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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.
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friday, sept. 8 ................................. sept. 15
PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY
monday, sept. 25 ..............................oct. 1
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friday, Oct. 6 ..................................oct. 15
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monday, Oct. 23 ............................ NOV. 1
monday, nov. 6 ............................ NOV. 15
Editorial Policy
smok signflz , a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Communi-
ty of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
without permission.
Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers
about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be
signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mail address
must be included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested. Letters must be 400 words or less.
smok signflz reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined
to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff, Tribal administration
or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the
editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect
the opinions of smok signflz .
Members of:
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2022 IJA General excellence
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Tribal Council
tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Council Chairwoman
— ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
Matthew Haller
Michael Langley
Chris Bailey
Smoke Signals
has interviewed all six candidates and put their
interviews on spreaker.com beginning Friday, July 28.
Chris Mercier
Tribal Council Vice Chair
— ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
Michael Langley
Tribal Council Secretary
— ext. 1777
For more information, contact
Kamiah Koch at 503-879-1461
or kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
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— ext. 2355
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