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will have a format very similar to what attendees have seen before. More than $52,000 in prize money will be danced for thanks to the adult dance categories remaining in junior adult and senior adult categories, as well as junior and senior golden age. Dance prizes range from $1,000 for first place in the adult categories to $25 for taking fifth in the junior category. Specials will include the Women’s All-Around sponsored by the Native Wellness Institute, Crystal Starr and the Tailfeather …

and overwhelming, and I wanted people to see it as a resource that was inclusive and culturally appropriate.” Fasana says she first developed an interest in the law when she worked as an intern for the court after high school. “I did the first set of files and sat in on the first hearing,” she says. “That helped shape my path. I wanted to make sure the court kept that inclusive, Tribal feel.” Although her job as Education Manager will be very different in some respects, helping children and families remains …

on the Grand Ronde Tribe’s burgeoning investment portfolio during the General Council meeting held Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Tribal Community Center. The 20-minute session with Director Joe Hoon was held in open session instead of executive session with all in attendance permitted to hear the details. “We had a phenomenal third quarter,” Hoon said. “Our global portfolio is up to $753 million. Even though we have downturns in the market, a fully diversified portfolio has worked very well.” Hoon said …

of that process.” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick agrees. “We are very pleased that Senate Bill 13 passed and providing Tribal history, particularly our local history, is now required,” Zimbrick says. Tribal History/Shared History curriculum was developed by a committee and will be implemented in school districts across the state for required teaching starting in January to students in the fourth, eighth and 10 th grades. The state Education Department has created 45 …

’t hesitate to answer. “Definitely COVID-19,” she says. “Since we have to social distance, there have been no in-person court proceedings, which is very challenging for delivering our services. But during these difficult times, I assure my staff that I am here for them and the primary goal to make sure everyone stays healthy.” The Tribal Court’s lobby will be closed to the public until May 1 and all notary and facilitation services are suspended until then as well. Rivera, a Grand Ronde Tribal …

it. The staff has been very creative in finding new and different things to do with the kids.” K5 Tutor/Advisor George Neujahr said he’s enjoyed learning how to shoot and edit videos for YouTube, many of which feature his pets. “The whole process has been a learning experience,” he said. “We’ve been able to connect with youth that we normally don’t because of distance.” Elementary Lead Matt Bucknell said the feedback he’s received from Tribal member parents has been gratitude for the boxes when …

Community Fund display at Spirit Mountain Casino; Four check presentations with 180 attendees representing 115 organizations; And adding two new priority grant funding areas to the health category. “We usually do a lot of outreach, but this year we had to keep it all virtual because of the pandemic,” Cherry said. “We conducted 12 grant writing online workshops. It’s very important to help keep these connections.” Cherry said she is excited to have the display wall installed at the casino …

and guests. Other CARES Act-funded projects have included improvements on the Rail Depot and partially funding a pilot child care program in Grand Ronde. Most recently, the Tribe approved a contract using CARES Act funding to update the audio-visual equipment in Tribal Council Chambers that will allow virtual interaction with the membership. The CARES Act funding did come with one very important stipulation – that it be spent by the end of 2020. Tribal Finance Officer Chris Leno declined to say how …

colonized the site, from both natural transport and likely logging equipment. In some areas, the density is very high, specifically scotch broom. The Tribe has been successful in securing several grants to support restoration efforts on site. Although progress is happening, it will be a long road to remove these invasives and restore oak habitats.” For more information about invasive species and how to prevent their spread, visit naisma.org/resources/resource/. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council continues board, committee appointments 04.21.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council’s Wednesday, April 21, meeting seemed very much like its April 7 meeting in that numerous special event board and committee appointments and reappointments dominated the proceedings. Former Tribal Council member Andy Jenness was reappointed to a three-year term on the Editorial Board, which oversees the editor of Smoke Signals …