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are doing good work, and the local community is beginning to recognize and understand the importance of the cultural work occurring.” 2007 – The old Porter House, built in the 1920s, was torn down to make way for the new Elders Activity Center. The house served as a home, as the Tribe’s alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, an AA meeting hall and most recently as an office for the workers building the Elder foster care homes nearby. 2002 – Smoke Signals hired staff writer Ron Karten to work …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves PGE easement 05.28.2025 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council Tribal Council Chambers By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved an easement for Portland General Electric on its Hanson property at its Wednesday, May 28, meeting. The 9.27-acre Hanson property, located in Sheridan, is the site of the Tribe’s Community Transitions Program’s residential treatment center and transitional housing. The Tribe purchased the property in …

women were invited by first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to a rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square to kick off the president's proposed health reforms. "It was a thrilling experience," she said. "I'm so glad I was invited and could participate." 1989 - Tribal Royalty Court candidates were Jolene Poole, Stephanie Mercier, Tara Leno, Molly Rimer and E'Lisha Lane. The Royalty Pageant was set for Aug. 18 during the annual powwow. 1984 - The Grand Ronde Tribe will start receiving an allocation from New …

the state to trap it.” Dirksen said that although the threat to human safety is typically very low, anyone who sees a bear should take precautions. “If you see a bear, leave the area,” Dirksen said. “Get kids and pets out of the way and safe. To keep bears away, secure your garbage or anything else that would tempt them to hang around. They’re trying to top off their fuel reserves, so they’re scrounging around for anything. But we’re expecting them to go into hibernation soon.” If you see a bear …

)," she said. Driver knew because last year she served as chair of the district's Title VII Committee. She asked Bakely whether school policy could trump federal law guaranteeing Native Americans the right to their cultural and religious practices, but to no avail. So she started calling around to see if help was available. Driver did not know that she already had a friend in the district superintendent's office. "There is no denying that Reynolds (High School) inappropriately denied her first request …

will hold an informational and sign-up meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Tribal Adult Education Building. Bird led the committee that chose the Courthouse program from among many during a six-month search. The committee liked the Courthouse plan because it works with both nutrition and exercise, said Bird, who said she has lost 27 pounds on the program herself in the last six months. A very gradual "one or two pounds a week," Bird said. "After six months, I finally got off the mat …

. With the Native peoples gone, Tomanowos’ story grew more complex and convoluted. In 1902, it was kidnapped by part-time miner Ellis Hughes, who moved it off land owned by Oregon Iron and Steel Co., and he charged people 25 cents to view it. Eventually, Oregon Iron and Steel won a lawsuit to regain ownership of the meteorite, which was then purchased in the early 20 th century by a wealthy New York City philanthropist, who moved it across the country and donated it to the American Museum of Natural …

26, in the Employment Services Center at 8 and 10 a.m. Attendees included Tribal and Spirit Mountain Casino employees, employees of professional consulting firm Akana, and school district, county and state transportation representatives. “We also have to update our plan to coincide with other agencies,” Mercier said. “ODOT has made changes in their transportation plans and we have to make sure our plan aligns with ODOT and other county plans.” The first meeting focused on road safety …

for a combined 1,205 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe. During previous years, summer honorees and other Tribal employees typically feasted on a lunchtime barbecue picnic held in the Tribal gym. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor group gatherings of more than 10 people have been prohibited, so no celebration is currently planned. Seventeen employees were honored for serving 20 or more years, led by Lead Groundskeeper Gregg Leno, who hit the 32-year mark. He is only the second Tribal …

included Kathleen George, Lisa Leno, Matthew Haller and Brenda Tuomi. Tribal General Manager Angie Blackwell reminded employees that rest and relaxation from work were essential to help avoid stress and burnout. “This organization is very committed to the workforce and we want to remind people that those vacation days you take are there for your rest and relaxation,” she said. “It’s important to take care of your well-being, so you should not feel like you need to be responding to emails when …