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Manager Michael Herrin said. “Grand Ronde’s 477 Employment and Training program serves our six-county service area and has been assisting American Indian and Alaska Natives for over two decades,” he said. “Our primary purpose is to support Tribal members in securing employment. This is done through job search activities, resume building and practicing interview skills. The 477 program has worked with many internal Tribal departments and community partners to develop and support on-the-job …

their treasure home. So, this is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter egg hunters, lest they miss out on the various treats. “We are very excited to be able to have the Easter egg hunt this year,” Housing Service Coordinator Lacy Leno said. “We look forward to seeing everybody and watching the kids have fun finding eggs.” There are four hunt categories for children ages 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12. Typically …

Council member Hanford McCloud, also is interviewed in for the video. “We come from fighters. Fighters fought for the treaty right, fought for the fishing right and will continue to fight for the fish here in this river in Nisqually,” McCloud says in the video. “And also fight for not that land acknowledgments, but land back.” The video explains the Nisqually Tribe is supporting the return of National Park Service property to Tribal communities. Greg Dudgeon, Mt. Rainier National Park superintendent …

on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the age of 75. Forest Funeral Home in Olympia, Wash., is assisting the family. There were no funeral service details available at presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

for Portland Harbor cleanup efforts from one year to three years; Approved a master services agreement between the Tribe’s Human Resources Department and UKG, Inc. for software and software support; Approved re-appointing Andy Jenness and Matthew Kirkland to three-year terms on the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board of Directors, with terms expiring on Sept. 30, 2025. In other business, Tribal Council approved an application for a U.S. Forest Service Siuslaw Pollinator Grant for up to $525,000 …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves broadband connectivity grant application 01.10.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council Tribal Council Chambers By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved an application for a $2.6 million grant to improve high speed internet services at its Wednesday, Jan. 10, meeting. The federal Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a grant designed to bring better internet service to rural Tribal communities. If approved, the four-year …

, 2024, at the age of 44. Fisher Funeral Home in Albany, Oregon, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before press time. Herbert William Stephens II Feb. 14, 1929 – Sept. 19, 2024 Tribal Elder Herbert “Herb” William Stephens II passed away on Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 95. Herb was born to Herbert Stephens I and Pearl (Goudie) Stephens in Seattle, Wash. He joined the Navy in 1946 and retired in 1967. While serving in the Navy, he met Gladys Ruby Maas in 1953 …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Rez Ball’ 10.11.2024 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist From the co-creator of “Reservation Dogs,” Sterlin Harjo, and with LeBron James as a producer, a new movie called “Rez Ball” has made its way to Netflix, a membership-based entertainment streaming service. The movie follows a Native American basketball team from New Mexico called the Chuska Warriors, who continue to play the game after their star player died by suicide. “It’s time …

an estimated 200,000 people, injuring 250,000 and leaving 1.5 million people homeless. 2005 – Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council member Dean Mercier was featured in an extensive article about his life and service on the Tribal Council before and during Restoration. 2000 – “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno performed two back-to-back shows at Spirit Mountain Casino, and afterward agreed to an interview with Smoke Signals staff writer Brent Merrill. 1995 – Construction was proceeding on the Tribe’s new …

for about 2.5 hours, ensuring the fire was completely extinguished before being cleared. “I am proud of the crews, not only for their quick response to the fire mitigating extensive loss, but also for the amount of training the crews continually put in to ensure they are providing the best service to the community as possible,” Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In the post, Emergency Services thanked the Sheridan Fire District, Grand Ronde …