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by a vocal minority. The last constitutional election in 2008 showed that a majority of Tribal members support enrollment reform. If most of you vote "yes" on this looming amendment, as I plan to do, we can put this issue to rest. For anybody who wants to question my motivation in supporting this amendment, let me make several points. First, I have an ancestor on the Restoration Roll, so my own situation doesn't change or improve either way. Second, while I know a number of people who …

in the area that Catabay says was, for a time, "the smallest reservation in the nation." The Takelmas ultimately merged with other Rogue River Indians under the treaty. "It's important to reacquaint ourselves with the area," said Tribal member John Mercier, who also is Tribal Director of Program Operations and Tribal lead for the management plan, "and be able to participate in the management of that area. "My hopes personally, and I think it's a reflection of what the Tribe hopes, is to be able to visit …

," Kennedy said. "If you visit Grand Ronde, you'll see that everything is new. "What we're doing now is educating people because education is a powerful tool. … Our job here today is to build a good relationship. You'll find that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a good partner." Kennedy then gifted copies of the Tribe's treaties to Portland City Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Amanda Fritz. "Our grandfathers signed these," Kennedy said. After a showing of the Tribe's 25 th Restoration …

shipmates get together each year, sometimes as many as five or more of them from the USS Kirk. Tribal Elder and Tribal Council member June Sherer served in the Army from 1966-69 in Germany. At 64, Sherer also was honored as the powwow's senior woman. The senior man was 91-year-old Walt Grophy, a World War II Army veteran who served in Europe. This was also Grophy's third visit to the Tribe's Veterans Powwow. The junior woman honored at the powwow was 47-year-old Beth Randolph, who served …

Hamilton also presented Reibach with a Coat of Arms to the city. "This is considered one of the highest honors of recognition and welcome," he said. Promoter Keith Wright said Reibach's visit had a huge effect on Northern Ireland. "After several appearances on national radio, live performances and meetings with government leaders, his music has become very popular in Northern Ireland," he said. "This was an amazing experience for my family and me," Reibach says. "Of course, we were blown away …

Health & Education British actors visit Tribal youth and teach performance skills 05.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Education , Entertainment They came from England to teach Tribal youth a little something about the performing arts and the lessons exploded in Grand Ronde, giving youth the tools of self-expression, self-knowledge and impromptu public performance. Harrie Perrott is one of six performing arts, music and dance students graduating this spring from the University of Chichester in West Sussex …

priorities are to sustain and enhance those revenues. We also have a number of initiatives under way to improve how we operate our business. We are focused on the work environment, enhancing the guest experience and finding more ways to attract people to come and visit us." Dugger cites the casino's remodeled foot outlets and improved menus as one way Spirit Mountain is working to keep guest coming through the doors. In addition, the casino is using more locally grown foods according to the season …

Family and the Tribe's Social Services staff members on the trip, especially Youth Prevention Specialist Lisa Leno, Youth Program Assistant Shannon Stanton and Lead Indian Child Welfare Case Worker Kristi Petite, took care of the Elders, making it possible for them to have fun and visit with each other at camp. Tribal youth make up a large part of the Canoe Family. Tribal member Kim Roybal, 18, has been part of six journeys. Like Parmenter, Roybal's first experience was Landing Day and protocol …

thrive as an adult. “I wouldn’t be where I am today,” he says. “These programs changed my whole life … and I got started with my journey in Grand Ronde. They took a chance on me even though I was arrested 14 times in one year and had 25 different jobs. I don’t know what to do to say ‘Thank you’ except to pass it on and help others.” For more information about Natural State Recovery Centers, visit www.naturalstaterecovery.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Culture Ikanum exhibit displays Tribal artisans' work 08.13.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , Events , Tribal Employees If you go What: Tribal Artisan Day Where: Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 More info: 503-487-6883 or visit www.chehalemculturalcenter.org on the Internet. By Brent Merrill NEWBERG -- Grand Ronde Tribal artisans have joined other artists from throughout Oregon who are being featured as part of the Ikanum art exhibit …