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hands-on experiences learning traditional art forms and practices such as weaving, gathering, carving and tool making. Recently, Krehbiel partnered with the Tribe’s Veterans’ Service Office to offer a class on how to make clay canoes and paddles. “I’m always ready to help others,” he says. “Learning traditional skills is where I found my passion. Just having the connection and being able to share knowledge and teaching others is the best part. It’s so easy if you choose to do it. You never know who …

, $7,500, to expand culturally responsive services for the LGBTQIA+ community; Playworks Education Energized of Marion County, $5,000, for expansion of its Keeping Playing Virtual Support Service; Bradley Angle of Multnomah County, $7,500, to fund its Healing Roots program; William Temple House of Multnomah County, $7,500, to improve mental health in the community by providing affordable counseling services; John’s Center for Opportunity of Multnomah County, $5,000, to improve food access for the north …

Keith Hudson Jan. 4, 1925 – May 26, 2021 It is hard to know where to begin to create a summary of someone like Herman, aka Dad, brother, uncle, Junior and Papa. So, I’m taking the leap as his daughter, Kathryn, to try and make this summary be spoken from the view of his family and friends because we all feel the same about him. Dean Rhodes wrote a wonderful tribute for the June 1, 2021, edition of Smoke Signals , which beautifully chronicled his life and U.S. Navy World War II service experience …

Council member and Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran Steve Bobb Sr.’s speech during a Thursday, July 1, event to the McMinnville chapter of the Band of Brothers veterans group at Evergreen Aviation Museum. The group is open to all veterans. Bobb was originally scheduled to speak about the Tribe and Native Americans’ military service in April 2020, but it was postponed more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 21 people attended the event, which was one of the first in-person …

, Fergus (Tammy) Loughran of Astoria, Ore., Sean (Kristen) Loughran of Portland, Ore., and Dermot (Janene) Loughran of Fairport, N.Y.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and many Grand Ronde Tribal friends who remained in contact with her throughout the years. A viewing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel, 4675 S.W. Watson Ave., in Beaverton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 790 A. Ave …

in the middle/high school classes and six in the community class. Youth Education serves 215 students who utilize virtual and in-person academic coaches and advisers, as well as a Shawash Studies class co-taught by Guided Study/Credit Recovery Teacher Adam Langley and Children and Family Support Service Specialist Zoe Holsclaw. It focuses on historical and contemporary Native American issues, culture and language, especially as it relates to the Grand Ronde Tribe, and the resiliency of Native …

. General Manager David Fullerton announced that Rowe had been named Indian Health Service Health Director of the Year and would be honored at a June celebration in Portland. “It’s a great honor for her and we’re really glad she is receiving that,” he said. Next, Cultural Education Specialist Cristina Lara updated the membership about the Museum of Natural History Tribal Internship Program in New York City. Pre-pandemic, two Tribal members between the ages of 14 and 18 were selected to serve …

fortunate to have kind, fair people involved in that process. … The message here is really about how much normal people can accomplish when they work well together.” Lazenby reflected on his years of service as a trustee. “The past 15 years on this board have been some of the richest and most rewarding of my life,” he said. “The real value of the fund is doing the quiet good things, and making things better for the community, people and Tribe.” After dinner concluded, 10 celebration grants …

14 feet of covered area to the perimeter and a new concrete sidewalk installation. The roof also was upgraded with new water-proofing and a cedar roof. Additional bleachers around the perimeter for Elder seating. Upgrades to the Wi-Fi service to provide better connectivity. Reseeding and leveling the powwow grounds, which make them easier to navigate. Besides the upgrades, however, the 2022 Contest Powwow will have a format very similar to years past. More than $22,000 in prize money …

Harrison, who is 98 years old. Harrison was also gifted with a necklace for the honor of eldest Elder. All Tribal Council members attended Restoration. They are Cherry, Kennedy, Jon A. George, Kathleen George, Lisa Leno, Secretary Michael Langley, Denise Harvey, Vice Chair Chris Mercier and Brenda Tuomi. “Thank you for being here,” Kennedy said. “Your service is greatly appreciated. … Never will we ever put our destiny in another’s hands. We’re making it with the help of Creator and moving forward …