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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 …

. The closure will remain in effect through the Fourth of July weekend and until staff and Tribal Council are able to reassess the hazardous conditions. During the closure, Natural Resources staff will be patrolling to identify any potential hazards. Tribal timber is a multi-million dollar asset and the Tribe has an obligation to protect all Tribal assets. The Tribe thanks you for your patience and understanding during this time. If you see a fire, call 911 immediately. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

Tribal Government & News Health checks offered at May 5 General Council meeting 04.10.2013 Ron Karten General Council , Health & Wellness , Events Attention Eugene-area members! When was the last time you had your blood pressure or cholesterol checked? DiabetOmics will be on-site at the May 5 General Council meeting to do blood draws and health screenings. Anyone who has not taken part is strongly encouraged to participate. There is no direct cost to you. DiabetOmics has been working with our …

Culture Walking On - Floreine Constance Ray 03.04.2013 Ron Karten Walking On Floreine Constance Ray Feb. 10, 1917 - Dec. 28, 2012 Tribal Elder Floreine Constance Ray, 95, walked on Dec. 28, 2012, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, following a brief illness. She was the Tribe's fifth eldest member at the time of her passing. She was the daughter of Jasper and Josephine Boydston. She resided in Grand Ronde and then she and her husband, Kenneth F. Ray, moved to Salem. She was preceded in death by Kenneth …

Culture Walking On -- Lindsey Lyle Llaneza 07.25.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Lindsey Lyle Llaneza Lindsey Lyle Llaneza April 13, 1954 – July 15, 2019 Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Lindsey Lyle Llaneza was born in Oregon and grew up in the Richmond area of southeast Portland with his parents, Eddy and Flora. He loved fishing, camping and just being outdoors with family and friends, but most of all he loved spending time with his children. He is survived by his daughter, Breonna; son, Gabe …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council votes to add 29 names to Restoration Roll 10.23.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council voted to add 29 more names to the Restoration Roll during its Wednesday, Oct. 23, meeting, bringing the total number of Tribal members added to the historically important roll this year to 187. The vote marks the fourth time this year that Tribal members have been added to the Restoration Roll. During a special meeting held …

Culture Walking On -- David Emery Riggs 10.31.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On David Emery Riggs May 19, 1955 – Oct. 22, 2019 Grand Ronde Tribal Elder David Emery Riggs, 64, a resident of Monmouth and formerly of Salem, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Dallas, Ore., the son of Lewis Leo and Doris Jane LaRose Riggs. He lived for a short time in Grand Ronde, but did most of his growing up in the Salem area. He graduated from North Salem High School. He worked for Spirit …

Tribal Government & News Election Board encouraging Tribal voters to mail in ballots ASAP 08.19.2020 Dean Rhodes Elections The Grand Ronde post office, located on Grand Ronde Road, is no longer staffed on Saturdays, so Tribal ballots must arrive by Friday, Sept. 11, to make it into the Tribe's post office box in time to be counted. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Changes at the U.S. Postal Service, such as disappearing mail boxes …

. This year, it was held in person at the Department of the Interior and featured speeches by President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as networking sessions with Cabinet officials such as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. More than 300 Tribal leaders attended. “Any time Tribes are given a chance at meaningful discussion with such high-ranking officials like the president and vice president, they should take advantage,” Mercier …

. where Mary Ann grew up and graduated high school in 1967. After graduation, Mary Ann spent time learning how to play pool. She came by the skill naturally since her father was an exceptional player. She and her brother Willard, “Bill,” often played in the bars together. Mary Ann won numerous tournaments and had many trophies to show. She spent several years cooking in various restaurants in Oregon and eventually moved to California where she also worked as a cook. Later, Mary Ann moved back …