2 SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Smoke Signals General Council meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 Tribal Council Chambers Tribal members can participate remotely via Zoom and in-person attendance. Call 503-879-2304 for more information. NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Sept. 6..............................................................................4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20............................................................................4 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. In-person attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. Letter s Dear Smoke Signals: My husband, granddaughter and myself attended powwow for the first time since COVID. There were things I found confusing. We asked the parking attendant about Elder and handicap parking. He said there was none. Also, he didn’t ask for a $1 donation or food, which we gave him. My husband has had hip and knee surgery, so long, uneven walking is hard and slow. We stood along an open entrance that a guard would not let us by to even see if there was seating. A very kind lady came down and told us there were two blankets laid that no one has used. She showed us and we sat and thanked her very much. She even went and got us water! The covered Elder seating is behind the arena. How can they see? The drummers and most of all dancers in their beautiful regalia were so wonderful. The tiny tots are our favorite. Victoria Lawrence Roll No. 821 Tribal Office Closures Tribal offices will be closing at noon Friday, Sept. 1, and closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. Offices also will be closed Friday, Sept. 22, in observance of National Native American Day. LISTEN TO SMOKE SIGNALS 101 PODCASTS Still having a hard time deciding? 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