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Tribes receive good COVID-19 funding news Deadline to spend monies extended until end of 2021
By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor ative American Tribes na- tionwide received two good Npieces of news in December and January regarding COVID-19 relief funding as the federal govern- ment transitioned to the new Biden administration. Tribes received news on Dec. 12 that their deadline for spend- ing Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding approved in March 2020 has been extended by a year to Dec. 31, 2021, as part of the Consolidated Appro- priations 2021 Act that was signed into law. The Grand Ronde Tribe received a combined $44 million from the Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez Treasury Department in three LightWerks Communication Systems Inc. Lead AV installer Beau Krebsbach left and AV Installer Corey Nelson payments and $1.56 million from , , the Department of the Interior in work on installing the second of two 85-inch televisions in the Tribal Council Chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The CARES Act funding. new TVs are part of a major technological upgrade within the Governance Center. The Tribe used approximately 42 percent of that emergency funding – $19.3 million – to fund a COVID-19 Relief Payment program that sent a Council Chambers 2.0 total of $4,400 to each adult Tribal member in eight monthly payments from April through November. Technology upgrades allow full remote participation The relief payments approved in March were designed to help Tribal By Danielle Harrison in meetings. federal government in 2020. members adversely affected by the Smoke Signals staff writer The upgrades, completed by The meeting room improve- nationwide economic downturn he Tribal Council Cham- LightWerks Communication Sys- ments include a room scheduling caused by the COVID-19 pandemic bers and conference room tems Inc. of Carson, Calif., cost system, an electronic sign to and the suspension of quarterly Thave undergone significant $182,000 and were paid for with replace the bulletin board and per capita payments in June and technology upgrades in Janu- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Eco- a video conference system with September after Spirit Mountain ary that will allow the audience nomic Security Act funds. The and Tribal Council members to Tribe received $45 million in See UPGRADES See COVID-19 more fully participate remotely emergency aid funding from the continued on page 9 continued on page 7 On-time graduation rates dip for Native students By Danielle Harrison day for support.” Smoke Signals staff writer Willamina School District Native American on-time graduation at Wil- igh school graduation rates have de- plans Feb. 9 re-opening date lamina is at 83.7 percent for 2020, a decrease creased slightly for Native students from 2019’s 88 percent, but still a significant — See story on page 9 Hoverall in Oregon and at several local increase from the 60 percent rate when the state school districts. began recording subgroup data in the 2008-09 According to numbers released by the Oregon forced schools to close their doors to in-person school year. Department of Education on Thursday, Jan. 21, instruction. Willamina has the largest Native American Native American on-time graduation for 2020 “I do think the lack of in-person instruction did population in the area, with approximately 35 is at 67.2 percent, down half a percentage point impact some of our students,” Willamina School percent of students identifying as such, and most from the year before. District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick says. of those students being Grand Ronde Tribal Local school districts also saw moderate dips, “We continue to work very closely with the Tribal members or descendants. which officials say is not unexpected given the Education Department to support students. The sudden pivot to distance learning that occurred guided studies class has been a great resource for See GRADUATION in March 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic our Native students to access during the school continued on page 8 2 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
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February • Sunday, Feb. 7 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., using the Zoom teleconferencing program. • Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Monday, Feb. 15 – Tribal offices closed in observance of Tribal Chiefs’ Day holiday. • Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. (Editor’s note: All events are tentative depending on the status of the Tribe’s COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic response.) Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson received a blanket from Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., left, and Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley on Friday, Jan. 15, upon his VOLUNTEERS NEEDED retirement from working for the Tribe. Wilson worked for the Tribe for more than 28 years, being hired in August 1992. He served as head of the Natural Resources Department since 2007.
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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 – Former Social Services Department Manager David Ful- ically qualify for assistance at the Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 lerton became the Tribal government’s new general manager after Grand Ronde Road. No one will be turned away in need of a food box. an employment agreement was approved during a Tribal Council “We believe that everyone deserves to have enough to eat,” Food meeting. Fullerton began working for the Tribe in 2001 as an Indian Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose says. “You are welcome to get Child Welfare caseworker. He managed the Social Services Depart- a food box at each of our regular weekly distributions. No one will ment from December 2001 through late August 2015 when he was be turned away in need of a food box.” tapped to serve as interim general manager. In reaction to the continuing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, 2011 – Spirit Mountain the Food Bank will hold February food box distributions on Fridays Casino was named the new from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. official sponsor of the Port- “We are asking clients to not come for a food box if they are hav- land Rose Festival Grand ing any symptoms or concerned about their health,” Ambrose said. Floral Parade. The casino “We are limiting our geographic service area to Sheridan to Otis on and Portland Rose Festival Highway 18 and Sheridan to Hebo on Highway 22. We are asking Foundation signed a three- clients and volunteers to wash their hands immediately upon entry year deal, according to casino to the building. Our lobby is closed until further notice. spokesman Greg Fritz. “The 2011 File photo “Food box distribution is happening outside while maintaining a Tribe has ancestral ties to safe distance between clients. We are sanitizing and keeping the food Portland,” Fritz said. “The Tribal board felt this was an important quarantined for three days before distribution. Pre-made boxes are event that deserved support.” available on distribution days, limited to two days of food for two 2006 – The Grand Ronde Tribal Library was expanding and would adults. Clients within our geographic service area are still welcome soon be at capacity. Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier said that circu- to visit us weekly.” lation had jumped from 884 to 3,025 items in one year. She noted one People must check in 15 minutes before closing to receive a food of the drivers of increased library usage was the Internet connection box. If you need immediate assistance, call 211 or visit 211info.org. available to the public on library computers. Additionally, Mercier Those who are unable to pick up a food box can fill out an authorized hosted programs that included weaving, a poetry recital, book club, representative form and that designated person can pick up a food summer reading incentive program, Native authors exhibit and Na- box on your behalf. The authorization is good for one year. tive storytelling. The Food Bank is continuing the Farm Share Rx program with 35 2001 – Spirit Mountain Community Fund awarded the Oregon farm shares being distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It Zoo Foundation a $20,000 grant to fund the Birds of Prey outreach is a first-come, first-served distribution until the shares are depleted. program. It was the second year the fund had provided support for The Food Bank continues to seek volunteers to help with repacking the zoo’s environmental education program that introduced preda- food, putting food on the shelves, handing out food boxes, end-of- tory birds to 15,000 Willamette Valley students in Polk, Marion and month inventory and picking up food donations at area stores. Yamhill counties. “This grant will help the zoo serve children from Call to ensure someone is available to assist. People also can sign rural communities throughout the Willamette Valley,” Community up for a monthly e-mail for the Food Bank calendar and events, as Fund Administrator Angela Ellis said. well as follow the Food Bank on Facebook. 1996 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Spirit Moun- The Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider. tain Casino donated financial offerings left at the statue of Martha Call Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or contact her at fambrose@mari- Jane Sands, located just inside the casino entrance, to local Head onpolkfoodshare.org for more information or to volunteer. n Start programs to assist in the education and development of children in need. Offerings to Sands totaled approximately $1,500, which the casino matched. Donations began appearing at the bronze statue shortly after the casino opened in 1995. 1991 – Tribal member Todd Dean Galindo, 20, of Yakima joined Committee & Special Event fellow Army soldiers in Iraq for the task of driving out Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and his Republican Guard forces from Kuwait. Galin- Board meeting days and times do’s tank unit was stationed in Saudi Arabia 18 miles from Kuwait’s • Ceremonial Hunting Board meets as needed. Chair: Marline Groshong. border where Hussein’s army had invaded several months before. • 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: Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre- Francene Ambrose. ments through the pages of Smoke Signals. • Editorial Board meets monthly. The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, using the Zoom conferencing program. Chair: Siobhan Taylor. Contact: Editorial. [email protected]. St. Michael’s offers brunch • Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday Adult Education building. Chair: Tammy Cook. following Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch begins at • Elders Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Elders about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass attendance is not Activity Center. Chair: Penny DeLoe. required for brunch attendance. For more information or for kitchen and • Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance Center. hall rental, contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923. n Chair: Debi Anderson. • Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at GRAND RONDE TRIBAL LIBRARY the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Bryan Langley. MAIL OUT LITERACY PACKET PROGRAM • Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Molalla The Tribal Library is excited to announce our literacy packet program to Room of the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Bernadine Shriver. tribal members and descendants living outside the Grand Ronde area. • Housing Grievance Board meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in the Housing Department conference room. Chair: Simone Auger. Registration February 1st- February 12th • Powwow Special Event Board meets monthly at noon at the Community Center. We have 20 openings so early registration is encouraged. Tribal members and descendants accepted into the program will receive an email confirmation. Dates vary. Contact Dana Ainam at 503-879-2037. Chair: Dana Ainam. • TERO Commission meets at 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month in the Employment Each literacy packet will include activity sheets and a book. Services building. Chair: Russell Wilkinson. Packets will be mailed out once a month starting in February and going meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Natural • Timber Committee through April 30th Resources building off Hebo Road. Interim Chair: Jon R. George. • Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in SIGN UP AT THIS LINK the old Elders Craft House. Chair: Rich VanAtta. http://bit.ly/mailoutpacket To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or [email protected]. Please contact the library with any questions at (Editor’s note: All committee and special event board in-person meetings have been [email protected] suspended during the Tribe’s reaction to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.) or call 503-879-1488 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 5 Tribal Council approves Yoda logging unit
By Dean Rhodes The briefing on the Yoda logging Smoke Signals editor unit also featured two new Nat- Tribal Council agreed with the ural Resources employees. Colby Tribe’s Natural Resources Depart- Drake, who was Silviculture and ment in telling the membership Fire Protection manager, is now “May the forest be with you” in serving as interim manager of approving the Yoda logging unit the department after the Jan. 15 Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez during its Wednesday, Jan. 27, retirement of Michael Wilson and Progress has been made at the Chemawa Station property in Keizer, meeting. Michael Karnosh is the new Timber which is co-owned by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and The logging unit, named after Resource Program manager after the wise, diminutive green Jedi having previously served the Tribe Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. A contract has been signed with master from the “Star Wars” movie as Ceded Lands manager. 7-11 to build a convenience store at the almost 16-acre site and Chick- franchise, drew comment from Vice In other action, Tribal Council: fil-A is looking at the location for a fast food restaurant. Chair Chris Mercier. • Approved the agenda for the Senior Forester Andrew Puerini Sunday, Feb. 7, General Council said that Forester Lucas Hunt saw meeting, which will feature a Chick-fil-A eyeing Chemawa the face of Yoda in a map of the program report from the Grand myriad cutting blocks that com- Ronde Health & Wellness Center. Station for new eatery prise the logging unit. The February meeting, which is “And he’s a ‘Star Wars’ fan,” usually held in Clackamas, will KEIZER – Georgia-based fast food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has Puerini said about Hunt during be held once again using the Zoom filed an application for a master plan amendment that would permit the Tuesday, Jan. 26, Legislative teleconferencing application be- it to site its seventh Oregon restaurant at Chemawa Station, which is Action Committee meeting. cause of the COVID-19 pandemic; co-owned by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Confederated Mercier, who also professes to • Approved an application for Tribes of Siletz Indians. be a “Star Wars” fan, also couldn’t $100,000 in Statewide Trans- Keizer Interim Community Development Director Shane Witham help but mention that Hunt’s first portation Improvement Fund mentioned the restaurant chain’s plans during the Jan. 13 Keizer name is Lucas, the last name of grant monies that will be used to Planning Commission meeting. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas. further fund a proposed public Public comment on the master plan amendment is being accepted All kidding and science fiction transit route between Dallas and and the Keizer City Council plans to discuss it on Monday, Feb. 1. movie references aside, Puerini Grand Ronde and create a local Chick-fil-A is looking to locate a restaurant in the almost 16-acre said the Yoda logging unit will Grand Ronde circulator route Chemawa Station property directly across from Keizer Station. Com- feature 10 cutting blocks totaling between those trips; pany representatives filed the master plan amendment on Dec. 17, 127.6 acres with an estimated yield • And approved the enrollment of just a few weeks after a Chick-fil-A Food Truck PDX started making of 6,403 million board feet, which two infants into the Tribe because near-weekly visits to the Salem area. The plans filed are only the first is about 90 percent of the Tribe’s they meet the requirements out- in a multi-step process to open a restaurant at Chemawa Station. planned timber cut for 2021. The lined in the Tribal Constitution There are currently two Chick-fil-A eateries in Beaverton and one estimated net revenue from the and Enrollment Ordinance. each in Hillsboro, Bend, Medford and Clackamas. The restaurant unit is slightly less than $2.45 To view the entire meeting, visit chain specializes in breaded, boneless chicken sandwiches with two million. the Tribal government’s website buttered buns and has more than 2,400 outlets in 47 states and the The Tribe’s Timber Committee at www.grandronde.org and click District of Columbia, according to its company website. approved the Yoda logging unit on the Government tab and then In January 2020, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council approved a lease during its Jan. 20 meeting. Videos. n with 7-11 Inc. to build a convenience store at Chemawa Station. The Federal Highway Administration transferred ownership of the 15.7-acre property to the Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination Act in 2002. Ground was officially broken on the site in December 2019. n Applications accepted September 1, 2020 Includes information from the Salem Statesman Journal
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College naming Welcome Center after Grand Ronde Chief Wacheno By Dean Rhodes proposal and received support. The Smoke Signals editor Tribe has a long history with the OREGON CITY — Dan "Old college, including being involved in Man" Wacheno signed the Willa- its Environmental Learning Center mette Valley Treaty as chief of the and collaborating on art projects. Clackamas on Jan. 22, 1855. Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Almost 166 years to the date of Manager David Harrelson wrote: that important Tribal event, the “Naming the Welcome Center after Clackamas Community College the Wacheno family not only hon- Board of Education approved nam- ors the first people of the land that ing its under-construction Welcome Clackamas Community College sits Center after the Wacheno family on. It also follows the traditional during its Wednesday, Jan. 20, cultural customs of the Clackamas meeting. as the Indigenous people of this The building will honor Dan, place. These customs include the who signed the treaty that ceded Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez obligations of the people of a place a sizable swath of the northern The under-construction Welcome Center at Clackamas Community College in to be good hosts by welcoming and Willamette Valley to the federal Oregon City will be named after Clackamas Chief Dan Wacheno, who signed caring for their guests. government and was later removed the 1855 Willamette Valley Treaty and was subsequently removed to the “Naming the Welcome Center to the Grand Ronde Reservation, as Grand Ronde Reservation. after the Wacheno family allows well as his family, Workers lay the brick facade on the for this cultural teaching to be which included his represented on the college campus under-construction Welcome Center son, John. named after the people and cus- Former Trib- at Clackamas Community College in toms it will honor.” al Council Chair Oregon City on Wednesday, Jan. 27. College President Tim Cook said Reyn Leno and cur- the Cascades and Tumwater bands rent Chairwoman tions to this country and this state.” of the Chinooks, as well as the Tu- Cheryle A. Kenne- The Wacheno Welcome Center alatin and Pudding River bands of dy are direct de- will house most of the college’s stu- Kalapuya and the northern Molalla scendants of the dent services. Though the college people also shared the land where Wachenos. wanted the building’s name to be college campuses are now located. “It’s humbling to easily identifiable for students as “I am honored to affirm our ties to have my grandfa- an obvious place to get started, the Clackamas people … which the ther, Chief Wache- there also was a desire to demon- college is named after,” Cook said. no, recognized by strate inclusivity and honor those “I look forward to continuing our Clackamas Community College in ganizations such as Clackamas who occupied the land before the relationship with the Confederated this way,” Kennedy said. “The Wa- Community College recognize the college existed. Tribes of Grand Ronde and educat- cheno Welcome Center will stand Indian people that once populated Early in 2020, the college con- ing our students about the Native as a reminder of the Tribal history this country in vast numbers,” Leno ducted face-to-face interactions, Americans who lived on these lands surrounding the area, recognition said. “It not only brings recognition surveys and presentations with before us.” of his significance within that his- to our ancestors, but reminds peo- students, employees and the Board Construction of the Wacheno tory and serve as a platform to tell ple that Indian people have always of Education to explore names that Welcome Center is part of a $90 the story of the Clackamas people.” been here and allows for education most resonated within the college million bond approved by voters in “I think it is great any time or- about our people and our contribu- community. One popular sugges- 2014. The college, at 19600 Molalla tion was to name the building after Ave., had 5,187 undergraduate stu- Wacheno. dents enrolled in 2018-19. n A cohort from Clackamas Com- munity College met with the Grand Includes information from Virtual sharing Ronde Tribal Council with the Pamplin Media Group
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Tribal member $500 technology Availability of ODOT 5310 & grant extended to December Special Transportation Fund Transit Grants The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is providing notice that COVID-19 continued its deadline for Tribal students and eligible transportation providers may apply for federal 5310 grant from front page Elders to apply for $500 technolo- funds ($97,571) allocated to the Tribe for the 2021-23 biennium by gy grants with which to purchase the Oregon Department of Transportation. Projects providing trans- Casino closed for 74 days from mid- a computer to access educational portation services to seniors and persons with disabilities are eligible March through May 31. needs or keep in contact with the for funding including those that also serve the general public. In past Oregon’s nine federally recog- Tribal government. The new dead- years, the Tribe has chosen to select internally generated proposals nized Tribes reaped about $200 line is Dec. 31, 2021, as well. to use these funds in agreements for the transit service to Salem million in direct payments from It also is allowing the Grand through the Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) and to the departments of the Treasury Ronde Tribe to offer $200 grants McMinnville through the Yamhill County Transit Area. and Interior in CARES Act funding. to nonElder Tribal members and The Tribe also will be applying for its ODOT Special Transportation The $2.2 trillion CARES Act descendant children for the same Fund (STF) allocation ($135,400) and project proposals, sugges- was passed by Congress in March purposes. tions and comments can be provided for use of these funds as well. 2020 and Oregon Tribes initially The grant applications can be STF funds have been used for these same routes to Salem and received a combined $152.7 million accessed at www.grandronde.org/ McMinnville and for transit service to Lincoln City through an agree- in funding, according to a Harvard covid-19-information/. ment with TCTD. study that used Treasury’s publicly The other piece of good news is STF and 5310 applications for projects serving the Grand Ronde announced formula for determining that $20 billion in additional fund- community must be submitted to the Grand Ronde Tribe not later payments to Tribes. The study esti- ing for Native American Tribes than noon Feb. 5, 2021. Contact Kim Rogers at 503-879-2250 or mated that the Grand Ronde Tribe is included in President Biden’s [email protected] for more information. initially received approximately proposed American Rescue Plan. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, the Tribe’s Transportation Advisory $33 million in funding. The exact The funding will help Tribal gov- Committee will meet to review 5310 and STF proposal options and amount, according to a U.S. govern- ernments and communities hardest make its recommendation to Tribal Council. The meeting will be by ment website, was in the ballpark hit by the coronavirus pandemic. telephone between noon and 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend at $31.6 million. According to the new administra- by calling in. Contact Kim Rogers at 503-879-2250 or kim.rogers@ After a hold on 40 percent of the tion’s Build Back Better website, grandronde.org for more information including the call-in number $8 billion allocated for Tribes ended the two-step plan is intended to and participant code. Meeting materials will be available for public upon settlement of whether Alaska provide relief for Americans who review by Feb. 5 and can be e-mailed. Native corporations were eligible to have been most affected by the It is expected that the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes receive CARES Act funding, Trea- pandemic, both in terms of health of Grand Ronde, which is an STF agency, will vote on the recom- sury dispersed the balance to help and economic impact. mended uses of these funds at its meeting on Feb. 24, 2021, at Native American Tribes weather The American Rescue Plan still 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Both the STF the COVID-19 storm. needs to be approved by the new and the 5310 applications from the Tribe to ODOT are due March 1, The federal mandate is allowing Congress that took over in mid-Jan- 2021. n the Grand Ronde Tribe to extend uary. n
LIHEAP program open in service area The Tribal Social Service’s LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy As- sistance Program – is open to eligible Tribal members in the six-county
GRAND RONDE HOUSING DEPARTMENT service area and Clackamas County. 28450 Tyee Road – Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 – 503-879-2401 – Fax 503-879-5973 This is a first-come, first-served program and income criteria applies. LIHEAP is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services and is designed to help low-income households with ATTENTION ALL HOUSING TENANTS AND GUEST home heating costs. PLEASE SLOW DOWN IN ELDER HOUSING For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034. n Also, please make sure and maintain low levels of music in the Elder community.
CTGR TERO Announcement PREVENTION CORNER TRAFFIC CONTROL January 2021 Happy New Year FLAGGER Staff Spotlight Due to COVID restrictions This past October Matt Bucknell joined the YEP Program as the Teen Pregnancy TERO is putting on two 5 hour Prevention Grant Coordinator (TPREP). Flagger Certification Classes Along with supporting YEP events and activities, Matt will also be assisting the Willamina SD in delivering personal health Classes Feb. 24-25. 10am-3pm. curriculum to the school’s 8th, 9th and 11th 9 person max per class. Mask required. grade students. Matt has worked with our Tribal/Native youth and their families in Grand Ronde since August of CTGR Office Closures: 2000, and is eager to meet the challenges of his new position. Jan. 18th MLK Jr. Day CTGR Employment Service Center Feb. 15th Tribal Chiefs Day Emotional Well-Being Into the New Year & Beyond 9615 Grand Ronde Rd. Being emotionally healthy doesn’t mean you’re happy all the time. It Cooking with Shannon: means you’re aware of your emotions. Emotionally healthy people still Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Jan. 27th and Feb. 25th feel stress, anger and sadness, but they know how to manage their (Building C, Rooms A & B ) negative feelings. Emotional health allows you to be productive, cope Facebook LIVE: with the stresses of everyday life and can help you realize your full Virtual Valentines Family Event potential. There are many ways to improve and/or maintain good No cost for Tribal members and Feb. 11th in the evening emotional health. Here are some examples: $100 for non-Tribal members.
Be aware of your emotions and reactions Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date Express your feelings to others in appropriate ways Register with the TERO office by calling on program activities, to win cool Think before you act or speak prizes and to participate in the 503-879-2139 or 503-879-2188 fun online “LIVE” events. Manage your stress using relaxation methods and techniques ctgryouthempowerment Strive for a healthy balance between work and play
You can also e-mail us at Take care of your physical health through exercise and diet Grand Ronde Youth Don’t abuse drugs or alcohol, and be aware of excess gambling [email protected] Empowerment and Prevention Connect with others, we all need positive people in our lives As always, use the following hashtag ,and post your pictures Find purpose and meaning in your daily work and life choices Stay positive, focus on the good and forgive yourself for mistakes #ctgrwellnesswarriors TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE *American Academy of Family Physicians Ad by Samuel Briggs III 8 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals Youth Education hopes to re-open soon
GRADUATION continued what they need to be successful. from front page ON-TIME GRAD ATION RATE (4 YEAR ) We've been moving in that direc- tion for several years, and I think In Sheridan, the statistics were those efforts are reflected in our unavailable due to the small num- AI AN AMERICAN INDIAN ALA AN NATIVE rising graduation rates.” ber of Native American students. The overall statewide graduation If the number is 10 or fewer, the rate is 82.6 percent, the highest state doesn’t report the numbers. illamina graduation rate ever recorded in Last year, the district estimated Oregon. the on-time graduation rate to be T “While the class of 2020 ended approximately 95 percent. their high school careers in a way School Superintendent Dorie no one wanted or expected, the Vickery, who began her job after graduation rate shows how much the class of 2020 graduated, has AI AN work they put in over the last 13 said the percentage of Native Amer- years with the support of their ican students there is approximate- teachers and families,” Education ly 5 percent. Department Director Colt Gill “With the shutdown last March, says. “Seeing greater growth in I think teachers and support staff heridan graduation rates for most students really worked with our seniors, of color, students with disabilities helping them to complete their T and students navigating poverty credits,” she says. “Some might than the state as a whole means have also had the opportunity to our continued efforts to foster eq- finish over the summer.” uity and excellence for all Oregon AI AN The Salem-Keizer School Dis- students continues to yield positive trict’s on-time Native graduation results.” rates have decreased from 70.3 in Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 to 65 percent in 2020. Public some of the rules regarding gradua- Engagement Specialist Aaron Ha- McMinn ille tion were changed. Seniors still had rada said approximately 1 percent the same 24-credit requirement, of the district’s students identify as but they were given credit for any T Native American. course in which they were passing The district has an Indian Ed- at the time of the extended school ucation Program that provides closure. tutoring and academic support, in AI AN Gill says that this allowed schools addition to relationship building to provide additional focus on se- with students and families, and curing credit-earning opportunities before the pandemic, in-person and learning for seniors who were cultural enrichment events. All of not yet passing all required courses the district’s six high schools have alem- ei er at the time of the school closure. Native American clubs, which have Locally, the Tribe’s Youth Edu- switched to a virtual format. T cation Department has completely “We are exploring ways to provide shifted the methods in which it the activities students are express- offers services to students. When ing an interest in, whether it is as- school began in September, the sistance with college scholarships AI AN Tribe started offering onsite assis- or cultural/artistic expression, all tance to small groups, but that was in a virtual setting,” Harada said. switched to an all virtual format Additionally, the district is try- 0 20 40 60 80 100 when COVID-19 cases surged again ing to maintain relationships with ources Oregon Department of Education Local school districts. in November. students through having cultural “We are hoping to re-open that in resource facilitators visit in what Graphic created by Samuel Briggs III the near future,” Youth Education is called “Knock and Connect” op- Program Manager Tim Barry says. portunities. gagement in cultural events/family rate for Native students was 92.3 “Also, the dynamics of the depart- Harada says on-time graduation events, and increased engagement percent, slightly higher than the ment have changed so that we now rates have likely decreased due to in school-related and/or Indian Ed- overall average of 92 percent. have academic advisors and aca- students struggling with a sense ucation Program activities. We are “The strategy of creating teacher demic coaches to help students, in- of belonging at school, getting on also monitoring student and family relationships with students (as stead of having one person do both.” board with technology required for perception of sense of belonging freshmen) carried over into the Currently, the department has distance learning, and having fam- through survey data and empathy pandemic, and if a student isn't two academic advisors and three ilies who are in poverty or students interviews.” engaging, there's an adult at the coaches, and is currently serving who are sick themselves. In McMinnville, approximately school who follows up and gets the approximately 127 students who “We have hired an additional 1.5 percent of the student popu- student what they need (school utilize virtual academic coaches or cultural resource facilitator to lation is Native American. Last supplies, Chromebook, food boxes guided study classes. expand our team, allowing us to year’s numbers were too small to in some cases) to get back to their “We believe this will provide a far reach more high school students,” be included in the report for pri- learning,” Communications Direc- more effective outcome for our stu- he said. “We have established vacy reasons, but district officials tor Laurie Fry says. dents,” Barry says. “Graduation is im- team goals to monitor attendance, estimated on-time graduation rates High School Principal Amy Fast portant, but so is understanding the ninth grade on-track data, high were approximately 50 percent. said that the administration wants content and not just passing a test.” school completion, increased en- By contrast, the 2020 graduation every student at school to know Other methods the Education there is an adult who is there for Department has utilized to assist them. students with remote learning “We treat their social-emotion- included a popular technology Certified Application Assisters al issues as seriously as their assistance grant, which provided at the Health & Wellness Center academic struggles,” she said. $500 to help purchase a laptop, “During the pandemic, these strat- tablet or desktop. The grant, Cassandra Rhamey is available to assist with egies were ramped up. We track which was funded from federal recertification and applications for the Oregon Health Plan. students who are not attending CARES Act monies, originally She can be reached at 503-879-1359 distance learning classes to find expired Dec. 31. In total, 563 or [email protected]. out why and work with them to students accessed it. Leah Bailey also is a Certified solve the problem, whether it's The program has been extended connectivity, emotional issues like through the end of 2021 and now Application Assister available to help. motivation, or physical needs like includes Tribal descendants and She can be reached at 503-879-2197 food or clothing. We always say Tribal members three and older, or [email protected]. n we're wrapping our arms around who can get reimbursed for up to our students and helping them find $200 for a device. n FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 9
Willamina sets Feb. 9 re-opening date for first and second graders By Danielle Harrison choice for their community and Smoke Signals staff writer their students.” The COVID-19 pandemic has Changes to the state guidance left Oregon schools shuttered on Jan. 19 include resources for almost a year, but there may to support outdoor instruction, be some light at the end of the revisions to align with the occu- tunnel for local parents, teachers pational safety and health rules, and students who are eager for requiring employee representa- a return to in-person learning. tion for back-to-school planning Willamina School District Su- and a requirement that districts perintendent Carrie Zimbrick offer on-site COVID-19 testing said that she hopes students in if they are located in counties first and second grades will re- in high case counts. Schools in turn to the Oaken Hills campus Yamhill, Marion and Polk coun- Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and that all ties are currently included in students will be “fully imple- that description. Technological upgrades to the Tribal Council Chambers allow Tribal Council mented” in a hybrid model by The Willamina hybrid model member to see and hear remote participants on two large TV screens. the start of the fourth quarter will feature a half-day, morning of school. or afternoon session for three Kindergartners already at- hours, four days per week (Tues- New camera to enable tend half-time, in-person classes day through Friday). in Willamina. Most Tribal and “Some of the priorities for livestreaming will be added descendant students in Grand opening include the opportuni- Ronde attend school in Willamina. ty to have staff vaccinated and UPGRADES continued the audience, substantially reduc- “We had our leadership team ensuring we can meet all of the from front page ing the echo and other acoustical meeting to discuss the new new requirements, including the anomalies of the room,” Olson said. ‘Ready Schools, Safe Learners,’ potential to provide rapid testing a central control panel for ease of Tribal Council member Kathleen version,” Zimbrick said. “Al- for symptomatic students or access. George said she is grateful for the though the bulk of the document staff,” Zimbrick said. With the COVID-19 pandemic upgrades. Since the pandemic remains the same, significant Lindsey Manfrin, head of the necessitating the use of virtual began, she has been doing a com- changes were made, particular- Yamhill County Public Health meetings, streamlining the process bination of working from home ly for districts choosing to open Department, said in the Yam- was key. and in-person to reduce potential ‘outside the metrics.’ … We made hill County News Register that Tribal Audiovisual Network Tech- exposure because she has a vul- a decision to return first and sec- she hopes to set up a vaccina- nician Wendell Olson said that the nerable family member in the same ond grade to a modified hybrid tion clinic in the West Valley so system allows Tribal Council mem- household. model, pending staff support and teachers in Sheridan and Willa- bers to remain in their office or home “The new technology improve- board support, beginning Feb. 9.” mina don’t have to drive far for and actively participate in the meet- ments will help our meetings be Beginning on Jan. 1, Oregon their shots. ings hosted from the meeting room, more effective when we have to Gov. Kate Brown’s instructions She said it would take only which was being utilized while Tribal work remotely, either due to COVID for returning to school became two to three days to vaccinate all Council Chambers undergo similar, concerns or simply when we have to “advisory rather than manda- the teachers in Yamhill County but more substantial, upgrades. be away from the office on business tory,” according to a letter sent if sufficient doses are available, “The video conference system is in the future,” George said. “I think to the Oregon Department of which they are not. The county PC-based so it can be used with we have all experienced some tech- Education and Oregon Health plans to distribute vaccines to most videoconferencing systems by nology failures before this. I have Authority on Dec. 23. school districts proportionally, simply installing the software on just been dropped in the middle of “Moving forward, the decision meaning if Willamina has 15 the PC,” Olson said. “This system meetings, sometimes over and over to resume in-person instruction percent of the teachers in the is also integrated into our phone on the same meeting, or been able must be made locally, district by county, it will receive 15 percent system and parts of it can be uti- to see and hear everyone but no- district, school by school,” Brown of the available doses. lized for teleconferencing without body could hear me. I have seen the said. “In addition to schools con- Meanwhile, the McMinnville the need for separate equipment.” same things happen to other coun- tinuing to adhere to required School District and its teachers’ Tribal Council Chambers is get- cil members. Also, being able to health and safety protocols and union signed a memo of agree- ting all of the same features as the see the other meeting participants working in close consultation ment stating in-person classes meeting room and also will include adds an important component to with their local public health would not start until educators a public address system, new wire- effective communication.” authority in understanding and had received both doses of a less microphones for Tribal Council George said that she is particu- considering the metrics, teach- COVID-19 vaccine. members with built-in speakers larly happy with the expanded use ers, school staff, parents and For more information, visit and headphones that can be at- of remote connecting allowing more students should be engaged in oregon.gov/ode/ and click on the tached to the station to help those Tribal members to participate in this decision-making process to ‘Ready Schools, Safe Learners” with hearing impairments. meetings no matter where they live. allow schools to make the best link. n The PA system also will directly “We have had greater participa- connect to the videoconferencing tion on average than in our in-per- system, teleconferencing and the son meetings,” she said. “I’m sure livestream for virtual attendees, that Zoom meetings and similar Clothes Closet open Friday afternoons which is the primary way a meeting remote options will continue so The Clothes Closet is open from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays on the Tribal campus can be attended by non-employees that we can expand Tribal member near the Elders Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive. during the pandemic. access to our Tribal business.” The change in hours will better serve the community so people do not Additionally, a camera to enable Tribal Communications Director have to choose between going to the Grand Ronde Food Bank or the Clothes livestreaming will be permanently Sara Thompson said CARES Act Closet. It also will be open and available to those who work. mounted overhead so that floor funding has allowed the Tribe to The Clothes Closet accepts clothing, small appliances, small pieces of space currently taken up by camera make important technology up- furniture, electronics and household goods that are clean and in good equipment and videographer can grades. condition. It does not accept books, large TVs or furniture, but there is a be utilized for seating and will no “The Tribe was able to bring the community board where people can post those items. longer obstruct the view for those wiring up to today’s standards as For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walker-Her- seated further back once in-person well as incorporate new technology nandez at 559-847-7565. n meetings resume. with improved teleconferencing Both the audience and Tribal capabilities,” she said. “(It) can Council members will be able to incorporate livestream events and view the videoconference attend- provide higher quality audio and Massage at Health & Wellness Center ees and presentations on monitors video for Tribal members who join Mind, Body & Soul Therapeutic Massage started at the Health & located overhead. business meetings from home. Wellness Clinic. “In addition to the four new moni- Technology has changed signifi- Remember: Appointments for massage are not managed by the tors, the audience will enjoy clearer cantly over the years and we’re Health & Wellness Center staff. sound from the new PA system, excited to see how these improve- To schedule an appointment, call 971-237-2561. n which includes more and better ments will help us connect with speakers located much closer to each other.” n 10 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
Friday, Dec. 11 • Suspicious activity reported in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency by covering Department of Human Services • Alarm went off in the 28900 block of Salmon River Highway. It was employees on a house visit in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. found to be a false alarm. • Report of criminal mischief in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Noise complaint received in the 28400 block of McPherson Road. way. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Highway 18 and Firehall • Assist outside agency with a traffic assist in the area of milepost 24 on Road. Hebo Road. • Assist outside agency with a report of a runaway in the 8800 block of • Disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Grand Ronde Road. The runaway was located. Two females were cited and released for harassment. A male was cit- • Domestic disturbance reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. ed and released for interfering with a 911 call and on a valid warrant. Friday, Dec. 18 • Assist outside agency by covering for Yamhill County deputies on a • Assist outside agency with a reported crash in the area of milepost 18 DUII in the Sheridan area. on Hebo Road. Saturday, Dec. 12 • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Traffic stop occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Grand Ronde way. Road. The male driver had a valid Albany municipal warrant. He was • Welfare check performed in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. cited and released. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Yamhill River and Gold • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Creek roads. A female was cited and released for possession of methamphet- • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 8 on Highway 22. amines and being a felon in possession of a weapon. The vehicle was reported to be driving recklessly. The officer was un- • Report of a deceased person in the 26800 block of Salmon River able to locate the vehicle. Highway. The death was the result of an overdose. • Civil service performed in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency by helping a Yamhill County deputy test un- • Attempt to locate a crash in the area between Grand Ronde and Lin- known substances. coln City. The crash was located on Highway 101. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. • Attempt to locate a domestic disturbance in the 27100 block of Salmon • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. River Highway. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. A male Sunday, Dec. 13 driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the Willamina area for a • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- person with a warrant. way. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Saturday, Dec. 19 • Assist outside agency by providing cover for medics on a possible • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the Sheridan overdose in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. The male involved was area. determined to be OK. • Assist outside agency with a two vehicle crash in the area of Highway • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. 18 and Hebo Road. • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the Willamina area for • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. an emotionally distressed person. Sunday, Dec. 20 • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the area of milepost 3 • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. on Highway 22. A male was arrested for a valid warrant. • Assist outside agency with a welfare check on a vehicle in the area of • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. milepost 13 on Highway 18. Monday, Dec. 14 • Assist outside agency with delivering civil paperwork in the 27100 • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a report of a crash in the area of milepost • Assist outside agency with a cover request during a pursuit in the 27 on Highway 18. Assisted deputies until no longer needed. area of milepost 1 on Highway 18. The vehicle was stopped before it • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. reached the Grand Ronde area. • Assist outside agency with a report of a disturbance in the 25200 • Assist outside agency with a cover request on a traffic stop in the area block of Yamhill River Road. of milepost 24 on Highway 18. Tuesday, Dec. 15 • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a report of a crash in the area of milepost • Assist outside agency with a report of a male chasing a female in the 24 on Hebo Road. area of highways 18B and 22. Officers were unable to locate the peo- • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. ple involved. • Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. The • Attempt to locate a vehicle involved in a pursuit leaving Lincoln City. female driver was cited and released for failure to carry and present. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, Dec. 21 • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a report of offensive littering in the 12300 Wednesday, Dec. 16 block of Dieckman Lane. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A male • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- was arrested for identification theft, third-degree theft and on several way. valid warrants. He was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. A female was cited and released for a valid Marion County warrant. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Warrant arrest occurred in the area of Raven Loop and Tilixam Circle. Tuesday, Dec. 22 A male was arrested for a valid warrant and transported to the Polk • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a vehicle leaving Lin- County Jail in Dallas. coln County. The vehicle was located in Corvallis. • Assist outside agency by covering for Polk County employees serving • Suspicious activity reported in the 9500 block of Grand Ronde Road. civil paperwork in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a missing person in the • Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. The missing person was not • Traffic stop occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. A located in the area. male driver was arrested for felony driving while suspended. He was • Traffic assist performed in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony Road. transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. • Responded to a verbal domestic in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Dec. 23 • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the area of Highway • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 18 and Rowell Creek Road. A male was arrested for a valid Marion • Welfare check performed in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. County warrant. • Assist outside agency when the Salem Police Department requested Thursday, Dec. 17 information regarding a current case. • Responded to a false alarm in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27400 block of Salmon River High- • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. A male was cited and released on a valid Marion County warrant. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. See POLICE LOG continued on page 11 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 11
POLICE LOG continued from page 10 trespass. The vehicle was located. • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a stolen vehicle in the • Harassment reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A 54000 block of Hebo Road. The vehicle was not at the location. male and female were cited and released for harassment. • Attempted suicide reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assault reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A male way. A female was transported to local hospital. left the scene and led officers on a pursuit. He also evaded officers in • Drug complaint received in the area of Blacktail Drive. Salem. • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 8000 block of Thursday, Dec. 24 Firehall Road. Covered for Polk County deputies investigating the case. • Driving complaint received in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency by covering for a Polk County deputy on a traffic • Citizen contact occurred in the 8900 block of Grand Ronde Road. A stop in the area of milepost 21 on Highway 18. A male was arrested for male was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender and trans- driving under the influence of alcohol. ported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo • Warrant arrest performed in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Road. A female involved was cited and released for possession of A male was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas heroin. for two valid warrants. • Attempt to locate a domestic disturbance in the 27100 block of Salm- Wednesday, Dec. 30 on River Highway. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. • Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. The vehicle was located and the driver was warned about speeding. Friday, Dec. 25 • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Salmon River Highway. • Fraud reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. • Assault reported in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. The report was de- • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 18 on Highway 18. termined to be unfounded. A vehicle was parked on the side of the road with its lights on. • Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Damage was found to have occurred before the alleged accident. The vehicle was parked in the area after hours. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 28800 block way. A male was seen trying to get into a vehicle. It was found that he of Salmon River Highway. owned the vehicle. • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a welfare check in the 28400 block of • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. McPherson Road for a hotline hang-up. The person who called was OK. A male was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River for valid warrant out of Washington state. Highway. A female was cited for harassment and a male was transport- • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. ed to the Polk County Jail in Dallas for a valid no-contact order. • Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male • Citizen contact occurred in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. A driver was cited and released for misdemeanor driving while suspend- male was cited for a valid Polk County warrant. ed. • Suspicious activity reported in the 48700 block of Dragonfly Drive. • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the Willamina Thursday, Dec. 31 area. • Drug complaint reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Saturday, Dec. 26 • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Property found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Report of a dog attacking chickens received in the 8700 block of Grand • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Ronde Road. • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Report of criminal mischief in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. The vehicle was parked in area after hours. • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the area of milepost 25 on • Assist outside agency with a report of a vehicle stuck in a ditch near Highway 18 during a traffic stop. South Lake. The vehicle was located and pulled from the ditch. • Traffic stop in the area of milepost 22 on Highway 18. A male driver was • Disturbance reported in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Two juveniles cited and released for misdemeanor driving while suspended. were in an argument. They were separated. • Traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A female driver • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 8800 block was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for a valid of Fort Hill Road. Officers covered Polk County deputies during their warrant. investigation. • Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the Otis area. The • Assist outside agency with a warrant arrest in the area of milepost 4 victim had traveled to the Grand Ronde area and needed to be contact- on Highway 18B. ed. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A male was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas • Disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. for a valid no-contact order. Friday, Jan. 1 • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was cited and released for possession of methamphet- • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Highway 18B and Yamhill amines. A male was cited for possession of methamphetamines and River Road. transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas for a valid felony warrant. • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of milepost Sunday, Dec. 27 14 on Hebo Road. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a suspicious vehicle in the 8200 block of • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Grand Ronde Road. • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 29 on Highway 18. • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of milepost The vehicle was stopped by Yamhill County deputies. 22 on Highway 18. • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. A person • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was locked out of their vehicle. was cited for second-degree forgery. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A A male was cited and released for a valid Multnomah County warrant. female was cited for a valid Marion County warrant. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Jan. 2 Monday, Dec. 28 • Warrant arrest occurred in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. A male was • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. arrested and transported for a valid Polk County warrant. Concern over someone possibly being on their property at night. • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of mile- • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. post 20 on Hebo Road. • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a vehicle in the area of • Missing person reported in the 55700 block of Hebo Road. A female Hebo and Sourgrass roads. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. was cited and released for a valid Yamhill County warrant and re- • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of milepost turned home. 24 on Hebo Road. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Traffic assist performed in the area of Grand Ronde and Andy Riggs • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. roads. Power lines were across the roadway. Tuesday, Dec. 29 • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a vehicle involved in a See POLICE LOG continued on page 12 12 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
POLICE LOG continued from page 11 a vehicle blocking the roadway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 8 • Fight reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. One • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. male was cited for disorderly conduct and a second male was cited • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. for disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Sunday, Jan. 3 • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious activity reported in the 9500 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Highway. A female was arrested for fourth-degree domestic assault. way. • Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Trespass reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. way. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River way. Highway. A male was arrested for driving under the influence of alco- • Welfare check conducted in the 9500 block of Tilixam Circle. The hol. female subject was OK. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Saturday, Jan. 9 way. • Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 8 on Highway 18. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Highway. • Assist outside agency with cover on a traffic stop in the Sheridan Monday, Jan. 4 area. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assist outside agency with a cover request on a reported domestic way. disturbance in the Sheridan area. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Fight reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Traffic stop occurred in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. A way. subject was arrested for misdemeanor driving while suspended and • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of mile- for a valid warrant. post 19 on Highway 18. A female driver was arrested for a valid Polk • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. County warrant. • Disorderly conduct reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Highway. way. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River way. Highway. • Warrant arrest performed in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Disorderly conduct reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- way. A male was cited for two valid warrants. way. A male was cited for disorderly conduct and released. Tuesday, Jan. 5 • Suspicious vehicle reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. way. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Welfare check conducted in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Every- way. one was OK. • Assist outside agency with a report of a gunshot wound in the 50200 • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A block of Hebo Road. Officers arrived and found an apparent suicide. male was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. was arrested for a valid Marion County warrant. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Sunday, Jan. 10 Highway. • Assist outside agency with a cover request for a menacing case in • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Sheridan. • Assist outside agency with a cover request for a DUII traffic stop. • Attempt to locate on a theft out of Lincoln County. Male was located Wednesday, Jan. 6 and charged for multiple crimes. • Request for a welfare check in the area of Blue Jay Court. Everyone • Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A male was determined to be OK. was cited for second-degree forgery. • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the Willamina area. • Emotionally distressed person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon • Criminal mischief reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- River Highway. way. • Assist outside agency with a false alarm in the 8500 block of Grand • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Ronde Road. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, Jan. 11 • Assist outside agency with a cover request in the Willamina area. • Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a trespass suspect. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. The male was located and cited for trespass. • Single vehicle crash reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Highway. • Deceased person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A way. The death was determined to not be criminal. male was cited for trespass. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Thursday, Jan. 7 way. • Criminal mischief reported in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, Jan. 12 • Suspicious vehicle in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A vehi- • Assist outside agency with a report of a crash in the area of milepost cle was parked after hours. 18 on Highway 18. The vehicle was from an old crash. • Traffic stop performed in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. A • Assist outside agency with a report of a burglary in the 25900 block of male was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- way. way. • Driving complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Warrant arrest performed in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- way. way. A male was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas for a • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- valid felony warrant. way. A female was cited for possession of methamphetamines and • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River heroin. Highway. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- way. A male was cited for a valid Polk County warrant. Compiled by Grand Ronde Tribal Police • Traffic assist conducted in the area of milepost 27 on Highway 18 for Department Officer Clint Cardwell. FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 13
Metro award will help fund Tribal Nations Center effort First snow PORTLAND – A $750,000 grant from Metro is supporting the strategic planning and engagement efforts for a proposed Center for Tribal Nations and a waterfront education park at the OMSI District on the eastern shore of the Willamette River. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and Columbia River In- ter-Tribal Fish Commission will lead the visioning process with Tribes, Tribal and interTribal organizations, and Indigenous community members. Metro awarded the grant to the city of Portland and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which will engage a coalition of partners to explore development of the Center for Tribal Nations and education park. “This grant is part of Metro’s efforts to acknowledge that history,” said Metro Councilor Bob Stacey. “Metro recognizes the fact that Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, immense contributions and innovations to the arts, education, health, economic development, envi- ronmental stewardship and civic community that make greater Portland a better place to live and work. The grant will help project partners create access and opportunity for the greater Portland Native American commu- nity through this project.” The center and education park will seek to meaningfully restore Native Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez peoples’ connection to the Willamette River and be part of an integrated The statues at the West Valley Veterans Memorial received a dusting of package of redevelopment that will include riverfront restoration, and snow on Monday, Jan. 25, during the first snowfall of the winter season. office and community spaces for Native people and Tribal and intertribal Employees also left footprints in the slush heading into the Governance organizations that live, work or visit the Portland metropolitan region. Center as they arrived for work. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, heavier snowfall in “This effort … shows a turn of the times that Native people need to be western Oregon forced the closure of the Governance Center for a half- present, acknowledged, visible and provided space,” said Laura John, Trib- day beginning at noon. Tribal offices re-opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday, al Relations director for the city of Portland. “Having that space will help Jan. 27. to accomplish the city of Portland’s vision as it works toward making the city a desirable destination for Native people – whether they are coming to visit or they’re coming to live and work here.” n ɫɑx̣ɑyɑm! Whew, here we go again … If you know any enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members, no matter where they live (in or out of the service area), who are in need of assistance with the following services: • Dental Care • Glasses/Vision Exam • Hearing Aid • Braces • Lasik Eye Surgery • Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Please spread the word and have them contact one of the following staff members to discuss being added to our deferred services list for assistance in 2021. Some services do have longer wait times and some limitations apply, but we will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Please call or e-mail: Leah Bailey at 503-879-2197 or [email protected] Erica Mercier at 503-879-2080 or [email protected] Kayla Leno at 503-879-1406 or [email protected] Melody Baker at 503-879-2011 or [email protected]
West Valley Veterans Memorial Application Deadline is March 15, 2021
Name: DOB:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: Gender: Male/Female (Circle)
Rank: Branch: Honorable: Yes/No (Circle)
DOE: Place of entry:
DOS: Place of seperation:
Deceased: Yes/No (Circle) Place of burial:
CTGR Tribal: Yes/No (Circle) If Tribal, Roll#
*All applicants must submit a copy of their DD214. If applicant is deceased, a family member or spouse can submit a copy of their DD214. If you are a CTGR Tribal member please attach a copy of your Tribal ID. If you are non-Tribal please attach a copy of a bill/record with your name and address showing you had lived or now reside in Grand Ronde, Willamina or Sheridan. Please send application and all documents to Grand Ronde Veterans SEB, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347. If you have any questions, please call Steve Bobb at 503-876-3118.
Any applications received after March 15, 2021, will be kept on file for inclusion to the Memorial in 2022. 14 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals ‘Sweetheart Wishes’ Spreading love, not germs: The 2020–21 Royalty participants for the CTGR and Veterans SEB groups remind us that distance is just a test to see how far love can travel. Happy Valentine’s Day! The collections also can be found at www.facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty and www.facebook.com/CTGRVeteransSEB. FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 15 16 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Smoke Signals
Attention All Artisans
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is seeking bids for our 2021-22 crowns and medallions.
Submit full design that includes:
• The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde logo (including feathers)
• Court Year 2021-22
• Titles: Little Miss Grand Ronde Junior Miss Grand Ronde Senior Miss Grand Ronde
• Crowns and medallions must be completed and delivered by Aug. 6, 2021
Must submit photos of progress when requested
Bid deadline is March 15, 2021 (deadline is firm and no bids will be accepted after 5 p.m.)
Mail bids and designs to: Grand Ronde Royalty CTGR Royalty c/o Tribal Council 9615 Grand Ronde Road If you are interested in participating in the 2021-22 Grand Ronde Royalty Grand Ronde, OR 97347 please take the following steps: 1) E-mail [email protected] with name and address so we can Questions: Call Chelsea at 503-879-1418 or email [email protected] send you the application. *Bids and designs can be sent to the above email address. a. Return to: CTGR Royalty c/o Tribal Council 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return before COMMUNITY HEALTH Ad by Samuel Briggs III March 26, 2021. PROGRAM Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our Community Health Program traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking. Participants represent the
Tribe by attending various community events and powwows where we also Medical Transport work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB) Royalty participants. Serving on Royalty requires a considerable commitment from the participant Services and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants (including parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and activities: organizational meet- ings, powwows, parades, fundraisers and more. We encourage all Tribal youth Medical transportation ages 4-18 to join. services are available to Participants must be within the following age categories by Saturday, Aug. Tribal members within 1, 2021: the six-county service Warriors: 4-18 years of age Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4-6 years of age area when an alternate Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7-10 years of age means of transportation Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11-13 years of age is not available. Advance Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14-18 years of age notice required. General Requirements: 1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free Please call 503-879-2078 3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing to schedule a reservation. 4. Must be single with no dependents 5. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 sNok signflz 17 cultural Walking On... education Margaret Ruth Peters March 7, 1925 – Jan. 28, 2021 Tribal Elder Margaret Ruth Peters Are you missing out on what Cultural walked on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Education has to offer? Follow us on Facebook to get detailed class information, photos from the age of 95. At the time of her passing, events, and updates. she was the fifth eldest Elder in the Grand Ronde Tribe. Plus, check out the tribal calendar for a quick Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Leba- glance of upcoming events and classes. non and Dallas Mortuary Tribute Cen- ter are assisting the family. Open to Tribal and Community members. Funeral services for immediate family Join us! will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. A grave site service will follow at the Tribal cemetery. Search Facebook for Grand Ronde Cultrual Education A full Walking On notice will appear in the next issue of Smoke Signals. Tribal Calendar // www.grandronde.org/tribal-calendar
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1: Chris Mercier discusses expanding Tribal 18: Excerpts from the open house cele- 43: Domestic Violence Coordinator Dan- 64: Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight Media. brating the Phase II opening of Chachalu ielle Murrell discusses Missing and Mur- discusses how demands for police policy Museum & Cultural Center. dered Indigenous Woman and Girls. changes seen across the country have 2: Michael Langley and Lisa Leno discuss been addressed in Grand Ronde. the quick transition from Tribal employee to 19: Brook Colley, Southern Oregon Univer- 44-50: Episodes 44-50: 2019 Tribal Council Tribal leader. sity Assistant Professor of Native American candidate Interviews. 65-69: Episodes 65-69: 2020 Tribal Council Studies, discusses her new book, “Power candidate interviews 3: Tribal Fish and Wildlife Manager Kelly in the Telling: Grand Ronde, Warm Springs 51: Shaun Cameron and Tribal member Dirksen discusses Grand Ronde efforts with and Intertribal Relations in the Casino Era.” Cindy Larson discuss missing person Heath- 70: Michael Herrin examines the bad rep- Pacific Lamprey. er Cameron (Haller), a Grand Ronde Tribal utation the United States Census and the 20: Deputy Press Secretary Sara Thompson member. hidden ways census data impacts Tribal 4: Dr. David Lewis discusses the 163rd discusses her job and the Grand Ronde country. anniversary of the signing of the Willamette community. 52: Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier Valley Treaty of 1855. and Dean Rhodes discuss 2019 election 71: Tribal Council member Kathleen 21: Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Her- results. George discusses the 2020 Tribal council nandez discusses the advisory vote topics. election results. 5: Tribal Lands Manager and multiple 53: Grand Ronde Police OfficerJames (JJ) Native American Music Awards recipient 22-29: Episodes 22-29: 2018 Tribal Council Flynn discusses his actions during a hostage 72: Grand Ronde’s COVID-19 Relief team Jan Michael Looking Wolf discusses his new candidate interviews. situation. you probably haven’t heard of. Grand compact disc “Flute Medicine.” Ronde hired Sam Thornsberry and Stepha- 30: 2008 interview: Margaret Provost and 54: The medication-assisted treatment nie King as the new COVID-19 Relief Com- 6: Tribal Council member Kathleen George Jackie Many Hides discuss Restoration. supervisor at the Grand Ronde Health & munity Health Representatives (COVID-19 discusses Tribal Council’s statement against Wellness Center Linda Gehrke discusses the CHRs). inappropriate personal attacks. 31: Tribal Elder Greg Archuleta and Natural MAT program. Resources staff member Jeremy Ojua 73: How Tribal court is protecting the Tribe’s 7: Grand Ronde Police Chief Jake McK- discuss the Champoeg Celebration. 55: Grand Ronde’s longest-serving employ- “greatest asset and resource” Lorena night discusses his law enforcement career. ee Tresa Mercier discusses the changes she Rivera and Shane Thomas are incorporat- 32: Tribal member Shelly Nichols, a veteran has seen since her first day in 1984. ing Tribal culture with Tribal court programs. 8: Tribal Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier of the U.S. Navy, discusses her military Specifically, the Court Appointed Special discusses the Agency Creek Round Dance. sexual trauma experience that led to her 56: Patti LeClaire discusses the Grand Advocate (CASA) program. co-writing “Warrior Wings.” Ronde community garden. 9: Tribal historian Dr. David Lewis returns to 74: You posted COVID-19 relief payment the podcast to discuss the Trail of Tears. 33: Audio excerpts from the 35th Resto- 57: Tribal member and TERO Director Harris questions, Chris Leno answers them. ration Celebration. Reibach shares his story and information Finance OfficerChris Leno addresses the 10: Tribal member Braden Ebensteiner about TERO. commonly asked COVID-19 relief payment discusses his experiences in New York City 34: Behavioral Health Support Counselor questions from Facebook. as part of the American Museum of Natural Joe Martineau discusses chemical depen- 58: Hurry up and wait: episode 1 History internship. dency and treatment options the Tribe has Silviculture and Fire Protection Manager 75: illioo Native Theatre with Tracie Meyer to offer. Colby Drake and Marta Clifford. Grand Ronde Tribal 11: Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin discusses his member Marta Clifford recently launched baseball career playing in the California 35: Tribal Council members Kathleen 59: Was Grand Ronde’s Health & Wellness the illioo Native Theatre group with a virtual Angels’ farm system. George and Lisa Leno discuss the pro- Prepared for COVID-19? Kelly Rowe, the show where she read Tribal member Tracie posed amendment to the Constitution. Executive Director of Health Services, Meyer’s spoken word piece to an audi- 12: Coordinator Francene Ambrose discuss- discusses if the Health and Wellness Center ence of 150 people. es the Grand Ronde Food Bank. 36: Cultural Resources Department Manag- was prepared for COVID-19. er David Harrelson discusses the “Sharing 13: Tribal Planning Director Rick George Our Stories” and the importance of the 60: Tribal Elders vs. COVID-19 Elders discusses the current process for updating culture of storytelling. Committee Chairwoman Penny Deloe the Tribe’s Strategic Plan. and Nutrition Program Manager Kristy 37: Smoke Signals Editor Dean Rhodes dis- Criss-Lawson discuss how Elders are doing 14: Tribal Emergency Management staff cusses the new Smoke Signals website and during COVID-19. members Steve Warden and Brandy Bishop the importance of free press. 61: Etched in Stone: Ramona Quenelle. discuss emergency preparedness. 38: Bryan Langley and Tracy Biery discuss Ramona Quenelle, recently added to the higher education and education pro- West Valley Veterans Memorial, talks about 15: Listen to excerpts from a September grams. her Navy service. 2008 interview with longtime Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison as she dis- 39: Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach 62: Native parallels to the Black Lives cusses the Tribe’s Restoration effort. discusses his album “Beautiful.” Matter movement with David Lewis, Ph.D. 40: Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. David Lewis discusses the parallels of 16: Dr. Randy Blome of the Health & and Dr. Timothy Hullar discuss cochlear Native and African-American minorities Wellness Center discusses Tribal efforts to implants. seeking social justice. eradicate Hepatitis C within the Grand Ronde Tribe 41: Duke Kimsey discusses the Grand 63: Hurry up and wait: episode 2. Follow- Ronde Tribal Employment Rights Office. ing the Grand Ronde Wildland Fire crews’ 17: Listen to Restoration figureDean Merci- training. er, who walked on in 2011, recall enter- 42: Spirit Mountain Community Fund Direc- taining stories about the Tribe’s Restoration tor Michael Cherry discusses Spirit Mountain efforts. Community Fund.
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Suspicious minds are everywhere and you may well be thinking, “There must be a catch!” The most important thing, in my opinion, is that you want to share your ye?lan tilixam haws experiences to help others. Of course, like anything, you need to have the skills to be a peer support specialist. Winter 2021 Volume 1 01 To learn the skills, a 40 hour training is required. The wawa great thing about this training is that it will teach you the It’s true! It literally took an act of Congress to provide tools to help others. The bonus is that the same tools can Volume 1B 01 religious freedom for native people back in 1978. One also help you! Sharing your experiences can be very Winter 2021 tiny little microorganism stopped ceremonies! empowering to another person. Sharing your experiences
On our Rez, there are no community sweats allowed. will also be empowering to you.
EMBRACE RECOVERY But, there are other things you can do. You don’t need a The Tribe also has programs to help you to get on-the-job sweat lodge, pipe or smudge in order to pray. training if you have never held a job. Many ex-felons IT’S A CELEBRATION! Let’s be real here… everyone is OT living in Recovery. 1. Use the water –Water has Spirit and can cleanse have left prison and went to college. There is one ex- Today mar s the first of your seasonal newsletters. We If you can’t resist the urge to use, consider a treatment felon who attended the Inside College Program and upon center A treatment center can teach you the tools to begin your spirit, your mind, your emotion and of hope you loo forward to receiving news from the ye lan course your physical self. parole continued his education. He is currently an A&D tilixạ m haws your recovery process. Without embracing Recovery, you counselor and going to school for his Master’s Degree. may well end up with a D II or other charges. our 2. Remember – when you are in a quiet place, close Winter Solstice has come and gone. et the winter season finances, your family, your well-being will all be your eyes and return to the sweat lodge. Smell You, too, can have a job if you are an ex-felon. You, too, remains. ind time this winter to thin about your last diminished over time. What is Recovery anyway the medicines, listen to the water turn into can work for TERO. You, too, can get more training year. our ancestors were spending time in their plan Creator’s sacred breath. And, pray. and/or education. We will help you! houses during this season. In the alapuya lifeways, “A process of change through which individuals anuary was the month of burned breasts. Telling stories, improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed 3. Meditate, sing, pray or just sit with Creator in Help Make this Newsletter Yours weaving, carving and self-discovery were occurring in life, and strive to reach their full potential.” -Samhsa your home or in a peaceful place outside. their lodges. What have you discovered about yourself Do you have ideas for future articles? Do you want to ive the change you want to ma e o one grew up ave you found new, more positive ways of coping with "I have seen that in any great undertaking it is not write a motivating article for your incarcerated brothers thin ing, “I can’t wait to go to prison!” et, Tribal the stress, fear and uncertainty that last year brought enough for a man to depend simply upon himself."- and sisters to read? Do you have an inspiring poem you members who had untreated substance use disorders are in Spend some time wor ing on you. We all can do better Lone Man (Isna-la-wica), Teton Sioux want to share? Are you an artist that wants to share a prison today due to criminal behavior associated with Do you have some goals that you would li e to wor on drawing? substance use. The best time to start your Recovery is this year Can the ye lan tilixạ m haws help All it ta es Ex-Felons & Jobs today. ot tomorrow, not ne t month, but now Recovery is a letter or a phone call to as for help. Send in your ideas, comments, poems, stories or art to is a process of change…start the change today. We must Have you heard this, “No one will hire an ex-felon”? Or, the ye?lan tilixaṃ haws. There is no guarantee that your learn to crawl before we can even begin baby steps. As a “good luck getting a job after prison.” It’s not really idea/item will be published, but there is a good chance. baby, you learned how to defy gravity As an adult, learn “good luck” you need. how to defy the system Embrace recovery Reminder, the ye?lan tilixaṃ haws translates into helper Did you know that our very own TERO program does person office. There is no stigma attached to our office. not care if you are an ex-felon? Did you know that the We are here to help. You are all a part of our Tribal
TERO program hires ex-felons all the time? I know of community. When substance use gets in our way, our We Do Recover! one ex-felon who is working through TERO and has families become broken. We are missing aunties and several job options with the Contractors. uncles, moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, sons asay a tilixạ m* and daughters from our Tribal Community. We all have What’s so special about this person? This person has the potential to be great role models. We can help! Also an e -felon and former been to prison a few times. This person had a job substance abuse user. through TERO, relapsed and quit. This person went to e has become a beacon of treatment and got the job back! No, not a skilled hope for our community laborer. The skill was being honest, sincere and most
importantly, willing to take direction from their Be a Sobriety Warrior! supervisor and showing up to work every day, on time.
*Our Relative “Nayka munk manaqi tlush” Take advantage of every kind of training that you can.
You never know what skill will be important! The more “Tumala, tumala, tumala nayka munk manaqi tlush” skills you have, the more employable you are. If you are These are the words of a chinu wawa song, “Tomorrow, CHERISH YOURSELF living on the Rez or the six county service-area, you are eligible for TERO. tomorrow, tomorrow I will do better.” You have the power to control you. o one can ma e you have a bad This season is especially hard for many people. any day. ou choose to give people your own personal people are imprisoned in their own minds and feel There is new field that has been emerging called Peer power and then affect your day in a negative manner. unworthy of love. ou are worthy of love. Ta e time to Support Specialists. The Tribe is opening a new opiate HELP – How Everyone Learns Proficiently ever relinquish your power a e a medicine bag and really love yourself treatment center in Salem and one of the jobs listed was every day remind yourself for a Peer Support Specialist. The range of salary was Do you think you could make a drum without any help? ow do you treat those you love ou probably treat between $42-45,000 per year. How does one become a Unless you have made one before, it would probably be “Only you control your Spirit them with indness, respect and compassion. Treat peer support specialist you may be asking yourself? difficult! There is no shame in asking for help! It is how yourself to the same compassion and indness you treat we learn!!! Whether you are asking for help to string a And no one can take your power!” others with. We all ma e mista es It does not ma e us Well, you need to be a former substance use abuser (two drum, or asking for help to learn to live in Recovery. Help “bad” people. We are good people, we are resilient years free of use) or an ex-felon, or a person with a is how we learn! We are survivors ou are descended from great warriors people. es, we sometimes ma e poor choices but we all Their D A is in your D A. onor your ancestors and do deserve to be cherished. If you need help learning to better tomorrow. cherish yourself, call 503 879-1389. For more information or to talk to someone confidentially, please call Elaine at (503) 879-1389
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The Health & Wellness Center is still open. We are taking every pre- caution to keep our staff and patients safe. Remember that masks are required (not a face shield) at all times during your visit, continue so- cial distancing as well as washing/sanitizing your hands. If you have ANY COVID symptoms, please do not come in the building, Are you having problems with gambling? even if it is for a regularly scheduled appointment. Call 503-879-2002 Please meet Sergio Gutierrez, CADC 1, CGAC 1 Chemical Dependency and Gambling and they will give you instructions. Addiction Counselor. Sergio works at the CTGR Behavioral Health Department twice a The symptoms include: month from 8:00 5:00pm. Sergio has been practicing since 1997 and is versatile in his Dry cough knowledge pertaining to gambling addiction. He is ready and eager to help our members in any way he can. Shortness of breath Chills Call now for availability and to make Repeated shaking with chills your appointment: Muscle pain Sore throat 503 879 2026 New loss of taste or smell The odds can be A temperature 100.4 or greater in YOUR favor!! Gambling Hotline: 1 877 MY Limit (1 877 695 4648) We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking the safety of everyone very serious. or Text 503 713 6000 Hayu masi,
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