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, with ONABEN’s leadership, to help track whether increased financial literacy has been achieved. According to its website, ONABEN was founded in 1991 by four Oregon Tribes that wanted to “empower aspiring entrepreneurs in their communities and to help grow a private business sector on their Reservations.” Today, the organization has developed a wide range of “culturally specific” business curriculum, programs and personal assistance that focuses on increasing access to financing information …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council prepares for financial effects of virus outbreak, declares emergency 03.18.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor In the shadow of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Tribal Council met early on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. after advising the membership to not attend in person and to watch the proceedings via the live stream feed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org . Keeping attendance small …

Restoration Celebration was the first ever to be virtual, but some of the traditions, like raffles and gifts, remained an important part of the event. Restoration began at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, with a pre-recorded message from Tribal Council posted to the Tribe’s website. The video opened with Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy welcoming attendees virtually at achaf-hammi, the Tribal plankhouse. Behind her sat Tribal Council members Jack Giffen Jr., Secretary Jon A. George, Kathleen …

. The primary focus is canoe building and educational outreach. “It’s my honor to be able to help create my ancestors’ canoes,” he says on the company’s website. “I have learned how to take modern materials and create traditional lines, weight, colors and I use western red cedar for important hand-carved elements to incorporate the spirit and heart of the cedar tree, and remember the old way of carving them from one cedar log.” Agency Creek Expressions also offers virtual workshops to provide …

in love. Then, we got the ball rolling and hired a website designer and launched our company on Oct. 1. Most of our advertising so far has been through word of mouth and social media marketing.” Ashley LaBonte goes over the interior of one of the coolers that includes a dry goods basket and a divider that is also a cutting board that she and her husband, Tribal member Gene LaBonte, designed at their Kalama, Wash., home on Saturday, May 22. Currently, Zilla offers three different coolers sizes …

positons is increasingly difficult. “We’ve reduced employment, but we’ve also become more efficient,” Leno says. “There are a lot of machines taking the place of people. We don’t need as many people in the cash cage because we have machines that do it (ticket redemption) on the floor. You don’t hardly go to the cashiers anymore.” Leno says he thinks there are many efforts by the Tribe that are now paying dividends, including the bypass contribution, casino amenities such as the buffet and free valet …

available from noon to 2 p.m. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, families may pick up to-go loaded potato soup and a Thanksgiving meal in a bag. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, families may pick up to-go taco soup, and a meal in a bag featuring white chicken chili. In Willamina, Wildwood Hotel, Lounge and Restaurant, owned by a Tribal member family, is offering free meal tickets to those in need. The restaurant is located at 150 N.E. Main St. Statewide, the Oregon Farmers Market Fund launched “Emergency Double Up Food Bucks …

Tribal Government & News 17 vying for Tribal Council seats 06.27.2011 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council Seventeen Tribal members were nominated to run for three open seats on Tribal Council at a special General Council meeting held Sunday, June 26, in the Tribal Community Center. Of the 17 candidates, eight are either currently serving on Tribal Council or have served on Tribal Council. The nominees, in the order they were nominated, are: Jean Turman, Roll #837 …

. Suspicious activity reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. Friday, Aug. 3 Suspicious activity reported in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Assist outside agency in the 25000 block of Yamhill River Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Animal complaint received in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River …

Culture New exhibit features Willamette River peoples 04.14.2014 Ron Karten Culture , History , Events If you go ' kuri-tsfqw tilixam : River People of the Willamette' Where: Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem When: Through Saturday, May 26 Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students with ID and $3 for youth 6 to 17 years of age. More info: 503-585-7012 or www.willametteheritage.org SALEM - The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde opened its …