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between those who supported making changes, those who didn’t and those who were neutral. We met regularly for more than a year. In October 2006, we made our recommendations to Tribal Council. We recommended Tribal Council move forward with a constitutional amendment that: Increased the relinquishment period from one year to five; Removed the requirement that you have a parent on the roll at time of birth; and Changed the definition of Grand Ronde blood to include the present Tribal roll. Even back …

the state-of-the-art process of ice pigging, or running a slurry of ice through the pipes to knock off the biomass,” Solvedt said. Solvedt said the Grand Ronde Community Water Association is one of the few systems in Oregon that does not chlorinate and the water originates from a spring. “It’s a really good source of water,” he said. However, Solvedt warned, new federal drinking water rules that will require less testing but be more punitive when coliform bacteria is detected may eventually force …

Jeffers. “My husband has always been interested in the Bigfoot legends and a couple of years ago we developed an idea one night and it was centered around a Bigfoot book for children,” says Sara. “This whole idea of hide-and-seek came up with the reigning champion of hide-and-seek – Bigfoot. So we developed the idea of creating the activity of finding him on each page as they are reading and developing their reading skills.” The first book in the planned children’s activity series is set …

be forgotten. Thank you to the Eastern Oregon Funeral Honors Team, out of Hermiston, Spec. Hayden Tarvin and Spec. Taylor Gilland for the beautiful and touching tribute to this proud veteran. Robert Rife will continue to be remembered for his wit and loving to make people laugh. Those memories will live on. Amy Rife & the families of Robert E. Rife Culver, Ore. Dear Smoke Signals : My utmost love and respect goes out to each and every one of you. As I sit here at Oregon State Prison, it has given me time …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs change in Election Board compensation 08.18.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council The Tribe’s Election Board members are getting a raise. During the Wednesday, Aug. 17, Tribal Council meeting, the compensation for Election Board members was brought in line with that paid to other Tribal committees and special event board members. Currently, Election Board members receive $10 per hour. The board is the only one required to hold office hours that are staffed …

with a Native mascot to sign an agreement with one of the state’s nine federally recognized Tribes. Earlier this year, the Oregon Board of Education adopted rules that allow school districts to retain Native American mascots if they enter into agreements with an Oregon Tribe regarding its use. The Banks School Board approved the agreement, which will eventually phase out use of a Native American warrior’s profile from all school buildings and uniforms, on June 15. The agreement also was approved …

each ride once he was in the chute. “It was a whole lot different because you had a time limit,” said Allen. “When I was in there I was just ready. I was just breathing. I was focused on having fun really. I got super serious in my head and I couldn’t stop thinking like that.” Allen scored a 73 on the final ride to win the championship. He was one of only two competitors, out of 32 riders who began the competition, to score on all three rides. Allen’s mother, Tribal member Desiree Allen, said …

not have a “disability,” Vocational Rehabilitation offers a Tribal member numerous avenues of assistance in gaining and retaining employment. “We are here for any Tribal member seeking employment and seeking to become self-sufficient,” says Employment and Training Specialist Khani Schultz. “Vocational Rehabilitation is intended for anybody who needs services in obtaining employment and training.” In 2014, the program helped 263 Tribal members. How does one get started? First step is to call …

of the casino, which just celebrated its 20 th year in business. Dillon said the renovation would be a one-year project that would substantially update the property. According to a staff directive included in the Nov. 4 Tribal Council packet, the remodel will include moving the existing poker room to The Peak, adding a new casino entrance to the old poker room and adding a new bar to the casino. “Moving poker and keno to The Peak will allow Spirit Mountain to rebrand The Peak as a non-smoking gaming area …

Tribal Government & News Violence Against Women Act closes loophole 03.13.2013 Ron Karten Federal government , Public safety When President Barack Obama re-authorized the 1994 Violence Against Women Act on Thursday, March 7, he closed a loophole and brought more protection to Native American women across the country. "Indian Country has some of the highest rates of domestic abuse in America," Obama said moments before signing the bill. "And one of the reasons is that when Native American women …