CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE GOVERNMENT 1 Session

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE GOVERNMENT 1

Session Objectives Understand that there are different ways for governments to be organized & hold power. Understand & apply knowledge about Grand Ronde Tribal government & its political structure. Understand & apply knowledge about tribal membership. Understand the role of Tribal Government & its economy. 2

Treaty Era Oregon treaties were made in the 1850’s Joel Palmer, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon Territory, negotiated many treaties and selected the site for the Grand Ronde Reservation. 3

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon Government The Tribe is a government and is sovereign. What do you think sovereign or sovereignty means? 4

Tribal Sovereignty Governance Building for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde, Oregon 2013 Sovereign Nations have the right to: Form their own government, Determine membership or citizenship, Make and enforce laws, Regulate trade within borders, Govern the conduct of members and nonmembers on tribal lands, Form alliances with other nations, and more. 5

Citizenship and Tribal Membership In the U. S. , persons of Native American descent have a unique legal position. Native Americans are U. S. citizens and are entitled to the same legal rights and protections under the U. . S Federal Constitution that all other U. S. citizens enjoy, and Native Americans may also be members of selfgoverning tribes and also have legal rights and protections under the Tribal Government Constitution. 6

What is a constitution? A plan which is developed and written for a government. What kind of things do you think are in a constitution? 7

Grand Ronde Tribal Council These are people elected by the tribal membership to govern the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. A total of 9 members are on Tribal Council. Elections are held each year and members of Tribal Council hold 3 year terms. Tribal Council is responsible for upholding the Grand Ronde constitution. The Tribal Council also has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. 8

Tribal Government Structure The Tribe has its own police officers and tribal court system. Tribal Police & Court System The Tribe has several different ways to fund its governmental functions (timber sales and casino revenue) Tribal Council 9 members each serving 3 year terms Tribal Membership Over 6, 000 people living all over the world. Economic Development Elected by the membership and governs & leadership to the Tribe. Programs & Services Programs include Education, Health, Housing, and many others. 9

Compare & Contrast Oregon Government and Grand Ronde Government What does the constitution say about governing the state of Oregon? What does the constitution say about governing the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde? 10

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