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set the agenda and time for the next General Council meeting. It will be held in Tribal Council Chambers at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, in a hybrid format and feature a report in executive session from the Economic and Lands Department. To watch the entire meeting, visit www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

news, Tribal Council approved a staff directive setting a general welfare payment of $800 to be made to the membership Friday, March 13. To watch the entire meeting, visit www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

that occurred in Portland over the Memorial Day weekend in which two men were killed while defending two women from racial and religious taunts. Bobb called the two men heroes for defending what America is supposed to be about: freedom of religion and being free from persecution based on your race or beliefs. Grand Ronde drummers led by Cultural Resources employees Brian Krehbiel and Bobby Mercier played a memorial song as the Grand Ronde Honor Guard brought in the colors with Alton Butler carrying …

to be on the editorial board of Smoke Signals and run it as a free entity separate from our Tribal government. They would set up the policies for our newspaper. The new ordinance is coming up for a 30-day comment period. My question is do you want this change to Smoke Signals ? I personally believe Smoke Signals already is fair, non-political and non-biased. I think it is a newspaper where members can voice their opinion in the letters to the editor. The new non-member editorial board may not know our Tribe, our …

and tortillas from Eugene. Shore said it’s unclear how school lunch programs will be affected long-term. “It will come down to how the federal budget proposal goes,” she said. Shore said there is also currently a bill before the Oregon Legislature, House Bill 3435, that would make school meals free to all students. The bill is currently in the House Joint Committee on Ways and Means, which means it is under review and has not yet been sent to the full legislative body for approval. How to help food …

Health & Education Tribe to hold screening of dementia documentary 02.11.2026 Nicole Montesano Health & Wellness Beth Rigazio, left, producer of “Wine, Women & Dementia” and Kitty Norton, right, director of the documentary, have lunch together at the end of the trip to film the documentary that follows a cross-country journey connecting caregivers, individuals living with dementia and communities, highlighting the importance of connection, education and support. A free screening of the movie …

War veteran Steve Bobb Sr. “He’s on to something, trying to see if the VA can work with Tribal governments to service Tribal veterans,” Schrader added. “As Reyn (Leno) said at lunch, why should he have to go to Salem for a checkup when he could do it right here.” McDonald received a briefing from Health Services Director Kelly Rowe at the Health & Wellness Center. “This is a gorgeous building,” he said while admiring the Native-themed carpeting. “It feels like home.” During the visit …

Culture Tribal contingent connects with Tomanowos at Museum of Natural History 07.12.2024 Danielle Harrison Culture , Tomanowos Tomanowos, also known as the Willamette Meteorite, sits on display in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. A delegation of Grand Ronde Tribal members traveled to visit the meteorite and held a private ceremony with Tomanowos on Thursday, June 27. The meteorite holds cultural and spiritual significance to the Grand Ronde Tribe and a historic …

at Pacific City, taking care of the parks. Throughout all these years, Nora raised her three children and helped raise her niece, Cordelia Tom Kneeland, and granddaughter, Linda Brandon. Children were always welcome at Nora's home and she had a vast supply of toys awaiting your visit. Nora recognized that we humans were not placed here by accident and that one day we would be accountable for what we did on this earth. Nora loved God and was a very spiritual woman who gently helped those she …

that "Perry and family" got a 10-day (10d) pass on June 20, 1864, to visit the "Millers" in "Polk"? We know that on April 7, 1890, that "Umpqua Charles and wife" and "Cultis Joe and wife" got "7d" passes to visit "Mill Creek"? And that on April 9, that same year, "Muddy Jim and wife" got a "1w" (one week) pass to go to "Marys River"? "This is an amazing archive," said Lewis, particularly for genealogists. "It has information that people don't have. It tells (partial) stories about lineage …