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Rosetta Manangan of Portland and five other Oregon Native American women were invited by Hillary Rodham Clinton to be part of the Pioneer Courthouse Square rally that kicked off President Bill Clinton’s proposed health care reforms. Rodham Clinton’s appearance inspired an enthusiastic, noisy crowd estimated at more than 10,000 people. Managan and her companions traveled on a bus caravan from as far away as Pendleton to be there. “It was a thrilling experience,” she said. “I’m so glad I was invited …

to seek a second term. “Barring some last-minute change of heart, I plan to seek re-election,” Mercier said in an e-mail on Thursday, May 21. Mercier was first elected to Tribal Council in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He received the most votes in ’07 and ’10. He took one year off during that time to attend law school at Michigan State University and is currently attending law school at Lewis & Clark College in Portland. His 15 years on Tribal Council ties him with former …

additions to the Restoration Roll. In 2019, Tribal Council added 204 Tribal members to the roll. The Restoration Roll was the first roll compiled of Grand Ronde Tribal members after Nov. 22, 1983. However, because the membership had become so dispersed during the 29 years of Termination, all those who should have been included could not be identified at the time or were unaware that they should have had their names on the roll. The current process, which requires Tribal members apply for addition …

added 21 names this year. The Restoration Roll was the first roll compiled of Grand Ronde Tribal members after Nov. 22, 1983. However, because the membership had become so dispersed during the 29 years after 1954’s Termination, all those who should have been included could not be identified at the time or were unaware that they should have had their names on the roll. The current process, which requires Tribal members apply to Member Services for addition to the Restoration Roll, allows a Tribal …

the Blue Heron site, backed by Willamette Falls. “These have been our people’s homelands since time immemorial,” she said. “We lived off this river … and are so excited about this opportunity. The $800,000 grant is tremendous, hayu masi, words cannot explain what this means. We have been in a visioning process, hopefully completing a master plan design by the end of the year. This will allow our people to reconnect to traditional homelands. … It is with great gratitude and sincere humility that we …

on Pacific University’s YouTube channel gives an in-depth perspective on the history of the boarding school, explaining the documentation of the school and the traumas that occurred there. Guggemos narrates the video and explains that the Forest Grove Indian Training School opened in 1880 “to intentionally break students’ relationships with their Tribes and mix them with other students so it would be harder for them to maintain their own languages and customs.” Using historical images, the video …

, the pride and joy of his life, Kiara Marie Martin; his widowed mother, Kathy Martin; his brothers, Kenneth Martin, Myron “Junior” Martin and Chris Martin and their respective families. The Martin family is large. There are many nieces, nephews, extended members and chosen family that will remember and tell stories of Ronnie for years to come. Everyone who speaks of Ronnie mentions two things: His massive heart that wanted to love and care for so many people, especially when they were struggling …

Tribal Government & News UPDATED: Tribal Council approves Fort Yamhill transfer agreement 02.03.2025 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved the transfer of the 107.22-acre Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area from the state of Oregon to the Tribe at its Wednesday, Jan. 22, meeting. The park is located near the uyxat Powwow Grounds and achaf-hammi Tribal plankhouse off Hebo Road. The transfer process began in 2022 but was halted …

A. Kennedy thanked employees who attended the lunch. “It is such a good feeling to see our staff come together,” Kennedy said. “It is not often we are able to do this. It really gives me a good glimpse of just how many employees we have. … I know a lot of folks here have been burning the midnight oil, and I appreciate all of that work.” Achieving the 23-year mark in service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Acting Human Resources Department Manager Daphney Colton, Asset Inventory …

been on the board since 1997, thanked the Grand Ronde Tribe for its generosity. "They (the Tribe) are more than just a casino," Dozono said. "They have invested in themselves and invested $55 million in surrounding communities. … Being on the board has been my best job ever." Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno echoed the sentiment that the Tribe is more than its casino. "It's always a great thing to have people come here and find out who we are and what we do," Leno said. "It's amazing to me …