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,” said Leno. “It took us four or five years to raise the money; we wanted it to really mean something so we did a lot of fundraising to build this beautiful monument. I believe it’s one of the best around. This monument means a lot to me. All these people up here mean a lot to me. I want to thank each and every one of you. I want to thank your families and thank you for coming.” This year’s keynote speaker was Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Joel Dulashanti. Dulashanti, 28, was an Army sniper with the 82 …

what they gathered from the membership as needs and priorities and begin the process of putting that information together. “We will flesh out the concepts that best fit the community,” said George. About 40 people attended the two-hour meeting, which included a dinner of chili and cornbread. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the Tribal Attorney’s Office, Finance, Procurement and Audit departments and Tribal Council administrative staff in concluding the Tribe’s investment in MicroGREEN and auctioning off the company’s assets. “We carve out a certain amount to invest,” Reyn Leno said. “Unless somebody has a crystal ball out there, investments are investments and we have a responsibility to try and make money. … We may have lost here, but we have gained so much. We are trying to do the best we can with the people we …

of the enrollment problems: parent on the roll. In the end, what really matters is what Tribal members say. The best chance for the families who need the parent on the roll requirement removed is if it is a separate ballot proposal. Remember that as a separate proposal in 2008, it failed by only 68 votes. I urge any family who needs this correction to write to tribalcouncil@grandronde.org and ask for this and all enrollment proposals to be voted on separately – no bundles. In my opinion, any enrollment …

are analyzing whether their federal agency would be the best owner or if the National Parks Service or another federal or private agency might be a better fit. The other consideration, Erickson said, is whether the land can be obtained through a land exchange, donation or purchase. “We’re on the hook to give it a really good look locally. We need the regional office to weigh in on the quality of the property,” she said. Even if all of the behind-the-scenes approvals are acquired, the Forest …

into a lengthy discussion. Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. moved to table the first reading, saying he favored an advisory vote from the membership before Tribal Council decides on such an important social issue. “This impacts many generations,” Giffen said. “We all were raised differently and I think an advisory vote by the membership would be, in my eyes, the best way to go with this because each generation has their own opinion of this law. For nine people to make a decision, which encompasses so many …

, but still be proud that my ancestors were Native people. I would still be able to come to Grand Ronde for visits and feel proud to have once been a part, no matter how small, of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Indians. Thank you for listening to my thoughts and best of luck in all your future work. May God bless all of you and guide you in your endeavors. Sincerely, Bradley Kowing Roll #1816 Dear Smoke Signals : This is to all my fellow Tribal members for your …

with silk pockets, which proved to be quite popular among the students at the University of Hawaii. “From there it just grew and we opened up an online store and started selling there and through Facebook,” he says. After graduating in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Douglass decided it was time to return to his Oregon roots. He decided to celebrate that by designing a T-shirt that reads “The Best Coast,” featuring the state license plates of Washington, Oregon and California …

.” In his spare time, Gerbrandt enjoys playing with his black lab, Vinnie, and video games alone or with 15-year-old brother Noah. His favorite subjects in school are social studies and language arts. “They really interest me and I get to learn about cool subjects,” he says. Gerbrandt first became interested in stand-up comedy after watching TV shows like “America’s Got Talent.” “They were all having a blast and living their best life, and I wanted to do that, too,” he says. Gerbrandt says he …

skills to help restore balance. (Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Remember the past, focus on the present and plan for the future was the message of the three-day Gathering of Grand Ronde Tilixam held Tuesday, May 21, through Thursday, May 23. In its second year, the event sought to give participants an opportunity to connect and learn how to best care for the community by discussing historical and intergenerational trauma, wisdom, culture …