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Culture Yesteryears - April 1, 2024 03.29.2024 Yesteryears 2009 Yesteryears 2019 – Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson received a Quilt of Valor from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Hudson was nominated to receive the honorary quilt by Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran who previously received one and then was asked to nominate a worthy veteran to receive one. 2014 – The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the philanthropic arm …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council clashes over SMGI Board appointment process 05.30.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Gaming By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor One Tribal Council member voted no and two abstained on two Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors appointments at a Wednesday, May 29, Tribal Council meeting after a nearly 90-minute discussion. A 5-3 decision was made to approve the appointments to the board, with Matthew Haller casting a "no" vote, and Jon …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council clashes over SMGI Board appointment process 06.13.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor One Tribal Council member voted no and two abstained on two Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors appointments at a Wednesday, May 29, Tribal Council meeting after a nearly 90-minute discussion. A 5-3 decision was made to approve the appointments to the board, with Matthew Haller casting …

agreement with the salmon people, Mercier said. “One time, our people were starving, and the animals were deciding who would feed us,” he said. “And the salmon stepped forward. But they said, ‘remember us, honor our people.’” The Tribe held its inaugural First Fish Ceremony in 2011, after regaining the right to fish at Willamette Falls. Every year, the first fish caught at the falls is celebrated and the bones returned to the river. “We have other uses for the bones and skin,” Mercier said …

assistance to re-establish a public transit route formerly provided by the Tillamook County Transportation District, which was discontinued in December due to a driver shortage. That left just one public transit bus route to and from Grand Ronde: Yamhill County’s bus from Grand Ronde to McMinnville runs four times a day, seven days a week. The new service will provide three roundtrips per day, Public Works Director John Mercier said during a Tuesday, Sept. 3, Legislative Action Committee meeting …

third phase of a strategic planning process. Tribal members had the opportunity to participate in the process by completing a survey or attending community meetings. Phase one began with an identification of key issues that could affect the Tribe’s future plans. Phase two directly involved Tribal members through participation in the survey and community meetings. Phase three was a time to further refine issues and strategies, leading to the final plan. 1989 - Tribal Accounting Supervisor …

to the Tribe with cake, gifts and remembrances by friends and family members. Tom was presented with a Pendleton jacket and Mercier with a Pendleton blanket. 1994 – Three new Tribal Council members were sworn into office: Bob Haller, Ed Pearsall and Eugene LaBonte. Haller and Pearsall were new to the office, while LaBonte had served on council in an earlier term. 1989 – An outbreak of giardia in the West Valley was reported to have affected at least 12 people, with one person in Yamhill and one …

Health & Education New child development center expected to be finished by end of the month 03.13.2025 Nicole Montesano Education The Tribe’s new Early Care and Education building should be completed by the end of the month. The building will house the current Early Childhood Education Program and finally allow the entire program team to operate under one roof. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Construction is continuing on a new child development center …

member and their plans for economic development. This year there was a new question format. Instead of three candidates answering the same question, each candidate was asked three different questions, with one question per round. There were 21 total questions asked of the seven candidates in attendance. Wakeland was unable to attend the forum. The forum began with candidates introducing themselves. Harvey has served on the Tribal Council for 12 years. “I have been honored to serve our …

ideal and we really appreciate your flexibility as we look for ways to navigate this interesting new approach.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George thanked the grants team for their hard work. “It’s a big adjustment and we really appreciate how you guys are doing your best to just accommodate the shifting sands of federal funding,” she said. “This sounds like a really great project and one that we could really benefit from.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a Tribal credit card …