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in 2005 and the repairs would bring the span back in its original style. Residents from nearby neighborhoods crowded under tarps to see what all the excitement was about during the closing ceremony. They tasted traditional Native foods offered by Grand Ronde Tribal members, the first peoples of the area. And it was raining again over the weekend of Oct. 14-16 when the Willamette Falls Festival honored the bridge's official re-opening and Grand Ronde Tribal members returned to also mark the event …

. Tribal member Zoey Holsclaw, a sophomore in the class, has been involved in the Tribal Canoe Family. Her sister, Ali, also a Tribal member, teaches Chinuk Wawa at the Tribal Education Department. Tribal member and sophomore Rilee Mercier took the course in Tribal pre-school years ago, but signed up again because she "wanted to learn more about the language." She also continues to learn about Tribal culture through Tribal Youth Education programs. "Every person is different," said Cole, "but it takes …

that the Elders' Committee works toward its success "all year." Many Tribal government departments contributed a host of gift baskets that lined the front of the stage. The Elders' Committee purchased larger gifts, including a television. More than 500 Elders signed in, said Elders' Activity Assistant Dan Ham. They filled the Event Center almost to overflowing. "We were shooting for 500," said Ham, "so we did pretty well." Guests came from many Tribes including Tulalip, Yakama, Nisqually, Nooksack …

and Insular Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., about Restoration of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Little more than a month later, President Ronald Reagan signed the Grand Ronde Restoration Act on Nov. 22, 1983. “I’m glad I was part of Restoration,” Kimsey said. “I don’t know what would drive a person to do it. But if it had to be done again, I suppose I could muster up the strength.” Kimsey’s passing, which was announced during the Sunday, March 4, General Council meeting, elicited honors from other …

the Chinuk Immersion Preschool, performed a song as the audience joined in. All Tribal Council members attended the unveiling event. Tribal Council member and artist Steve Bobb Sr. designed the memorial and spent months coordinating details with Portland’s Form 3-D Foundry and Park’s Bronze in Enterprise, Ore., which created the final version of the sculpture. “It’s always a journey to go from idea to concept to finished product,” he said. “I am so honored and thank you all for allowing me …

addicted to opioids. The Great Circle Recovery Clinic on Commercial Street in Salem has almost met all of its licensure and regulatory requirements to open. “It’s been a labor of love,” Rowe said. “This program will save lives.” Tribal Council member Michael Langley said he is happy that the Tribe purchased an office adjacent to Mill Creek so that water can be incorporated into traditional Native healing practices. The Tribe also plans to open a second clinic in east Portland sometime …

Tribal Government & News Facebook Live event features information on upcoming constitutional amendment election 09.30.2024 Danielle Harrison Facebook Live , Tribal Constitution By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The Tribe held a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, to provide more information to Tribal members about the upcoming lineal descent constitutional amendment election. Lineal descent will once again be put to a vote on Monday, Dec. 9. The Tribe’s Election Board …

the Reservation Bill in the House of Representatives, said that the Tribe had agreed not to export logs or compete in the timber market for 20 years. “This is an important gesture by the Grand Ronde Tribe,” he said. “A gesture that shows a good neighbor attitude for the nonTribal community in this heavily timber-dependent region of my district.” Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

and it was from historical teachings, and she stayed very strong on those.” Giffen said Whitecloud, who was a distant relative, made his regalia and gifted him her eagle fan, which is a treasured possession. “She was a really good friend,” he said. “She always treated you the way you treated her. There was never any BS. It was straight to the point when she talked to you.” Upon her retirement, Whitecloud said she was going to tend to her yard at her Grand Meadows home and continue with her craft projects …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves 'greener' purchasing policy 09.07.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council approved amendments to the Tribe’s Procurement Ordinance on Wednesday, Sept. 6, that will require the Tribe to purchase environmentally friendly products and services when it is practical. The amendments are part of a Tribal effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut solid waste, conserve energy, improve Tribal member health and provide a model of good …