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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 2024)
sNok signflz FEBRUARY 1, 2024 3 Seeking two Elders for a once- in-a-lifetime experience at New York’s American Museum of Natural History makwst-mun (February) • Sunday, Feb. 4 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Monarch Hotel & Convention Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Youth lifeways, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tribal Community Center, for youth ages 16 to 24. Dinner is provided. • Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person atten- dance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. • Thursday, Feb. 8 – Sweethearts Jam, 5-7 p.m., at the Tribal gym. • Saturday, Feb. 17 – Winter stories night, doors open at 4:30 p.m., din- ner at 5 p.m. and stories to follow at the Tribal plankhouse. Email zoey. holsclaw@grandronde.org to RSVP. • Monday, Feb. 19 – Tribal offices closed in observance of Tribal Chiefs’ Day. • Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Youth lifeways, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tribal Community Center, for youth ages 16 to 24. Dinner is provided. • Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person atten- dance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. Elder Lottery drawing will be conducted by Tribal Council staff and/or Executive Office staff via Google Wheel of Names. New York facts: Prepare for ample amounts of walking: The average New Yorker walks 6,000 to 10,000 steps per day – or 2.5 to 4.5 miles per day. There are five boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Top three specialties to try: Pizza, pretzels and pastrami. Free activities include: Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, visit Grand Central Station and ride the Staten Island Ferry. New Yorkers speak more than 800 languages. The original people of New York were the Lenape. Screening criteria for signing up: Minimum age is 60 years old. Confederated of Grand Ronde Tribal Council (Should a compan- No health conditions The that may Tribes prevent walking. ion be needed to assist with medical/mobility reasons, they must pay for their airfare and per diem. Elder and companion are responsible Seeking (two) Elders for once-in-a- for making arrangements). ɫun-mun (March) Must have an operational cell phone. experience to New York’s lifetime • Sunday, March 3 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Council Must provide drop-off and pick-up contact information, if different Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. American Museum of Natural History. from emergency contact information. • Wednesday, March 6 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person atten- Must be willing to tip any and all service staff – dining/bellhop/ dance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. taxi/Uber. Elder Lottery drawing will be conducted by Tribal Council staff and/or Executive Office via Google Wheel of Names. • Friday, March 8 – Native Youth Wellness Day, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tribal Garrick Imatani Must sign an agreement outlining representative duties staff and ex- Screening criteria pectations. determined by Tribal Council and Staff Chaperones. gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1471. • Friday-Saturday, March 8-9 – Agency Creek Round Dance, Tribal gym, What is covered / provided? What is NOT covered / provided? 9615 Grand Ronde Road. a. Round-trip, direct flight e. Souvenirs • Wednesday, March 20 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person at- b. Lodging f. Mobility needs tendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. To stay informed of future Tribal events, visit www.smokesignals.org/calendar. c. Per diem d. Mileage to/from airport g. Parking* h. Baggage fees* i. Uber/taxi/subway* *possible reimbursement Tentative Schedule: Screening criteria determined by Tribal Council and Staff Chaperones. January through February: enter name for lottery drawing. March through April: Tribal Council staff and/or Executive Office staff to select participants via Google Wheel of Names. Tentative schedule: criteria participants report February: to Chelsea in TC Enter to complete important information — current license/ID, meeting January through name for travel lottery drawing. valid vehicle insurance, emergency contact(s), primary care physician, list of medications and any dietary restrictions. March through April: Tribal Council staff and/or Executive Office May: dinner with Interns and Delegation. staff to packets. select participants via Google Wheel of Names. June: pick up travel delegation Criteria travels to New York for CTGR Tomanowos Meteorite meeting participants report Ceremony. to Chelsea Baranski in Trib- July: submit receipts — lodging/baggage; parking/taxi/Uber if any. al Council to complete important travel information – current li- cense/ID, valid vehicle insurance, emergency contact(s), primary care physician, list of medications and any dietary restrictions. May: Dinner with interns and delegation. June: Pick up travel packets. Delegation travels to New York for CTGR Tomanowos Meteorite Ceremony. July: Submit receipts – lodging/baggage; parking/taxi/Uber if any. Contact Chelsea at ext. 1418 or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org FRESH FOODS DISTRIBUTION One Box per Tribal Member Household 8 FEBRUARY START AT 10 A.M. One food box per Tribal member household (Tribal member must be present). Boxes include carrots, bison, honey, potatoes, cauliflower, apples and oatmeal. 400 boxes are available, first come first served (distribution begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. or earlier if all boxes have been distributed). Distribution will be at the GR Procurement building. Questions? Contact Public Health 503-879-1396 Elders can sign up for the lottery at the Elder Activity Center or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org. 2
