16 OCTOBER 1, 2023 Smoke Signals Harrelson named vice chair of Oregon Arts Commission Cultural Resources Department Manager and Grand Ronde Tribal member David Harrelson has been named vice chair of the Oregon Arts Commission. “Harrelson has championed the use of his peo- ple’s ancestral art forms for the purpose of public art,” a press release stated. “Recently, he led the effort to create the Indigenous Place Keeping Artist Fellowship. He has worked in the field of cultural resources for 13 years.” It continued, “Besides supporting art in an David Harrelson administrative capacity, Harrelson currently ap- proaches art as a hobby, believing that the process of creating art should be accessible to everyone. The primary areas of inspiration for his art include his Indigenous heritage and the landscape of Western Oregon. He is active in his community.” Harrelson has served as an Oregon Arts Commission member, on the State Advisory Committee for Historic Preservation, Chehalem Cultural Center Board and the Smoke Signals Editorial Board, which supports the free and independent newspaper covering the Grand Ronde Tribe. “It is an honor to serve alongside qualified and diverse arts commissioners from across the state with a focus on increasing the availability of funding to support the arts,” Harrelson said. The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts pro- grams through its grants, services and special initiatives. It is supported with general funds appropriated by the state Legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Happy 80th birthday, Mom! (Judy Olsen) To the greatest mom and grandmother. We all love you and appreciate all that you have done for us over the years. Love, Larry, Jynchelle, Laura, Brody and all of our friends and the people you have made part of our family. Happy 18th birthday, Rorie (Tulu) Stamps! High school graduate, class of May 2024 at Rosehill Christian in Tomball, Texas. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. Mommy loves you. Great-great-granddaughter to Chief of the Clackamas Tribe Great-granddaughter to William McKinney Granddaughter to Lynda Stamps Daughter of proud father Clinton Stamps. LET’S WORK TOGETHER! JOIN THE CTGR TEMPORARY SERVICE POOL Candidates must be at least 18 years in age . Tribal Preference applies. However, nonTribal candidates will be considered based on business need, certifications and skills required. Most positions work Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part-time and full-time work is available. Specific GAIN FIND A JOB OR schedules will be KNOWLEDGE, START YOUR SKILLS, AND communicated upon CAREER EXPERIENCE job placement. ANNUAL HOURS Generally six (6) months or 999 hours (29.99 hours/ week) in a calendar year EXPLORE CAREER INTERESTS HOW IT WORKS: While we strive to assist and accommodate qualified candidates, it is essential to recognize that placement opportunities are subject to the organization's needs and staffing level gaps. The Temporary Service Pool offers an opportunity for individuals seeking temporary full-time & part-time positions at CTGR, but it's vital to understand that placement is not guaranteed. 1. Departments submit requests for temporary staff when they encounter staffing gaps or increased workload demands. These requests drive the creation of placement opportunities within the pool. 2. The HR department compiles a list of qualified candidates who have indicated their availability to participate in the Temporary Service Pool. Qualifications are determined by factors such as skills, experience, and compatibility with the requested roles. This list serves as a resource for departments to select suitable candidates for their temporary staffing needs. 3. The selection of individuals for specific positions is ultimately the responsibility of the requesting departments. These departments are best equipped to assess how a candidate's qualifications align with their unique needs. /s/ Patrick S. Melendy