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sNok signflz NOVEMBER 15, 2024 taɫlam-pi-ixt-mun (November) • Monday, Nov. 18 – Willamina School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Trib- al Council Chambers. All are invited. 503-876-1500. • Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 800-422-0232. • Friday, Nov. 22 – Tribal offices closed in observance of Resto- ration Day. • Friday, Nov. 22 – 41st Restoration Day celebration, doors open at 10 a.m., lunch served at 11:30 a.m., Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Contact publicaf- fairs@grandronde.org for more information. • UPDATED: Saturday, Nov. 23 – 41st Restoration Powwow, doors open at 10 a.m., grand entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., dinner break at 5 p.m., variety of dance specials, Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde. Contact kalapuy- aweaver@gmail.com for more information. • Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Tribal offices closing at noon in obser- vance of the Thanksgiving holiday. • Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28-29 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. taɫlam-pi-wakwst-mun (December) • Sunday, Dec. 1 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Coun- cil Chambers and via Zoom. 800-422-0232. • Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Coun- cil Chambers and via Zoom. 800-422-0232. • Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 800-422-0232. • Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Tribal offices closing at noon in observance of the Christmas holiday. • Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. • Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Tribal offices closing at noon in observance of New Year’s Eve. 3 REMEMBER TO VOTE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION BALLOTS WERE MAILED: FRIDAY, NOV. 8 ELECTION DAY / RESULTS: MONDAY, DEC. 9 More information available at: WWW.GRANDRONDE.ORG Ad by Samuel Briggs III To stay informed of future Tribal events, visit www.smokesignals.org/calendar. ATTENTION GRAND RONDE TRIBAL MEMBERS CTGR Member Services Requests for Descendancy Options IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING: December per capita & timber payments 1. Descendancy letter (no DNA testing) PER CAP INFORMATION: CALL 503-879-1983 2. Certificate of Descendancy (DNA testing required) Onsite pickup available Process: Submit completed application (digital signatures are not accepted) along with a copy of an original state certified birth certificate (we cannot accept copies) and proof of payment for the DNA from the Finance Department. Once application is received, Enrollment Office staff will process and setup the DNA appointment. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Doors close at 3:30 p.m.) Tribal gymnasium DNA at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center: Cost of DNA testing is $50 and you must pre-register with the clinic prior to your appointment. To pre-register, contact Ashley Stonebrink at 503-879-1325 or Stacy Pond-Bissonette at 503-879-2096. Important Notes • Bring a valid ID • No pickup for other Tribal members • Direct deposit payments will not be impacted • Checks that have not been picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be mailed • As always, please update address and direct deposit information for December distribution Finance Department Member Benefits Ad by Samuel Briggs III To request an application or if you have any questions, contact the following: Memberservices@grandronde.org Enrollment staff: Tristin Armstrong 503-879-1619, Tristin.armstrong@grandronde.org Nick Labonte 503-879-2490, Nick.labonte@grandronde.org Please send completed applications to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Attn: Enrollment Office 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Ad by Samuel Briggs III
