Do You Know Oregon’s First Peoples? A History of the Grand Ronde Tribe

19600 Molalla Ave,Oregon City OR 97045

09 May, 2023

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The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy will discuss the history of the Indigenous communities in Clackamas County, and how we can work together to honor their strengths and contributions and celebrate the diversity of contemporary Indigenous lives and experiences. Learn more about the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde by watching the video below or visiting https://www.grandronde.org/. For questions about the event, email [email protected]. About Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. KennedyCheryle Ann (Allen) Kennedy was born in the springtime on April 3rd prior to Termination. She comes from a family of weavers, beaders, carvers, gatherers, fishers and hunters. She is serving her eighth term on Tribal Council and has served 16 years as the chairwoman. Other political actions include: Commissioner on the Commission on Indian Services appointed by the Oregon LegislatureAppointed member of the Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Tribal Advisory CommitteeBoard member on the West Valley Hospital Foundation BoardBoard member on the Willamette Heritage Area Coalition BoardBoard member on the Oregon Business Association Board of DirectorsDelegate to the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health BoardMember of the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest IndiansMember of the National Congress of American IndiansServing as Tribal Council liaison to the CTGR Culture Committee and Health CommitteeAppointed by the Governor of Oregon to serve on the Federal Laws Committee of the Oregon Health Fund BoardAppointed by the Oregon Health Policy Board to the Oregon Health Improvement Plan CommitteeFormer Commissioner of the Rural Health Council of OregonFormer Commissioner of Oregon's Women CommissionFormer Steering Committee member of Oregon's Rural Health Education CentersPrior to her elected official capacity: She had a 30-year career as a Health Administrator working with Tribes (including serving as our Tribal Health Director for nearly 15 years)She served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health BoardSelected by the Potlatch Fund to receive the Fran James Cultural Preservation Award at the Honoring Awards Gala in 2009During her health career, she was awarded: Health Administrator of the Year by the Department of Public Health, Indian Health ServicesOutstanding Leader in Health Care by the Oregon Department of HealthRecognized for the contributions to elevating the health status of Indian people by the National Indian Health BoardHer interests are many. She loves sports and has served as a coach for women/co-ed softball and coached girls/women's basketball. She makes regalia and Native American jewelry as well as other beadwork. She’s a believer in art, and she loves our culture and wants it to be revitalized to the fullest extent. She is college educated and encourages all who want to further their education to vigorously pursue that endeavor. She believes in dreaming big, developing new ideas and bringing the future to us. Her dream for the Tribe is to have healthy, happy, strong members. Support events like thisThe DEI Office is seeking support from the community for events and ongoing programming. Your contributions directly further the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts at CCC. Please consider giving a one-time or monthly recurring gift to the Clackamas Community College DEI Fund. Donate at https://give.clackamas.edu/dei.