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-on style than the CEO title, which suggests a more formal 'corporate' style," Dugger says about the change in management style at the casino. "Spirit Mountain is a large business … in fact the largest in Polk County. We are a Tribal business enterprise so we retain some of the characteristics of a small business in the sense that we are very connected to the communities in the area where we operate and where our Tribal members and employees live and raise their families. "In my mind …

Tribal Government & News Message from the Chairman(2) 07.01.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council Dear fellow Tribal members: The first six months of the year have been very productive and have been filled with a lot of accomplishments. Our staff has worked diligently to keep us at or under budget and have met the challenges of their jobs every step of the way. As we work through 2014, Tribal Council continues to work toward meeting the needs of our membership and has been working to promote greater …

program, said she was "thrilled" to participate. She said she had "done all I can to jump into learning as much as possible about Grand Ronde history, culture, traditions and language. I feel that as a newcomer to the community, spouse, parent, Native and staff member - it is not only my privilege and honor, but my duty, to learn as much as possible." "Being from another Tribe, Coquille," said Julia Willis, grants coordinator for Spirit Mountain Community Fund, "I was very interested in learning …

also has worked for many years with the Northwest Indian Veterans Association. "He is a community member who always goes beyond the call, helping people whenever he's needed," said Tribal Elder and Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr. "He is a very big part of all of our lives." With typical self-effacing humor, LaBonte, 73, translated that into, "I think they want to get rid of me." As a way of saying they weren't going to succeed, he added, "You can't give up on veterans. Once …

and Giffen, were Tribal Council members Cheryle A. Kennedy, who gave the invocation, Jon A. George and Ed Pearsall. Staff members in attendance were Taylor and Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Chelsea Clark, who put the weekend events together. Greene and Lewis, as well as other Tribal members, Portland Tribal Services Representative Lisa Archuleta and Leno's granddaughter, Cheyanne Fasana, also participated. "This is a very, very special place," said Taylor. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

platform site. “What a joy it is to see you all here today,” Kennedy said. “My heart feels very glad, proud, thankful and blessed that we have a group of individuals who share our vision, who believe in what we’re doing and will put themselves at risk in order to fulfill the goals of this Tribe. “So I stand here today, very humble to be a part of all of this … to know that the blood that flows through my veins is attached to Willamette Falls, as many of you as well.” Kennedy also reminded employees …

people together to get ready to get in the van and especially the paddlers to also end up on the water by 5 a.m. I am so proud of how that worked. They made it seem so seamless.” Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi and her husband, Ron, also attended the Canoe Journey. “It was pretty amazing,” Tuomi said about attending her first Canoe Journey and seeing all of the canoes arriving for Landing Day. “Protocol on Sunday was another beautiful experience. I think all Tribal members would have been very …

associated with their school mascots is acceptable. Essentially, the board placed the decision about Native mascots within the purview of Oregon Tribes. Grand Ronde Tribal member and Tribal Lobbyist Justin Martin said the agreement between the board and the Tribes is an historic government-to-government accord that allows Oregon Tribes their rightful place at the decision-making table as sovereign nations. “This is very difficult, delicate work,” said Board Vice Chairman Charles Martinez during …

are to foster respect and informed understanding of the Tribe and other Native Americans, and to adopt a culturally appropriate mascot. “This was a very serious issue for our Tribe,” Leno said. “Some had different opinions on it. We acknowledged everybody’s opinion on it, but our Tribal Council said, “Which one is it? Is it the mascot that is the important issue or is it education?’ Our council stepped up and said education is a huge issue for us. We believe it’s a way out for our kids …

that the Grand Ronde Tribe celebrates its ancestors, Elders and children. “When I talk about our people, I am talking about a people who are tenacious, about a people who are strong and about a people who are family values-centered,” Kennedy said. “Elders have a very sacred place in our Tribe. … When I think holistically about our Tribe, I know that we are working hard on building on our culture, and that really builds on our families.” Following the panel discussions, Spirit Mountain Casino Head …