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, 352 with bachelor’s degrees, 107 with master’s degrees and 13 with a Ph.D. Other Education Committee highlights included having 680 children participate in the School Is Cool dance held during the Tribe’s annual Contest Powwow in August and Western Oregon University being on-site that weekend. The college waived application fees and awarded scholarships to all Native American students who applied for admission at the powwow. “This was a great opportunity to advance our mission to offer …

. In February 2003, Bobb visited the studios of Burning Palace Bronze in Boring, Ore., to give final approval and sign the base of the sculpture. A tentative date of late April was set for a sculptor's installation in Grand Ronde. With the approaching Memorial Day dedication of the Veterans Memorial, the need to raise funds did not end. On April 26, 2003, a Spring Auction and Spaghetti Dinner was held at the Willamina VFW Hall. It also was announced that eight benches would be available on which to have …

Tribal Government & News Tribe celebrates start of Blue Heron demolition work 09.22.2021 Danielle Harrison Blue Heron Paper Mill , Tribal relations , Tribal Council , Events Tribal Council members, members of the media and others watch as demolition of the old Blue Heron Paper Mill site began during an event hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde on Tuesday, Sept. 21. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes …

Tribal Government & News Tribe shares vision for Blue Heron site 03.24.2021 Danielle Harrison Tribal government The Tribe purchased the 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill site in 2019 from a private developer. By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer After acquiring the 23-acre Blue Heron site near Willamette Falls in August of 2019, the Tribe is now sharing its ideas for future use of the culturally significant land, located in its ancestral homelands. Potential plans include environmental …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $800,000 EPA grant to clean up Blue Heron site 05.13.2021 Dean Rhodes Environment By Dean Rhodes and Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff members The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will receive an $800,000 Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields grant to restore the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. The Tribe will use the funds to begin environmental remediation of the 23-acre site, which was purchased …

tools, best museum practices, the West Coast Ocean Partnership and Tribal language immersion programs. Chinuk Language Program Manager Ali Holsclaw discussed the weekly language lessons and after-school programs. “It’s just another way for us to get the language out there,” she said. “It is also offered at Willamina High School as an elective and for college credit.” Additionally, there are adult classes held at Lane Community College and in Grand Ronde and at the Tribe’s Portland office. “We …

Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 Events Event Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Tribal Council Chambers/Zoom Upcoming Events Holiday Juneteenth (2024) June 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed to honor Juneteenth. Holiday Independence Day admin leave July 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices will close early for the upcoming holiday. Holiday Independence Day (2024) July 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed …

Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 Cultural Event Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 August 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Devils Lake Park Upcoming Events Holiday Independence Day (2025) July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. Holiday Independence Day Administrative Leave (2025) July 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal campus closed after 1 p.m. Holiday Labor Day (2025) September 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

Trust was founded by the Legislature in July 2001. The trust awarded its first round of grants in May 2003 and in July 2013 the Legislature renewed the cultural tax credit that helps fund the trust for six years. As of July 2013, more than 24,000 Oregonians had donated to the trust through the tax credit and the trust had granted more than 1,000 awards worth $14 million and developed a permanent fund for culture totaling almost $20 million. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Assist outside agency with a reported assault in the Grand Ronde area. A male was arrested by Polk County deputies. Check welfare in the 24700 block of Grand Ronde Road. A male was found in his home in need of medical attention. He was transported to hospital. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Assist outside agency with an information request in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Reported telephonic harassment in the Grand Ronde area. Assist …