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for the Department of the Interior to take the La Center land into trust," said Tribal Chairman Reyn Leno. "That would allow the Cowlitz Tribe to move forward with its casino. Then, if the court says it was illegal for the department to take the land into trust, the Cowlitz would have to close their casino. This is truly putting the cart before the horse." Leno added that the Grand Ronde Tribe is staying on top of the issue. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

Culture Yesteryears -- April 15, 2017 04.13.2017 Dean Rhodes History 2012 – Tribal members were preparing to vote on a constitutional change that would institute a primary election process. The proposal would create a primary election if the number of nominated Tribal Council candidates in late June exceeded 10. If adopted, the top six candidates in the primary would move on to the September general election. 2007 – Tribal Elder Sanda “Sam” Henny and Tribal member David DeHart were in charge …

time investment for the state’s top elected official. The annual interaction between state and Tribal leaders started on Wednesday, Nov. 1, with a Legislative Commission on Indian Services’ “Fall Gathering and Learning Session” also held at Chinook Winds. During the daylong learning session, attendees heard mostly about federal, state and Tribal law. University of Colorado School of Law Professor Charles Wilkinson talked about the fundamentals of federal Indian law and Daniel Santos, a former …

– Spirit Mountain Casino’s first float in the Grand Floral Parade won the top prize. “Nature’s Spirit” won the Sweepstakes Award for best float. It featured a watchful mother coyote and two pups in a setting of plants and flowers native to the Grand Ronde area. 1991 – Brent Merrill resigned as editor of Smoke Signals to take a job with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission in Washington state. “I feel that I am a better person for the experience and the things that I have learned,” he wrote …

Spirit Mountain Community Fund contributed $100,000 to the project. 2001 – The top priorities identified by Tribal members during three Community Meetings included satellite offices, buying land near Grand Ronde, non-member spouse health coverage, equalization of benefits regardless of income or residence, youth and family recreation programs and facilities, tutoring and counseling children, review of enrollment policies, water development, increasing endowment funds, development of a Tribal bank …

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 …

Tribal Government & News Reyes continues collegiate wrestling career at University at Buffalo 03.12.2021 Dean Rhodes People Tribal member Jordan Reyes, top, finished his sophomore season wrestling for the University at Buffalo with a 3-3 record. (Photo courtesy of the University at Buffalo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jordan Reyes, a two-time Oregon state champion in wrestling at Willamina High School, experienced a better year wrestling at the 125-pound weight class …

season is a “fun time for the whole family.” It may take days for the family to catch a whale and boil and preserve the meat, but when the family harvests a whale, Nageak says the entire community celebrates and shares the catch. To signal to the community that maktak is available, a flag is flown on top of the house so people know where they can go to share their traditional food. To watch the video for yourself, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0iOo1wuNQw or find it in the Smoke Signals …

of McMinnville for 14 years. She also spent several years covering courts, health and human services, and small towns. She also wrote a cooking column from 1998 through 2017. Montesano said she is excited to join Smoke Signals. “I feel incredibly lucky to be given the opportunity to write for a top newspaper about the history, culture and continuing journey of the Tribe,” Montesano said. “I look forward to learning more about the Tribe’s work.” Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison said that Montesano …

to follow at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery on Grand Ronde Road. A meal service will follow after the services. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …