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out there in a more modern way so that the Tribe can be involved in the economic development of its ceded lands. She added that some might think current Tribal interests skew toward the environmental, but people need to remember that Willamette Falls and the rivers of Oregon were a place of commerce for Tribal ancestors. "Commerce is something we are very interested in," Kennedy said. "However, we know that (the environment) has to be taken care of, it has to be managed and we certainly don't …

. It is such a beautiful place," he said. "I love coming down here and walking through the area." Tribal friends Taylor and Emily Grimes teach the story of the Table Rocks region through their speedboat recreation business, Rogue Jet Boat Adventures. The Grimes have consulted with the Tribe to have accurate information about the Grand Ronde experience in the area. This year, the Grand Ronde story went out on 3,500 trips up and down the Rogue River. "It's really great that we can work together," Taylor said …

Tribal Government & News Greyhound Park making way for Spirit Mountain at Wood Village 06.30.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment , Tribal Employees WOOD VILLAGE – Multnomah Greyhound Park is almost gone. In its place will rise Spirit Mountain at Wood Village, a mixed-use development that will have a symbiotic relationship with the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Spirit Mountain Casino. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno announced at a demolition ceremony held …

and environment. Harrelson assigned a team to facilitate the event that includes Knight, Senior Archaeologist Briece Edwards, Cultural Protection Coordinator Jordan Mercier and Cultural Collections Supervisor Veronica Montano. Harrelson will present on Tribal history and host an Oregon Humanities-sponsored conversation about “place.” Edwards will present on the effects of changing sea levels among related topics. Montano will present a workshop on the special handling of Tribal collections and Mercier …

program; KairosPDX of Portland, $30,000, for its “Family Impact” project; Montessori Northwest of Portland, $25,000, for classroom expansion at its Alder location; My Sisters’ Place of Newport, $15,000, for agency streamlining; Native Fish Society Inc. of Oregon City, $25,000, for empowering, inspiring and growing a network of local grassroots advocates; Neighborhood Economic Development Corp. of Springfield, $15,000, for its “Youth Food Innovators” program; New Avenues For Youth of Portland, $25,000 …

.” Currently, the Clothes Closet is open two days a week – Monday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walker-Hernandez has Fridays and Daniele Powley, a volunteer since last September, has Mondays. For a long time, the Clothes Closet was open only one day a week. “It’s a nice place to work,” says Walker-Hernandez. “It is not like you’re stressed. If you’re sick, you trade days." Volunteers keep up with what the community needs, and not just in clothes. Powley was “kind of shy,” she says, the first …

to know about this history, about these connections and about this place.” Hales said that people today can honor the river and its history with beautiful modern-day architecture, design and public art. “That’s why we’re here,” he added. “I am thankful for this opportunity that we have, as the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, to be in this honorable place to present art to the beautiful city of Portland,” Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “We are thankful for the partnership we …

Native women will be physically assaulted in a domestic relationship. The turnout for the event was large. Presenter Lisa Norton, executive director of My Sister’s Place in Lincoln City, spoke to an audience of more than 200 people – mostly Grand Ronde Tribal Elders. In the audience were Tribal Council members Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Jon A. George. Also in attendance were the staff members who put on the luncheon – Jamie Adams and Anne Falla and Assistant General …

, Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor led attendees on a walk around the McLean House and briefly told guests about the Tribe's salmon tradition and the Tribal artwork displayed on the path. As Taylor recited the Tribal story, the Tribe's Portland area drum group, Place of Our Ancestors, which includes Eric and Erin Bernando, Jordan Mercier, Tribal Council members Jon A. George and Chris Mercier, Elders Dolores Parmenter and Debi Anderson, Lisa and Greg Archuleta, Lei-Lani Hernandez and Sam …

an opportunity to celebrate you,” Program Coordinator Angela Sears said. “We really try to find ways to help show your successes and get that information out there.” This quarter’s highlighted grant recipient was Ophelia’s Place of Eugene, a prevention-based organization that is “dedicated to helping girls make healthy life choices through empowerment, education and support,” states its mission statement. “Things are a lot different now than it was for us growing up,” Executive Director Verna …