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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Smoke Signals
General Council meeting
11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1
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. 27............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11..............................................................................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.
Tribal Office Closures
Tribal offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 22, in observance of Nation-
al Native American Day.
sNok signflz
PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
Website: www.smokesignals.org
E-mail: news@grandronde.org
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DEAN RHODES
PUBLICATIONS
COORDINATOR
503-879-1463
dean.rhodes@grandronde.org
DANIELLE
HARRISON
SAMUEL F.
BRIGGS III
EDITOR
503-879-4663
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
503-879-1416
danielle.frost@grandronde.org
samuel.briggs@grandronde.org
MICHELLE
ALAIMO
KAMIAH
KOCH
JUSTIN
PHILLIPS
SOCIAL MEDIA/
DIGITAL JOURNALIST
503-879-1461
PAGE DESIGNER
503-879-2190
PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1961
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
KATHERINE WARREN-
STEFFENSMIER
monday, SEPT. 25 .............................oct. 1
PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY
friday, Oct. 6 ..................................oct. 15
503-879-1466
kathrine.warren-steffensmier@
grandronde.org
monday, Oct. 23 ............................ NOV. 1
monday, nov. 6 ............................ NOV. 15
Friday, nov. 17 ..................................dec. 1
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 Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested.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 .
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Tribal Council Chairwoman
— ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
Chris Mercier
Smoke Signals publishes on the 1st and 15th of every
month, but Grand Ronde Tribal news happens almost
daily. To stay current and informed about your Tribe,
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er’s “favorites folder.” You can also follow your Tribe
at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Tribal Council Vice Chair
— ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
Michael Cherry
Tribal Council Secretary
— ext. 4555
michael.cherry@grandronde.org
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— ext. 2355
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