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annually in the United States, making it the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. According to the EPA’s website, any home may have a radon problem, including homes without basements. The Oregon Radon Program collects radon test data from test kit manufacturers to gauge which areas of the state have the potential for high radon levels. The data then allows the Radon Program to identify areas …

will be posted at various public locations and on the Tribe’s website, www.grandronde.org , for review. Feb. 19: End of dispute period for names on official registered voter list. Feb. 20: Ballots will be sent to registered voters. March 14: Election Day. Ballots must be received at the Grand Ronde Post Office no later than noon. Election results will be posted on the front doors of the Grand Ronde Governance Center, Health and Wellness Center, Community Center, Education Building, Elders …

Tribal Government & News Feds: August virus relief payment now requires an application first 07.16.2020 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Tribal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Adult Tribal members wanting to receive the scheduled $600 COVID-19 Relief Program payment from the Tribe on Aug. 14 will now have to fill out an application first to receive the funding. According to posting on the Tribal government’s website, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued new guidance …

, 1983, Grand Ronde’s federal recognition as a Tribal government was restored when the Grand Ronde Restoration Act was signed into law,” a statement on the Tribe’s website says. “Every year since then, we have gathered as a Tribe, a community and a family to celebrate our Restoration. Even with our 37th celebration moving online, we want to get small gifts to our Tribal members.” To register for a gift, visit www.grandronde.org , scroll down to recent announcements and click on “Restoration Day …

in CARES Act funding. The $2.2 trillion CARES Act was passed by Congress in March 2020 and Oregon Tribes initially received a combined $152.7 million in funding, according to a Harvard study that used Treasury’s publicly announced formula for determining payments to Tribes. The study estimated that the Grand Ronde Tribe initially received approximately $33 million in funding. The exact amount, according to a U.S. government website, was in the ballpark at $31.6 million. After a hold on 40 percent …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $27.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds 06.07.2021 Dean Rhodes Federal government , American Rescue Plan By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe received $27.544 million in American Rescue Plan funds on May 21, according to the federal government’s website USASpending.gov. A total of $1 billion was allocated equally among eligible Tribal governments in Rescue Plan funding and $19 billion was to be divvied up by the Treasury …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $23.5 million more in American Rescue Plan funding 08.31.2021 Dean Rhodes Federal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received its second disbursement of American Rescue Plan funds on Aug. 13, according to the federal government website USASpending.gov. The Grand Ronde Tribe received $27.544 million in American Rescue Plan funds on May 21 and $23.547 million on Aug. 13, bringing the Tribe’s total …

to provide additional facilities to support population growth in the community and provide services to increase the Tribe’s self-sufficiency while supporting the Tribe’s cultural values for environmental stewardship. According to the EPA website, these grants will be awarded for environmental and climate justice activities to “benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience and build community capacity to address environmental …

years. "Music remains a strong part of my life," he said. "I really hope that Tamanawas wins because this CD is dedicated to Nick." Voting to determine the winner in each category is open to the general public. Music tracks from all the nominees are featured on the awards' website at www.NAMALIVE.com . Reibach is a multiple Native American Music Award winner, having been honored previously as Best Flutist, Artist of the year, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video respectively. "Tamanawas …

; • Gave the Nutrition Program permission to work with Facilities staff to install a propane tank for the greenhouse at the Community Garden and allowed Nutrition to purchase and install a pole barn at the garden. Tribal Council member Jon A. George, Travis Stewart and Eirik Thorsgard opened the meeting with cultural drumming and singing. A video of the entire meeting can be viewed at the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Video tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …