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Tribal Government & News General Flood Information 12.08.2015 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Flood Information General Information Flooding is the most common natural disaster Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather related deaths in the US Know the terms Flood watch i. A flood could happen, be aware ii. Review your plan and supplies Flood warning i. A flood is imminent or happening Standard home insurance does not cover flood damages Preparing for a flood Have an emergency kit with necessary …

during the construction period. Upon completion, the outstanding balance will be added to the Tribe/SMGI private note. “It will not impact per capita or our other services and benefits. It’s one of the most successful things we have done to help build our endowments,” Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno said about the loan structure. In other action, Tribal Council approved amendments to the Elders’ Retirement Program and SSI Program that, among other items, provides three months of Elders Pension …

really received this scholarship" said her father, Tribal member Bryan Langley. The Gates Millennium Scholarship is one of the nation's largest scholarships awarded to Native American students. Langley was one of 1,000 students who received the scholarship. There were 54,000 students across the United States who applied for the scholarship. This year was the largest and most competitive group of candidates in the program's history. Langley is the third Grand Ronde Tribal member to receive …

was Sidney Stone (Blackfeet), the former executive director of the Native American Rehabilitation Association of Portland. 1984 – A presentation about the history and Restoration of the Tribe was given to the Daughters of the American Revolution in Salem. “The group had supported our efforts via their letter of support during our struggle for Restoration and was certainly most helpful to us,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison said. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year …

standing-room-only crowds to the casino over the weekend. 2004 – The Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department, in cooperation with the Mission Mill Museum Association, collaborated on the reprinting of Dr. Harold Mackey’s book, “The Kalapuyans,” long considered to be one of the most accessible resources for information and history on the Native Americans of the Willamette Valley. The book had been out of print for 30 years and was a challenge to locate. The book was re-released with the permission …

, “Nature’s Playground,” won the Roseboro Award for the most artistic design and presentation. “We’re thrilled to be back and again telling the Tribe’s story,” Huffman said. “The design tells a story that we can tell throughout the three-week festival. It’s something going on in the Portland area that reflects that our people have been there since time immemorial. It was kind of a perfect fit for our float design.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

project was considered leading-edge and among best strategies for building care facilities. Work on the infrastructure was expected to begin that summer and on the first of the homes by fall. “I’ve promised them (Elders) a safe environment to discuss the most personal things,” Tribal Housing Authority Development and Construction Coordinator Duane Hussey said. Before the project began, Hussey spoke with a number of employees and Elders to determine different project needs from a wellness and cultural …

Rights Office, Employment, Food Bank, Behavioral Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Dental, Child Wellness, Food Bank and Health & Wellness Center. Tribal Elder Faye Smith was attending for the first time. “I mainly came here out of curiosity,” she said. “I wanted to see the different programs that were represented here and what they all had to offer.” Seven-year-old Tribal member KaLea Liebelt said she enjoyed visiting the Dental information table the most. “I got a lot of stuff,” she said, pointing …

its possible purchase of two properties in Clackamas County, including the Blue Heron Paper Mill site. According to a Scope of Work also released by DEQ on July 1, the Tribe “intends to conduct investigation and remediation utilizing cleanup standards most applicable to the type of development, and in a phased approach over the course of the property’s future redevelopment and reuse.” High priority remedial actions include cleaning up a waste pile beneath a bleach plant, two catch basins …

members. In a few weeks, Mooney will transition to Salem to intern in a yet-to-be named state representative’s office and will work there through late August. Mooney, 16, applied for the fellowship so she could learn more about Tribal government. “I’ve always had an interest in politics and want to find out more about how it works,” she said. “I like getting to know the people here and I want to improve on my public speaking ability.” So far, Mooney has spent most of her time assisting Tribal …