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SMOKE SIGNALS
MARCH 15, 2024
Grand Ronde Royalty
Participating in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Royalty
is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions,
powwow protocol and public speaking. Participants represent the
Tribe by attending powwows, events, parades, fundraisers and
various community events.
Serving on the royalty court requires a considerable commitment
from the participant and their parents/guardians and/or sponsor.
Royalty participants (including parent/guardian/sponsor) must at-
tend all required events and activities.
Participants must be within the following age categories by Tues-
day, Aug. 1, 2024:
Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4-6 years of age
Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7-10 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11-13 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14-18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free
3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
4. Must be single with no dependents
5. Sign and comply with royalty guidelines and agreement
For questions or for an application contact:
Shannon A. Simi, CTGR & Veterans Royalty Coordinator
Phone: 503-879-1358
Email: Shannon.simi@grandronde.org
DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, March 29
Late applications will not be accepted.
Interior Department announces
new regulations for Indian gaming
compact approval processes
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced a fi nal
rule to update federal regulations regarding Class III gaming compact
negotiations between Tribes and states.
The updated regulations provide guidance for Tribes and states to
negotiate gaming compacts required by the Indian Gaming and Reg-
ulatory Act, and a more transparent and orderly processes for Tribes
who are seeking approval of their compacts with states, according to
a press release.
“These regulations are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s
commitment to ensuring that Tribes have the resources they need
to exercise their Tribal sovereignty and support their communities,”
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said. “Not only does Indian gaming
support Tribal economies, the funding it generates helps to support
the vital services that Tribal nations provide to their citizens — from
language preservation to healthcare. By updating these regulations,
we will provide certainty and clarity to Tribes for an industry that
remains one of the most signifi cant sources of economic development
in Indian Country.”
The changes to 25 C.F.R. Part 293, which governs the review and
approval of Tribal-state gaming compacts, provide clarity on the criteria
the department would consider when deciding whether to approve these
compacts by clarifying boundaries as to allowable topics of negotiation,
better defi ning key terms and clearly outlining when the department
must review a gaming compact.
The fi nal rule refl ects input and recommendations provided by Tribes
during two listening sessions and seven formal consultation sessions
as well as written comments from Tribes and the public. The new reg-
ulations will be effective 30 days after being published in the Federal
Register, which is expected in the coming days.
Veterans Royalty Construction zone
GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY
Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity
for Tribal youth to learn our traditions, powwow protocol, public
speaking and work with veterans. Participants represent the vet-
erans and the Tribe by attending powwows, events, parades,
fundraisers and various community events.
Serving on Veterans Royalty requires a considerable commit-
ment from the participant and their parents and/or sponsor.
Royalty participants (including parent or sponsor) must attend
all required events and activities.
Participants must be within the following age categories by
Saturday, July 1, 2024:
Tiny Tot Warriors: 4-6 years of age
Warriors: 7 -18 years of age
Tiny Tot Princess: 4-6 years of age
Little Miss Queen: 7 -10 years of age
Junior Miss Queen: 11-13 years of age
Senior Miss Queen: 14-18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be alcohol and drug free
3. Never married, no children
4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
5. Sign and comply with Veterans Royalty guidelines & agree-
ment
For questions or for an application contact:
Shannon A. Simi, CTGR & Veterans Royalty Coordinator
Phone: 503-879-1358
Email: Shannon.simi@grandronde.org
DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, March 29
Late applications will not be accepted.
Tribal Library merges with
Regional Library Service
The Tribal Library has merged with the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional
Library Service, said Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole.
Tribal members can now get books from libraries in Polk, Yamhill and
Marion counties, as well as access to many free programs.
Tribal Library patrons should visit the Tribal Library and update their
information and obtain a new Regional Library Service card.
For more information, contact Cole at 503-879-1488.
Now through Dec. 31, 2024, construction is occurring for the new child
development center. During this time, there will be construction traffi c
using the loop road around the old powwow grounds across the street
from the Governance Center.
The road surrounding the old powwow grounds will have restricted
access to allow the contractor adequate space to access the site, as well
as store materials and equipment. The western half of the loop around
the grounds will be closed through Monday, April 1, due to construction.
For more information, contact 503-879-2404 or Ryan.Webb@grandronde.
org.
Attention All Artisans
Now accepting bids for our Little Miss crown.
Submit full design that includes:
• The Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde logo including feathers.
• Court Year 2024–25.
• Title: Little Miss Grand Ronde.
• Crowns must be completed and
delivered by July 19, 2024.
Must submit photos of progress when requested.
Bid deadline is Friday, March 29, 2024. (deadline is
firm and no bids will be accepted after 5 p.m.)
Mail bids and designs to:
CTGR Royalty c/o Shannon Simi
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Questions: Call Shannon at 503-879-1358 or
email shannon.simi@grandronde.org
*Bids and designs can be sent to the above email address.
Ad by Samuel Briggs III