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held out hope, but believe at this time that we need to announce the cancellation of this Memorial Day, reading of the names and the ‘Roll the Dice’ car show at the casino,” Bobb said in an e-mail on Wednesday, April 29. Army veterans Douglas D. Stake, Alden H. Clark, Linden W. Frederic, Donald E. Holsclaw, David W. Weaver and Mervin J. Holmes and Navy veteran Ramona L. Quenelle will have their names etched on to one of the four black granite pillars – one for each major branch of the U.S. …

Culture 2020 Canoe Journey to Nanaimo canceled 05.07.2020 Dean Rhodes Events The Grand Ronde Canoe Family participated in the 2019 Canoe Journey to Lummi in Washington state. The annual event has been canceled for this year. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) For the first time since 1993, there will not be a Canoe Journey. The Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo, British Columbia, has officially announced cancellation of the event that it was going to host from July 27 through Aug. 1 …

Tribal members was in executive session, which Smoke Signals was not allowed to attend. Spirit Mountain Casino, the Tribe’s primary economic engine, has been open since June 1 following an unprecedented 74-day closure that started in mid-March. September’s meeting marked the second time that General Council has been held virtually. The April General Council meeting scheduled to be held in Eugene was canceled after the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic erupted in Oregon and the May General Council …

and she enjoyed attending their sporting events along with other activities and events. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed, such as sewing, crocheting, reading, arts and crafts and playing bingo. She loved Mickey and Minnie Mouse and country music. Janet is survived by her sisters, Julie Little, Jill Brandon, Jeanna Buxton, Janie Stuck, Jolene Kamna, Erin Bowers and Rebecca Carter; brother, Joe Simi; daughters, Shannon Simi and Amanda …

resided for the rest of her life with her loving husband and six surviving children. Margaret worked a handful of jobs, but she will be remembered as a caring homemaking, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married her husband, Henry D. Peters Jr., after his honorable discharge from the military and celebrated 62 loving years of marriage until Henry passed away in the same home that she chose to reside in for the rest of her life. At the time of her passing, she …

Tribal Government & News Reyes continues collegiate wrestling career at University at Buffalo 03.12.2021 Dean Rhodes People Tribal member Jordan Reyes, top, finished his sophomore season wrestling for the University at Buffalo with a 3-3 record. (Photo courtesy of the University at Buffalo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jordan Reyes, a two-time Oregon state champion in wrestling at Willamina High School, experienced a better year wrestling at the 125-pound weight class …

Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow in July and the annual Contest Powwow in August. “This was a difficult decision to make and one that we do not take lightly,” the Tribe announced on its Facebook page on Monday, April 12. “Over the past year, everyone has made significant progress against COVID-19. However, the ongoing gathering restrictions as well as the lack of time to plan these events if restrictions are lifted led to the decision to cancel.” The two powwows regularly attract hundreds …

and arts for much of his life, both to help strengthen his connection to the Tribe and to form his own cultural identity. “My true passion is making traditional river and ocean-going canoes,” Krehbiel says in his Willamina workshop. “Spirit Mountain is my inspiration. I hold my hand up every time I drive by. There is just something about that, a connection.” Shortly after the birth of his youngest son in 2018, Krehbiel fulfilled a long-held dream and launched a new business, Agency Creek Expressions …

and reflections from contemporary Native voices. The video cites that at the time, the tragedy of displacement was felt in every Native nation in America and through the use of animations of historical events, documents and images, viewers can sense the heartbreak of displacement for themselves. To watch the video, simply search for “Indian Problem” on YouTube. Link to video: https://youtu.be/if-BOZgWZPE Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

in a “vlog” style with interviews including Grand Ronde Tribal member Brian Krehbiel and a Tribal youth. Wood’s film also shows the experience of paddling, traditional protocols and the many opportunities for sharing stories, songs and dances. Most notably, at the 8:40 time stamp in the video, the traditional Māori dance, the “haka,” is seen being performed by Woods and Grand Ronde Tribal members in a longhouse. The video showcases Tribal people partaking in this journey as a way to reconnect …