Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 2023)
sNok signflz NOVEMBER 1, 2023 9 Grand Ronde Editorial Board position opening Sisters Tessa, center left, and Cheyenne Simmons, center right, dance during the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 39th Restoration Celebration Powwow held at Spirit Mountain Casino in November 2022. Events will begin at the Tribal Cemetery RESTORATION continued from front page 40th Restoration Celebration When: Doors open at 10 a.m., a meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. and a powwow will follow at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome Where: Spirit Mountain Casi- no, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway Questions:publicafairs@ grandronde.org Grand Ronde Canoe Family will serve as the main entertainment. The event is being held three days ahead of the actual 40th anniversa- ry date because of the convergence of Restoration Day falling the day before Thanksgiving. More information about the histo- ry of Restoration will be provided in the Nov. 15, 2023, edition of Smoke Signals, also available on the web at www.smokesignals.org. n R e sto f o s r a ra t e Y i 0 on <I can9t help but be in awe of the growth we have made as a Tribe, a community and in our cultural landscape over the past 40 years,= Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. <I look forward to gathering with all our loved ones to celebrate how far we have come, but also where we are going.= The 40th anniversary events will begin at the Tribal Cemetery off Grand Ronde Road at the atudship rock mound on Sunday, Nov. 19. The sacred ceremony usually fea- tures prayers and singing, and will be led by Tribal Council member Jon A. George. Events at Spirit Mountain Casino begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a Restoration Program. A meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. and a break will start at 2:30 p.m. The evening powwow will start at 5:30 p.m. The If you go 4 Smoke Signals file photo The Grand Ronde Editorial Board, a Tribal board assigned the duty by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (<Grand Ronde=) of over- seeing its independent Tribal press (Smoke Signals), invites applica- tions to serve on the Grand Ronde Editorial Board. There will be one (1) open board position occurring in March 2024. Theove-memberGrandRondeEditorialBoardisresponsibletothe GrandRondeTribalCouncil.ItoverseestheeditorofSmoke Signals to ensure the independent Tribal press reports news free from any un- dueinnuenceandfreefromanypoliticalinterest,andthatTribalnews employees adhere to the highest ethical journalistic standards. The Editorial Board meets monthly. From time to time, additional spe- cial meetings may be held. Board members are expected to attend all meetings in person, although participation by telephone or video will be permitted. Each board member receives a monthly stipend for attending meetings. Travel reimbursement is limited to travel within the six coun- ties of Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Tillamook, Multnomah and Washington. Boardmembersmustbe18yearsofage,havequalioedexperience in management and/or publications, be of good character and integrity, and certify that he or she will adhere to the standards of accepted eth- icsofjournalismasdeonedbytheSocietyofProfessionalJournalists andendorsedbytheIndigenousJournalistsAssociation.Experience with and knowledge of Native American organizations is also pre- ferred, as well as dedication to protecting and advancing a free press for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Applicants will be interviewed by the Grand Ronde Editorial Board before a recommendation is forwarded to Tribal Council. Terms run for three years. PreferencewillbegiventoqualioedTribalmembers. Submission deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Interestedindividualsshouldsubmitaletterofinterestdescribing theirqualiocations,arésuméandthreereferencesto: Grand Ronde Editorial Board c/o Smoke Signals Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Phone: 503-879-4663 Email: editorial.board@grandronde.org The Elder Committee invites you to attend Holiday Bazaar Where: Chachalu Gym 8720 Grand Ronde Road When: Dec. 1-2 Time: Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Tammy Cook 503-879-2130 vendors. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde November 22, 2023 Look for the 40 Years of Restoration special edition insert in the Nov. 15 edition of Smoke Signals. Ad by Samuel Briggs III
