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, at the Tribal Governance Center. The 2023-24 Royalty Court officially will be crowned later in the day at 5 p.m. at uyxat Powwow Grounds. More than $22,000 in prize money will be danced for and prizes range from $100 for a consolation prize to $1,000 for first place. Specials will include the Saturday Night Best Dressed Drum Group with a top prize of $800, a Prairie Chicken/Round Bustle committee special with a top prize of $700, a Women’s Jingle Contemporary vs. Old Style special also with a top …

for a $500,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to fund expanded capacity and services in the Tribe’s Youth Enrichment Program. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

was given away. It does mean the government made promises to the Tribes by treaties for taking the land and has not kept those promises. This is what has led to the trail of broken promises of treaties complaints by Tribes in the United States. It has not been that long ago that we had the freedom to fish and hunt as our subsistence. Now we must wait for our per capita to buy the necessary subsistence and pay taxes for it. Claudette Parazoo Roll #2923 Dear Smoke Signals: Enclosed please find …

of Grand Ronde and Tyee roads. Suspicious activity reported in the day-use area on Blacktail Drive. Monday, Nov. 12 Drug complaint received at 27100 Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the 23000 block of Yamhill River Road. Illegal dumping reported in the area of Grand Ronde and Tyee roads. Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 22 after a reported theft from Best Buy in Salem. Reported trespass …

fun packages with our rooms for people to be able to buy. We’re going to be giving those people who haven’t had a chance to book yet an opportunity to do that.” Ridgebear said that although there will be a premium on Lodge rooms and that they will cost more than the normal rate, the idea of doubling rates like other area hotels is not part of the plan at Spirit Mountain. “Just because of the price of demand Spirit Mountain has never engaged in any price-gouging,” Ridgebear said. “If we had high …

Department of Justice grant that will pay to hire two more Tribal police officers for three years with the Tribe committing to fund the positions for a fourth year. The Tribe also has received grants to buy police vehicles, fund a women's transition house and develop civil laws. Under the new Oregon law, all Tribal police who pass state-sanctioned law enforcement training are recognized as peace officers, giving them the ability to enforce state law anywhere in Oregon, including on a Tribal …

. The Sheridan School District has worked over the past two years to build stronger relationships with the Tribe, says Superintendent Steven Sugg. Teachers and administrators meet several times a year to discuss student progress and how to best support each student. “As superintendent, I have attended conferences and meetings where Senate Bill 13 was a topic of discussion and I have reviewed the material on the Oregon Department of Education website,” Sugg says. “Our middle school social studies teacher …

minors into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

$607,000 in federal funding. Approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because he or she meets the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …