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2 DECEMBER 1, 2023 General Council meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Tribal Council Chambers Tribal members can participate remotely via Zoom and in-person attendance. Call 503-879-2304 for more information. SMOKE SIGNALS sNok signflz PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Dec. 13.............................................................................4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27.............................................................................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, A quick note to thank all who contributed to the food drive for iskam mfkhmfk haws. There was 522 pounds of food collected and this was distributed last weekend, thanks to you good folks. Anavey Smith sends her appreciation and gratitude. Feeling inspired, she has decided to organize a Christmas food drive. Look for collection barrels at the Governance Center, Community Center and Elder Activity Center. Masi, Lorena Rivera Roll No. 980 Dear Smoke Signals: What a wonderful keepsake edition of Smoke Signals on Nov. 15, 2023! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Tribal members and community. Rosemary Jameson Roll No. 883 Dear Smoke Signals: I9ve just started exploring the special edition insert of Smoke Signals about the 40 Years of Restoration, and I9m already captivated by the depth and presentation of the content. It feels like I just received a new book. Last Sunday, my family and I had the honor of attending the 40th Res- toration event. Although we are not Native American, the warmth and kindness extended by everyone we encountered was truly amazing. An Elder seated beside me generously shared her insights and guided me through each part of the event. These moments remind me of my childhood in Oklahoma, where my father introduced me to the Cherokee and Creek cultures. Now, as a fa- ther myself, sharing similar cultural experiences with my son brings me great joy. Our visits to the Chachalu Museum and events at achaf-hammi (Tribal plankhouse) have signiocantly deepened our understanding and appreciation for your rich culture. Even at 50, these interactions have inspired me to enroll in courses on sociology and anthropology. The insights shared in Smoke Signals are invaluable. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication. hayu masi, Francis Meetze Tillamook Letters welcome Letters should be exclusive to smok signflz. Letters should be 400 words or less and must include the writer9s name, address, phone number and Tribal roll number. You will be con- tacted to conorm authorship. All letters are subject to editing for space, grammar and, on occasion, factual accuracy. Only two letters per writer are allowed during a three- month period. Letters written in response to other letter writers should address the issue at hand and, rather than mentioning the other writer by name, should refer to the date of the letter published. Discourse should be civil and people should be referred to in a respectful manner. Letters deemed in poor taste will not be printed. Send letters via e-mail to news@grandronde.org, or submit in person at the Tribal Governance Center in Grand Ronde, Ore., or mail to smok signflz, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347. Website: www.smokesignals.org Email: news@grandronde.org Email: Editorial.Board@grandronde.org X (formerly Twitter): CTGRsmoksignelz www.facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR/ www.youtube.com/c/SmokeSignalsChannel MICHELLE ALAIMO EDITOR 503-879-4663 PHOTOJOURNALIST/ ASSISTANT EDITOR 503-879-1961 danielle.harrison@grandronde.org SAMUEL F. BRIGGS III STAFF WRITER 503-879-1463 GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST 503-879-1416 sherron.lumley@grandronde.org kamiah.koch@grandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS SHERRON LUMLEY PAGE DESIGNER 503-879-2190 justin.phillips@grandronde.org samuel.briggs@grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE KATHERINE WARREN friday, dec. 8 ..................................dec. 15 PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY wednesday, dec. 27 ............. jan. 1, 2024 503-879-1466 katherine.warren-steffensmier@ grandronde.org Monday, jan. 8 .................... jan. 15, 2024 friday, feb. 9 ............................feb. 1, 2024 Wednesday, feb. 23 ....... March 1, 2024 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 veriocation 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, staf, 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 renect the opinions of smok signflz . Members of: þ indigenous Journalists Association þ Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association þ 2022 IJA General excellence 2023-24 Tribal Council tribalcouncil@grandronde.org þ Cheryle A. 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