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Ronde Tribe all demonstrated disputes to genuine issues of material fact relevant to resolution of all the issues in the contested case, so therefore all requests for summary determination were denied. “That’s why we are moving forward with condemnation as the best legal tool available to expediently resolve issues essential to our operations,” Robertson said. PGE also posted comments from Siletz Tribal Chairwoman Delores Pigsley, Warm Springs Tribal Chairman Ray Tsumpti and Yakama Tribal Chairman …

, Alan Hobbs; granddaughter, Hauli; grandson, Geoff; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a woman on the go and engaged in her community. Family expects that Gladys is now serving on the welcoming committee. Her daughter, Tauni, imagines she requires no good deed for entry, denies no one and only asks, "What took you so long?" when welcoming her friends into their next adventure. Family has offered two charities close to Gladys' heart in the event donations would like to be made in her honor …

Assistant Caden Leno, right (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The annual Tribal Employment Rights Office Appreciation Lunch was held Saturday, Nov. 2, at Spirit Mountain Casino to honor and highlight employees and projects in 2024. TERO Director Harris Reibach served as master of ceremonies, introducing speakers, presenting awards and announcing raffle winners while more than 200 attendees enjoyed lunch and desserts. “We’re here to celebrate all of the good …

this.” A press release issued by the Tribe’s Public Affairs Department said that if successful, the condemnation would privatize public land and make is inaccessible to Oregonians. “Many Oregonians recreate at Willamette Falls and if the land is brought under corporate control, they would no longer be allowed to do that,” the release stated. “It is in the best interest of Oregonians for the state to oppose this lang grab by PGE, instead of willingly handing over public land.” During the rally …

ended up becoming the COVID relief aide, and did that for a while,” King said. “If a Tribal member called and said they had COVID in order to keep them home, I would get a list from them of their needs, groceries and how many people were in their household so I could go do a big grocery haul and deliver it to them so they could stay at home.” After the pandemic subsided, King became a health promotion specialist before becoming the Elder Justice Coordinator. “When the position became available, I …

,” Leno said. “It’s been a long road for us. Our whole government used to sit out there, where you turn in from the road in that little parking lot. That was our whole government. … How far we’ve grown, but you only do that with good people and good staff. I learned that from being here 20 years on Tribal Council: You surround yourself with good people and you’ll be successful in what you do. You, as employees, are the ones that make us successful.” Leno added that the Grand Ronde Tribe is “well …

will not stop and consider that our very sovereignty is at risk, we have a good chance of losing everything. When you vote, think about the repercussions that will be felt for many generations to come. While you’re at it, we should all try and find a way to hold all leaders accountable if they refuse to uphold our Constitution and represent the majority of the membership. Let’s all get angry and spread the word from family to family until justice is truly served for our Tribe. Jesse Knight Roll …

was the second for Holmes, who said she liked the Royalty's part in the parade and working behind the scenes with other Royalty, doing the little things that make the Tribe and casino look good. Royalty passed out 300 cedar roses to parade watchers. They were made again this year by Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel. Among those from Tribal and casino communities enjoying the show from the VIP area were Elders and sisters Violet Folden and Gladys Hobbs, loyal supporters of the parade …

Culture Roots, rock, reggae 01.12.2024 Sherron Lumley Culture By Sherron Lumley Smoke Signals staff writer Music producer and Grand Ronde Tribal member Adam Sierra is bringing an all-Indigenous reggae and hip-hop show to the Tribe’s ceded homelands on Friday, Jan. 26. Sierra, co-founder of Chalice Row Records, is hosting, “Rebel Music,” Friday, Jan. 26, at The Haven in southeast Portland. “This show is showcasing all Native artists,” Sierra, 39, said. “It’s a reggae and hip-hop performance …

Designer Samuel Briggs III received a second-place award in the design category for his Contest Powwow ad. Page Designer Justin Phillips took second place in the page design category for the Feb. 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1 editions of the newspaper. Lastly, Smoke Signals garnered a first-place award in the coveted Target Audience/General Excellence category. “I’m thrilled with the excellent work Smoke Signals employees produced in 2024,” Editorial Board Chair Mia Prickett said. “I’m so thankful that we …