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always wanted to visit your new arena,” Spotted Elk, 55, said on Saturday afternoon. “We’ve seen it in the paper and online. We’re just glad to be here, basically. Real excited.” “The enthusiasm was good,” Bobb said. “The powerful impact of the Pearl Harbor survivor and the Vietnam veteran amputee brought the reality of what war does physically to people and what those of us who witnessed these events live with every day. “Veterans deserve respect and recognition, but mankind deserves a world …

as guards. “When local people are aware of the issues, they have a lot better ability to deal with the issues,” said Leno. Sifuentez said the way he approaches his job will not change. “I’m here to help,” said Sifuentez. “I want to help everybody. For me, that’s what it’s all about. Sifuentez said after being in the community for so long, he sees the Tribe and its people as his family. “That’s the way I look at it,” said Sifuentez. “I don’t see it as coming to work; I see it as coming to visit my …

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 …

is a good firefighter. It’s his attention to detail for the contracts and agreements that come into play that make it such a quality program.” Wilson says the firefighting program is well-known and that other Tribes visit to find out how it works so well for Grand Ronde. “Some others have struggled,” says Wilson. “It takes dedicated staff to make it work. Jeff is the reason it works because he has a strong commitment to see that it works. He wants to keep people safe.” Wilson says that Nepstad’s …

treatment, he notes, especially for veterans and Native Americans in remote areas. “In 2020, the use of telehealth in opioid treatment was temporarily approved,” Dekker said. “It has allowed us to reach a lot more people in rural areas.” He advised those doing virtual visits to have local public safety phone numbers handy in case a patient is in danger, getting consent for a virtual visit beforehand, knowing where the patient is calling from and if they have a private place to access reliable …

authorizations to proceed. The first was for adoption of the kindergarten enrollment and eligibility policy for the Tribally-operated school. The second was to increase the medical adaptation grant to $15,000 for the remainder of 2024 and up to $20,000 in 2025. The third is to purchase a $46,000 passenger van for the Procurement Department to replace the 2010 van with a failing motor. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab …

. Council also approved three authorizations to proceed. The first was for adoption of the kindergarten enrollment and eligibility policy for the Tribally-operated school. The second was to increase the medical adaptation grant to $15,000 for the remainder of 2024 and up to $20,000 in 2025. The third is to purchase a $46,000 passenger van for the Procurement Department to replace the 2010 van with a failing motor. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website …

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States available by phone or text. The StrongHearts Native Helpline, 1-844-762-8483, is an anonymous domestic and sexual violence line for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, available around the clock and intended to offer culturally appropriate support. For ease in remembering, the number is often written 1-844-7-NATIVE. For more assistance in coping with the painful legacy of the schools, visit boardingschoolhealing.org, a website of the National …

of these. To listen to the entire forum, visit www.grandronde.org/videos/ and look under “Tribal Council Candidates Forum.” Warren-Chase was asked how she would combat nepotism if elected to Tribal Council. “I’m only one person,” she said. “But I can tell you how I feel about nepotism. I do not support it. I have been in this community for 30-plus years and I have never held any store as to what anybody’s last name was. All I know is my last name and if that’s how you’re going to lead your life …

at the 2011 Grand Ronde Contest Powwow this year held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds near Fort Yamhill State Park. Dances honored Elders who have walked on. The Tribe hosted guests from as far away as Costa Rica, and the Tribe's only member living in Vermont came for a visit. Saturday afternoon for Grand Entry, dancers circled until they were three deep under the tent at Uyxat Powwow Grounds. The stands were so packed, not a seat was available. The temperature hit 95 degrees. Tribal Culture Committee …