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(Plankhouse); Storytelling, Raven Dance (Big Tent); Games (Meal Tent); Traditional Games (Field Area). 10 p.m. - Quiet Time Wednesday, July 10 8 a.m. - Continental breakfast (Meal Tent) 9 a.m. - General session (Big Tent) 10 a.m. - Keynote speaker Cameron Smith, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, "State of Veterans Today." 11 a.m. - Special presentation "Agitchidaa Kwe (Warrior Woman)" by Linda Woods (Ojibwe), U.S. Air Force 1962-66. Noon - Lunch (Meal Tent) 1-5 p.m. - Afternoon …

reached the 26-year mark of working for the Tribe. The Tribe hired Terri Mercier on Oct. 1, 1984, and hired Bonnie Mercier 15 days later. Last year was the first time any Tribal employee reached the 25-year mark, Tribal Human Resources Director Walter Kalinowski said, so it only goes to say this is also the first time any Tribal employee has reached 26 years of service as well. On their heels is Tribal Elder and Tribal Self-Governance Coordinator Janell Haller, who reached 21 years of service. Also …

Americans curriculum. Shaiyla Krebs, 11, and Social Services Manager Dana Ainam participate in one the exercises during the Gathering of Grand Ronde Tilixam held in the Tribal Community Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23. It was a follow-up to the April 2018 Gathering of Grand Ronde Tilixam. Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez The Gathering of Native Americans curriculum model was developed between 1990 and 1994 by several founding Wellness Institute members. Organizers say it has stood the test of time …

to write greetings in numerous, different Tribal languages and address the places they were from appropriately for the time period of 1890,” Lewis said. “It’s interesting that the game is structured so late, the 1890s, which is when colonization was happening in the Midwest, while our colonialization in Oregon had happened 40 to 50 years previously. … I wrote the narrative and tried to be true to the time period.” After playing the game, Lewis said it’s challenging, but incredible at the same …

now, it’s solidifying myself as an officer,” he said. “You spend time with another officer and having someone looking over your shoulder can be nerve-wracking, but it’s important. Even the smallest mistakes on reports or citations could mean they are thrown out of court.” Although he’s only been in Grand Ronde for a month, Cardwell has noticed a level of respect the community has for its police officers. “It’s a really nice community,” he said. During his leisure time, Cardwell enjoys golfing …

is certified in treating gambling addictions. Jeff Versaw is a full-time child and adolescent therapist, specializing in helping children ages birth to 17. Sergio Gutierrez Gutierrez, 56, was born and raised in Mexico, immigrating to the United States after high school. He found work in a Pasadena, Calif., hospital, which spurred an interest in a social work career. “Being in a hospital, working with patients gave me the interest,” he said. In 1997, he was hired to work in addiction services and given …

. Sisters Beth and Laurie joined the family in 1962 and 1963, respectively. Earl established his career in the timber industry while Mary cared for the children and home. When their youngest child started grade school, Mary determined that staying home was not for her and made the decision to ask for a job at Crow Elementary School. At the time, the principal said there were no available jobs, but called Mary back the next day and asked if she was interested in doing playground duty. Mary said …

Health & Education On-time graduation rates increasing for Native American students 12.12.2019 Danielle Frost Education Graphic by Samuel Briggs III/Smoke Signals By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The number of Native American students graduating high school within four years has increased in the Willamina and Sheridan school districts. Willamina saw an 11-percent increase, from 71 percent in 2018 to 82 percent in 2019. Approximately 40 percent of the Willamina student population …

a second meeting between the Grand Ronde Tribal Council and Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors held Wednesday, April 1, it has been decided to keep the casino closed for an undefined length of time and monitor how the coronavirus affects Oregon and the rest of the country. “Every day we watch the number of cases of COVID-19 grow across Oregon, the region and the country,” said Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy. “These closures are one way that we can work to protect our …

Ronde Reservation and moved there. “The Nestucca and Tillamook Indians are a part of Grand Ronde Tribal history and many are descendants of Levi Bobb,” the application stated. “People like Wilson Bobb and Steve Bobb Sr. have served as Tribal leaders for many years, helped with the Restoration of the Tribe and have taken leadership roles on the Tribal Council.” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. wrote a letter in support of the renaming from the Bobb family. “Since time immemorial, the Bobb …