIG TS Please contact Shayla Myrick-Meyer at Shayla.Myrick-Meyer@grandronde.org or Jacob Boekhoff at Jacob.Boekhoff@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2188 for any questions. If you need transportation to this event please contact Joanna Brisbois at Joanna.brisbois@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2149. LO H • This is open to all community members. Ad by Samuel Briggs III 7