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Native artisans and food vendors will participate, including a raffle with prizes such as vendor wares, hotel accommodations and a Pendleton blanket. "Ten years ago, three students started the annual powwow to highlight their cultural identity," says Gordy Toyama, director of the university's Multicultural Affairs Office. "The growth of this event reflects upon our students' commitment to celebrating our diverse cultures." Beginning with the colorful Grand Entry at 1 p.m., the event …

Tribal Government & News Third of Tribal voters likely to vote in Sept. 12 election 08.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Elections By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor If recent trends hold, approximately 1 in 3 eligible Tribal voters will cast a ballot in the Sept. 12 Tribal Council election. In other words, about 1,278 of the Tribe’s 3,872 eligible voters – those who will be 18 years of age on Sept. 12 – will vote. Since Smoke Signals last ran a story about Tribal voter turnout in September 2012 …

projects and new programs from this past year, including Phase 1 of the Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center, the women's transition house, Tribal Employment Rights Office and emergency management, among others. Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers requested comments and suggestions on the Tribe's Housing & Urban Development Indian Community Development block grant program and projects, as well as on the Tribe's Administration for Native Americans grants, which include the language immersion program …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves cost-of-living increase 07.01.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council Tribal Council approved a 2.1 percent cost-of-living increase for its nine members during its June 11 meeting. The increase will be retroactive to Jan. 1. According to an authorization to proceed, Tribal staff received a 2.1 percent cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year, but Tribal Council members did not. The total amount of the increase is not to exceed $26,000 …

Culture Yesteryears -- Sept. 1, 2014 08.28.2014 Michelle Alaimo History 2009 - U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader introduced House Resolution 3514, which would amend the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act to include the Grand Ronde Tribe. The act lists the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. "Grand Ronde is a Columbia River Tribe and there is no reason …

and Dale Jeffers; and sisters, Rose Lee, Hazel and Lucille. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 25, at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the SafeHaven Humane Society sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355. Dean Martin Baker Jr. Dec. 3, 2013 - Jan. 1, 2014 Sweet baby D.J. went to Heaven at only 28 days old. God always has a reason. We don't know why nor do we understand. He touched so many hearts in his short time. He …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Governments Legislative Day set for Feb. 13 01.30.2014 Ron Karten State government SALEM -- Tribal Governments Legislative Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the State Capitol's Galleria. The Oregon Legislature only meets for a one-month session in 2014 beginning in early February. In order to take advantage of Tribal-state interactions that can occur during a legislative session, the Legislative Commission on Indian Services reserved …

the flu did not spread. 2004 - Two Grand Ronde Tribal students - Alicia Selwyn and Tony Perkins - were elected out of 218 students to the representative board of the Oregon Indian Education Association. Perkins was elected president and Selwyn was elected secretary of the four-person board. OIEA is open to students in eighth through 12 grades who maintain a C average or better. 1999 - Spirit Mountain Casino was named the No. 1 tourist attraction in Oregon by the state Tourism Commission …

Culture Spirit Mountain Stampede saddles up on July 19-20 07.15.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Entertainment , Events Northwest Professional Rodeo Association competitors will return to Grand Ronde on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20, to compete in the annual Spirit Mountain Stampede at the Spirit Mountain Rodeo Grounds on the Tribal campus. Competition is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. both days as cowboys and cowgirls will compete in bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle and bareback bronc riding …

Culture Seventh First Nations Powwow set for Jan. 24 in Salem 12.31.2014 Ron Karten Culture , History , Events , Entertainment SALEM -- Native American drumming, dancing and crafts will return to the Salem Pavilion at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, with the doors opening at noon and Grand Entry scheduled for 1 p.m. The seventh annual Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations Powwow, called “Standing Strong,” started as a one-time event to coincide with Oregon’s 150 th …