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The Bank School District became the first school district in Oregon with a Native-themed mascot to sign an agreement with one of the state’s nine federally recognized Tribes in August 2016. The agreement, which expired in October 2021, phased out the school district’s previous Native American warrior profile mascot from school buildings and athletic uniforms and prompted the district to start offering a Tribally created history curriculum and sponsor a Native Club for its students.

to $20,000 and increases the amount a Tribal member can receive from the Property Improvement Matching Grant program from $4,000 to $5,000. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government icon and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

– Tribal members flew to New York City for the annual visit to Tomanowos, the Willamette meteorite, which is housed in the American Museum of Natural History. Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. led a group that included Elders Monty Parazoo, Gladys Hobbs, Sharon Hanson, Louise Medeiros, Violet Folden, Anna Hannah and Kathryn Harrison. The group also included Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor, Tribal members and Public Affairs Secretary Teri Mercier and Language Specialist Bobby Mercier …

office. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, especially the fundamental rights of Native Americans, and also allocates $80,000 so the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department can hire a full-time community resource officer dedicated to serving Tribal Housing. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government icon and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and water region with integrity and respect. Our active engagement will be consistent and permanent, strengthening relationships and experiences for all who work, visit and play at Timberline.” Timberline Lodge was constructed in 1937 on the south slope of Mt. Hood at 6,000 feet. It is still being used for its original intent as a ski lodge and mountain retreat. R.L.K and Co. has operated Timberline Lodge since 1955. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

using the Tribe’s line of credit. For more information, see the separate Shasta story at www.smokesignals.org; And approved a five-year, almost $726,000 Tribal Navigator contract with the Oregon Department of Human Services that will fund an employee who will help access state resources for Tribal Elders and Tribal members with disabilities. Tribal member Chris Martin has been hired to fill the position. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org …

. “One hundred percent of our students that take CTE (Career Technical Education) classes graduate on time,” she said. “We are seeing a rise in the number of students taking the classes at Willamina High School.” Currently, the high school has two full-time CTE instructors and students can choose from classes in construction, welding, drones, woodworking, small engine repair, horticulture, ag-science, veterinary science and robotics. For more information, visit oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts …