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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.
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TRIBAL EM
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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.
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• This is open to all community members.
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