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of Oregon's First Nations) last Saturday in Salem, to get to know more about the Natives, to see the ocean, the nature here, and the landscape in general was very interesting," he said. "I've been to Mt. Hood, to California on the coast in the redwoods area, and to Portland a couple of times. "It was all new to me. We have forests in Europe, but here the trees are bigger, higher. I was impressed with the area here, the landscape." Mell remembers taking Filipp to visit relatives, where Filipp found two …

and Tribal Constitution. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the News tab and then Video. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

information about the community development process, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org , e-mail grandronde2033@grandronde.org or call George at 503-879-2112. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

for the healing of our people is an important part. I find it very purposeful. To me, it is an obligation. Restoration is a day that should never be forgotten, so our young ones will always know and that history will always be there. We have all of this because of the work of all of those Elders.” To find out more about the Tribe’s Restoration celebration, visit www.grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

Council, and approved moving $280,000 from contingency to pay for the Noble Oaks siding replacement and paint project. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government link 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: …

Employment had 59 students participating in 2019. They also attended five mandatory financial planning sessions and were offered job readiness training and skills. The Youth Scholarship program offers $100 per student in school supply funds. In 2018, $69,800 was awarded. There are currently 111 full-time college students among Tribal members, one of whom is studying abroad in Spain. The Tribal Library had 5,491 patrons visit and the computers were used 597 times. “Some people don’t have great …

, and this is another aspect that fits into that.” Tribal Council member Denise Harvey will attend the Film Festival to represent the Tribe at the screening. Hopinka isn’t sure if the film will be released for distribution, but he plans on holding screenings in Portland and Grand Ronde in the future. To watch a trailer for the 80-minute documentary or check a calendar of upcoming screenings, visit www.skyhopinka.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

, contact Joan Dugger at 503-879-1804 or e-mail joan.dugger@grandronde.org . To learn more about the census, visit www.grandronde.org/census-2020/ By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Native Americans have often been historically underrepresented when it comes to U.S. census numbers. In the 2010 census, Native Americans and Alaska Natives living on Reservations were undercounted by 4.9 percent, according to Census Bureau data. Grand Ronde Housing Administrative Program Manager Joan Dugger …

event attracted an online audience or more than 240 people, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said. (Smoke Signals screen captures) For a full list of updated remote services, visit https://www.grandronde.org/services/health-wellness/covid-19-preparedness/ Tribe moving forward with online services By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer In an effort to continue serving the Tribal membership safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tribe is moving many of its services online …

owner of the 467-acre Enchanted Oaks conservation property. Enchanted Oaks is located in Marion County and includes oak savannah/upland prairie, wetland prairie, oak woodland and riparian forest. And approved a resolution requesting the Tribe’s partner governments extend more time for participation in all projects and actions potentially affecting Tribally important resources during the COVID-19 public health emergency. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website …