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sNok signflz MAY 1, 2023 Blanket farewells Three constitutional amendment proposals adopted since 1983 ENROLLMENT continued from page 10 Photo by Michelle Alaimo Tribal Council member Jon A. George goes to hug Amber Mercier, left, Tribal Youth Prevention manager, after she and Julie Singer, Tribal Social Security/Disability consultant, were gifted blankets in the Tribal Community Center on Tuesday, April 25. Mercier is leaving the Tribe after 21 years of service to work closer to home and with preschoolers, and Singer is retiring after 19 years with the Tribe. 11 able to show their knowledge of their Tribe, the risk gets higher for some outside group to make that decision for us and go down the road of Ter- mination again.= Langley said he thinks the end- game will be either a 4/4 or lineal descent proposal, but no matter what, the Tribe must correct its enrollment oles in case either pro- posal fails. <If these don9t pass, we still have to do something with our oles that will allow people on council to feel like they are still operating within our Constitution when they enroll somebody,= Langley said. The Grand Ronde Constitution requires two-thirds of those who register for and cast ballots in a BIA-supervised election must ap- prove any proposal for it to change the Tribe9s governing document. An effort to remove the federal gov- ernment from Tribal constitutional amendment elections was rejected by voters in 2014. In addition to the 1999 amend- ment, Tribal members have only agreed in sufocient numbers on two other proposals 3 in 2008 when they increased the relinquishment period from one to ove years and in 2022 when they agreed to ban disenroll- ment actions unless fraud or dual enrollment can be proven. Of the 12 constitutional amend- ment proposals voted on since 19839s Restoration, three have been ad- opted. Langley said his ultimate goal for the current enrollment process is to craft a proposal that will pass. <Something that gets that 67 per- cent,= he said. þ H AY U- MUNK SKU KUM K-5 SUMMER PROGRAM PROGRAM J UN E 1 2 TH - A UGU ST 1 0T H 2 023 " Grand Ronde Community " Clothes Closet " Open to All " Program Details We are excited to announce the K-5 Summer Program! Native students will participate in a wide variety of fun and rewarding experiences that are educational, cultural and recreational which include two weeks of swim lessons and off-campus field trips. Program Dates and Days June 12th - August 10th Mondays through Thursdays 8am-5:15pm Program Location CTGR Campus Education Buildings/Other Off-campus field trips weekly Who can sign up? Native students currently in kindergarten through fifth grade (2022-23 school year) in the local service area and out of the area. Please note that our Tribal preference policy will be in place. SERVICES OFFERED: Children9s Clothing Women9s Clothing Men9s Clothing Blankets Free Dog & Cat Food Diapers and Toilet Paper Emergency Hygiene Kits Camping Supplies (Tents, Tarps, Wood) Small Appliances and Household Items Toys SEASONAL PROGRAMS Backpack & School Supply Giveaway For children ages K-12 at the start of school Christmas Shop Adults can pick out 1 new gift for each child in their household. Children can shop for 1 gift for each adult in their household. The Grand Ronde Clothes closet is located on the Tribal Campus near the Elders Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive. The Clothes Closet accepts donations in clean and good condition. Please put donations in plastic bags for sanitation purposes and drop them off during open hours. Please use the Community Board to post large items. For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walker-Hernandez at 559-847-7565. When and How Can I Sign Up My Child? April 24th (8am) - May 5th Sign-up online at the link below. Students currently in 5th grade (2022-23) are eligible and able to choose to participate in the K5 program or the 6-12 program and would be eligible for swim lessons for either group. Please note; there are limited spots available for the K2 and 3-5 program, early registration is recommended! Parents/guardians will be notified the week of May 8th if your child will be accepted into the program. Please note: if accepted into the program a full application will need to be completed. Sign up here 2023 K-5 Summer Program (google.com) Questions? Please reach out to us at youthenrichment@grandronde.org or 503-879-2101