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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
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The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Comment Box is located at the
entrance of the Health & Wellness Center, next to the drinking fountain. Share
your experience, good or bad with us.
Natural Resources Guide
Did you know?....
Tribe awarded $300,000 to
reduce overdose fatalities
NRD Managed Lands
Access Policy Publication
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a
$300,000 grant to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for opioid overdose
response. These funds are part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response
Program, aimed at reducing overdose fatalities in high-risk rural commu-
nities.
The decision was announced in an Aug. 15 press release.
Oregon’s elected officials, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and U.S. Sens. Ron
Wyden and Jeff Merkley, praised the funding decision.
“As the federal government works to combat the spread of opioids, it cannot
afford to overlook rural and Tribal communities,” Salinas said. “That’s why
I’m glad the Department of Health and Human Services will award $300,000
to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for opioid overdose response pro-
grams. Indigenous communities face significant obstacles to substance use
disorder care and these funds will help break down barriers to ensure our
most at-risk communities get the help they urgently need.”
Added Wyden, “Oregonians in every nook and cranny of the state have had
their lives torn apart by the opioid crisis, and that includes members of the
Tribes that have inhabited this land since time immemorial. I’m gratified to
see these funds go to help the Grand Ronde people prevent and respond to
opioid overdoses, but this scourge demands a comprehensive response and
this federal investment in prevention, treatment and more will help. I’ll keep
battling to provide all the resources needed to address this crisis with the
urgency it requires.”
Merkley said the funding was “critical.”
“Across our state, I’ve heard heart-wrenching stories from Oregonians who
have lost loved ones and lacked the support needed to prevent overdoses,”
he said. “This critical funding will help the Grand Ronde community with
the resources they need to combat this crisis. This is just the start of what
Oregonians need to eventually end the opioid crisis.”
Natural Resources Department Managed Lands Access
Policy publication for Tribal membership.
Identifies Tribal lands managed by NRD and maps.
Identifies access information such as levels, categories,
management, requests/permits and activities.
Available upon request at 503-879-2424 or by e-mail at
nrd@grandronde.org.
Learn Chinuk Wawa
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Fall 2023
lima
•
4 credits
CW101 :
Tuesday/Thursday
4-6pm on Zoom
CW201 :
Monday/Wednesday
4-6pm on Zoom
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
collaborates with LCC to teach the original universal
language of the Pacific Northwest. Classes involve
hearing, speaking, writing, and reading Chinuk
Wawa, along with a focus on the cultures of people
who spoke and still speak the language.
• Chinuk Wawa courses fulfill Oregon University System language requirements.
• Anonymous donors to the LCC Foundation will continue to cover spring CW103 and
CW203 tuition scholarships for students who have taken the fall and winter courses.
Photo by Amiran White
To learn more,
scan the QR code:
Or visit online at: www.lanecc.edu
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