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was fighting to keep the Germans out of Paris. He was 26 and hospitalized for 22 months. The medal was awarded by U.S. Rep Les AuCoin. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the photographic arts. During that time, he visited all of the national parks proper in the contiguous states, plus the majority of other National Parks System units, he says. He also was named National Parks expert for Friends of the Earth founder David Brower, the subject of John McPhee's book, "Encounters with the Archdruid." He took inspiration from Brower, who later wrote the introduction to Williams' Gorge book. "He was my idol," Williams says. "He turned the Sierra Club into a major …

Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

,” said Reibach, 26. “I was so persistent in getting this job. I called several times.” Huerter said Reibach made a strong first impression and has followed up on that since he has been hired. “Harris’ attitude and enthusiasm from the very beginning set him apart from all the other applicants,” said Huerter. “That attitude has continued and he has brought that to work with him every day. It impacts my life because I want to have a good day and I want to treat other people positively. He brings …

of the United States, was unable to attend due to the death of her mother. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland (Ojibwe) and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Rachael Taylor visited southern Oregon to highlight conservation efforts, survey wildland fire damage and discuss the department’s support for rural and Tribal communities. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley joined them. The Interior Department contingent visited Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and toured the site …

. It was the first solar eclipse to traverse the continent since 1918. 2012 – Tribal musician Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach traveled more than 4,700 miles to Northern Ireland to preform concerts and tour the ancestral homelands of his great-grandfather. After a full day of radio interviews in Derry, Northern Ireland, Reibach headed to the Waterside Theatre, site of his scheduled concert that night, and met two other Grand Ronde Tribal members – Liam O Gallachoir, 7, and his mother, Mary Frost – while signing …

Tribal Government & News Tribe blesses Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City 09.12.2019 Danielle Frost Tribal government , Culture Cultural Consultant and Tribal Elder Greg Archuleta welcomes Tribal members to the Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City before a Tribal blessing ceremony held on Monday, Sept. 9. The Tribe purchased the 23-acre site on Aug. 15 for $15.25 million. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY …

that includes a 120,000-square-foot gaming floor, 300 hotel rooms and more than 3,000 parking spaces. There also would be space for concerts and events. In addition to Hernandez, Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George, Tribal Council member Lisa Leno, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene and Project Manager Ryan Webb attended the meeting. Webb said that configuring the 26-acre site in a way where it could blend in with the natural surroundings had been challenging. “It seems like a lot of space, but as you …

Gaming Tribe opposes Siletz Salem casino plan 01.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino , Tribal relations The Siletz Tribe is proposing to build a second Class III casino in Salem northeast of the Interstate 5 and 99E intersection. The project would be built on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual hearing regarding the project’s environmental assessment on Wednesday, Jan. 26. (Smoke …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs budget to purchase property adjacent to Blue Heron site 12.02.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council The Grand Ronde Tribe is in the final stages of closing on the property at 450 Main St. in Oregon City. The almost half-acre lot is adjacent to the former Blue Heron property the Tribe purchased in August 2019. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a fifth supplemental budget for 2020 during …