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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2025)
sNok signflz APRIL 1, 2025 Tribal member exhibit, ‘Hands of the Ancestors,’ opens April 2 “Hands of the Ancestors,” an exhibit by Grand Ronde Tribal member and artist Stephanie Craig, will be featured in the Linfield Gallery in the Miller Fine Arts Center from Wednesday, April 2 through Friday, May 2. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Craig will give remarks about the exhibition and her process at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition features Indigenous basketry, belongings and photos corresponding to Craig’s traditions and practice. “‘Hands of the Ancestors’ is an immersive exploration of cultural continuity, resilience, and the sacred connection between people, land and tradition,” she said. “This exhibit highlights the artistry and legacy of Native basketry, showcasing how these woven forms are more than objects — they are vessels of memory, identity and knowledge passed down through generations. At its heart, this exhibit emphasizes the idea that our ancestors’ hands are still with us, guiding each weave, stitch and braid. The pieces on display are created using traditional materials such as hazel, maple bark, cedar roots, rushes and grass- es — plants carefully gathered and prepared with respect, following ancestral protocols. Every basket, tool and fiber reflect the intricate relationship between Indigenous people and the land, embodying the stories, songs and teachings embedded within these practices.” Linfield Gallery exhibits are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. n smok signflz offering fast email subscription Want to be one of the first Tribal members to receive smok signflz? Want to receive the Tribal publication on your computer instead of waiting for it to arrive in the mail? Want to get up-to-date and in-the-know about the Grand Ronde Tribe before anyone else? In an effort to be more efficient and reduce printing and postage costs, smok signflz electronic subscribers receive a PDF (portable document format) version sent to them instead of a newsprint version sent via the mail. All you need on your computer is Adobe Acrobat or another program that can read a PDF and you’re set. Why would you want to do that? The PDF version is available before the newspaper is sent to our printing contractor in Salem. You can read the pa- per on your computer or print out a copy of individual pages yourself. And you will receive Tribal news much faster than the current standard mailing utilized by the Tribe. If you would like to receive an emailed PDF version of smok signflz and stop receiving a mailed newsprint version, send your email to esubscription@ grandronde.org. Stopping mailed delivery of the newspaper will not affect other Tribal mail. n Volunteers Wanted Volunteers Wanted Grand Ronde Tribal Emergency Services is looking for Volunteers If you are interested in helping to service your community, please apply by visiting Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities include: at Firefighter www.Grandronde.org Water Tender Dr iver EMS Auxiliary Chaplaincy Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Emergency Services 9615 Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347 503-879-3473 17 UPDATED INFORMATION Community Fund seeking Hatfield Fellow applicants Applications for the 2025-26 Hatfield Fellowship program funded by Spirit Mountain Community Fund are being accepted through Friday, May 2. Spirit Mountain Community Fund annually sponsors a Native American to serve as the Hatfield Fellow and intern in an Oregon congressional office. Placement of the fellow rotates through the Oregon delegation to enhance mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Fellows are provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of how to navigate the political process in Washington, D.C., while working on issues that affect Native Americans. Fellows begin their Capitol Hill experience in November with a month-long orientation at the American Political Science Association, which is followed by an eight-month term working in a congressional office. The fellowship includes a monthly stipend and relocation and travel expenses. The fellowship is for Tribal members from the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon, as well as members from any Tribe in the United States who are currently living in the Pacific Northwest. Preference will be given to members of Oregon Tribes. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or be graduating in June 2025 and be 21 or older. For more information, visit thecommunityfund.com/grants-programs/hat- field-fellowship or go to youtu.be/7TOnNoFgUYs to watch an informational video about the Hatfield Fellowship. The fellowship was created in 1998 to honor the late Sen. Mark Hatfield’s public service to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. n Free household hazardous waste disposal event set April 12 The Tribal Natural Resources Department is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, at the Tribal Procurement Department, 9635 Grand Ronde Road, building “V.” Products must be securely sealed and in original containers when possible. Do not use garbage bags. Materials will be collected from the trunk, cargo area or trunk bed. Drivers are asked to stay in their vehicles and not to bring additional passengers or pets. Smoking is not allowed. Acceptable products are pesticides and poisons, thermometers, ther- mostats, mercury and items with it, fluorescent lights/ballasts, polishes, household cleaners, pool chemicals, rust remover, antifreeze, parts clean- ers, automotive fluids, paint and paint thinners, and batteries. Non-ac- cepted products are radioactive waste, asbestos, ammunition, explosives, Sharps products, pharmaceuticals and electronic waste. For more information, contact Lindsay McClary at Lindsay.mcclary@ grandronde.org or 503-879-2387. n
