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Proposed Enrollment Ordinance Changes FAQ - 3/20/25

The Tribe’s path to lineal descent has been a long one. We appreciate the time everyone has taken to participate in this process and be part of the discussion. The community meetings, surveys, and on-going conversations have all been an important part of where we are now. We’ve heard your comments and are happy to be rolling out the proposed changes to the enrollment ordinance for its first reading.

We have decided to move forward with an open enrollment period for first-year applicants and a drawing to create the waitlist. While we realize that this approach may not be the preferred path for some, it was important that we come from a place of fairness and equity. This process will not discriminate against individuals with different application factors. We believe that this process will also alleviate concerns members have shared with us around other types of processes. We look forward to hearing from you on these proposed amendments. Information is available in the back of the room, by request and will be available on the Tribe’s website. We will be providing additional updates as we move forward.

 

View the proposed enrollment ordinance changes FAQ: View Document

Constitutional Amendment on Lineal Descent Approval FY24 - 01/21/2025

The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the FY24 Grand Ronde Secretarial Election for lineal descent. The full approval can be found here: View Document

 

Constitutional Amendment on Lineal Descent Results - 12/10/2024

We are happy to report that the Constitutional Amendment has passed with 66.81%. However, the BIA has until January 23, 2025 to certify to election results. We are currently working on a new application and updated enrollment process. We will be sharing more information on applications and the enrollment process in due time. Please be patient with us as we move forward.

INITIAL VOTER REGISTRATION LIST

 

BIA CONTACT:

Cherrise Tiger, Program Analyst

Election Board Chair for the Election

BIA Northwest Regional Office

Cell: (360)614-5848

Email: Cherisse.Tiger@bia.gov

 

Updated Constitutional Amendment Timeline

12/9/2024 - Election Date/Results. Please note that this is a mail in election only. Please plan accordingly and do not drop ballots off. 

12/10/2024 - 12/16/2024 - Individuals may challenge the election results.  Challenges can be submitted  contacting the BIA Election Board Chair at Cherisse.Tiger@bia.gov. Please note that she will not be holding office hours at the Community Center. 

January 23, 2025-Deadline for BIA to certify election results. 

 

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