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Tribal Government & News Arson suspect's trial set for Feb. 3 12.18.2020 Dean Rhodes Public safety Enrique Omar Mejia OREGON CITY— The trial for the man suspected of setting the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Blue Heron property on fire on Dec. 5 is tentatively set for Wednesday, Feb. 3. Enrique Omar Mejia, 29, has been indicted on one count each of first-degree arson, second-degree arson, second-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass and second-degree disorderly conduct by a Clackamas County …

as well, such as urban Indian organizations. … We’ve been greatly impacted under that administration.” Miller said that one of Biden’s first executive orders after taking office addressed reinforcing federal consultation with Tribal governments and respecting Tribal sovereignty. “I’ve been involved in Tribal government most of my life, so I have lived through various different eras since the 1970s,” Kennedy said. “There have been a lot of twists and turns. When I look back at the legacy …

comments that were critical of the 1999 amendment, which added the requirements that a parent must have been on the roll at the time of a person’s birth and at the time of application for membership, which created the “split family” issue. Most comments favored an outright repeal of the 1999 amendment and the added requirements. No one spoke in favor of keeping it. Low voter participation/turnout in elections: The Tribe received 15 comments expressing the need to increase voter participation …

Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe briefing approximately 60 viewers on Tribal efforts to provide housing and combat homelessness. Leno said Tribal Housing currently has 85 people on waiting lists for either market rate, low-income or Elder housing availability. The largest waiting lists are for those seeking one-bedroom units with 40 people and those seeking Elder housing with 30 people 55 or older. Webb then provided an overview of the Tribal projects currently underway or proposed …

improvement projects will be available April 12-26. Tribal members and community members are encouraged to complete the survey. Anyone who completes the survey, which will be available at bit.ly/OurFutureGR, will be entered into a drawing for one of 10 $25 Amazon gift cards. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

counties. Currently, Hewitt accepts some private insurance providers, but is not yet able to take Tribal health insurance. In addition to one-on-one therapy sessions, Hewitt also offers a Girl Strong Group, which focuses on increasing feelings of empowerment, self-confidence and connections. The group meets 60 minutes a week for six weeks, with a maximum of six participants per group. “It will help them with communication skills, time management and self-esteem,” she said. “It’s also a lot more cost …

The Tribe will be distributing food boxes on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or when boxes run out) at the Grand Ronde Procurement building and at the Portland office. One box per Tribal member or three boxes per vehicle if release form is presented. 400 boxes are available including carrots, bison, honey, potatoes, cauliflower, apples and oatmeal. Contact Public Health if questions: 503-879-1396.

was a wonderful and caring mother, sister and grandmother. She shined with love and cared more about the people around her than she did about herself. Judy was born on Oct. 2, 1943, at McMinnville Hospital, to Elvira Langley and Thomas McKnight. She was one of 10 children. She grew up in Willamina in a small one-bedroom home with Dorothy, Maxine, Ramona, Beverly, Barbara, Wayne, Robert, Melvin and Rick. Judy graduated from Willamina Union High School and was married to Larry K. Olsen on Aug. 23, 1965 …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council votes ‘no’ on amendments to SMGI Board selection process 09.13.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council voted against approving amendments to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. articles of incorporation that would have put the board in charge of recruiting director candidates, reduced reserved Tribal Council member seats by one and increased non-Tribal Council seats by one, during its Wednesday, Sept. 11 …

Tribal Government & News Tribe to launch transit service Oct. 13 10.11.2024 Transporation After a one-week delay, the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde has announced that transit service between Salem, Spirit Mountain Casino, the Tribal campus and Lincoln City will resume on Sunday, Oct. 13. The Northwest Connector, also known as route 60X, will run three times a day, seven days a week. The route will be operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines and making three daily trips from Chinook Winds …