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. They, along with their challengers, were nominated during a General Council meeting held Sunday, June 28, in the Atrium of the Governance Center. Challengers Reyn Leno and Peter Grout, who both ran in 2019, also are looking to capture a seat on Tribal Council. Mercier was first elected to Tribal Council in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He received the most votes in ’07 and ’10. He took one year off during that time to attend law school at Michigan State University …

length albums, as well as hundreds of singles and solo works. His recordings have garnered more than 70 awards, multiple Native American Music Awards honors and he has been inducted into the One World Music Radio Hall of Fame. “Looking Wolf has pioneered a trail into new areas for the Native American flute that spans musical genres, including country, folk, rock, new age, classical, blues, jazz and even a solo on a rap/hip hop album. He has collaborated with dozens of other renowned Native American …

as he opted not to run for another term. More than 600 Tribal members voted in the election, making it the most widely participated one the Tribe had ever had. 1990 – Tribal youth Shonn Leno traveled to the National High School Wrestling Championships. He was one of the team members representing Oregon. Of 40 wrestlers in his bracket, Leno placed 10 th . He qualified for the national tournament by placing second in the state for Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling at a private competition …

Superintendent Dorie Vickery said that following the state requirements are challenging for smaller school districts to meet, given a lack of available classroom space. “The challenge will be meeting the 36 square feet per student requirement as we have limited space and staffing,” she said. “Our standard classroom space allows for 15 students to be in a classroom, which doesn't allow for all students to attend at one time. We also know that some students will still need online learning. Given …

spent my time thanking everyone I came in contact with who was part of this clinic, and I now want to offer my thanks to the Tribal leaders who recognized that any additional vaccine received by the Tribe should be provided without restrictions to awaiting arms. Like many people, I have been following the news about distribution issues that have been occurring nation- and statewide. I have been significantly disappointed that even one shot has been wasted in this disorganized process. So thank you …

Valley people from Table Rock the next month. 2011 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde regained ownership of more than 139 acres of its original reservation by purchasing eight tax lots owned by the Rink family. “This is a big one,” said Tribal Lands Manager Jan Reibach. “The Rink family purchased the property after the Termination of the Tribe and now the Tribe has purchased it back.” The purchase was the culmination of a dozen years of discussion between the Tribe and Rink family. 2006 …

Yesteryears -- April 15, 2021 04.14.2021 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears , History 2016 – A survey of Tribal members found an almost 50-50 split when it came to building a community swimming pool in Grand Ronde. The idea was not a new one, but received added impetus when Tribal member Rex Haller began a serious push for its construction, citing the lack of recreational and exercise opportunities for Tribal members living in the Grand Ronde area. When supporters were asked if they supported using …

or later. In 2020, Army veterans Douglas D. Stake, Alden H. Clark, Linden W. Frederic, Donald E. Holsclaw, David W. Weaver and Mervin J. Holmes and Navy veteran Ramona L. Quenelle had their names etched on to one of the four black granite pillars – one for each major branch of the U.S. military. Clark and Holmes are Native veterans. This year, five veterans will have their names added: Air Force veteran Pamela J. Jones, Army veterans Marvin L. Davis Sr. and Jamie M. Jenness, Marine Corps veteran …

a commemorative eagle pin. “On Friday, I was really worried about how many veterans we would get, but then on Saturday we ended up having a grand entry that had one of the highest turnouts of veterans we have ever had in the circle,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said. “That was a great turnout.” 2011 – Tribal member Jordan Schultz had his moment in the spotlight when he had an opportunity to try out for “American Idol” when the popular show came to the Rose Garden in Portland. Schultz was among 6,000 …

the four years of the Trump administration. The summit is designed to bring federal government officials and leaders of federally recognized Tribes together to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and continue to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship and ensure that progress in Indian Country continues. One of the highlights of the summit was an announcement by the Interior, Education and Health and Human Services departments to work together to preserve, protect and promote …