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and cultural resources in the lower Willamette River, Grand Ronde has been participating in this process for more than 24 years and it’s important that we celebrate this exciting time.” “The trustees are very pleased that the responsible parties in this settlement have advanced restoration over litigation,” said Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Curt Melcher. “The large-scale restoration projects facilitated by this settlement will help address the most important habitat needs of fish …

in meeting and visiting people, often engaging with them at powwows, learning about their Tribes and heritage. He was very proud of his Native heritage and being a Grand Ronde Tribal member. Don served in the U.S. Army as a private first class from 1954 to 1956. Following his military career, Don spent most of his life working in the woods as a logger, specializing in timber falling. He helped build logging roads and drove a dump trunk. Don also worked in helicopter logging operations for a period …

the two-day summit, also taking place on Thursday, Dec. 7, senior administration officials heard from Tribal leaders and had conversations about the most important issues facing Tribal communities. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator WASHINGTON – Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry represented the Grand Ronde Tribe for the first time at the White House Tribal Nations Summit held Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 6-7, at the Department of the Interior. During the summit …

seconds involves a cheer, a dance and tumbling. “I never expected to have two amazing daughters who love to cheer,” Jeremy said. All the siblings are athletic, he said, including Keenen, 25; Kihya 17; Kason, 13; Kinleigh, 11; and Kallie, 8. Their great-grandmother was Tribal member Priscilla Hofenbredl and their grandmother is Tribal member Julie Logan. In addition to cheer and playing softball for McMinnville, Kihya worked for the Tribe the past two summers, most recently as an emergency medical …

Many Horses and Raving CEO Deana Scott. Raving is a Native-owned gaming and hospitality business. The award recognizes efforts made by gaming industry leaders that assist in rebuilding communities through Indian self-reliance. “I wasn’t expecting that at all,” Harvey said. “I think for Indian gaming and most of the Tribes I get to work with nationally, they respect the fact that I show up and participate. I know when to ask questions and usually am somewhat educated on the questions that I might …

somebody with such a rich historical background and foundation of not only being a resident here in our community but also who has been working on our different programs and services within the Tribe,” Harvey said. “I’ve never gotten to work directly with Angie but I have definitely worked with her in her different capacities here and I will say one of the things I most admire is she’s an amazing problem solver, which is great as a general manager. Her communication is amazing and she has a good …

, in Vancouver, Washington. They moved to California and lived there until 1969 and then moved to Champaign, Illinois, and had two children, Larry and Laura. In 1976 they moved to Tempe, Arizona, where Judy made many friends and became a mother to many of Larry and Laura’s friends. Judy took in anybody that needed help and was the “hand of authority” to most. She was afraid of nothing and no one. Judy stayed in Arizona until 1990, when she moved back to Oregon to be with her siblings. She lived …

which were dedicated in 2003, we must never forget that the names forever etched represent a precious life.” Molly Leno read aloud the names being added to the memorial and Reyn Leno made an impromptu speech to close the ceremony. “I always want to acknowledge Steve Bobb Sr.,” he said. “He designed this memorial and did most of the work…We served together in the Marines in Vietnam less than a mile away from each other.” Bobb was the longtime Memorial Day event organizer and Tribal Elder who …

age and would get out and open the gates and put the chains up, setting chokers by the time he was a sophomore in high school. Larsen graduated from Willamina High School in 1960 and became a logger and log truck driver, like most young men in Grand Ronde during that time. During a 2017 interview with Smoke Signals, Larsen said he had always taken great pride in his Native heritage, which is something he learned from his father, who was Chinook. Larsen also learned the value of hard work …

make it back down and to the ocean. This is critical. Our fish are simply running out of time.” George noted that Tribal leaders, the state of Oregon, Bonneville Power Association, scientists and conservation advocates are united in finding the same solution. “The power produced at these dams is the most expensive way to make hydropower that we have in the system,” she said. “The Army Corps own analysis found the dams would lose a stunning $939 million over the next 30 years if we continue…because …