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. Tribal Graphics Designer George Valdez received a second place award in the Graphics category and Tribal Page Designer Justin Phillips received a third place award in the Design category. Smoke Signals remained the only Tribal newspaper in Oregon to receive awards in the ONPA contest and was one of only four newspapers to win the 11 awards handed out in the Associate Member category. Entries were judged by members of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and awards were announced Thursday, July …

, Our Launch” is a NASA-funded project that invites Native American student groups from four Northwest states – Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho – to build an artifact of cultural or scientific significance and launch it into the stratosphere by balloon. The Aug. 21 solar eclipse is the first to cross the continental United States since 1918, when one darkened skies from Washington to Florida. This eclipse will begin in Oregon and end in South Carolina, taking about 90 minutes to cross …

Tribal Government & News Fire Patrol schedules two engines over Powwow weekend 08.17.2016 Dean Rhodes Natural Resources , Public Safety Due to the warm weather and Contest Powwow weekend, the Tribe will have two engines on patrol Friday and Saturday. Natural Resources staff members are going to start staffing one engine today from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday. In case of a fire, always call 911. If you need to reach the personnel on patrol contact Logan Kneeland at 503-583-5514 …

hopes to secure some of the Thrive Life products for the Elders’ kitchen. He said there might be a time when those foods could come in handy. “This would be good for emergency backup,” said Campbell. “If a freezer went down or a refrigerator, I’d still be able to make something and feed people.” Thrive Life offers three-month, six-month and one-year food packages. The prices vary on different items individually purchased and the packages are $583.99 for the three-month package, $1,312.99 …

Culture Community Fund begins airing updated TV commercials 07.29.2016 Brent Merrill Spirit Mountain Community Fund This year’s Summer Olympic Games is primetime for the nation and also for the Tribe’s Spirit Mountain Community Fund. The Tribe’s charitable-giving organization is being featured in a series of updated television commercials that began airing in June and will run through the end of the year. Many of the ads are set to run during primetime as a backdrop to Olympic coverage. “One …

and low humidity expected for the weekend. Tribal Council and staff from the Natural Resources Department will continue to reassess the closure of Tribal timber lands and revisit the precaution level currently in effect for the Grand Ronde Reservation and Tribal timber lands. Our timber is a multi-million dollar asset and the Tribe has an obligation to protect all of our Tribal assets. Protecting the Grand Ronde Reservation and our natural resources is one of the highest priorities for Tribal …

Ronde Reservation and Tribal timber lands. Our timber is a multi-million dollar asset and the Tribe has an obligation to protect all of our Tribal assets. Protecting the Grand Ronde Reservation and our natural resources is one of the highest priorities for Tribal Council and staff. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. If you see fire, please call 911 immediately. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

it.” According to Indian Health Service statistics released in 2012, there is a 72 percent higher rate of suicide among Native Americans. In addition, of the 38,000 Americans who die from suicide each year, 90 percent suffer from a mental disorder, a substance abuse disorder or both. “I think originally when we talked about doing the summit we were definitely targeting the veteran out there that is homeless, the one that doesn’t reach out,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “We can make …

treasures, as well as listen to all kinds of music. He was loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his ex-wife and forever friend, Danyel; his children, Kristine, Justin and Daniel; grandchildren, Mason and Emmitt; parents, Milton Sherwood Sr. and Hazel Porter; stepfather, Tom Porter; three sisters, Debbie, Patty and Cheryl; and one brother, Kenny. He also leaves behind his dogs, Junior and Rock. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky, who walked on in 2005. Funeral services …

. He is survived by his sons, Donald Jr. of Prineville, Ore., and Dillon of Metaline Falls; and one grandson, Brice. He also is survived by his sisters Rita, Lola and Vickey and a brother, Edward. He was preceded in death two brothers, Glenn and Delmer. Viewing will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Grand Ronde Tribal cemetery building with a graveside service beginning at 1 p.m. at the cemetery. To leave messages for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com . Dallas Mortuary …