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Culture Walking On -- Danny Loomis & Brandon Robertson 07.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Danny Ray Loomis July 6, 1976 – June 1, 2017 Tribal member Danny Ray Loomis, 40, walked on June 1, 2017, in Florence, Ore. He was born on July 6, 1976, in Lincoln City to Dave and Theresa Loomis, who were from Toledo, Ore. Danny was a very hard worker. He was hands-on when he worked at the Tribe doing carpentry. He led a free life and enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his siblings, Willy …

Culture Yesteryears -- Aug. 1, 2016 07.29.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – Tribal member Jake McKnight graduated from the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. He completed the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training classes to become the first officer of the Grand Ronde Police Department. 2006 – Members of the Grand Ronde Canoe Family along with Chinook Canoe Family members sang an honor song as the community was introduced to Stankiya, the Tribe’s handmade canoe. Stankiya …

Culture Walking On -- Alvin L. LaChance Sr. 12.01.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Alvin L. LaChance Sr. Feb. 8, 1931 – Oct. 1, 2016 Tribal Elder Alvin L. LaChance Sr., 85, of Redmond, Ore., walked on on Oct. 1, 2016, with his wife, Barbara, at his side. Alvin was the son of Stella Hudson LaChance and Ralph Clarence LaChance and was born in Grand Ronde. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Redmond; his sister, Elinore Andres of Eugene, Ore.; his son, Alvin L. LaChance Jr. of Redmond, Ore.; his …

Culture Yesteryears -- Dec. 1, 2016 11.30.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – Tribal voters rejected a bundled proposal to overhaul enrollment requirements during the Nov. 15 constitutional election. The vote was 536 against and 457 in favor, for a 54-46 percent split. 2006 – Spirit Mountain Community Fund donated $4,500 to the Mount Angel Glockenspiel Project and a Kalapuyan brave in a praying position is the first figure displayed in the clock’s rotation. The Grand Ronde Canoe Family also …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 1, 2016 09.29.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – A first-ever Tribal Government Day between the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and city of Portland occurred. The three-hour event held in Portland was a concerted effort to build more awareness throughout city staff about the Grand Ronde Tribe and its historical connection to the metropolitan area. 2006 – Grand Ronde veterans became eligible for disability compensation from the Tribe. The new benefit was designed …

the time it will take for about 100 children to pick up 2,000 eggs. An egg stuffing party was held Wednesday, April 1, at the Tribal Housing Department to prepare for the event. Children will hunt in four adjacent areas, all starting at the same time. They will be split into age groups that give all the children an equal shot at the eggs: 1- to 2-year-olds; 3- to 4-year-olds; 5- to 8-year-olds; and 9- to 12-year-olds. Parents are reminded to bring cameras for action photos and pictures …

Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2015 01.29.2015 Michelle Alaimo History 2010 – The Grand Ronde Tribal Council donated $5,000 from the Tribe and $5,000 from Spirit Mountain Casino to Mercy Corps, the Portland-based nonprofit that works to alleviate suffering and poverty around the world, for its relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Haiti. 2005 – Finishing touches were being placed on the expansion of Spirit Mountain Lodge that added 163 rooms and 106,000 square feet. In addition …

Culture Yesteryears -- May 1, 2015 04.29.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – The new Tribally funded fire station at the corner of McPherson and Grand Ronde roads was preparing to open. The new $1 million facility will be operated by West Valley Fire District and provide fire and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and eliminate the wait for emergency medical services to arrive from Willamina. 2005 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde joined the Port of Portland …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- May 1, 2015 04.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I’m writing this letter to try to put into perspective the reason in which Restoration was accomplished and how our Elders had envisioned it. Years ago now, an Ethics Committee was introduced to Tribal Council for several meetings in a row, only to be rejected or tabled each time until finally the Elders quit coming. The committee was made up of all the Elders who were involved …

Culture Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2013 01.02.2013 Ron Karten History 2008 - Tribal members visited the home of Matt and Amy Roloff in Helvetia for a filming of the TLC cable channel show "Little People, Big World." The Tribe became involved when producers for the show contacted Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor regarding what would be an appropriate "set" for Northwest Indians. Tribal Elder Don Day and Cultural Resources Manager David Lewis built a scaled-down longhouse for the Roloffs …