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of the casino, which just celebrated its 20 th year in business. Dillon said the renovation would be a one-year project that would substantially update the property. According to a staff directive included in the Nov. 4 Tribal Council packet, the remodel will include moving the existing poker room to The Peak, adding a new casino entrance to the old poker room and adding a new bar to the casino. “Moving poker and keno to The Peak will allow Spirit Mountain to rebrand The Peak as a non-smoking gaming area …

Tribal Government & News Violence Against Women Act closes loophole 03.13.2013 Ron Karten Federal government , Public safety When President Barack Obama re-authorized the 1994 Violence Against Women Act on Thursday, March 7, he closed a loophole and brought more protection to Native American women across the country. "Indian Country has some of the highest rates of domestic abuse in America," Obama said moments before signing the bill. "And one of the reasons is that when Native American women …

the materials out of the way of planned development. Thorsgard said he has been working on obtaining this federal designation since June 2009. As part of being the Tribe's new Historic Preservation Officer, Thorsgard is seeking Tribal members who would like to serve on an advisory board. Those interested can contact him at 503-879-1630 or eirik.thorsgard@grandronde.org . Thorsgard said the Grand Ronde Tribe is now one of 103 federally recognized Tribes in the country with a Tribal Historic …

, employment services and all of those other benefits that are provided to their family members are denied to them. They have continued to live under the cloud of Termination because in 1999 we told them that they did not belong. The split family issue is one that all of us on Tribal Council would like to address, but is out of our control. Therefore, we have put a constitutional amendment before the membership that we believe will lessen the number of split families. The constitutional amendment …

to a planned timber harvest and two temporary log landing areas; Approved two easement agreements with the U.S. Forest Service that will allow the Tribe legal access to 55 acres at the southwest corner of the Reservation to harvest high-value timber and perform land management activities. The Tribe has been working on obtaining the easements for seven years, said Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson; And approved the enrollment of one infant and one noninfant into the Tribe because …

conservation property, this one north of Rickreall in Polk County, after Tribal Council approved a resolution during its Wednesday, Sept. 11, meeting. Tribal Lands Manager Jan Reibach said the 60-acre property does not have any title or environmental concerns during the Tuesday, Sept. 3, Legislative Action Committee meeting. The Ahsney property – “ahsney” means coyote in the central Kalapuyan language -- is being purchased for $528,000 through the Bonneville Power Administration’s Willamette Wildlife …

Native American women,” Hamm said. “I know our people find it offensive.” 1994 – The Tribe was starting its third phase of a strategic planning process. Tribal members had the opportunity to participate in the process by completing a survey or attending a community meeting. Phase one began with an identification of key issues that could affect the Tribe’s future plans. Phase two directly involved Tribal members through participation in the survey and community meetings. Phase three, which …

sides, so attendees also enjoyed pizza, cornbread, Fritos and an array of desserts. To accompany the dining, Stephen King’s “It” played on a TV in the background. Chili cooks could be heard discussing their creations, which ranged from “out of the box,” “a secret ingredient” and “experimental.” Planning Director Rick George was one of the first taste testers in line followed by Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight. The different chili creations were simply numbered one through five to prevent …

on other things.” 1994 – Smoke Signals featured Tribal Elder Nora Kimsey, then 86, referring to her as one of the most active Elders in the Tribe. “Nora can be seen at almost every Tribal function, meeting and event,” the article stated. Kimsey participated in Elders activities, arts and crafts, and at the time was one of the few Tribal members who could speak Chinuk Wawa. She and fellow Elder Ila Dowd traveled to Eugene, where they attended the Windows of the Past exhibit and told stories …

Tribal Government & News Women's Retreat seeks to empower attendees 12.30.2019 Danielle Frost People , Health & Wellness Child and Family Services Caseworker Dionne Gillum, left, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator Lindsey Ness create bath salts using essential oils and Epson salts. The exercise was one of several activities available at the Native Wellness Women’s Retreat held on Friday, Dec. 20, at the Tribal Community Center. (Photo by Danielle Frost/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost …