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OCTOBER 1, 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, Oct. 11..............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25..............................................................................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:
In the future I would really appreciate receiving any supplemental
information about a vote the same time I receive the voting materials.
I had already sent in my vote when I received the Tilixam Wawa. Since
I live far away, I wanted to be sure to get my vote in the mail. I would
have voted differently if I had the supplement.
Thanks to the Tribe and good health to everyone.
Judith Pettibone
Roll # 717
sNok signflz
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HARRISON
SAMUEL F.
BRIGGS III
EDITOR
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Letters should be 400 words or less and must include the writer’s
name, address, phone number and Tribal roll number. You will be con-
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factual accuracy. Only two letters per writer are allowed during a three-
month period. Letters written in response to other letter writers should
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be civil and people should be referred to in a respectful manner.
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Tribal Office Closures
Tribal offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Indige-
nous Peoples ’ Day.
DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
KATHERINE WARREN-
STEFFENSMIER
friday, Oct. 6 ..................................oct. 15
PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY
monday, Oct. 23 ............................ NOV. 1
503-879-1466
kathrine.warren-steffensmier@
grandronde.org
monday, nov. 6 ............................ NOV. 15
Friday, nov. 17 ..................................dec. 1
Friday, dec. 8 ..................................dec. 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 .
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