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and to honor the original stewards of the land,” Norton said. Added Harrelson, “Hopefully, this StoryMap can convey the meaning and help with understanding. … Naming also helps with planning efforts. We are really excited about this.” During a question-and-answer session afterward, the panelists were asked what they enjoyed most about the naming process. “It was great to connect with the land,” Archuleta said. “I like to visit the area and get a bigger picture of how the old stories connect …

Culture Watchlist: ‘The Forest Grove Indian Training School, 1880 – 1885’ 05.31.2022 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist An article in this edition of Smoke Signals called “Indian boarding school report includes Grand Ronde location” has a companion video on our YouTube channel where we visit three federal Indian boarding school sites in Oregon listed in the Department of Interior’s report. In the video, Smoke Signals visited Chemawa Indian School, the site …

press law, culminating in a constitutional amendment vote, requiring 66.6 percent of eligible voters’ votes. The movie had scenes of suspense and humor throughout, highlighting the uniqueness of Tribal law in America today. Ellis sums up the importance of a free press with her blunt humor in the first few seconds of the trailer. “What we cover is most important to Muscogee Creek people, but here I am reporting on news topics that maybe don’t show my Tribe in the best light,” Ellis said. “But do …

Culture Dugger takes over at Spirit Mountain Casino 10.31.2012 Ron Karten People , Gaming , Spirit Mountain Casino Almost three years after returning to Spirit Mountain Casino as its chief operations officer, Randy Dugger was appointed general manager of the Tribe's main business enterprise in August. Dugger succeeds Rodney Ferguson, who worked for the casino for almost four years as its chief executive officer before resigning. "I believe that the title 'general manager' suggests a more hands …

Culture Veterans Powwow will be first under new arbor 06.30.2015 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr. will be on his way to Germany to visit an exchange employee that he and his wife, Connie, hosted when the 2015 Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow becomes the first to be held under the new arbor at Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9390 Highway 22. “We’re pretty excited about being under the new arbor,” Bobb says …

toured the hotel, casino and Hall of Legends. Tribal Council member Val Grout gave an opening blessing. Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison thanked those who had supported building the hotel. “On days like this, I always think back to where our people came from,” Harrison said. “I am sure they didn’t live in a place like this. I hope when the future generations take over, they will have good things to say about us because, then, we will be the ancestors.” 1994 – Grand Ronde Tribal Council …

back in the 1990s when Ed was on Tribal Council, he was acknowledged as a key figure in the effort to win over West Valley residents and business owners. He was nominated for his first run for Tribal Council by Tribal Elder John Mercier, who at the time was in his 20s. “I remember it quite clearly because we used to go and visit him at the store,” Mercier says. “I didn’t even give it a second thought. Now, all these years later, I would definitely give it a second, third, 10th thought before I …

coordinator of Native American Recruitment. She was an asset to my veterans’ affairs casework team during her time in my Eugene office several years ago, and I’m glad she’s coming back to learn more about the legislative process in our D.C. office. “Her passion for public service, law and public policy will serve her well in this fellowship and will benefit the Fourth Congressional District as she works with us to respond to the needs of my constituents. … Spirit Mountain Community Fund’s Hatfield …

says of his father. Jordan credits his Grand Ronde relatives who set a good example for him. “I remember going out to visit Auntie Ila Dowd when I was little and how excited we would all get for her to say ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ in Chinuk,” he recalls. Jordan continued studying the Tribal trade language both at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center and later at the Portland satellite office. Indians from across the Northwest and farther afield also studied …

that were different,” Blackwell said. “That was the first year that we started going out to different areas all around the state to visit with Tribal members. We did a lot of mailings. I did a lot of postcards because I wanted to send mailings that people would have to read that they wouldn’t have to open. … At the time, there wasn’t a lot of outreach happening.” Blackwell said that she also thinks that because she grew up in Grand Ronde and was the Community Fund director, like George, also …