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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.
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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
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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