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Culture Seventh First Nations Powwow set for Jan. 24 in Salem 12.31.2014 Ron Karten Culture , History , Events , Entertainment SALEM -- Native American drumming, dancing and crafts will return to the Salem Pavilion at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, with the doors opening at noon and Grand Entry scheduled for 1 p.m. The seventh annual Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations Powwow, called “Standing Strong,” started as a one-time event to coincide with Oregon’s 150 th …

Culture Gravestone sought for Tilmer 08.06.2014 Dean Rhodes People , History History often sweeps away the little things. That's not always so with families. They know the people who were towering figures in their lives, whatever the larger community and country knew of them. Still, even among families, things get lost. Tilmer LaChance Leno, 99 at the time of her death, was born in 1858 in St. Paul, Ore. In 1877, she married the first David Leno, one of the Tribe's pioneers, who also …

Tribal Government & News Egg-citing Easter event scheduled for Saturday, March 31 03.14.2018 Danielle Frost Events , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Easter falls on Sunday, April 1, which means the annual Grand Ronde Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 31, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Hunt organizers aren’t joking when they advise being on time for the event or you’ll feel like an April fool. “The hunt begins at 10 a.m. and is usually over by 10:03 a.m.,” Rental …

were forwarded to the Department of the Interior for approval per provisions outlined in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act regarding Class III gaming. The amendments include an update of the definition of “video lottery terminal” to broaden its meaning, which will allow Spirit Mountain Casino to offer more interactive slot machines as they change over time. Games that include an element of skill also will be allowed under the amendment. “Hopefully this definition will not need to be amended in order …

would, if approved by voters, remove the parent on the roll at time of birth and time of application requirements and add language defining “Grand Ronde blood.” The new definition, with new wording in italics, would read: “Grand Ronde blood is defined as all Indian blood derived from a direct ancestor whose name validly appears on the official Tribal membership roll prepared under the Grand Ronde Restoration Act; provided, that such roll may be corrected by Tribal Council with the approval …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council proposes two constitutional amendments 04.07.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , Enrollment , Federal Government Tribal Council decided in identical 5-2 votes to send two proposed Tribal Constitution amendments to voters during its Wednesday, April 6, meeting. The first amendment would, if approved by voters, remove the parent on the roll at time of birth and time of application requirements and add language defining “Grand Ronde blood …

and methods. 2003 - A new 36-unit family housing community was under construction in Grand Ronde. Meant for moderate-income families, the development includes mostly duplexes, grouped around a covered central meeting place with a fire pit and toddler playground. "There's always been a great need for family housing in Indian Country," said Linda Layden, the Tribe's Housing director. "And it's been a long time in coming. So it's great to meet that need." 1998 - The Tribe and Spirit Mountain …

. They ended up working side by side for a few years more and Smoke Signals did an article about them being two Tribal members and brothers working together in Security. Robin worked the last 18 years in Security until he retired in August 2018. Robin truly loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures: taking care of his dogs by feeding them McDonald’s cheeseburgers and giving them belly rubs as he called it; chatting with friends and family; going fishing with Skipper; spending time with his nephew …

in Ecclesiastes that there is a time for everything. Even the end of this chapter in Dennis’ great story. Jesus said all who come to me will be welcomed. Jesus offers hope that life here, when it comes to its natural close, is changed, not ended. Imagine this day: A reunion with family. In the meantime, until each of our time comes, he would want us to carry on, live fully and deeply, laugh often and love all. A visitation will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, followed by 11 a.m. funeral services …

platform allows the Tribe to take fish at the culturally appropriate time of year, instead of later in the season when water levels are lower and rocks for fishing are exposed. The Tribe’s connection to the falls and river dates back to time immemorial. Willamette Falls, or “ikanum” in Chinuk, is within the ancestral homelands of the Chinookan-speaking Clackamas and Clo-We-Walla peoples relocated to the Grand Ronde Reservation after signing the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855. Share …