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Newspaper Page TextsNok signflz NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Grand Ronde toxics reduction project The Confederated Tribe of Grand Ronde has received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop priority strategies and take concrete actions to reduce toxic pollution in the Grand Ronde community. The Tribal Natural Resources Department is leading the project with support from partners and other organizations. The Natural Resources Department intends to develop a toxics re- duction plan and implement near-term actions focused on four priori- ties: Eliminating or reducing pollution, cleaning up contaminated sites, reducing runoff and promoting citizen engagement. This project will benefi t the health and well-being of Tribal members, water quality, and fi sh and wildlife. To develop the plan, we are assessing the community priorities through a survey to help prioritize concerns. Make your voice heard by scanning the QR code below and completing the questionnaire by Dec. 31, 2024. This survey is for Grand Ronde Tribal members and Grand Ronde community members only. If you would like to be entered into a raﬄ e for a $50 gift card, include your name and phone number. The raﬄ e will be held on Jan. 10, 2025, and will randomly select four participants who will each receive one $50 Visa Card. For more information, contact Lindsay McClary at 503-879-2387 or lindsay.mcclary@grandronde.org. n SAVE the DATE CO LL EG E & CAR EER F AI R NOV EMB ER 7 T H , 202 4 Tribal Library merges with Regional Library Service The Tribal Library has merged with the Chemeketa Cooperative Re- gional 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. n REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Social Security Disability Insurance Benefi t Advocate Request for Proposal The Request for Proposals is being conducted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Social Service Department for the purpose of obtaining a contractor who has experience in SSI/SSD advocacy/ benefi t determination and the qualifi cations to advocate for Tribal members who are seeking assistance in the application process. Qualifi ed applicants shall possess the ability to: • Provide general information to Tribal members and assist in referrals regarding SSI/SSD. • Screen Tribal members who claim their disability does not allow them to work to determine potential for an SSI/SSD application. • Assist Tribal members in applying for SSI/SSD. • Refer members to appropriate physical and/or mental health evalua- tions related to SSI/SSD application. • Assist Tribal members with completing paperwork to fi le for appeals for denial of SSI/SSD. • Refer Tribal members to Tribal member benefi ts to apply for the Tribal SSI/SSD program. • Serve as a resource to employees when working with clients that may benefi t from SSI/SSD. • Assist Tribal members in preparation for retirement to understand Social Security benefi ts. • Provide assistance to Tribal members 1-2 days per week, contract rate negotiable. Preference will be given to members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and or Indian-owned business registered with the Confed- erated Tribes of Grand Ronde TERO offi ce. Successful candidates must provide the following insurance: • Commercial general liability insurance limits not less than: $500,000 general aggregate limit, $500,000 personal injury, $500,000 each occurrence limit. Submit your proposal to Tammy Garrison via U.S. mail or email. Tammy Garrison, Social Service Department 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Tammy.garrison@grandronde.org 503-879-2077 GRHWC PROJECTED łush lamatsin EVENTS 2025 January February Pajama Jam 1/10 from 5-7pm @Tribal Gym Fresh Foods Distribution 1/23 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building Sweetheart’s Jam 2/13 from 5-7pm @ Tribal Gym Fresh Foods Distribution 2/20 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building May Fentanyl Awareness Event Mother’s Day Tea Canoe Outings Fresh Foods Distribution 5/22 Starts 10:00am @GR Procurement Building September Fresh Foods Distribution 9/18 Starts 10:00am @GR Procurement Building Every Child Matters Jam 9/20 - Location & Time TBD Canoe Races (tentatively) June Elder Canoe Day 6/18 Location TBD Father’s Day BBQ Canoe Outings Fresh Foods Distribution 6/26 Starts 10:00am @GR Procurement Building June Jam 6/27 (TBD) October Health and Wellness Centers 28th birthday 10/ 01 Fresh Foods Distribution 10/16 Starts 10:00am @GR Procurement Building Fall Festival - TBD 13 March Fresh Foods Distribution 3/20 Start 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building April Earth Day Jam 4/18 from 5-7 @ Tribal Gym Fresh Foods Distribution 4/24 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building August July Fun Run / Walk 8/16 - Time TBD @Uyxat Powwow Grounds 3v3 Bball Collab Fresh Foods Distribution 8/21 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building Canoe Journey (tentatively) Fresh Foods Distribution 7/17 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow July 11 - 13, 2024 @Uyxat Powwow Ground Canoe Journey (tentatively) November Fresh Foods Distribution 11/20 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building December Fresh Foods Distribution 12/18 Starts 10:00am @ GR Procurement Building *All events are subject to change, please look out for our off f icial fliers on the GRHWC Facebook page Wrap- Up 2024!