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are abused on Tribal lands by an attacker who is not Native American, the attacker is immune to prosecution by Tribal courts. "Well, as soon as I sign this bill that ends. Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people, and all women deserve the right to live free from fear. And that is what today is all about." According to the Department of Justice, nearly half of all Native American women have been raped, beaten or stalked by an intimate partner; one in three will be raped …

… Dad, I love you much. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back, and left it all. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss To all my family … you, too, I will miss." He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Esther LaBonte; grandmother, Betsy Schaefer; and Lester LaBonte, Floyd Daniels and Allen "Boskie Boy" Tobiska. He is survived …

Reorganization Act was adopted. The ruling came in a case involving a Rhode Island Tribe that sought to bring a 31-acre tract about 40 miles south of Providence into trust. Tribes, including Grand Ronde, request the Secretary of the Interior take land into trust so they can apply their own laws on the land and hold the land free of state and local taxes. 2004 – Grand Ronde hosted its first ever name-giving ceremony, an event that attracted more than 200 attendees. Tribal member James Holmes, known …

on several boats and then becoming the owner and captain of the F/V Tammyran and then the F/V Free Spirit. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his wife, Debbie. Hunting for mule deer and elk with his family and friends was a yearly tradition. He thoroughly enjoyed the special memories of hunting with his grandparents, parents, brother, family and friends in eastern Oregon at special spots called Coyote Springs and Reynolds Creek. He loved gathering around the campfire and he would be the first …

economic engine, closed for an unprecedented 74 days in mid-March through May 31 when the coronavirus became a public health concern in Oregon. Upon re-opening on June 1, the casino instituted several public health practices, including checking customers’ temperature before entering, requiring that all guests be 21 and older, abbreviated business hours to allow for facility cleaning and mandating the wearing of face masks by customers. Most recently, the casino made the entire facility smoke-free …

that described events through handheld recorders as visitors looked at related drawings on tent walls that the Tribe had created in partnership with the National Park Service. Approximately 30 unemployed Tribal members were paid with a grant to work at the event. Tribal vendors were also offered free spaces to sell crafts. 2001 – Tribal Elders Nora Kimsey, Ila Dowd and Mabel Gaston retired after serving a combined 58 years on the Tribe’s Enrollment Committee. The three enjoyed a farewell party …

.” “As an Editorial Board member, I am very pleased with the continued excellence of our Smoke Signals editor and staff,” said Editorial Board Secretary Andy Jenness. “Once again, their excellence has been recognized by the journalistic community with multiple awards. As a Tribal member, I am grateful we have an independent free press that provides accurate, timely truth to us all.” Smoke Signals competes in Division II for Tribal newspapers with circulations of between 5,000 and 10,000 copies …

on several orders to come in. Those who want to order tests for free from the federal government can do so at special.usps.com/testkits. The limit is four per household and the tests will be shipped out at the end of January. In the meantime, Rowe asked people to treat each other with respect and patience. “It’s a really stressful time and we are seeing a lot of frustration and anger toward the (clinic) staff,” Rowe said. “The anxiety over this has everyone upset. If you have COVID symptoms, please …

was recognized as Smoke Signals’ outstanding scholar and athlete of the month. Brooks participated in wrestling and weightlifting, and played soccer and golf. He was honored by his soccer team as its rookie of the year. He participated in a cultural exchange program and attended school in Spain. In his free time, Brooks volunteered doing yard work for senior citizens and at local community cleanup efforts. 1992 – The Tribe’s Economic Development Department was offering a basic tourism course through …

casino operations, economic development and contributions to the community. Attendees were provided with a bus ride from Portland, a tour of the casino and dinner. During the meal, entertainment included two songs in Chinuk Wawa from Tribal children and a Chinuk story from Tribal Elder Ila Dowd. 1992 – A new HeadStart preschool was set to open in Grand Ronde, part of a cooperative effort between the Community Action Agency of Yamhill and the Tribe. The program was free of charge and provided …