sNok signflz FEBRUARY 15, 2024 3 Seeking two Elders for a once- in-a-lifetime experience at New York’s American Museum of Natural History makwst-mun (February) • Saturday, Feb. 17 – Winter stories night, doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner 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 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879- 2304. • Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Youth Lifeways, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tribal Com- munity Center, for youth ages 16 to 24. Dinner is provided. 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: ɫun-mun (March) Minimum age is 60 years old. • Sunday, March 3 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Council Confederated of Grand Ronde Tribal Council (Should a compan- No health conditions The that may Tribes prevent walking. Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, and via Zoom. 503-879-2304. ion be needed to assist with medical/mobility reasons, they must pay • Wednesday, March 6 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person for their airfare and per diem. Elder and companion are responsible Seeking (two) Elders for once-in-a- attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879- for making arrangements). 2304. Must have an operational cell phone. experience to New York’s lifetime • Wednesday, March 6 – Youth Lifeways, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tribal Com- Must provide drop-off and pick-up contact information, if different American Museum of Natural History. from emergency contact information. munity Center, for youth ages 16 to 24. Dinner is provided. Must be willing to tip any and all service staff – dining/bellhop/ • Friday, March 8 – Native Youth Wellness Day, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., taxi/Uber. Elder Lottery drawing will be conducted by Tribal Council staff and/or Executive Office Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1471. staff via Google Wheel of Names. • Friday-Saturday, March 8-9 – Agency Creek Round Dance, Tribal Garrick Imatani Must sign an agreement outlining representative duties and ex- Screening criteria pectations. determined by Tribal Council and Staff Chaperones. gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. • Wednesday, March 20 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., in-person What is covered / provided? What is NOT covered / provided? attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879- a. Round-trip, direct flight e. Souvenirs 2304. b. Lodging f. Mobility needs • Wednesday, March 20 – Youth Lifeways, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tribal c. Per diem g. Parking* d. Mileage to/from airport h. Baggage fees* Community Center, for youth ages 16 to 24. Dinner is provided. i. To stay informed of future Tribal events, visit www.smokesignals.org/calendar. 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. 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