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in celebration of Spirit Mountain Casino’s 25 th anniversary of participating in the Grand Floral Parade. “I think the float is outstanding,” said Tribal Council member Michael Cherry. “It’s amazing and I am so proud of it. Look at all of the beautiful flowers. I particularly love the earrings. They’re just so real. “I love the theme of returning to our roots. This really is the core of who were are as Native American people and the basket and the camas and bringing all of that back to our land is part …

and preserve the rich history and natural beauty of the area.” Thursday’s event was spearheaded by the group’s secretary, Seaneen Rudkin-Manning. “I’m very pleased and thankful you came here today,” she said. “It takes a lot of people doing a lot of hard work to make something look easy. There are a lot of people who have made this possible.” The new signage includes information about the origins of the name Tomanowos, how the meteorite came to rest in the Willamette Valley and how a Welsh …

every day. “It takes a lot of dedication,” Kihya said. “I’m at the gym every day, three to four hours a day. It is way more competitive and a lot of work throwing girls. You have to have really good stamina. Sometimes after a stunt, I feel like I’m going to pass out.” The competitive routine of two minutes and 30 seconds that her co-ed 4.2 level team performs includes stunting, dance and tumbling. A team’s level indicates the degree of difficulty allowed in the competition, with 6.0 being …

Prize in 1991. Karten worked for two editors while at Smoke Signals : Brent Merrill, who walked on in 2020, and Dean Rhodes. “What I appreciated about Ron as a journalist was his versatility,” Rhodes said. “He could handle news and features, and take photos if necessary. He always had a knack of connecting with people and eventually getting the answers and comments he needed. He was instrumental in conducting most of the interviews for the 25 th anniversary of Restoration video we did in 2008 …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Nov. 15, 2011 11.14.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I am writing a letter in great concern for our Tribal members who work at the casino. In the past few years, I've noticed that a lot of our Tribal members are getting treated poorly and not being hired full-time. My son, who went through the blackjack class successfully, had to wait over six months to be hired, and then only part-time because he never knew all the games. The casino …

on the Tribe's Facebook page. "This song is inspired from moving to the Reservation after suffering from two strokes. Since that time I have been blessed as a national recording artist with the resources to record and give this song to my Tribe." Now well-known professionally in the Native American music world as Jan Michael Looking Wolf and a recipient of many major Native American Music Awards, Reibach resurrected "We Are Grand Ronde" and recorded it in a McMinnville recording studio with his …

in the fiscal year 2012 federal budget. Kennedy's comments are below: "My name is Cheryle Kennedy and I am the Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. Mr. Simpson, I had the pleasure of working with all of Idaho's Tribes during my tenure as executive director of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, which represents health care issues of the 43 federally recognized Tribes in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. "I also have the honor of serving …

the 16 as members because his interpretation of the Tribal Constitution convinced him that they had fulfilled their obligation by relinquishing membership in another Tribe. "I believe that these folks don't have any control over when they are relinquished and when they are enrolled," he said about when another Tribe might act on a written request for relinquishment. "I think that their responsibility was to submit relinquishment in writing and I believe that they were in compliance with the Tribe's …

was an orderly to Lt. Phil Sheridan. Together, they brought 10 children into the world, all themselves now passed. Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council member Val Grout, Tilmer's great-granddaughter, has been trying for years to remedy a family omission when Tilmer walked on. Buried in the Tribal cemetery, her memory was never preserved with a headstone. "Grandpa has a tall headstone," Grout said. "I don't know why grandma doesn't." The effort started, Grout said, about 10 years ago, when she and her …

or organizations whose work has affected change or health care on the local or Tribal level. Blome was notified last month that he would be honored for the award. When contacted, he was quick to recognize his coworkers. “We are making a big impact and I am extremely proud of that,” Blome said. “I am proud of how many people here at the clinic have worked so hard and that together we are doing such wonderful work.” Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said Blome is helping to change …