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the governor was a highlight, along with the knowledge she gained about Oregon’s Tribal culture. “I learned a lot about the different Tribes,” Volz said. “I learned that all of these places are from the state of Oregon, so we could go and visit them if we wanted to.” In addition to learning about Oregon Tribes’ cultures and history, Youth Council members learned how Tribes work with the state to get things done. Leno said that an early education in the governmental process is an important tool …

Bobby Mercier performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. To view the meeting in its entirety, visit www.grandronde.org and click the News tab and then Video. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

days from approval. Lands Department Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. To view the meeting in its entirety, visit www.grandronde.org and click the News tab and then Video. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Health & Education Oregon Dental Association head, OHSU dean visit Grand Ronde 06.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , State Government The dean of Oregon Health & Science University’s Dentistry School and the executive director of the Oregon Dental Association visited the Grand Ronde Tribe on Wednesday, June 7, starting their tour of the state’s nine federally recognized Tribes to discuss improving access to high-quality dental health care in Oregon Indian Country. Dr. Phillip Marucha …

program helps the community and helps people have a healthy outlet to exercise,” said Reibach. “We just want to get as many people involved as we can.” Nursing Supervisor Christa Hosley sat at the Health and Wellness information table with other staff members. Visitors to Hosley’s table were asked to fill out a community feedback survey. The survey asked members when their first visit to the Health & Wellness Center was and how many times they had been there. The survey asked general information …

with the Elders or reading to the kids – get involved,” said Fullerton. “So for me, if I can remove all the barriers to do that then I think that is important. We have a great opportunity to work here; we have good jobs with good benefits so give something back.” To become a SMART reader, visit www.getsmartoregon.org or contact Finlay at 503-391-8423. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

General Council meeting, which was canceled because of a lack of quorum caused by inclement weather throughout western Oregon. “I’ve had the opportunity through firefighting and the Tribal Timber Council to visit a lot of different Reservations across the country, and we have a very beautiful Reservation that I enjoy working on every day,” Wilson said as he displayed a snow-covered picture of the Reservation taken recently by one of the department’s foresters. “Staff understands that. We …

or condition. Our goal, and my personal goal, is save them from having to visit the hospital.” Although she is not a Tribal member, Hosley says she has many close relationships with Tribal families and current Tribal employees since she has lived her entire life in the West Valley. She has attended Tribal powwows numerous times. “Born and raised locally, Christa is very familiar with the Grand Ronde community, culture and traditions,” says Jeff Lorenz, Tribal Health Services executive director …

of the six counties affected by the legislation and does not have the support of the congressmen who represent four of the six counties contained in the legislation." Siletz Tribal Chair Delores Pigsley testified in support of H.R. 931. Also attending the House hearing were Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. and Tribal Attorney Rob Greene. To view the archived hearing, visit http://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=333092 . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

intimate event with the governor," said Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary. "Only about 20 people in attendance. It was a great opportunity for me to talk to Gov. Kitzhaber about a couple of issues regarding our Tribe and our direction. "As a result of our conversation, the governor has agreed to come out to Grand Ronde and visit with Tribal Council in the near future. Gov. Kitzhaber has always been a good friend to Grand Ronde and is clearly committed to maintaining that relationship …