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Tribal Government & News Senate passes Reservation Act amendment bill 07.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Federal Government The U.S. Senate approved two bills on Friday, July 15: one that the Grand Ronde Tribe liked very much and the other that the Tribe has opposed since it was first introduced. The first bill, to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, was introduced by Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. It was passed out of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Nov. 18, 2015. The bill would …

the educational services offered. “We actually take the comments and suggestions very seriously,” said Riggs. “If it’s a good idea it doesn’t matter where it comes from. We (Education staff) really value the membership’s opinion and the membership’s feelings about how our program is run. So whether you have a child in the Early Head Start program or you have a youth in the Youth Ed program or you are accessing higher education or the library, your opinion matters and we really want to hear from …

Casino’s commitment to our guests. It was their voices that helped inspire the north entrance to give our guests better access to the parking and direct access to our gaming floor. It also starts the physical part of our remodel, a very extensive, multi-million dollar remodel that is only going to open a new chapter for Spirit Mountain Casino. So here’s to our continued success that we can continue making our community and all of Oregon better.” Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr., a member of the Spirit …

to be putting up a sign at the end of the road so people know it’s down there. It was a very big undertaking.” In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Tribal Community Center for accepting nominations for Tribal Council. The June 26 meeting will be the last General Council meeting for the summer and meetings will resume again on Sunday, Sept. 11, following the Saturday, Sept. 10, election. Heather Petite, Penny DeLoe …

, but we found a path. Today, we celebrate that and we look forward to when we are cutting a ribbon as we connect this phase one of a very significant and critical transportation project. “We not only celebrate partnerships, but we also celebrate commitment. We’re celebrating commitment to our past, but also to our future. The future and safety of our people and the opportunities that will come to all of the communities that are represented here. I think that is extremely important …

and never got the boat in the water, but having them was close enough. He went on a train ride and rode in a helicopter down into Mt. Rainier, all the way inside to the bottom where ash and steam were coming out. Family was very important to Harold and they all got to tell him goodbye. Glen took him out in an electric wheelchair on the 26 th and Harold went “fast,” driving it himself out in the sunshine. His daughter Mary came from Missouri for six weeks to take care of him toward the end …

-related crime suggests that gang activity could be occurring. “In conclusion, Grand Ronde requests the subcommittee’s assistance in securing additional funding for the BIA, to be used to enhance law enforcement efforts by the Tribe and its police force.” Accompanying Giffen on the trip to Washington, D.C., were Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Martin and Tribal Attorney Rob Greene. McClary said the trip to Washington, D.C., was “very productive …

Lewis, "including linkages to education. I also want to make sure that the Tribes are well represented in the heritage of Oregon. The commission has been very good to make this an important part of Oregon's heritage and so I want to continue to support that." "I am so delighted because David is thoroughly equipped with knowledge and expertise to infuse the commission with new energy, insight and leadership," said Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy. "All of Oregon will benefit from David's …

Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2019 01.31.2019 Danielle Frost, Staff Writer Yesteryears , History 2014 Smoke Signals file photo 2014 – The country’s longest car-free bridge over the Willamette River had a one in four chance of receiving a Chinuk Wawa name. Out of 9,000 submissions, the Grand Ronde Tribe’s suggested name “Tillicum Crossing,” or “Bridge of the People,” was among the finalists. “It is very representative of use by people,” Tribal Historian David Lewis said. “And it is connected …

. “A therapist there introduced me to play therapy as a way to help me connect with the kids better.” After Jones began working for the Tribe in August 2017, he noticed that there wasn’t a specific counseling program for children. He approached Health & Wellness Quality Improvement Manager Dawn Doar to see what could be done. “I told her I wanted to see kids, but needed additional training,” he said. “She was very receptive to the idea.” That is where registered Play Therapy Supervisor Tony Lai came …