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government. About 20 veterans and family members during the Thursday afternoon informational panel chastised Veterans Affairs representatives for everything from difficulties in obtaining a needed walker, a long delay in obtaining an identification card and speaking a bureaucratic language that most Native Americans, and Americans for that matter, do not comprehend. One of the primary organizers of the Veterans Summit, Charles Tailfeathers (Cree/Blackfeet), commented on the issue during his opening …

Government Summit held at the Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton. Gov. Ted Kulongoski attended. 1999 - The Oregon Commission for Women named then-Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison one of three Women of Achievement in the state. Harrison was honored for her work on behalf of the advancement of the Tribe. The commission also noted that Harrison worked with nonTribal groups, such as the Women's Political Caucus and League of Women Voters. 1994 - Sam Henny and Rob Greene were pictured transplanting …

a blood quantum correction for one Tribal member and set the agenda for the Nov. 2 General Council meeting, which will be held in executive session to discuss the proposed 2015 budget. Tribal Council member Jon A. George, Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, Travis Stewart, Cristina Lara and Eirik Thorsgard performed the cultural singing and drumming to open the meeting. The meeting can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Video tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

was coordinated by Tribal youth in the NYL program, along with the Tribal Education Department. The Youth Social Services Prevention Program funded the celebration. 2000 – The Elders Committee held a surprise recognition ceremony for Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison, who was recently named one of three Oregon Women of the Year by the Oregon Commission for Women. “Kathryn was both surprised and speechless,” said Committee Chair Sharon Hanson. 1995 – Spirit Mountain Development Corp. Director Bruce …

Fund policy; And approved the enrollment of six people, including one infant, into the Tribe. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. In addition, Tribal Council approved enrollment of four infants into the Tribe and relinquishment requested by one Tribal member, and adopted amendments to the Rodeo Special Event Board bylaws. Tribal Council also approved the Tribe's application to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration for Workforce Investment Act service to Polk and Yamhill counties. If funding is received, the Tribe would provide employment and training services to Native Americans and Alaskan/Hawaiian …

, in addition to working in the mills, he had worked as a mechanic. Mr. Thomas loved watching his boys work in the woods, salmon fishing and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, with one of his last requests being a trip to the beach three days before his death. Surviving family members include his former wife with whom he remained close, Shirley McKinney of Aberdeen; children, Don Thomas and Dale Thomas of Aberdeen, Allen Thomas of Kelso, Wash., Theresa Thomas of Hoquiam, Wash., and Glen …

a.m. to noon. Bank-only fishing is allowed, restricted to dip nets, and each person is limited to the aforementioned 10 pounds, which is about one-fourth of a five-gallon bucket. Under Oregon fishing regulations, anglers do not need a license to harvest smelt. Tribal members living elsewhere also can meet up with the Grand Ronde Elders at Lewis and Clark State Park, accessible via Exit 18 on Interstate 84 just east of Troutdale, between approximately 8 a.m. to noon to participate. Share …

look forward to seeing you at one of our community input meetings and hope that you will reach out to us as we kick off this next phase of planning and vision for our future,” the Tribal Council statement said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

in establishing the Food Bank in Grand Ronde, served as the chairman of the Spirit Mountain Stampede Rodeo and loved his many dogs. He is survived by his children, Karen Kimsey, Virginia Kimsey-Roof, Christie Kimsey-Loomis, Duke Kimsey and Colleen Kimsey, along with 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Provost and Myrna Brandon. He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Levi Baker, in 1995. A memorial service will begin at 11 …