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City, Clackamas County, regional government Metro and the state of Oregon that has been working since 2011 to open public access to Willamette Falls, including a public riverwalk alongside the Willamette River. The Grand Ronde Tribe became a major player in the Legacy Project when it purchased the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City in August 2019. “As the owners of the 23-acre Blue Heron property at Willamette Falls, we have already made significant progress toward bringing new life …

up.” The statue will be placed in front of the Tribal Governance Center. Former Congressman Les AuCoin, who submitted the Grand Ronde Restoration Bill in the House of Representatives, was presented with a canoe paddle by Tribal Council. The paddle was created by Tribal artisan Brian Krehbiel. “I remember the hard work your leaders went through,” AuCoin said. “Creating Restoration, then a Reservation and a gaming facility … The work you do here, there is good that has been accomplished …

and lived with Tresa in those days. "We were the youngest, so we did everything that needed to be done," Barbara recalls. "She came on slightly after me, and we were rooming together. It was so small back then. Six of us in one room. One time, Les AuCoin, who was in Congress, was coming, so we painted the whole inside. And the artwork. We were pretty happy to be down there. "We used to get into laughing jags where we were out of control. Sometimes just a look at each other. When you know somebody …

Tribal members who came together. I want you to think of that. Tell the story to your young people so they know it didn’t just happen. With the help of our Creator, we stand here today.” Kennedy also mentioned Oregon legislators who aided in the Restoration effort: Rep. Elizabeth Furse, Sen. Mark O. Hatfield and Rep. Les AuCoin. “We are so thankful and I wanted to mention them,” she said. Tribal Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson gave a brief historical overview of the Tribe …

the various First Foods. Lunch will be served at noon. Following lunch, attendees will head to the plankhouse for a brief informational talk about medicinal foods and teas. In an effort to increase involvement, the event also will include an activity at Tyee Prairie Nature Preserve, located to the south of the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority building. Restoration of the site has been an ongoing project between the Tribe's Natural Resources and Cultural Resources departments and the nonprofit …

Council with potential options for a future development. The 86-acre Rink 2 property east of Grand Meadows was identified as the most suitable housing site location. Reece and Associates of Albany has been selected to conduct a property development plan for the new site. The first phase will have approximately 20 single-family homes. The Tribe’s current housing options typically have occupation rates of 94 percent or higher, and lack of available market-rate homes has been a sticking point …

was fighting to keep the Germans out of Paris. He was 26 and hospitalized for 22 months. The medal was awarded by U.S. Rep Les AuCoin. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the photographic arts. During that time, he visited all of the national parks proper in the contiguous states, plus the majority of other National Parks System units, he says. He also was named National Parks expert for Friends of the Earth founder David Brower, the subject of John McPhee's book, "Encounters with the Archdruid." He took inspiration from Brower, who later wrote the introduction to Williams' Gorge book. "He was my idol," Williams says. "He turned the Sierra Club into a major …

Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

,” said Reibach, 26. “I was so persistent in getting this job. I called several times.” Huerter said Reibach made a strong first impression and has followed up on that since he has been hired. “Harris’ attitude and enthusiasm from the very beginning set him apart from all the other applicants,” said Huerter. “That attitude has continued and he has brought that to work with him every day. It impacts my life because I want to have a good day and I want to treat other people positively. He brings …