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JUNE 1, 2023
Book examines Celilo Falls
CORVALLIS 3 A new children9s book by Warm Springs Elder Linda
Meanus captures the destruction of Celilo Falls in 1957 from her child-
hood perspective.
<My Name is Lamoosh= is being published by OSU Press and Connu-
ence in June.
Meanus grew up with her grandparents, Flora and Chief Tommy Thomp-
son, about 100 miles east of Portland. Her life was altered by the falls9
destruction when it was nooded by the construction of the Dalles Dam.
Intended for elementary school-aged readers to learn more about Native
American history through a orsthand account, the book is also a reminder
that Indigenous people continue to maintain a cultural connections to the
land and river that gave them their identity,= Meanus said.
<It is an honor to do this book,= she added. <People don9t know our his-
tory and I thought it was time to share an original story from the river,
from a real historical site.=
Meyer Memorial Trust provided funding for the project. The book can
be ordered at osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/my-name-is-lamoosh. þ
Smoke Signals
Tribal Library merges with
Regional Library Service
The Tribal Library has merged with the Chemeketa Cooperative
Regional Library Service, said Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole.
Tribal members can now get books from libraries in Polk, Yam-
hill and Marion counties, as well as access to many free programs.
Tribal Library patrons should visit the Tribal Library and update
their information and obtain a new Regional Library Service card.
For more information, contact Cole at 503-879-1488. þ
Individual Development
Account
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) provide opportunities
to save for life-changing economic transformations.
A matched savings account can help you save towards a financial goal.
Program Overview
Individuals who participate in this program
will save $1,200 over the course of 1-2 years
and receive $6,000 in match funds to put
toward their financial goal - that is a 5:1
match!
What saving goals are available through
DevNW9s IDA program?
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Home Purchase
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Education
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Small Business
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Car Purchase
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Rental Deposit
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Assistive Technology
Can I start an IDA today?
In order to participate you will need to take Financial Foundations and have at least one financial
coaching session with one of our Asset Building Specialists.
Financial Foundations will be provided by DevNW to Tribal Members this Fall, and sessions with
our Asset Building Specialists can be completed in person or online.
Contact Caitlin Zimbrick for more information
caitlin.zimbrick@grandronde.org
503-879-1990
212 Main St.
257 SW Madison Ave #200
421 High St. Suite 110
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Springoeld, OR 97477
Corvallis, OR 97333
Oregon City, OR 97045
Salem, OR 97301
541-345-7106
541-752-7220
503-655-8974
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POWWOW LEARNING EVENT SERIES
MAY 9th - Intro to Powwow
MAY 23rd - Intro to Dance Styles
JUNE 13th -
Intro to Regalia
5pm-7pm Chachalu Cultural Center
Dinner provided | Everyone welcome | Beginners Encouraged | RSVP Appreciated
Join us for these special evenings as Anthony and Ramona Quenelle and their
family share their experience and knoweldge of Powwow culture.
8720 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Please RSVP to Jordan Mercier
CulturalEducation@grandronde.org
503-879-2185