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Culture Tribal employees find original Tribal allotment, pass books 05.12.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Federal government David Lewis, manager of the Tribe's Cultural Resources Department and a member of the Tribe, has been busy researching Grand Ronde history. One day each week for the last month, Lewis has buried himself in files at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland to glean what information he could. "There's not one central inventory," said Oregon Historical Society …

Gene was known to have a little temper! And I didn't want him to get ornery with the girls. But wouldn't you know he was on his best behavior and they spoiled him. One caregiver, "Ginger," would even warm his blankets in the dryer at bedtime so he expected all of them to do it! Thank you so much to all the caregivers of the Cougar and Elk lodges; you take such good and loving care of all of your residents and Elders. We all loved him and will miss him. Val Grout Roll #268 Dear Smoke Signals : I …

students, generally speaking, are doing poorly in the Oregon education system,” said George. George said that the study found that only 55 percent of Native students are graduating from high school in the state and that one-third of Tribal students were chronically absent – missing 10 percent or more of school days – with the highest rate at the high school level. The results prompted Tribal leaders to start thinking and strategizing about the future of Tribal children. “It is a tremendous concern …

Culture Canoe Journey to Campbell River went well 08.30.2017 Dean Rhodes Culture , People , Events One advantage to the 2017 Canoe Journey being held in Campbell River, British Columbia, was that the Grand Ronde Canoe Family was among the first Tribes to participate in protocol on Sunday, Aug. 6. Portland Area Office Tribal Services Representative Lisa Archuleta, who went as a cook as part of the ground crew support staff, said the Canoe Family was one of the first Tribes on the floor because …

. In his mind, blackouts were the only form of escape from the horrific abuse he endured in earlier foster homes. “I would always be drinking, fighting and running away,” Martineau says. “No one could get me to stop. I never thought that I was worth it. But the people on the streets used to tell me, ‘You don’t belong here with us.’ And I would say, ‘Yes I do.’ I believed that.” Today, Martineau, 57, is the Tribe’s alcohol and drug counselor, and recently celebrated 27 years of sobriety. He …

shot. “I had seen a lot of Jay and Colby’s pictures online,” said exhibit curator and Tribal Artisan Travis Stewart. “A lot of people who live out here tend to take how beautiful it is out here for granted and these guys have a way of putting it out there for you to see the beauty.” One of the more impressive images in the exhibit is a photograph taken by Drake while on a firefighting mission last year. The image, taken at twilight with stars in the sky, shows the forest fire glowing …

requirement as a bundled requirement. Yet when the requirement was added as part of the 1999 amendment, the requirement was listed as part of one sentence and reads as follows: “(c) who possess at least one-sixteenth (1/16) degree Grand Ronde blood quantum and were born to a parent who was a member of the Tribe at the time of the applicant's birth and who, unless deceased, is a member of the Grand Ronde Tribe at the time the applicant files an application for enrollment; have filed an application …

, Tribal Curriculum Specialist Mercedes Reeves called the event an “historic day.” The ceremony was held in two parts – one for younger elementary school children and one for older middle and high school students. To begin the ceremony, Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said that students were gathered for a “special” reason. Zimbrick said the Tribal flag “represented a very rich history of the area that we all call home.” Tribal Council member Jon A. George introduced …

Culture Roads to Recovery: Leno used meth for 28 years before seeking help 08.12.2021 Danielle Harrison Addiction and recovery Tribal Elder Rhonda Leno shares her story about the recovery process on Tuesday, June 22. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) (Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of Smoke Signals stories in 2021 that examines addiction and recovery.) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer When one thinks of a stereotypical addict who finally seeks help, the picture …

30 gathered at the Brew Coffee and Tap House in Independence for a watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Lewis began the webinar by jokingly lamenting over one aspect that wasn’t possible with him presenting over a virtual platform. “I’d really prefer to be talking with you all in person and drinking a beer,” he said. Lewis is a descendant of the Santiam Kalapuya, Chinook, Molalla, Takelma and Yoncalla Kalapuya peoples. He has served as manager of the Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department and past …