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subcommittees responsible for different aspects of the creation of the memorial. They included fundraising, design, location and research. 1994 – The first Life Skills for Independence seminar took place in Grand Ronde for many Tribal members and JOBS participants. The four-week seminar covered a variety of topics including career planning and job search, personal development and support services. Coordinated through a program at Chemeketa Community College, all participants received college credit …

of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, inched closer to the $62 million mark in giving during its quarterly check presentation held in the Tribal Governance Center. Community Fund Executive Director Kathleen George welcomed grant recipients and thanked them for creating solutions that make western Oregon a healthier, more resilient place to live. 2009 – A get-together was held at the Facilities Department to honor and celebrate Tribal Elder Russell Leno’s retirement. He retired from his position …

. The training is a result of a consultation that previously took place at The Evergreen State College, in which Tribes requested a training for newly elected Tribal officials and Tribal liaisons. “Attending the Elected Tribal Official Academy Training was a transformative experience that provided invaluable insights and opportunities to collaborate with other elected officials,” Cherry said. “The training offered a unique opportunity for both new and seasoned elected Tribal leaders to gain …

to the Tribal Governance Center grounds and included additional deputies. They were added to keep pace with the increase in the Grand Ronde community’s population growth. 1994 – The Grand Ronde Chemical Dependency Program hosted a basketball tournament at Chemawa Indian School. There were nine teams from different Tribes. The Spirit Mountain team, coached by Grand Ronde Prevention Counselor Vernon Kennedy, took first place. Grand Ronde had another team entered called Greg 49ers, coached by Mike Larsen …

to the most outstanding float. 1999 – The Tribe hosted a gathering at the Portland Art Museum for Spirit Mountain Community Fund grant recipients. One grant was in the amount of $15,150 to the nonprofit A Child’s Place/Un Lugar Para Ninos for a school readiness project. 1994 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier joined other Tribal officials and leaders from across Oregon in participating in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland. The parade was televised throughout most of the Western states. 1989 …

Culture Yesteryears - Oct. 15, 2024 10.11.2024 Yesteryears 2009 Yesteryears 2019 – Smoke Signals interviewed Tribal officials about how many homes the area could eventually accommodate. With sewer and water capacity still available and several acres of land still in trust, the existing 257 home sites then in place or under construction could eventually expand significantly. However, Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno warned that the limiting factor was the cost of maintenance. Although …

valid only on designated Grand Ronde lands, and weapons could not be carried inside buildings or locations where Tribal business was taking place. 2009 – Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy was scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama as a participant in the president’s Tribal Nations Conference in Washington D.C. 2004 – The Tribe’s Project Manager held a meeting to let local residents provide comments on a proposed road-widening project along Grand Ronde Road to add crosswalks, sidewalks …

. It was funded by a 5-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, OHSU School of Medicine and the support of all 43 Tribes in the Pacific Northwest. The program, Wy’East Post Baccalaureate Pathway, began accepting students in 2018. 2015 – Some in Grand Ronde, including casino employees, reported feeling a 3.2 magnitude earthquake that took place about 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 near Willamina. However, the quake did not cause damage to Tribal buildings or Spirit Mountain Casino …

interviewed Tribal Council member Kathleen George, who was in the courthouse on the first day of the trial. She emphasized the importance that all Oregonians have a right to access the falls. “If this place is taken into private-property ownership, PGE will determine whether or not Oregonians can go there and under what terms,” George said. Jones explains PGE’s stance is that the land is being condemned to ensure public safety at the utility company’s hydroelectric station, per the company’s right …

activities. It also has recently taken over the internship program for the New York American Museum of Natural History. Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart and Cultural Education Specialist Cristina Lara joined Interim General Manager Bryan Langley for the discussion. Stewart reminded viewers that the Tribe offers the Indigenous Place Keeping Artists Fellowship to help enable the work of Indigenous artists of Western Oregon. This year’s recipients are Tribal member Douglas Burgess, a glassmaker …