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can get parents to engage. As kids get older, engagement changes, and so it could be new but will definitely support current (activities).” Tribal Council member Lisa Leno thanked Fasana for all of her efforts. “I’m really excited for these opportunities for grants,” she said. “We don’t really recognize the opportunities our young children have now and the professionalism of our staff, and the support and resources our families receive. It’s a real gift. I really appreciate all of the work …

no one is left out of the fold. The main reason for this work is that we’ve grown so rapidly over the years and want to make sure we’re filling in gaps, identifying any issue areas and working with managers to streamline communications and improve the culture and wellbeing of the organization.” Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason-Shepek noted that when some people hear the words “organizational assessment,” it can create fear. “I want to ensure everybody it is not our intention to remove …

when Tribal members left the Reservation, where they were going and who they planned to visit. They find out that Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens until 1924 and were expected to stay on their reservations. From the 1950s, an Oregonian picture page is headlined "Oregon Indians Express Views on Impending Emancipation," showing the government's spin on Termination had reached the halls of the state's largest newspaper. Pictures of Tribal members John B. (Mose) Hudson and William …

at the 15.5-ton meteorite. “It’s beautiful and amazing that something like this can exist this way and we can claim it as a part of our history. I wish more youth could learn about this.” Galligher was one of two Tribal Elders selected to make the journey to visit Tomanowos at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and participate in a private ceremony on Wednesday, June 20, with other Tribal members and family. Rick Grout was the other Elder. Galligher, who grew up …

Tribal Government & News Merkley tours Tribe, holds Town Hall in Grand Ronde 06.30.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Federal Government Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley toured Grand Ronde on Saturday, June 20, and started his visit to the Reservation by stopping at the Tribe’s powwow grounds to view the new arbor. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said Merkley. “It is just jaw-dropping. It’s beautiful. I have never seen anything like it.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Tribal Council Vice …

back,” Main said. “Everything seems to be really good so far and I feel very safe here.” Cohron said the two typically visit Spirit Mountain Casino once a month. “We missed it a lot,” she said. “This is our big outing and our place to go.” Spirit Mountain Casino is in Polk County, which is one of the counties that Gov. Kate Brown gave permission to begin re-opening on Friday, May 22. However, Oregon Tribal casinos are not subject to state law as they are run by sovereign nations. From left …

and the White House Council on Native American Affairs regarding key issues facing Tribes, including respect for Tribal sovereignty and the federal government upholding treaty and trust responsibilities. “I found the conference to be very inspiring and a good reminder of why it is so good to be working in Indian Country these days,” Mercier said. “The administration has proven that it takes the challenges confronting Tribal nations very seriously.” Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell gave …

the country. … I want things to be better.” Also attending the Chemawa meeting was Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez. To hear the OPB series about problems at Chemawa Indian School, visit www.opb.org/news/series/chemawa/ . Includes information from opb.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

three years. Scenes were filmed during Canoe Journey 2018, as well as at different areas in Grand Ronde and the Tribe’s ancestral homelands, the Oregon Coast, and on the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River. “This is an experimental film and there are many aspects I’m hoping the audience will take away,” Hopinka says. “I’m hoping they take a different look at Native culture and the relationship of myth and language. It’s our way of opening up the possibilities of what Indigenous art …

Tribal Government & News Tribal response to coronavirus leaving spring, summer events in limbo 04.14.2020 Dean Rhodes Events The Tribe's annual pilgrimage to visit Tomanowos at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City has been postponed during to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the Big Apple. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor As the Grand Ronde Tribe’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues, spring and summer …