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Tribal Government & News Tribe endorses Kotek 10.31.2022 Dean Rhodes Elections Tina Kotek, contributed photo By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announced on Friday, Oct. 28, that it is endorsing Democrat Tina Kotek in the three-way race for Oregon governor. “Tina Kotek has a strong understanding of working with Tribes in Oregon,” said Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy. “In her time with the Legislature, she has been instrumental in advancing …

to be somebody, to be successful as a Native person,” she says. The documentary follows George Attla teaching his grandnephew how to dogsled after 20 years out of the competitive racing game. “This is grandpa George I have known all my life,” his grandnephew Joe Bifelt says watching a video of Attla race. “I knew he was a dog musher, but I didn’t know he was a world champion. That was the first time I felt that rich history of where I come from.” You can watch the entire trailer for yourself at https …

to open these facilities if and when needed. These plans remain in place should the need arise.” Tribal Facilities Manager Tyson Mercier said that his department shoveled Governance Center outdoor entryways and also spread deicer. Weather returned to normal for the most part by Monday, Feb. 27, with Tribal government offices opening on time. A second winter storm warning remained in effect until Tuesday morning, however. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Ronde. The family was honored to have you in our presence during this time if you were able to attend. If unable to attend, there will be a celebration of life in the Clackamas/Multnomah area once the weather turns nice. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is assisting the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Signals) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer SALEM – For the first time since 2019, the Legislative Commission on Indian Services Spring Celebration returned to the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, but with a new twist: It was held outdoors instead of the Capitol Rotunda due to ongoing construction. “It's good to be here on this land,” Legislative Commission on Indian Services Vice Chair and Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade said. “This is blessed land and we …

to construction information signs placed on Grand Ronde Road. Tribal Engineering and Planning Manager Ryan Webb sent out an all-employee email Friday, June 2, to give everyone a heads-up on the impending road work. “During this time there will be single lane closures on Grand Ronde Road,” he said. “As they excavate and replace the road section, they will have flaggers to move traffic through the work zone area.” The first phase, tentatively set to end Friday, June 9, began near the intersection of Highway …

Gaming Casino seeking Marketplace vendors 09.05.2023 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino Smoke Signals file photo By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator Spirit Mountain Casino is seeking vendors for the upcoming Spirit Mountain Marketplace, which will celebrate Native American heritage, craftsmanship and community. The one-time event, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14, is an opportunity to showcase handmade creations and network with like-minded individuals …

Lisa Leno and Chris Mercier and first-time challenger Matthew Haller were sworn in for new three-year terms after taking the top three spots in the Sept. 9 election. Michael Langley, who served six years on Tribal Council, officially became a former Tribal Council member. During the Tribal Council meeting, Mercier was re-appointed as vice chair and Michael Cherry was selected to serve as secretary. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved extending an environmental consulting services agreement …

, Thanksgiving was an invention of President Abraham Lincoln and his peers after the Civil War. “They were sort of looking at propaganda and different strategies to think about how they were bringing the American public back together,” Echo Hawk said. “[Thanksgiving] is really American propaganda over time that people have internalized and that’s really the first story. But it really just wipes away the brutality, the genocide, the violence that the pilgrims and colonization brought along with it.” Echo …

and their firefighting services to extinguish the blaze,” Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden said. “We got the call at 4:12 p.m. and it was started by a burn pile that did not have a sufficient fire break around it; the winds picked up and it got into grass and brush,” Warden said. “Oregon Department of Forestry responded as well and took over the investigation. The fire was quickly contained and controlled, with our total on scene time of one hour and 20 minutes,” he said. Warden reminded the public …