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Incumbents, two challengers seeking council seats in 2021
By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor ribal Council incumbents Cheryle A. Kennedy, Jon A. TGeorge and Steve Bobb Sr. and two challengers, Spirit Moun- tain Community Fund Executive Director Michael Cherry and Tribal Elder Perri McDaniel, are seeking election during the Sept. 11 Tribal Council election in what ties as the smallest candidate field in the his- tory of the Tribe since Restoration. Kennedy, 73, is the longest serv- ing Tribal Council member in Grand Ronde history. She will be seeking her eighth consecutive three-year term on Tribal Council. During the 2018 election, Kenne- dy set a record for the most votes Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez received by a Tribal Council can- Tribal Homeownership Coordinator Michele Plummer is sharing her story of addiction for the first time in the didate at the time with 712 votes. hope that it will help other Tribal members who are addicted to drugs. “I believe stories of recovery are the hope That record was surpassed in 2020, that we give to the addicts who are still suffering,” she says. which also saw only five candidates run for Tribal Council, when Lisa Leno received more than 1,000 votes and Chris Mercier and Mi- Tribal member used prison chael Langley both received more than 900 votes. Kennedy has served as Tribal Council chair for 15 years, includ- time to confront her addiction ing the last four years. She was (Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Smoke Signals stories in 2021 that will examine nominated by Langley. addiction and recovery. If you have a recovery story to share or if you work with Tribal mem- George, 60, is the current Trib- bers in recovery, contact reporter Danielle Harrison at [email protected].) al Council secretary and will be seeking his fourth consecutive By Danielle Harrison before my second birthday, I was and wanted to adopt a little girl, three-year term on Tribal Council. Smoke Signals staff writer dropped off (to be baby-sat) and Plummer says. When she was During the 2018 election, he fin- ichele Plummer’s ad- my dad didn’t come back for me. 4 years old, that adoption was ished second to Kennedy. He has diction story began I entered the foster care system official. served as Tribal Council secretary Mwith her birth in 1971. that way. I was in 13 different Although Plummer doesn’t for the last five years. He was nom- “My parents were alcoholics,” placements.” Plummer, 49, says. “I didn’t The couple who had baby-sat See RECOVERY See COUNCIL have a stable beginning. A week her, the Bradshaws, had four boys continued on page 13 continued on page 6 Thomas named casino interim general manager By Dean Rhodes was Wednesday, Committee meeting. a wonderful place.” Smoke Signals editor June 16, Spirit “I am extremely excited to be able According to his LinkedIn profile, ribal member Bruce Thom- Mountain Gam- to help Spirit Mountain Casino Thomas developed Spirit Mountain as, former chief executive ing Inc. Board navigate through these chang- Casino from the very beginning Tofficer of Spirit Mountain Chairman Andy ing times,” Thomas said. “Spirit with consulting assistance. Casino from 1993 to 2000, has been Jenness said. Mountain has evolved in amazing “We obtained one of the first di- named interim general manager of “We’re happy ways since the early days and I rect loans in Indian gaming without the Grand Ronde Tribe’s gaming to have him on am extremely impressed with the the use of a management company,” facility. board,” Tribal organization and all of the people he says on LinkedIn. “I oversaw Thomas succeeds Stan Dillon, Bruce Thomas Council Chair- in it. I’ve only been here for a short construction, built the manage- who resigned effective June 3 after woman Cheryle time and it already feels like home six and a half years at the helm. A. Kennedy said during the Tues- again. I appreciate the opportunity See CASINO Thomas’ first day on the job day, June 22, Legislative Action to finish my career as part of such continued on page 5 2 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
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Tribe drops mask mandate, temperature checks on campus The Tribe will no longer require masks being worn on the governmental campus and will end temperature check stations in all buildings starting on Thursday, July 1, General Manager David Fullerton announced via e-mail on Tuesday, June 29. “Although we remain in an active State of Emergency due to the global pandemic, we recognize the accomplishments and the results of all the effort and work our staff and community have done to minimize the im- July pacts of COVID-19,” Fullerton said. • Monday, July 5 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Fourth of July However, he added, specific work areas and duties might continue to holiday. require masking due to the nature of the job, such as health care workers • Wednesday, July 14 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council in the Health & Wellness Center. Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. Fullerton said the Tribal government will continue to limit onsite visitors • Saturday, July 24 – Youth Vaccination event on Tribal campus put on by and meetings, and re-evaluate campus access on Aug. 1. the Health & Wellness Center. 11:30 a.m. meal followed by other activities “Most importantly,” he added, “we ask staff to stay home when sick.” n at 1 p.m. 503-879-2008. • Wednesday, July 28 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, July 28 – Tribal Council Candidates Forum, 6 p.m., via the Casino changes: Buffet closing, Zoom teleconferencing program. 503-879-2304. youths allowed in lodge August • Wednesday, Aug. 11 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes was always thought of as a loss Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. Smoke Signals editor leader, but Coyote Club statistics • Wednesday, Aug. 25 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council The COVID-19 pandemic has found that buffet customers pre- Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. claimed one more victim in Or- dominantly do not gamble. egon: the Cedar Plank Buffet at “We would have to charge $60 September Spirit Mountain Casino. per person to break even,” George • Monday, Sept. 6 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Labor Day In a press release on Tuesday, said, adding that the new concept holiday. June 29, the casino announced will increase casino profits by • Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council the buffet, which had not been about $5 million annually. Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. self-service for many months be- What will replace the buffet? • Saturday, Sept. 11 – Tribal Council Election Day. Ballots are due by 6 p.m. cause of the pandemic, will serve The casino said it is in the final to be counted. its final meal on Sunday, July 11. stages of concept planning and • Sunday, Sept. 12 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. “The classic buffet model has will release details of the new food • Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Council become outdated and unwork- options “soon.” Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. able in the current climate,” In addition, the casino also the press release stated, citing announced that guests younger (Editor’s note: All events are tentative depending on the status of health concerns and the chal- than 21 are now allowed to stay the Tribe’s COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic response.) lenging labor market. at Spirit Mountain Lodge. Those After reopening in June 2020 under 21 were banned in 2020 after the casino’s 74-day closure, because of the pandemic when the buffet went from self-service the casino and lodge reopened on and myriad dining options to June 1 after the 74-day closure. offering customers a list of en- “For the safety of minor guests, trees they could order that would they will be limited to our lodge be delivered to their tables. In area only,” the casino said in an- addition, seating was limited to other press release. ensure social distancing. Youths will not be allowed to OFFICIAL TRIBAL FACEBOOK PAGES “We will have no layoffs as a dine at casino restaurants, but result of this change. All of our guests 21 or older can pick up to- Smoke Signals: existing buffet employees will go orders and take them to minors facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR be offered positions in our other staying in the lodge. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: casino restaurants, which will In the second press release, the facebook.com/CTGRgov enable us to reopen and even casino characterized the food op- Grand Ronde Health & Wellness: expand the services our other tion that will replace the buffet as restaurants provide to our gam- a “new multi-outlet food service facebook.com/GRHWC ing guests.” area” that people under the age Grand Ronde Children & Family Services: Tribal Council member Kath- of 21 would be able to patronize. facebook.com/CTGRCFS leen George, who sits on the George said that whatever the Grand Ronde Royalty: Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. new dining concept, Tribal El- facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty Board of Directors, said during ders will still be able to get their Grand Ronde Education Programs: the Wednesday, June 30, Tribal free Monday evening meal at the facebook.com/CTGREducation Council meeting that the buffet casino. n Grand Ronde Youth Council: facebook.com/CTGRYouthCouncil Grand Ronde Station: facebook.com/GrandRondeStation ENROLLMENT ORDINANCE Grand Ronde Social Services Department: OPEN FOR COMMENT facebook.com/CTGRSocialservices Grand Ronde Food Bank: The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Enrollment facebook.com/GrandRondeFoodBank Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading Spirit Mountain Community Fund: at the June 2, 2021, Tribal Council meeting. facebook.com/SpiritMountainCommunityFund The proposed amendments will add a provision for a one year loss of membership moratorium. Grand Ronde Cultural Education: The proposed amendments will not prevent disenrollment of a facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Cultural-Education member who is dually enrolled in another Tribe in violation of the Grand Ronde Community Garden: Tribal Constitution. facebook.com/GrandRondeCommunityGarden Tribal Council invites comments on the proposed amendments to Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department: the Enrollment Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments, facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Tribal-Police-Department please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please Grand Ronde Employment Services send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Facebook.com/EmploymentServices Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@gran- dronde.org. Comments must be received by July 15, 2021. n Ad by Samuel Briggs III 4 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
a look Food Bank news back... The Grand Ronde Food Bank – iskam mfkhmfk haws – is operated yesteryears by Marion-Polk Food Share, which has been leading the fight to end hunger since 1987 because no one should be hungry. Recipients of SNAP, TANF, SSI or LIHEAP assistance automat- 2016 – Twenty-three Tribal mem- ically qualify for assistance at the Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 bers visited the American Museum Grand Ronde Road. No one will be turned away in need of a food box. of Natural History in New York City “We believe that everyone deserves to have enough to eat,” Food to pay their respects to the meteorite Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose says. “You are welcome to get Tomanowos in a private ceremony. a food box at each of our regular weekly distributions. No one will The delegation was one of the largest be turned away in need of a food box.” ever, and included Tribal staff, Tribal Council members, Tribal royalty, In reaction to the continuing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the and Tribal members and Elders. For Food Bank will hold July food box distributions on Fridays from 10 many, it was the first time they par- a.m. to 2 p.m. The Food Bank will be closed on Monday, July 5, in ticipated in a private ceremony with 2016 File photo observance of the Independence Day holiday. the meteorite. “We are asking clients to not come for a food box if they are hav- 2011 – After a two-year hiatus, the Spirit Mountain Stampede rodeo ing any symptoms or concerned about their health,” Ambrose said. was back. It had been corralled in 2009 and 2010 as the Tribe tightened “We are limiting our geographic service area to Sheridan to Otis on its collective belt due to the nationwide recession. The rodeo also had the Highway 18 and Sheridan to Hebo on Highway 22. We are asking financial backing of Spirit Mountain Casino to help make it financially clients and volunteers to wash their hands immediately upon entry successful. There were billboards advertising the event along Interstate 5 to the building. Our lobby is closed until further notice. and Highway 18, a Facebook page and radio ads. “Food box distribution is happening outside while maintaining a 2006 – Tribal member Jake McKnight was profiled inSmoke Signals after safe distance between clients. We are sanitizing and keeping the food launching a mixed martial arts career. “I just got into it and now I love it,” McKnight said. “It’s a great sport.” In addition to cage fighting, McKnight quarantined for three days before distribution. Pre-made boxes are also worked at the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department. McKnight had available on distribution days, limited to two days of food for two spent the past five months training for his newest challenge, and had an adults. Clients within our geographic service area are still welcome extensive history in boxing and wrestling. to visit us weekly.” 2001 – U.S. Attorney Kristine Olson, who worked with Oregon Tribes People must check in 15 minutes before closing to receive a food throughout her career, was honored at the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse to box. If you need immediate assistance, call 211 or visit 211info.org. celebrate her retirement after a long career. “She had the Tribe’s best inter- Those who are unable to pick up a food box can fill out an authorized ests at heart,” Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison said. representative form and that designated person can pick up a food “She was a good friend to the Tribe, and not only with us, but throughout box on your behalf. The authorization is good for one year. the nation.” During the event, Olson announced that she would be working The Food Bank is continuing the Farm Share Rx program with 35 with Harrison to write an autobiography of her life. Olson had been collab- farm shares being distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It orating with Harrison on the project for the past several months. is a first-come, first-served distribution until the shares are depleted. 1996 – In an effort to further increase the number of Tribal members em- ployed at Spirit Mountain Casino, the Human Resources Department was The Food Bank continues to seek volunteers to help with repacking looking to hire someone who could spend the majority of their time to accom- food, putting food on the shelves, handing out food boxes, end-of- plish this goal. “We share the desire to increase the number of Tribal members month inventory and picking up food donations at area stores. employed at the casino,” Human Resources Director Kit Devine said. “The Call to ensure someone is available to assist. People also can sign new HR representative will take a hard look at finding the right job for every up for a monthly e-mail for the Food Bank calendar and events, as Tribal member who wants one and to work with Tribal programs to ensure well as follow the Food Bank on Facebook. Tribal members receive the skills and training necessary to find that right job.” The Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider. 1991 – A Grand Ronde veterans group held several meetings during the Call Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or contact her at fambrose@mari- last few months, hosting organization speakers and planning activities. onpolkfoodshare.org for more information or to volunteer. n Recent meetings included information sharing from various veteran or- ganizations. The Grand Ronde group was hoping to become involved with the Northwest Indian Veterans Association and had representatives visit to discuss NIVA activities. In addition to meeting with other organizations, the Grand Ronde group also hoped to establish a Tribal Honor Guard for Committee & Special Event special events and veteran funerals. Board meeting days and times Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. • Ceremonial Hunting Board meets as needed. Chair: Marline Groshong. • Culture Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Grand Ronde Food Bank/iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. Chair: Francene Ambrose. TO SMOKE SIGNALS • Editorial Board meets monthly. The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, 78 PODCASTS July 22, using the Zoom teleconference application. Chair: Siobhan Taylor. Contact: LISTEN [email protected]. • Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the Adult Education building. Chair: Tammy Cook. Enrollment and • Elders Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Elders membership Activity Center. Chair: Penny DeLoe. meetings – follow-up • Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance Center. Chair: Debi Anderson. Smoke Signals invited • Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Tribal Council Chairwom- the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Harold Lyon. an Cheryle A. Kennedy • Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Molalla and contracted attorney Room of the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Bernadine Shriver. Robert Lyttle, right, to • Housing Grievance Board meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in the recap the four enrollment Housing Department conference room. Chair: Simone Auger. and membership meetings held in June. The meetings were • Powwow Special Event Board meets monthly at noon at the Community Center. intended to provide uniform information to Tribal members Dates vary. Contact Dana Ainam at 503-879-2037. Chair: Dana Ainam. about Grand Ronde’s enrollment issues. In this podcast, they • TERO Commission meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Employment discuss how they think the meetings went and what the next Services building. Chair: Russell Wilkinson. steps will be for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. • Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Interim Chair: Jon R. George. For more information, contact • Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in Kamiah Koch at 503-879-1461 or the old Elders Craft House. Chair: Rich VanAtta. [email protected] To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or [email protected].
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Thomas will guide the day-to- day operations of the casino
CASINO continued experience and education will serve the casino and Tribe well in this po- GRAND RONDE HOUSING DEPARTMENT from front page 28450 Tyee Road – Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 – 503-879-2401 – Fax 503-879-5973 sition. Honestly, Bruce is a breath ment team and implemented all of of fresh air to me and the board as the policies, procedures and sys- we continue to navigate the ripple tems used in the operation.” effects of COVID-19. ATTENTION ALL HOUSING TENANTS AND GUEST After leaving Spirit Mountain “As you may know, a labor short- PLEASE SLOW DOWN IN ELDER HOUSING Casino, Thomas worked for nine age is plaguing all businesses in our Also, please make sure and maintain low levels of music in the Elder community. years for Polaris Gaming Group, community, larger area, region and which developed four Tribal casi- state. Bruce spent the first several nos, two in Washington state and days assessing these issues and two in California. working with the executive team CTGR2021 2021 Annual Annual Fish Fish Distribution Distribution on several tactics to address this For 16 years, he was chief execu- tive officer of Rolling Hills Casino at the casino. The board is excited Natural Resources in Corning, Calif., leaving that to see these tactics rolled out in the Department position in October 2017. near future. After establishing a horse ranch “I am also pleased to personal- Fish Lab in Wilsonville, he returned to ly work with Bruce again. I had 47010 SW HEBO ROAD Grand Ronde Tribal employment in the pleasure of working with him while on Tribal Council when we Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 late 2018 when he was hired as the Tribe’s Economic Development di- first established Spirit Mountain (503) 879-2424 rector. He helped the Tribe develop Casino. It is no surprise to me to see two medication-assisted treatment him working well and gelling with clinics in Salem and Portland to the current casino executive team. treat people addicted to opioids and Bruce is a leader who inspires those When: also expand the services provided around him to growth and excel- Thursday, August 26, 2021 9:00am – 5:30pm by the Tribe’s Health & Wellness lence. I look forward to laboring with Friday, August 27, 2021 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday, August 28, 2021 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Center. him in leading the Tribe’s primary
As interim general manager, economic engine to new heights.” Thomas will guide the day-to-day Thomas, 68, graduated from operations of the casino and help the University of Oregon with a the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. bachelor’s degree in Economics and Board of Directors find a perma- English and received a Master’s nent replacement. of Business Administration and GRAND RONDE LIVING and ENROLLED TRIBAL “I am very pleased that Bruce has a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree MEMBERS decided to step back into leadership from Willamette University College Must show current photo I.D. at the casino,” Jenness said. “His of Law in Salem. n This year fish will be handed out in a drive through system. Please follow the signage up the hill to the fish lab, receive your fish and then follow the new exit loop road out. LIHEAP program open in service area ”See Directions Above” The Tribal Social Service’s LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy As- We will be asking that you remain in your vehicles again sistance Program – is open to eligible Tribal members in the six-county service area and Clackamas County. this year and the fish will be brought out to you. Thank you This is a first-come, first-served program and income criteria applies. for understanding and consideration of others during this time. LIHEAP is federally funded through the Department of Health and Hu- man Services and is designed to help low-income households with home heating costs. For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034. n
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Tribal Council OKs supplemental budget to purchase two properties Firefighter training
By Dean Rhodes and 60X Coastal Connector route Danielle Harrison between Lincoln City and Salem Smoke Signals staff members and the 70X route between Grand Tribal Council approved a third Ronde and Salem; supplemental budget for 2021 • Approved a grant agreement with during its Wednesday, June 16, the Oregon Health Authority for meeting that will allow the Tribe eight current grant programs of to purchase two new properties – which only four are currently one in Grand Ronde and one in the funded; east Multnomah County suburb of • Approved applying to the Admin- Wood Village. istration for Native Americans The $1.455 million budget in- for a five-year Esther Martinez crease will fund the purchase of grant that would fund a teacher the 25.62-acre Risseeuw 3 property and assistant teacher for the that is immediately south of the planned fifth- and sixth-grade Tribe’s Risseeuw 2 property at the Chinuk Wawa immersion class- end of McPherson Road in Grand room. The grant would bring the Ronde. Tribe approximately $1.4 million Tribal Council approved the pur- in funding over the five years; chase and sale agreement during • Approved accepting a maximum Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez its May 19 meeting. of $51,000 from the Oregon Youth Grand Ronde Wildland Firefighter Eugene Ryan, front, works with first- The second property is 0.85 acres Corps to help fund Natural Re- year firefighter Ian Overcash digging a hard line on the site of a future located in Wood Village adjacent to sources’ summer youth crew; prescribed burn on Thursday, June 17, which was the last of training for the former Multnomah Greyhound • And approved the enrollment of this year s crew. Park site that the Tribe purchased one infant into the Tribe because ’ in December 2015 for $10 million. he or she meets the requirements In October 2020, Tribal Council outlined in the Tribal Constitu- Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy tion and Enrollment Ordinance. announced that the Grand Ronde At the close of the meeting, Tribal Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribe was reassessing the Wood Council member Kathleen George Village property for the possible said that the Tribe had chosen to Tax Preparation location of a new casino in light of recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Request for Proposal the Siletz Tribe’s proposal to build Juneteenth commemorates the end a new casino in north Salem. of slavery in the United States and The Request for Proposals (RFP) is being conducted by the Member Tribal Council also OK’d the pur- is recognized on June 19. Services Department for the purpose of obtaining a licensed contrac- chase and sale agreement for the "That is something we all sup- tor who has 5+ years of experience preparing tax returns. Wood Village property during the ported and thought it was the right Qualified applicants shall possess the ability to: June 16 meeting. thing to do," she said. "It is a day • Provide tax preparation services to Tribal Elders and foster youth The first supplemental budget of reflection and an opportunity to living on and off Tribal lands. of 2021 funded a cost-of-living reflect on the complex history of • Assist Tribal members in completing tax-related paperwork. increase for the Elders’ pension this nation. Tribal people, especial- • Serve as a resource to Tribal members who have questions regard- program and the second allowed ly our ancestors, knew what it was ing payment and filing of state and federal tax returns. the Natural Resources Department like to be oppressed, minimized and Preference will be given to members of the Confederated Tribes of to purchase a new 500-gallon wild- expendable. We have great compas- Grand Ronde and/or Indian-owned businesses registered with the land fire engine. sion for the long, cruel road that Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde TERO office. In other action, Tribal Council: our African-American brothers and Please contact Veronica Montano for information. All proposals • Approved an amendment to the sisters have had to travel." must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Burial Fund Ordinance that will On June 17, President Joseph Veronica Montano, Member Services Department increase the benefit from $6,000 Biden signed legislation to make 9615 Grand Ronde Road to $7,000; Juneteenth a federal holiday after Grand Ronde, OR 97347 • Approved a revised Leasing Ordi- the U.S. House of Representatives [email protected] nance that will allow the Tribe to voted overwhelmingly to approve 503-879-2253 assume authority to process and the measure. approve leases on Tribal trust To watch the entire meeting, visit lands; the Tribal government’s website • Approved new transit agree- at www.grandronde.org and click Tribal Council members are paid ments with the Tillamook County on the Government tab and then Transportation District for the Videos. n approximately $86,000 a year
COUNCIL continued Robertson. from front page McDaniel, 60, was nominated by Health & Wellness offering Tribal Elder Tracie Meyer. She has inated by his son, Ty George. worked for the Tribe as the Eugene Bobb, 72, served two terms on Office coordinator and as an eco- vaccinations to youths Tribal Council between 2007 and nomic development analyst, served ’13 and was re-elected to a third on the Tribe’s Culture Committee The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center is now offer- term in 2018, garnering 606 votes. and Cultural Trust Board, and has ing COVID-19 vaccinations to youths 12 to 17 years of age, He will be seeking his fourth three- previously run for Tribal Council Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe announced year term on Tribal Council. He four times, most recently in 2011. on June 15. was nominated by Kennedy. Tribal Council nominations oc- The Tribe is using the Pfizer vaccine on youths. To schedule Cherry, 50, is attempting to follow curred Sunday, June 27, in the an appointment, contact the clinic at 503-879-2032. in the footsteps of her mother, Candy Tribal Governance Center. Like The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Robertson, and sister, Angie Black- last year, COVID-19 protocols well, in serving on Tribal Council. were in place with only nomi- Disease Control recently expanded the emergency use au- Cherry worked for 13 years at nators, nominees and a limited thorization for the Pfizer vaccine to adolescents, meaning Spirit Mountain Casino, ending her number of Tribal staff members the two governmental organizations determined that clinical employment there as the market- in attendance. trials show the vaccine is safe and effective for children in ing manager. In that position, she Tribal Council members are paid this age range. oversaw VIP Services, the Coyote approximately $86,000 a year with According to www.grandronde.org, the Tribe has vaccinated Club and the call center, among Tribal Council officers earning more than 20,500 people since it started receiving the two- other duties. slightly more, Tribal Council Chief Cherry took over at Spirit Moun- of Staff Stacia Hernandez said. dose Moderna vaccine in late December with more than 9,950 tain Community Fund in February Tribal Council members also have of those people being Elders 55 and older. n 2017, also following in Blackwell’s access to an annual $9,000 travel footsteps. She was nominated by allowance. n JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 7
Harrelson named to Oregon Arts Commission By Dean Rhodes Tribal artistic Smoke Signals editor practices will Grand Ronde Cultural Resourc- enhance our es Manager David Harrelson has conversations,” been appointed to a four-year term Taylor said. on the Oregon Arts Commission, Art is also a which provides leadership, funding hobby for Har- and arts programs through grants, relson, who special initiatives and services. said his inspi- Gov. Kate Brown said that Har- ration comes David Harrelson relson has championed the use of from his Indig- his people’s ancestral art forms for enous heritage and the western the purpose of public art and his Oregon landscape. “The process support has resulted in five public of creating art should be a part of Join us for a QPR training! art installations in Oregon in the everyone’s life,” he said. Provided by Native Connections and Project I-LAUNCH. last four years. Harrelson currently sits on the “I look forward to lifting up Indig- State Advisory Committee for His- enous artists and art forms while toric Preservation and is a former ensuring broad reach and accessi- board member of the Chehalem A brief training on how to recognize possible signs of a person being suicidal. Gives you the bility of the arts statewide,” Har- Cultural Center in Newberg. He tools needed to talk with a person at risk and for directing that person to further support. relson, 36, said. “No matter where also served as a founding mem- Break the Silence. Save a Life. you live, you are on Indigenous ber of the Grand Ronde Editorial land. Seek out and know your area’s Board, which oversees the editor Indigenous people and their art.” of Smoke Signals. Join us on Zoom! Harrelson has worked in the He has a bachelor’s degree in Wednesday, July 21st from 9:00 am - 10:30 am field of cultural resources for 10 history from Lewis & Clark College years after previously working as and his research interests include If you have questions or to RSVP, please call: Amber Mercier at 503-879-1476 a wildland firefighter for the Tribe. ethnobotany, contact-era Pacific Nancy Versaw at 503-879-1396 Arts Commission Chair Anne Northwest history and western Taylor said Harrelson’s experience Oregon Indigenous art. in Tribal artistic practices will His four-year term begins imme- enhance the organization’s efforts diately. n to “pursue ensuring greater equity and inclusion in all we do.” Includes information from the “His experience and expertise in Yamhill County News-Register.
Ramona Quenelle, Tribal Veterans’ Service Officer, (TVSO)US Navy Veteran (IT2 SW) TRIBAL VETERANS Phone: 503-879-1484 | [email protected] CTGR Social Services Department, Attn: Tribal Veterans’ Service Officer 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 SERVICE OFFICE VETERANS CRISIS LINE, CALL 1-800-273-8255 AND PRESS 1 OR TEXT 838255
VETERANS CORNER, JULY 1, 2021: Sept. 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. 2. Did you serve aboard a vessel operating not more Mindfulness Behavioral Health Training #3 than 12 nautical miles seaward from the demarcation E-mail [email protected] line of the waters of Vietnam and Cambodia? to register for events and training! Sept. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. Cultural Class #2 – Cattail Cordage 3. Do you have one or more of the Agent Orange pre- All CTGR veterans send us your e-mail address so we can sumptive conditions listed below: IHD, type 2 diabetes, include you on the monthly CTGR Veterans Newsletter Nov. 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Parkinson’s disease, respiratory cancers, non-Hodgkin’s Distribution List and periodic e-mail information updates. Veterans Day Dinner lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, soft tissue sarcomas, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE CALENDAR: hyper thyroidism, etc. Contact the Tribal Veterans Service Office for more July 21 & 22, 2021 (Virtual) Aug. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) information. Veterans Virtual Claims Clinic Paint with a Vet event (only 22 spots available) E-mail CTGRTVSO to register. Brought to you by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your Service. Our Mission. Sept. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) VISN Network Presentations – Meeting #3 Bringing the VA benefits home event into your commu- nity. Contact Event POC to schedule an appointment. Oct. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) During the event, you can: Native Wellness Behavioral Health Training #4
• Speak with a VA representative. Dec. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) • Get answers to VA claims and benefit questions. Veterans End of the Year Event • File your claim. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Event Point Contact of Virtual Claims Clinic: Ramona Quenelle VIETNAM VETERANS - AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE? Tribal Veterans’ Service Officer Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde The list of conditions presumed to be caused by Agent Orange exposure has recently expanded. Whether you To schedule an appointment Phone: 503-879-1484 were on land, air or sea, you may be entitled to com- or Email: [email protected] pensation from the VA.
July 24, 2021 Blue Water Navy: Agent Orange Presumptive Exposure Veterans Service Office – Gun Lock Event in the Republic of Vietnam. 1. Are you a Vietnam veteran (includes military, naval, TVSO will have a booth at this event handing out gun or air service) who served in the Republic of Vietnam locks to veterans. There will be opportunities to win priz- between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975? es and meet some of our veteran partners.
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Tribal Council approves grant applications for Portland MAT clinic NATIVE By Dean Rhodes Department and to consolidate Smoke Signals editor general assistance, Native em- AMERICAN The Tribe has yet to open its ployment works and job training second medication-assisted treat- programs into a single, coordinat- ment clinic for opioid dependency ed plan; WATCHLIST in east Portland, but Tribal Council • Approved a Tribal Transportation approved two grant applications funding agreement with the De- during its Wednesday, June 30, partment of the Interior that will Watchlist: ‘How the U.S. stole meeting that will, if received, help bring the Tribe $1.4 million in staff the site. funding during fiscal year 2021; thousands of Native American children’ Tribal Council approved a State • Approved the enrollment of 13 Opioid Response grant application people into the Tribe because By Kamiah Koch to the Oregon Health Authority they meet the requirements out- Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist that would bring the Tribe $200,000 lined in the Tribal Constitution The history of residential schools in North America is once again that would help fund a peer support and Enrollment Ordinance; in headlines. The Associated Press reported on Thursday, June 24, counselor at the Portland clinic. • And approved the long-term that 751 unmarked graves were found at a former Native American It also approved a Comprehensive management plan developed by residential school in Saskatchewan, Canada. Opioid, Stimulant & Substance Portland General Electric for the For this edition’s Native American Watchlist video, we chose the Abuse grant application to the U.S. Harborton site on the Willamette Vox video “How the U.S. stole thousands of Native American chil- Department of Justice that would River because it will provide sig- dren.” This video published in 2019 is 14 minutes long and narrates bring the Tribe $600,000 over three nificant fish and wildlife benefits the history of stolen children from Native lands. Contrary to what years that also would help fund for species affected by hazardous some may think, the story of stolen children did not end when resi- staff at the Portland clinic, as well chemicals released into Portland dential schools closed. as possibly a school resource offi- Harbor. Instead, Vox’s video follows two eras: The boarding school era and cer within the Willamina School Also included in the June 30 Trib- the adoption era. District. al Council packet was an approved The story starts by introducing the goals of the American govern- The Tribe opened its first med- authorization to proceed that will ment to exterminate the Indigenous people and take their land. The ication-assisted treatment center, permit the Cultural Resources video explains schools were started to assimilate the vulnerable the Great Circle Recovery clinic, in Department to transfer $10,000 to Native children and what life was like for them. They cite mental, Salem in March at 1011 Commer- Oregon State University Press to physical and sexual abuse, forced manual labor, neglect, starvation cial St. N.E. The Tribe purchased support publishing of the second and what we are still uncovering today, death. a former dental office off Southeast edition of “Indians Fire and the “By stripping the children of their Native American identities,” the 82nd Avenue in Portland in July Land in the Pacific Northwest” narrator says in the video, “the U.S. government had found a way 2020 for the Portland clinic. edited by Robert Boyd. to disconnect them from their lands and that was part of the U.S. “We are still working through In addition, Tribal Council Vice strategy.” the permitting and construction Chair Chris Mercier announced By the time the video is halfway through, the narrator has brought process, so we don’t have a defi- that the Tribe’s popular Small Loan us up to the 1960s. Around this time schools were closing, but another nite timeframe for opening (the Program will receive more funding assimilation tactic was taking shape. Portland clinic),” Health Services in the near future to allow loans to The adoption era started with Native children being represented Executive Director Kelly Rowe said. up to 300 more Tribal members. as “forgotten children.” Adoption was cheaper than running feder- In other action, Tribal Council: The initial budget was expended in al boarding schools so it was encouraged for Native children to be • Approved an application to re- about two months, he said. removed from their families and placed with non-Native families. ceive $333,654 over a three-year To watch the entire meeting, visit Vox interviews Native people who explain their painful experience period from the Bureau of Indian the Tribal government’s website being placed in new non-Native families. Affairs to fund the Tribe’s 477 at www.grandronde.org and click “Children were taken and believed – like I believed for a long time employment and training pro- on the Government tab and then – that there was something wrong with me, versus something wrong gram within the Social Services Videos. n with the system,” says Jane Harstad of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. This video says the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1977 was passed and required states to finally provide services to prevent separating Indigenous families and keep children within extended family. It was a move to protect Native families, yet almost 50 years later, it’s still under attack. To watch the full video, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGq- WRyBCHhw or visit the Smoke Signals YouTube channel and see our playlist “Watchlist.”
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Virtual Education Summit explores teaching Native culture By Danielle Harrison was developed in 2018 and 2019 by Smoke Signals staff writer “We really do provide a wide variety a committee and implemented in Approximately 200 Oregon school districts for required teach- educators from all grade levels of support through the state of ing in the 2019-20 school year to participated in the Grand Ronde Oregon to meet the objectives out- students in the fourth, eighth and Education Summit to learn more lined in our plan.” 10th grades. about the Grand Ronde Tribe, best The committee included 18 rep- practices for teaching standards ~ Oregon Indian Education Director resentatives from Oregon’s nine required by Senate Bill 13, Native April Campbell federally recognized Tribes, led by American art, cultural lifeways Portland-based Education North- and the importance of Indigenous west Consultants, a nonprofit studies. for making Senate Bill 13 curricu- ent experiences have informed her organization that worked with It’s the second year in a row the lum meaningful to students. Senate passion for culturally responsive the Department of Education to summit has been held in a virtual Bill 13 required the Oregon De- teaching. support implementation of Senate format due to the COVID-19 pan- partment of Education to develop “I talk about culturally responsive Bill 13. demic. The free professional devel- curriculum relating to the Native teaching a lot. Not everyone knows Tribal member and Guided opment training was open to all American experience in Oregon. about it,” she said. “It is integrating Study/Credit Recovery Teacher teachers, who were also provided This includes Tribal history, sov- students, family and community Adam Langley led another break- resources and materials to use in ereignty, culture, treaty rights, into your classroom curriculum out session that highlighted the their classrooms. government, socioeconomic expe- and strategy. If you ask questions importance of Indigenous studies The one-day summit was held riences and current events. and learn more about students, you in the classroom. on Thursday, June 24, with Tribal “We have as many schools as can take those pieces of information Langley discussed ways an edu- Curriculum Specialist Justine Fly- Tribal members,” Harrelson said. and integrate them into your class- cator can implement these practic- nn welcoming participants. “It’s so important to have advocates room and what you teach. … You es into the curriculum and various “We strive to bring you meaning- and allies to help us do the work can slowly and meaningfully bring starting points, as well as how ful and useful information to help that needs to be done.” culturally responsive teaching into these studies benefit all students. educate your students about Native Tribal member and diversity your classroom. Everyone can ben- “The number one thing we hear culture in Oregon, and how it helps coach Cheyanne Heidt delivered efit from these practices.” from kids is, ‘Why haven’t we all Oregon students,” she said. the keynote speech, where she dis- The summit has continued to learned this before?’ ” Langley said. Cultural Resources Manager cussed being a Native student and increase in popularity among educa- In the fall, he and Tribal member David Harrelson gave attendees teacher, and her experiences with tors, especially in its virtual format, Zoe Holsclaw will be co-teaching a an overview of Grand Ronde Tribal education in both roles. increasing from 90 attendees the first Shawash (Native) Studies course history, governmental structure, She also talked about her busi- year it was held in Grand Ronde to that will focus on historical and various ceremonies and events, as ness, Destination Diversity, and 250 the fifth year. contemporary Native American well as a virtual campus tour. how she is working to help teachers After the keynote address, sev- issues, culture and language, es- “Tribal people have been here implement culturally responsive eral breakout sessions were held pecially as it relates to the Grand in Oregon since time immemorial, teaching in their classrooms. where attendees could ask ques- Ronde Tribe, and the resiliency of before time began,” Harrelson said. “My main theme is focusing on tions and work in small groups, Native people as a whole. It will “Our people have long memories roles in my personal and profes- just as if they were attending the be offered to all Willamina High and the oldest geological event our sional life and how they interact summit in person. School students, regardless of Trib- people remember is the flooding of with each other,” Heidt said. “What Grand Ronde Tribal member and al affiliation. the Willamette Valley. … One thing drives my view of education is Oregon Indian Education Director “It is our hope that Shawash that is really helpful is the names that the best teachers are those April Campbell was one of the pre- Studies will encourage a deeper of our ancestors are written on the who are willing to learn from their senters. She works closely with state understanding of Native American landscape. These names might be students.” education groups, Oregon’s nine cultures and strengthen relation- familiar to you and they are named Heidt discussed her background federally recognized Tribes, and ships and communication between after the people who lived there.” and cultural foundations, and how other Native communities and orga- Tribal and non-Tribal students and Harrelson also thanked attendees her educational journey and differ- nizations. She also led the revision faculty,” Langley said. “It will allow efforts for the Oregon American In- us to dive in and see how different dian/Alaska Native Education State history looks from different per- Plan and currently leads efforts to spectives. Indigenous studies are implement Senate Bill 13. needed because everyone deserves Campbell discussed the services to understand how history has Seeking Veterans (men and women) from all eras (wartime and/or peacetime). that she provides as Indian Edu- shaped their lives.” (Especially WWII, Vietnam, Korea, the Gulf War and the War in Afghanistan) cation Director and plans for the Langley also emphasized that (war or peacetime) future. anyone can teach Indigenous studies. Are you a military Veteran? “We really do provide a wide vari- “You don’t have to teach about (All Veterans Welcome! Tribal or non-Tribal and in the local area) ety of support through the state of culture or language if you don’t Oregon to meet the objectives out- Q: Has it been a while since you applied for benefits or had your benefits reviewed? feel comfortable doing so,” he said. A: New legislation could have been passed since the last time you applied for benefits lined in our plan,” she said. “I felt “You can examine federal, state which means potential new avenues of eligibility for you! proud that were were able to offer and local policies/history same as funding to all nine Oregon Tribes Q: Do you have a current service-connected disability, but are interested in applying for an you would any other subject in your increase or additional disabilities? for language grants to continue classroom.” A: Contact me to schedule an intake appointment as soon as we can to start the process. to develop their Tribal language Langley closed with providing a
Q: Have you thought about applying, but think you might not qualify? programs. … With COVID and the brief tutorial of the Tribe’s curric- A: Contact me and let’s try anyway. You might qualify for additional compensation. social and emotional needs of our ulum page and materials. All of Native students, it was nice to be these can be accessed for free at Q: Do you know a Veteran who has not applied for their military benefits, but should try? able to support them.” www.grandronde.org. Click on the A: Refer them to me or give them my contact information (blue box below). Plans for the next two years “history and culture” tab, then on Are you a spouse of a military Veteran? include a focus on what Campbell “curriculum.” calls the “data justice” issue. Other morning breakout ses- “There really is a gap in compiling sions included the Tribe’s Natural Do you want to help your Veteran spouse apply for and/or increase their benefits? data on our students,” she said. Resources Department classroom “When you register a student you programs, Native art, opportunities Have you Do you have will be asked about ethnicities. to learn about First Foods and a heard there questions We’re looking at how we can collect discussion on federal Native Amer- might be Contact me, the CTGR TVSO to find out more about Veteran it differently to help better identify ican policies. burial benefits about the available benefits for or spousal benefits that could help you or the all our (Native) students.” Afternoon sessions included cul-
benefits but you and/or your family. family? Other goals include managing tural and Native stories, Grand aren’t sure? discipline, assisting with transition Ronde Tribal curriculum, Chinuk to high school and post-secondary Wawa language programs, imple- education, having increased Native Do you worry about what to do if something happens to your Veteran spouse? menting Native culture in the class- Have you wondered how you might make ends meet if something happened? school staff members, translating room environment and culturally materials into Spanish and con- responsive teaching practices. ducting assessments of Senate Bill All sessions were recorded and 13 implementation efforts. will be posted at www.grandronde. Curriculum for Senate Bill 13 org/educationsummit2021. n 10 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
Cultural Encampments slated in Linn County SWEET HOME – Two three-day encampments in Linn County will be put on by Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Deitz Peters and family. The first, being held July 9-11 at Sunnyside County Park near Sweet Home, will feature two tipis for viewing, leather crafts and storytelling around a campfire. The encampment begins at 1 p.m. each day and wraps with a cele- Smoke Signals screenshot by Timothy J. Gonzalez bration feast scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 11. From left, Tribal Council member Kathleen George, Vice Chair Chris Mercier, The second cultural encampment is slated for Aug. 27-29 at Cascadia State Park, which is east of Sweet Home off Highway 20. Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Secretary Jon A. George and Steve Bobb It will follow the first encampment schedule. Sr. offer congratulations to the Tribe s 2021 graduates during a virtual ’ For more information about either encampment, visit the Linn Graduation Celebration held on Friday, June 18. County Parks & Recreation website at linnparks.com. n Tribe honors 78 graduates during virtual celebration Lamprey harvesting season By Danielle Harrison Education Building. Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal graduates honored this runs through July 31 The Confederated Tribes of year were: Grand Ronde honored 78 gradu- Eighth grade: Owen Graham, The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has established the ates earning eighth-grade promo- Izzy Youso, Taytum West, Daneyel- Pacific lamprey harvesting season as June 1 through July 31 of this tion certificates through graduate la Davis, Michael Smith, Katherine year. Harvesting is allowed Fridays through Mondays from 7 a.m. degrees during the virtual Honors Stryker, Sean Gerbrandt, Madison to 6 p.m. and is not allowed Tuesday through Thursday. and Recognition Graduation Cele- Grant, Matthew Trump-Torres, Harvesting is confined to the east side of Willamette Falls and does bration held Friday, June 18. Austin Carrasco, Gracie Mercier, not include the horseshoe area at the peak of the falls. Harvesters Due to continuing COVID-19 re- Braxton Stonebrink, Grayson Farr should avoid these areas. strictions, the ceremony was held and Moriah Langley. Gear is restricted to hand or hand-powered tools only. A permit is virtually for the second year in a High school: Kaleb Allen, required, but Tribal members are allowed to use their Tribal enroll- row. Two videos, one featuring GED Dominik Briant, Olivia Hughes, ment card in lieu of a state-issued permit. and college graduates and another Joshua Rye, Gabriel Keith, Liam In addition, Tribal members may harvest for distribution to other featuring high school graduates O’Gallachoir, Sophia Morning-Star, Tribal members as long as it is done free of charge. Commercial sale and eighth-grade promotions, were Isabelle Grout, Jason Page, Makai of lamprey and the use of lamprey as bait in fisheries is prohibited. streamed on the Grand Ronde Ed- Simmons, Inatye Lewis, Moses A catch must be recorded on a harvest card available from the ucation Program’s Facebook page. Mercier, Vivyan Lopez, Aiyanah Tribe’s Natural Resources Department or by contacting the Clack- The videos began with Educa- Larsen, Mabel Brisbois, Ian Da- amas ODFW office at 17330 S.E. Evelyn St. All harvest cards must tion Department Manager Angela vis, Caty McCormick, Prommisse be returned by Aug. 31. Fasana offering graduates congrat- Thornley and Neeko Gilbert. Tribal members planning to harvest lamprey should contact ulations. GED: Dillon Gibbons. Natural Resources to arrange for a packet at 503-879-2424. Due to “Congratulations on reaching this Associate degrees: Isabell COVID-19 protocols, an appointment is required to obtain onsite milestone in your life,” she said. Bobb, Jessica Fore, Nathan Fugate, services from Natural Resources. n “It’s a huge accomplishment and it Kaelyn Gleason, Joseph Ham, Tay- is lots of work. You have given us lina Jeffers, Keri Kimsey, Madison something to celebrate this year. Leno, Megan Love, Justin Parazoo, We hope someday your journey will Tisha Pellett, Nathan Rolston, bring you back to the Tribal cam- Trinity Sherwood, Mike Smith and pus, working with Tribal govern- Jessica Winder. JUNE 15 • BASIC FINANCES 2021 SUMMER Learn how to manage money, learn more about ment, but wish you well wherever Bachelor’s degrees: Anthony checking accounts, credit cards and much more. your journey leads.” Ahedo, Taylor Bradford, Gabrielle JUNE 22 • CULTURE PRESENTATION Education Committee Chair Colton, Bailey Daniels, Samantha STUDENT Learn more about the Confederated Tribes of Tammy Cook and other members Furtado, Dustin Hawks, Zoey Hols- Grand Ronde. This is one you don’t want to miss! also congratulated all of the grad- claw, Cassandra Hughes, Jesse PROFESSIONAL JUNE 29 • COLLEGE & CAREERS uates, along with Higher Education Norton, Abigail Portwood, Michael Learn about your next steps in life, what you can DEVELOPMENT do now to prepare and opportunities you can Manager Brian Langley, Youth En- Reyes, Samuel Riding In, Katie take advantage of now. richment Manager Tim Barry, the Schmitt, Thomas Schmitt, McK- JULY 6 • EMPLOYMENT Youth Empowerment Prevention enna Thomas, Christian Trimpe, TRAININGS Learn practical tips of how to get a job and keep Team and other staff members. Gary Westley, Crystal Goldade and a job. Tribal Council Chairwoman Allison Wockenfuss. JULY 20 • 21 TRUST FUNDS Cheryle A. Kennedy said that this Master’s degrees: Valeria This workshop is for CTGR Tribal member students ages, 18 – 20. past school year has been like no Atanacio, Melinda Bonson, Bradly other. Dorman, Tricia Gray, Christopher “This year has been a year of ob- Mercier, Veronica Montano, Bry- Four professional development workshops will be offered this summer for all Native students currently stacles,” she said. “You as students anna Trevino, Lela Weeks, Lindsay in grades 9 -12th. The fifth and last workshop will be have gone through a time no other McCue and Charlotte Weiss. for Tribal member students ages 18-20. All sessions are approximately one hour and there students have had to. For all of your Those earning a GED, certificate will be a raffle prize at the end of each session! hard work, you’ve come to this day or associate degree received a Workshops will be held at the CTGR Employment building lower floor conference rooms and all ses- and this time of your graduation. Pendleton saddle blanket. Bach- sions start at 1 p.m. Be sure to sign up below on the link provided for one or all classes. There are limit- Tribal Council stands before you to elor degree graduates received a ed openings in each workshop, don’t delay and sign-up today. If you have questions, please email honor you and celebrate you.” Pendleton blanket and those who [email protected] or call 503-879- All graduates’ names will be add- earned a graduate degree received 2101. We hope to see you there! Please note: Students will be required to health ed to a plaque with other graduates a Pendleton blanket and carved screen in (temperature check and basic health that lines the wall in the Adult paddle. n questions) prior to entering workshop. Masks are required and social distancing for each session.
Are you frustrated with your diabetes control? Do you have questions about diabetes? Do you need help managing your diabetes? If so… Call the Medical Clinic today at 503 879 2002 http://bit.ly/summer2021professionaldevelopment To schedule an individual diabetes education appointment Ad by Samuel Briggs III JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 11 In-person family event planned for July 24 By Danielle Harrison The Facebook Live event was the to the campus is still in place.” couch and eating,” Mercier said. Smoke Signals staff writer 18th held since the Tribal govern- Phase four would allow in-person “These programs are important The Grand Ronde Tribe is plan- ment shut down in March 2020 be- meetings and outside visitors to the to help promote better habits. It’s ning its first in-person family event cause of the coronavirus pandemic. Tribal campus. good to be mindful of your eating in more than 15 months since the Approximately 90 people logged on Fullerton also said that the Tribe and exercise. We hope these will pandemic shut down the Tribal to watch the event, which featured still has rental assistance funds become permanent grants.” campus to visitors. Rowe, Tribal Council Chairwoman available to members whose incomes Information on how to apply will With Oregon closing in on a Cheryle A. Kennedy, Vice Chair have been affected by COVID-19 be announced soon, he added. 70-percent vaccination level for Chris Mercier and General Manag- and to contact Social Services at Rowe also announced that the adults, the Tribal Health & Well- er David Fullerton. 503-879-2077 for more information clinic is now vaccinating all youth ness Center will be hosting an The event was originally sched- on how to access the funds. ages 12 to 17, provided they are event for Tribal families beginning uled for June 16, but had to be Mercier announced that the Tribe registered with the clinic. For more at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, on rescheduled due to technical issues. has two new grants set up for Tribal information or to make an appoint- the Tribal campus that will include Those issues also appeared during member households to access. One ment, call 503-879-2032. vaccinations for youth ages 12 to the June 23 event with Kennedy’s is for healthy eating and the other So far, the Tribe has vaccinated 17, a meal, social powwow, lacrosse microphone going out and forcing is exercise related. 20,588 people, which includes 9,961 activities and 3-on-3 basketball her to move to a different seat in “One of the good things that came Elders. Since testing began at the tournament. Tribal Council Chambers. out of the pandemic is that it forced clinic in April 2020, it has admin- “I’m looking forward to being able Fullerton said that the Tribal us to look at the services we offer istered 2,423 with 2,148 negative to celebrate each other and our government was still in a state of to members and what we could do and 89 positive results. There culture,” Health Services Executive emergency, but that more than 70 to promote healthy living,” Mercier are currently two active cases of Director Kelly Rowe said during percent of employees have been said. COVID-19 that the clinic is moni- a Wednesday, June 23, Facebook vaccinated so some restrictions are The healthy foods assistance toring, she added. Live event. “We will be doing this being lifted. program will include a one-time Kennedy closed the Facebook outside and include lots of hand “Vaccinated employees no longer $300 allowance for households and Live event by giving a brief over- sanitizer and distancing for those have to wear masks unless they are can be used for items such as fruit view of the American Rescue Plan who have not yet been vaccinated. interacting with the public,” he said. and vegetable gardening supplies, Act funds, of which the Tribe has People will also need to sign in for “We’re hoping to move into phase online meal kits and farm box de- thus far received $27.5 million, the event.” four soon, but for now limited access liveries. according to usaspending.gov. The exercise program will follow “We’re making decisions about the same model and include things the use of those funds,” Kennedy like weights, fitness equipment, said. “They have a longer lifespan Health & Wellness Center hours gym memberships, athletic camps than the CARES Act in 2020.” The Health & Wellness Center is pleased to add additional access for for youths, swimming lessons, bikes CARES Act funds must be spent patients during holiday weeks on Thursday mornings. The clinic will be and more. by the end of 2021 while Tribes will scheduling patients at 8 a.m. every Thursday preceding or following a “Because of COVID, many people have until the end of 2024 to spend holiday closure. Urgent care also will be available during this time. n were stuck at home, sitting on the American Rescue Plan monies. n
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Tribal member and Cultural Policy Analyst Greg Archuleta helps his sister, Portland Tribal Cultural Policy Analyst Greg Archuleta and Child & Family Area Tribal Services Representative Lisa Archuleta, adjust her floatation vest before Services Caseworker Kevin Simmons look on as Columbia River Inter- harvesting lamprey at Willamette Falls on Monday, June 14. The lamprey harvesting Tribal Fish Commission Fishery Tech Michael Buck (Yakama Nation) season goes from June to the end of July, Friday through Monday, in the daylight hours. scans a lamprey for a tag at Sportscraft Marina. Lamprey harvesting
From left, Tribal member Izayah Hall joins Fish & Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen and Wildlife Technician Kyle McLaughlin as they carry an ice Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Fishery Tech Michael Buck cooler of lamprey to the scanning site at Sportscraft Marina. (Yakima Nation), center, shows, from left, Tribal member Izayah Hall, Youth Empowerment and Prevention Grant Coordinator Angey Rideout and Child & Freshly caught Family Services Caseworker Kevin Simmons how lamprey scanning works at lamprey wait Sportscraft Marina on Monday, June 14. Tribal members caught the lamprey in an ice cooler fish at Willamette Falls. to be scanned for tags at TO SEE MORE P OTOS SEE MORE OF T IS STORY Sportscraft Marina. Smo eSi nalsCTGR CTGRsmo esi nals Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez
The boat carrying Tribal members to harvest lamprey nears the fishing site at Willamette Falls on Monday, June 14. JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 13 ‘Staying clean requires honesty’
RECOVERY continued for a job as the Housing Depart- from front page ment receptionist. She then found Smoke Signals seeking a place to live. By the end of 2013, have a conscious recollection of the she had been given sole custody of early part of her life, the trauma of recovery stories her children. abandonment would play a huge “My kids did a lot of suffering at role in her addiction story. Have you struggled with alcohol or drug dependency? Have you the hands of my choices,” she says. “When I was 14 years old, I stum- been able to find help through abstinence-based programs, medica- “I feel so blessed because of the bled across some paperwork about tion-assisted treatment, behavior modification therapy, or a combina- amount of unconditional love my my life, and got really confused tion of things? kids have given me throughout all and angry,” she says. “Soon after, If so, Smoke Signals would like to hear your story. Reporter Dan- of this. They saw me work hard and I began using drugs. My adoptive ielle Harrison is writing a series on addiction and recovery, and she then fall down, but they loved me.” parents were wonderful people, but would like to talk to Tribal members who are in various stages of the Plummer is also grateful to the they had no idea about the issues recovery process. Tribe. they would later come across. No What has worked for you and why? What services do you wish “I didn’t have a great experience one did at that time, really.” were more readily available? What are misconceptions people have with state DHS, but am thankful Before her discovery, Plummer about those who struggle with drug and alcohol misuse? for the Tribe and the chances we had known little about her birth Your story is important and we would like to hear from you, no mat- are given,” she says. “They really parents or circumstances leading ter where you are in your recovery journey. want to keep families together.” to her adoption. Please contact Danielle Harrison for more information at danielle. After regaining custody, next “My parents tried to shelter me [email protected] or call 503-879-4663. We also have a on her list was getting an educa- from everything bad,” she says. “I private Recovery Stories subgroup on the Smoke Signals Facebook tion. Plummer attended Portland went to a Christian school. I never page if you would like to join and share your story there. n Community College, then went on learned anything about drugs in to complete a bachelor’s degree in school and we didn’t have any sex management and organizational education. We went to chapel. I was a fairly functioning addict for leadership from George Fox Uni- never felt like I fit in there. I didn’t a while.” versity, then a master’s degree in know who I was mad at, exactly, Plummer’s pattern with men business administration from East- only that I was very angry.” didn’t change. ern Oregon University, and is cur- After experimenting with mari- “I had horrible relationships with rently enrolled at Tulsa University, juana, she tried meth and became them until I met my current hus- where she plans to earn a master’s involved with older men. band,” she says. of jurisprudence in Indian law. “I liked doing drugs at first,” Eventually, her choices led to “Recovery has not been easy, but Plummer says. “It was an escape.” being sentenced to three-and-a-half it is simple,” she says. “You have As her addiction evolved, Plum- years at Coffee Creek Correctional to make a decision. It has been 10 mer learned to change the groups my marriage only lasted a short pe- Facility in Wilsonville in 2009. years now, so I don’t think about of people she associated with de- riod of time. My ex would disappear There, with plenty of time to it anymore. My hard work is going pending on how deep she was in her with my son and weeks or months reflect, Plummer reached out via to work every day, being a good addiction in an effort to feel better would go by until someone would a letter in Smoke Signals. That grandma to my four grandkids and about herself when comparing the finally tell me where they went. We letter connected her with Tribal going to college.” things she did with their behaviors. didn’t have a custody arrangement Elder Steve Bobb Sr. and his wife, Plummer adds that her grand- “I was partying with older men so I would have to track my son Connie, who began writing to her. children are “the light of my life.” and went back and forth to my par- down. My old lifestyle crept back “Meeting them was a lifesaver,” “If I was loaded, I wouldn’t get to ents’ house,” she says. “I got pretty in. It never completely left, really. she says. be a grandma,” she says. “I wouldn’t tangled up in some bad situations It became the life I knew. I felt like Plummer also began to see how be able to work with my daughter at a young age. It was easy for me I fit in there.” the root of her addiction began with in the Housing Department. I con- to get the drugs because the people However, Plummer also felt con- childhood trauma of abandonment sider it all a blessing.” I was around were pretty big (in flicted. and other unresolved issues. One program that was key to the drug scene) so it was easy for “I had been brought up a cer- “I could have just blamed my keeping a connection with her chil- me to get it. I didn’t have a problem tain way, with values that were ex-husband because he was abusive dren while she was in prison was with access, so I never had to do deep-rooted from going to church, and say that I didn’t have a choice the Family Preservation Project. anything too bad.” that God could see everything I was and had to sell drugs in order to There, families eat lunch together, After a tumultuous year, Plum- doing. There was always a twinge of pay the rent and feed the kids, but bond and do activities, all without mer told her parents she wanted guilt when I used. It became hard I needed to get honest with myself,” the watchful eye of a guard the to quit Salem Academy and get her to walk that line.” she says. “I had to stop fighting.” entire time. Plummer is a speaker GED after she finished her sopho- Plummer continued on that path When she was released from pris- and advocate for the program, and more year of high school. for a few more years and had a on in 2011, Plummer stayed with has testified several times before “I did what I said, and then got daughter in 1994. A custody battle the Bobbs. the Oregon Legislature in favor of my GED and had a job working at ensued a few months later between “It was a blessing,” she says. “I keeping it when budget cuts threat- Taco Time,” Plummer says. “The her and the baby’s father. That knew that I didn’t want to get out ened to eliminate it. only trouble I got into was being out went on until 1997, after her second of prison and move back to the same “The recidivism rate for the wom- past curfew. Looking back, what I son was born and tested positive for town I had lived my entire life.” en who were involved in the pro- put my parents through was sad.” methamphetamine. Then came the toughest moment gram when I was is zero,” she says. After her 18th birthday, Plum- That incident is what began a she had faced: During a 2011 hear- “We get together every year and mer began to search for her birth 14-year entanglement with the ing to determine if her parental all are still doing OK. They have parents. After calling the Siletz Oregon Department of Human rights would be permanently ter- dedicated their lives to this cause.” Tribe and getting nowhere, someone Services and Indian Child Welfare. minated, Plummer was advised by And her advice for Tribal mem- suggested she contact Grand Ronde. Both children were removed from her lawyer Todd McCann to give bers who are struggling with sub- Unbeknownst to her at the time, her her care. Her daughter was placed guardianship of her two youngest stance misuse? biological aunt Margo George was with her father and her youngest children, who were still minors, to “Staying clean requires honesty: the Tribe’s enrollment clerk. son with foster parents. Plummer’s their foster parents. After she had Brutal, painful honesty,” Plummer “I’ll never forget what she said oldest child already lived with fam- achieved sobriety, a place to live and says. “It is hard work and you have to me,” Plummer recalls. “She told ily members in Portland. a job, her lawyer said they would to change everything, including me, ‘I’m your aunt Margo and we’ve “After my (youngest) son tested petition the court for custody. the people you hung around with. been looking for you.’ ” positive for meth, that was when “I immediately got to work,” Sometimes, it’s a family member. Soon after, she connected with DHS and the Tribe got involved,” Plummer says. “Regardless if I got You have to have boundaries. Will her birth family, learned her birth she says. “That was also when I them back, I needed to be present. power ain’t gonna do it.” name was Tonia George and be- first was confronted with having I needed to be clean. I wanted to Plummer says it is the first time came close to brother Marty George. a drug problem. It took me a long at least be available to them. It she’s shared her recovery story in She also met her first ex-husband, time to understand the depth of the was my own choices that led to detail, but she hopes telling it will became pregnant and was a mother problem. I did what they asked and this. It was painful, but it was also help others. at 20. got my baby back. I would eventual- freeing.” “I believe stories of recovery are “I wasn’t doing much drugging ly fall into that lifestyle, but I had Plummer began working for the the hope that we give to the addicts during that time,” she says. “But a job and my house was spotless. I Tribe in the temp pool, then applied who are still suffering,” she says. n 14 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals 2021-22 Tribal Trask Management hunting application rules
The Natural Resources staff will draw tags on Wednesday, July 21, 2020. Staff will begin notifying successful applicants by telephone on 2021-2022 HUNTING SEASON DEADLINES Thursday, July 22, 2021. Call prioritization will be based on season Last Day to begin date. A public tag draw will NOT be available this year. Last Day to REPORT PICK UP TAG ACTIVITIES (kill What’s new for 2021: Changes highlighted in YELLOW SEASONS OPEN DAY LAST DAY (if Drawn) or not) APPLICATION RULES: BEAR 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 • Tribal hunting licenses are required before submitting applications. COAST BUCK: NO APPLICATION 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 N/A 11/15/2021 If a license is not obtained before the submitted application, CONTROL DAMAGE DOE 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 9/24/2021 11/15/2021 all applications will be voided. MUZZLELOADER DEER 11/6/2021 11/19/2021 10/29/2021 11/29/2021 • Tribal members 11 years of age may apply. However, they must turn 12, possess a Hunting and Fishing License, and have BOW SEASON their Hunter’s Safety Certificate, before a tag will be issued. BOW DEER (Buck Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 Under no circumstances will a tag be issued without the BOW ELK - (Bull Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 Hunter’s Safety Certificate being provided and on file • Incomplete or duplicate applications will be voided. YOUTH HUNTS • Applications must be in BLUE OR BLACK INK, be legible, YOUTH ANTLERLESS ELK 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 and signed and acknowledged in all designated spaces. YOUTH C/D DEER 10/2/2021 11/7/2021 9/24/20201 11/17/2021 • Tribal members 17 and under must possess a valid Hunter’s Safety YOUTH - UPPER TUALATIN - TRASK Certificate orproof of completion certificate. Be prepared to (WEEKENDS ONLY) present when picking up the tag. 12/4/2021 12/26/2021 11/19/2021 1/5/2022 GENERAL COAST ELK TRIBAL LICENSES are issued at the Natural Resources Depart- 1st Season (Bull Only) 11/13/2021 11/16/2021 11/5/2021 11/26/2021 ment. Tribal Enrollment Cards and Hunter’s Safety Certificates (if 2nd Season (Spike Only) 11/20/2021 11/26/2021 11/12/2021 12/6/2021 applicable) are required at the time of licensing. CONTROL DAMAGE ELK ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER CATEGORY (category is NE TRASK MUZZLELOADER ELK 12/15/2021 12/31/2021 12/8/2021 1/10/2022 labeled and indicated by bullets below: Bear, Male Elk, Cow TRASK UNIT 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 Elk and Damaged Doe). Multiple applications for one catego- ry will result in ALL APPLICATIONS being voided for that WEST TRASK #1 12/1/2021 1/31/2022 11/19/2021 2/10/2022 hunter. WEST TRASK #2 2/1/2022 3/15/2022 1/19/2022 3/25/2022 Categories are as follows: CENTRAL TRASK #1 1/1/2022 2/14/2022 12/21/2020 2/24/2022 • BEAR CENTRAL TRASK #2 2/15/2022 3/31/2022 2/8/2022 4/10/2022 • ELK (BOW, 1ST Season, 2ND Season) o ELK HUNTERS you must choose one season to apply, Bow, 1st SE TRASK 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 OR 2nd Season. Applications submitted for multiple Elk seasons NE TRASK #1 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 will result in all applications being voided. NE TRASK #2 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 • CONTROL/DAMAGE ELK: PANTHER CREEK 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 o You must write the NAME of the hunt you are applying for on your application under HUNT NAME. (Example: SE Trask, West Trask #1, Panther Creek, Trask, etc.) • CONTROL/DAMAGE DOE: Any licensed Tribal member may apply. • YOUTH TAGS: Any licensed Tribal member between the ages of 12-17 may apply. YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE. One Adult may not accompany more than TWO youths. • Lost tags will not be replaced. It is the hunter’s responsibility to keep all tags in a safe and secure place.
• Under no circumstances will a tag be issued without all of the proper doc- umentation. Proper documentation is: Tribal issued Hunting and Fishing License AND Grand Ronde-issued Tribal ID Card or CIB AND Hunter’s Safety Certificate/proof of completion certificate if applicable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 Applications may be mailed, faxed, e-mailed All tags will be or hand-delivered to one of the following: Hand available for delivered applications: A drop box is located issue on Monday, outside of the NRD building to the right of the entry door for convenience. July 26, 2021.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Attn: Natural Resources Mail: 9615 Grand Ronde Road Physical: 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Office: 503-879-2424 Fax: 503-879-5622 [email protected]
A Grand Ronde Tribal Hunting and Fishing License will be required to be shown at time of tag pickup. No exceptions.
If picking up for others, please notify Natural Resources prior to pick up. Please be advised, the Tribal-issued Hunting and Fishing license AND Grand Ronde issued Tribal ID Card or CIB AND Hunt- er’s Safety Certificate (if applicable) will be required when picking up a tag for others. NO Exceptions. JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 15 2021-22 Tribal Trask Management hunting application rules
2021-2022 HUNTING SEASON DEADLINES Last Day to Last Day to REPORT TAG RETURN DEADLINES PICK UP TAG ACTIVITIES (kill SEASONS OPEN DAY LAST DAY (if Drawn) or not) In accordance with the Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Ordinance, all tag reports (Kill or No Kill, and lost tags) are required BEAR 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 TO BE REPORTED within 10 days of the last day of hunt. COAST BUCK: NO APPLICATION 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 N/A 11/15/2021 In an attempt to help all hunters achieve this, the Natural Resources Department will allow CONTROL DAMAGE DOE 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 9/24/2021 11/15/2021 reporting of activities the following ways: Telephone at 503-879-2424; e-mail at MUZZLELOADER DEER 11/6/2021 11/19/2021 10/29/2021 11/29/2021 [email protected]; mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347; and BOW SEASON in person to the Natural Resources Department, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 BOW DEER (Buck Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 where a secured drop box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a reminder, cards not returned within the established BOW ELK - (Bull Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 deadlines are subject to suspension. n YOUTH HUNTS YOUTH ANTLERLESS ELK 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 YOUTH C/D DEER 10/2/2021 11/7/2021 9/24/20201 11/17/2021 YOUTH - UPPER TUALATIN - TRASK (WEEKENDS ONLY) 12/4/2021 12/26/2021 11/19/2021 1/5/2022 GENERAL COAST ELK 1st Season (Bull Only) 11/13/2021 11/16/2021 11/5/2021 11/26/2021 2nd Season (Spike Only) 11/20/2021 11/26/2021 11/12/2021 12/6/2021 CONTROL DAMAGE ELK NE TRASK MUZZLELOADER ELK 12/15/2021 12/31/2021 12/8/2021 1/10/2022 TRASK UNIT 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 WEST TRASK #1 12/1/2021 1/31/2022 11/19/2021 2/10/2022 WEST TRASK #2 2/1/2022 3/15/2022 1/19/2022 3/25/2022 CENTRAL TRASK #1 1/1/2022 2/14/2022 12/21/2020 2/24/2022 CENTRAL TRASK #2 2/15/2022 3/31/2022 2/8/2022 4/10/2022 SE TRASK 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 NE TRASK #1 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 NE TRASK #2 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 PANTHER CREEK 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 16 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals Police Department has Haaland orders boarding nonemergency text line schools report by April 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has a nonemergency text of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first line at 541-921-2927. Native American to serve in a presi- “If you have a nonemergency situation or question, feel free to contact dential Cabinet, has ordered her fed- my officer via text through this line,” said Grand Ronde Tribal Police eral department to prepare a report by Chief Jake McKnight. “When one of my officers receives the text, they April 1, 2022, that will comprehensively will call you back when they have time.” review the legacy of federal boarding McKnight said that emergency situations still require calling 911. school policies. For more information, contact McKnight at 503-879-1474. n While speaking before the National Congress of American Indians mid- year conference on Tuesday, June 22, Haaland announced the Federal Indian Optometry hours Boarding School Initiative that will be Secretary of the • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday supervised by Assistant Secretary for • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. Interior Deb Haaland • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (no eye exams, optical only) “The Interior Department will ad- Please call to schedule your appointment dress the inter-generational impact of Indian boarding schools to shed at 503-879-2097 or 800-775-0095. n light on the unspoken traumas of the past, no matter how hard it will be,” COMMUNITY HEALTH Haaland said. “I know that this process will be long and difficult. I know that this process will be painful. It won’t undo the heartbreak and loss PROGRAM we feel. But only by acknowledging the past can we work toward a future that we’re all proud to embrace.” Community Health Program Beginning with the Indian Civilization Act of 1819, the United States enacted laws and implemented policies establishing and supporting Indian Medical Transport boarding schools whose purpose was to culturally assimilate Indigenous children by forcibly relocating them to distant residential facilities where Services their Tribal identities, languages and beliefs were suppressed, often forcibly.
One of those schools, Chemawa Indian School, opened in February 1880 in Salem, Ore. Spurred by the recent discovery of 215 unmarked graves Medical transportation at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, the Federal Indian services are available to Boarding School Initiative will investigate the loss of life and the lasting consequences of residential Indian boarding schools in the United States. Tribal members within The goal will be to identify boarding school facilities and sites; locate known the six-county service and possible student burial sites; and identify children interred at such area when an alternate locations and their Tribal affiliations. means of transportation The Interior Department continues to operate residential boarding schools through the Bureau of Indian Education, but now the schools is not available. Advance aim to provide quality education to Native students and empower them notice required. to better themselves and their communities, according to the Department of the Interior. Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo Nation in New Mexico, also Please call 503-879-2078 became the first Native American to lead the Department of the Interior when she was sworn into office earlier this year after being nominated to to schedule a reservation. the post by President Joseph Biden. n
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Learn to speak Chinuk Wawa this Summer with the Chinuk Wawa Education Program! Three themed camps will be offered for youth in grades K-5 and 6-12 on a first come, first served basis! Camps will run from 8:00am-12:00pm in the Adult Education building in room 126. See below for camp and registration details. Tribal preference will be given. Transportation not provided. COVID safety measures in place, masks required.
JUNE- Games AUGUST- Berries Focusing on basic vocabulary and Focusing on different berries and playing/creating games for a fun local native plants, picking berries, & language learning experience! making homemade jam & fry bread!
nd th June 22 -24 - K-5 group August 16th & 17th- K-5 group th st th th June 29 -July 1 - 6 -12 group August 18th and 19th- 6-12 group Registration begins May 24th JULY- Canoes Registration begins July 30th Focusing on Grand Ronde’s canoes, songs, and dances through Chinuk Wawa, AND an opportunity to paddle in a canoe!
July 20th-22nd- K-5 group July 27th-29th- 6-12 group Registration begins July 2nd
There are only 12 spots per camp! To sign up, please complete and return registration to Jade Colton: [email protected] 18 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
Walking On... 2nd Holmes Laisane Ray McKnight Reunion Nov. 3, 1956 – June 6, 2021 Tribal Elder Laisane Ray McKnight was Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17. born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Dallas, Ore. He then Bring your own chairs and either a side dish or dessert. moved to Seaside, Ore., where he graduated Bring your own drinks. 22870 S.W. Grand Ronde Road high school in 1974. The day after graduat- Contact: [email protected] ing, he enlisted in the Army where he was a tanker in I Troop 3/11 ACR stationed in Ger- many. After serving, he returned to Clatsop County, where he then began dispatching with Medix Ambulance. He soon met Donna Schott and inherited Latt and Melissa Benfield. He had three The Jeffers children: two sons who preceded him in death, Donald and Nicholas McKnight, and a daughter, Jacqueline McKnight. Family Reunion Climbing the ranks of Medix First Responder and EMT, he eventually became a paramedic. He took classes at Clatsop and Chemeketa commu- will be canceled again for 2021. nity colleges. For more information, contact Evelyn Seidel While taking classes, he met his wife, Sally McKnight. He was then at 503-831-4955. further blessed with two more sons, Keith Haynes and Bryan Arceneaux. He taught CPR and first aid throughout the community, as well as teach- ing EMT classes at Clatsop Community College. Along with belonging to the American Legion, he spent a lot of time watching and betting on the horses and dogs at the track. He had a horse and turtle that he enjoyed feeding and caring for at his home in Arizona. Along with his many hobbies and accomplishments, he orchestrated the Bennett Schlappie- creation of Olney Walluski Fire and Rescue. He was instrumental in getting Guerrera birthday the department up and running with donations from local fire departments. June 25: He was their first fire chief. In 2001, the state of Oregon added Zane to its Bennett Schlappie-Guerrera Star of Life, which was held in Washington, D.C. After that, he sought out turns a year old! warmer and drier climates, so he moved to Arizona. There, he continued to work as a paramedic until he retired. After retirement, he continued to He has brought so much teach CPR and first aid to foster and adopting parents. He never stopped happiness to our lives. educating and training; emergency medical services were his life. Happy Birthday Sun Son, He was preceded in death by Cleo and Geneva McKnight and is sur- we love you! -Mama, vived by his brothers, Leslie McKnight and Lorry McKnight and his wife, Dada and family. Elaine; sisters, Patricia Watson and her husband, Ron, and Nadine Scott and her husband, Brady; nieces, Wendy and Teri Watson; nephew, Cody Watson; great-niece, Tessa Reither; great-great-niece, Aariyah Paden; and granddaughter, Tiana Haynes. Laisane, you may be gone, but never forgotten. Your love and service throughout your life will live on in the hearts and memories of the com- munities and their families that you have touched along the way. E Joe Allen Simi -M D Sept. 7, 1957 – June 23, 2021 D IC Tribal Elder Joe Allen Simi walked on peacefully on June 23, I 2021, surrounded by loved ones. W T E N Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1957, in E RI B Silverton, Ore., to Robert Simi and B R IE S T E Annabell Poole (Houck).
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Joe mainly grew up in Molalla and McMinnville, and had recently lived in Willamina for the past 20 years. He graduated from Molalla High School. After high school, Joe began his logging career. He was an avid logger, I hunter and fisherman. He spent most of his free time in the mountains; it was his happy place. He chose a logging career in honor of his father, R Robert. He gained the nickname “Slimy Joe” from his logging buddies. His dogs were his children. He left behind two black labs, Rilee and Char- C A lie. He also was preceded in death by his previous dogs, Rosie and Molly. T If you ever received a card or gift from him, he always signed his dogs’ E - names. His dogs were also considered as aunts to his nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at Grand Ronde Lighthouse Church. Interment will follow at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Every Saturday 4 p.m. Everyone welcome Joe will be greatly missed by his family and friends. This is a Sober Event Encouraging Sobriety Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, regon Other passings Toward Spirit Mountain Robert Gene Mason March 9, 1958 – June 25, 2021 At the Big Cross - ighthouse Church A-Ho- Tribal Elder Robert Gene Mason walked on Friday, June 25, 2021. 503-879-3435 Geiland-Buehner Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa, is assisting the family. JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 19
Thursday, June 10 Highway. • Welfare check performed in the 28400 block of McPherson Road. • Illegal dumping reported in the area of Tyee and Grand Ronde • Driving complaint reported in the area of Hebo Road and High- roads. way 18. • Theft reported in the area of milepost 4 on Agency Creek Road. • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Alarm went off in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Highway. • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 13 on Highway • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River 18. Highway. Saturday, June 19 • Suspicious activity reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River • Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Highway. • Assist outside agency in the 28100 block of McPherson Road. • Assist outside agency in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. way. Friday, June 11 • Assist outside agency in the 30000 block of Salmon River High- • Warrant arrest occurred in the area of Tyee and Grand Ronde way. roads. • Domestic disturbance arrest occurred in the 25200 block of Coy- • Assist outside agency in the area of Willamina Drive and Fifth ote Court. Street. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Trespass arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Highway. • Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 8600 block of Grand • Attempt to locate on a vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River Ronde Road. Highway. • Disorderly conduct reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Saturday, June 12 Highway. • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Sunday, June 20 Highway. • Assist outside agency in the area of highways 18B and 18. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Traffic assist in the area of milepost 27 on Highway 18. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Suspicious activity reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. Highway. • Stolen vehicle arrest occurred in the 26800 block of Salmon River • Attempt to locate a reckless driver in the area of milepost 16 on Highway. Highway 18. • Assist outside agency in the area of West Main and Bridge • Assist outside agency in the 28400 block of McPherson Road. streets in Sheridan. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Hebo and Old Fort • Public assist occurred in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. roads. Sunday, June 13 • Suspicious activity reported in the area of A.R. Ford Road and • Hit-and-run reported in the area of Tilixam Circle and Raven Birch Avenue. Loop. • Assist outside agency in the 900 block of Southwest Pine Street • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. in Willamina. • Domestic assault reported in the 28400 block of McPherson • Property found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Road. • 911 hang-up call reported in the 26300 block of Salmon River • Restraining order violation arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Highway. Salmon River Highway. Monday, June 21 • Methamphetamine arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River River Highway. Highway. Monday, June 14 • Cover request occurred in the 500 block of Northeast Main Street • Attempt to locate a hit-and-run suspect vehicle occurred in the in Willamina. area of milepost 25 on Highway 99. • Attempt to locate performed in the 28200 block of Andy Riggs • Traffic assist occurred in the area of milepost 29 on Highway 18. Road. • Shots heard in the area of Blacktail Drive and Blue Jay Court. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency in the 8600 block of Fort Hill Road. • Ordinance violation reported in the area of milepost 2 on Agency • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Creek Road. Road. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Ead Creek Road and • Welfare check reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. Wind River Drive. • Suspicious activity reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Tuesday, June 22 Highway. • Warrant arrest occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, June 15 • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Trespass arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Highway. way. • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Civil standby performed in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. Highway. • Property found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Crash reported in the 8300 block of Steel Bridge Road. way. • Property found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 20 on Highway 18. • Trespass reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. • No contact order violation arrest in the area of Hebo Road and Wednesday, June 16 Old Fort roads. • Unlawful entry to a motor vehicle/theft arrest occurred in the • Assist outside agency in the 28800 block of Salmon River High- 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. • Attempt to locate on a possible homicidal subject occurred in the • Assist outside agency in the 300 block of Northeast First Street in 47400 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Willamina. • Assist outside agency at the 260 block of Southeast Washington Wednesday, June 23 Street in Willamina. • Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 9600 block of Tilix- Thursday, June 17 am Circle. • Hit-and-run reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assist outside agency in the 100 block of Main Street in Willami- way. na. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Suspicious activity reported in the 28400 block of McPherson way. Road. • Cover request received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. way. Friday, June 18 • Missing property reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Crash reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Highway. • Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 7 on Highway • Assist outside agency in the 26000 block of Highway 18B. 18. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Compiled by Grand Ronde Tribal Police • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Department Officer Tyler Brown. 20 JULY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals ‘Thank a Veteran’ Royalty participants for the CTGR and Veterans SEB acknowledge the service of veterans in their family and the community. The collections also can be found at www.facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty and www.facebook.com/CTGRVeteransSEB.
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The Grand Ronde Tribal Library's Summer Reading Program presents a virtual afternoon of Comedy & Music Entertainment July 20th @ 1:00pm Free for all ages
ANGEL OCASIO'S COMEDY Join for an interactive virtual comedy, magic, and juggling show. Perfectly suited for family audiences.
Join Us Via Zoom Meeting ID: 822 9095 5727
For patrons without access to reliable internet, The Tribal Library has a limited number of T- Mobile hotspots available for use. Devices provide access within the T-Mobile coverage area.
BOOK PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO JOIN US FOR THIS FUN ZOOM EVENT!
THE GRAND RONDE TRIBAL 2021-22 OPEN ENROLLMENT LIBRARY'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM PRESENTS A VIRTUAL AFTERNOON OF JUGGLEMANIA CHINUK KINDERGARTEN JULY 13TH @ 1:00PM IMMERSION FREE FOR ALL AGES As of May 17, 2021, we will be accepting registration ap- plications for interested incoming kindergarteners. We are a Chinuk Wawa immersion program offering literacy instruction through the use of Chinuk Wawa. Our students are shared with the Willamina Elementary School, so they are dually enrolled. In the year’s past, we have been a half-day program holding services from 7:30-11 a.m. with transportation provided for students to end their school day at Willamina. However, due to the pandemic and unknowns regarding school plans in the Fall, our programming model has not yet been determined. If interested, please contact us for more info or fill out a registration and be updated on our plans as soon as they are decided. Acrobatic comedy juggling show! No prior language experience needed. If a student in a grade beyond kindergarten wants to enroll, please contact us for more information. JOIN US VIA ZOOM Once we are at capacity, we give Tribal preference. Meeting ID: 840 5059 8424 For patrons Applications are available at https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/elementary chinuk language program/ without access to reliable and can be turned in starting May 17 by: internet, Mail: 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OR e mailed to either contact listed below BOOK PRIZES WILL The Tribal Library has a limited We enroll families, not just students. It is our BE GIVEN TO number of Elaine Lane THOSE WHO JOIN T-Mobile hotspots available for K/1 Chinuk Teacher belief that the only way for the language to 503-879-1920 US FOR THIS FUN use. [email protected] live and flourish is for it to be learned and Devices provide access within the ZOOM EVENT! used in the home by the whole family. T-Mobile coverage area. JULY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 27
Certified Application Assisters Mark your calendar! at the Health & Wellness Center Come join us for food and fun on July 24, starting at 11:30 a.m.! Get Cassandra Rhamey is available to assist with your team together and start practicing while you are waiting for more recertification and applications for the Oregon Health Plan. information on the 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament! She can be reached at 503-879-1359 We want to make sure we have enough food for everyone. Please RSVP or [email protected]. to 503-879-1407 or e-mail [email protected] with a head count Leah Bailey also is a Certified if you and your family plan on attending. Application Assister available to help. She can be reached at 503-879-2197 or [email protected]. n Indig-Immunity ELOPMENT ⱢUSH LAMASTIN DEV AL GOOD MEDICINE SCREENINGS Youth Vaccination Event in early childhood settings Social Powwow 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Parents & Caregivers, keep an eye out for your child's Lacrosse Activities invitation to a screening event happening soon! 11:30 Meal 1:00-4:00 Other Events CHARACTERISTICS OF SCREENING TOOLS Vaccinations Offered for Youth 12+ Quick and easy to use More Details TBA Accurate, both sensitive and specific July 24--Tribal Campus Tents Completed by parents, caregivers, doctors, teachers, child care providers, home visitors, or other professionals. Info?: Tresa Mercier 503-879-2008
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SCREENING CANNOT... You can help stop the pandemic by getting a Some COVID-19 vaccines need two shots. COVID-19 vaccine. If you are told you need two shots, make sure to To protect our elders and our community, we need to get your second shot at the time you are told, so you diagnose delays or disabilities use all our prevention tools. Vaccines are one of the can get the most protection. identify specific child goals to target. most effective tools to protect our health. Vaccines screening only provides information on work with your body’s natural defenses so you can The COVID-19 vaccine will not give you COVID-19. fight the virus. general areas of development. The authorized COVID-19 vaccines cannot make you Each tribal nation or state has its own plan for sick with COVID-19. They do not contain the virus deciding who will be vaccinated first. Contact your that causes COVID-19. Getting vaccinated may also health department or clinic to find out when and protect others around you. where vaccines will be available in your community. EXAMPLES OF SCREENING TOOLS USED After COVID-19 vaccination, you may have some The COVID-19 vaccine can help keep you from side effects. WITHIN THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY: getting COVID-19. You may have tiredness, headache, chills, and mild COVID-19 can cause fever for 1–2 days. These are normal signs that your ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) serious illness or body is building protection against COVID-19. After ASQ-SE (Ages & Stages - Social/Emotional Questionnaire) death. All COVID-19 getting the shot, you will be asked to wait for 15–30 EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) vaccines available in minutes to see that you are okay. PHQ-9 Teen Version (Depression Assessment) the United States are effective. Even if you still CRAFFT Questionnaire (Substance Use Questionnaire) You should still get vaccinated if you’ve already had MCHAT (Autism Screening) get the disease after you get vaccinated, the vaccine should protect you from COVID-19. DECA (Devereux Early Childhood Assessment/focuses on key more serious illness. Even if you have already had COVID-19, it is possible social and emotional strengths). —although rare—that you could get COVID-19 again. ILAUNCH Social Needs & Stress Assessment Experts do not yet know how long you are protected
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