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. The meeting was held at 1:30 p.m. instead of the customary 4 p.m. because of the threat of inclement weather that remains in western Oregon, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said. The video of the entire meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on News 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: …

of the meeting can be viewed in its entirety at the Tribal government’s website, www.grandronde.org , by clicking on 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: …

Culture Tribal member Troy Douglass blends cultures with new clothing line 04.01.2019 Danielle Frost People Tribal member Troy Douglass has opened Cultural Blends in the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) If you shop Cultural Blends Where: Lloyd Center Mall, 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Other options: The website is www.culturalblends.net , e-mail info@culturalblends.net …

Alexander won the $50 door prizes. Brenda Tuomi, Peter Grout and Linda Brandon won the $100 door prizes. Auger and Peter Grout donated their winnings to Isabelle Grout’s class fundraiser for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Tuomi donated her prize to the Veterans Special Event Board. The next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Tribal Community Center to conduct Tribal Council nominations. The entire meeting can be viewed on the Tribal government’s website …

users at risk of addiction, abuse and dependence. There are currently no FDA-approved uses for the drug and the agency continues to receive “concerning reports” about its safety, according to its website. Grand Ronde Tribal Chemical Dependency Counselor Joe Martineau said he has seen more and more people seeking treatment for kratom addiction. “It does have positives and negatives, but it is highly addictive,” he said. “People in treatment programs for other drugs have become dependent on it. Just …

of Staff Stacia Hernandez facilitated the session. The next two Community Input meetings will be held after the General Council meetings in March and April in Grand Ronde and Eugene, respectively. After a list of topics is compiled, Tribal Council will select the questions to be placed on the ballot. To view the entire General Council meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

, but the information regarding Native Americans seems to always catch their attention. It almost appears as if Native American culture is this mysterious and secretive thing, so when I talk about it it gives them such a culture shock of interest and amazement.” McKenzie, however far from home, works to remain attached to her Tribe. She receives Smoke Signals in Spain and visits the Tribal website frequently to stay updated on Tribal affairs and activities. Those connections take the place of traveling back …

to the coronavirus outbreak, visit the Tribal government's website at www.grandronde.org or its Facebook page, or continue following Smoke Signals at www.smokesignals.org or on Facebook. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, but we can do the 10-person cohorts based on ODE criteria,” Zimbrick said. In a message posted to the Sheridan School District website, Superintendent Dorie Vickery said the updates could potentially affect the start of school, particularly since Sheridan has more than 10 percent of its staff living in Yamhill County. Before the updated guidance was released, the district planned to start the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with remote learning. “This guidance provides new information …

in the early 2000s. The crisis led to millions of people with addiction problems, some of whom were not helped by traditional abstinence-based, 12-step programs. A recent project update on the Tribe’s website describes why it is pursuing these efforts. “Medication-assisted treatment is one of the most effective forms of treatment for substance abuse because it combines behavioral therapy with carefully managed medications,” it states. “For the past year, the Tribe has been exploring ways to expand its …