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earlier this year -- and Kennedy urged young people to talk to their own Elders who had experienced Termination by the federal government in 1954. “I would be remiss if I didn’t mention those Elders,” she said. “They are always standing behind us to push us forward.” After Termination, many Tribal members were forced to relocate from Grand Ronde in order to survive. “Termination took away our place as being recognized as a Tribe in this country,” she said. “Today, we have members who have …

, the Grand Ronde Tribe welcomed the group in the program, at the podium and from the river. "I am so proud that I can see Native American physicians rising up in this day and age," said Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy. "I know that this sharing of ideas will only lead us to a better place." Among the ideas to emerge over the next few days were uses for Native traditions in American medicine today. Oglala Sioux physician Donald Warne encouraged physicians to listen for the patient's …

from assistant principal Wade Bakely, who told her that "the school has a no-adornment policy for graduation attire; it has been in place for years; it can't be changed; exceptions will not be made." As Driver pressed for a look at the written policy, she felt the frustration in Bakely's voice. She felt intimidated, but the louder his voice became, the softer her voice became, but she pursued her questions. "They really don't have the authority (to block Native American cultural practices …

. There have been times that we have sometimes felt like we were on the periphery of what was happening here, but thank you Council and Mayor for standing by us and listening to us. "A few years ago, this was only an idea that this event would take place. We are very pleased that is has happened here today. It's clear to me that when we're dealing with honorable people, as well as being respectful, things do happen. Hopefully for the future of all us, Tribal leaders as well as the great city of Portland …

: "TO: CTGR Tribal Council: "REGARDING: Per capita - the only Tribal benefit that is distributed equally to every Tribal member regardless of location "We, the undersigned, members of The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, do hereby petition our Tribal Council to set the per capita percentage amount each year at a minimum of 25 percent of our total gaming revenue dividend. This practice had been in place since per capita began in December of 1999, and continued through …

who want to do the morning program," he said. "I look for kids that when I place them up against the wall on the unicycle, they show balance and get to the point where they are comfortable. I'm looking for kids who are not afraid to come off the wall quickly, who are willing to take the risk and can build that trust with me in that short period of time. "I can teach anybody to ride a unicycle. I learned at 54. It took me three months to get there. Fifteen minutes every morning and afternoon …

Tribal Government & News Kennedy participates in OHSU panel about Native health 11.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness Marking national and Oregon Native American Heritage Month, a gathering of Native American wellness professionals told an audience of about 50 doctors, medical students and researchers at Oregon Health & Science University on Monday, Nov. 5, that healing is taking place in Indian communities. Native leaders Cheryle A. Kennedy, Grand Ronde Tribal Council …

attention to the bottom line and will begin to cut back where necessary. I’d like to encourage you to submit your thoughts regarding next year’s budget. The feedback you provide is valuable and helps us focus on the things that matter most to our Tribal members. Spirit Mountain Casino Capital Improvement Projects This year, a number of renovations took place at Spirit Mountain Casino in anticipation for our 20-year anniversary. The projects included many things, such as a parking lot overlay, kitchen …

, but in the end thought a job might also be in order. “I’ve always had a lot of respect for education,” Riggs says, “especially the way things are going in the world. An associate degree is taking the place of a high school diploma.” In 2005, a month after he graduated, he started as a Cultural Education specialist at the Tribe. As a teacher in the Head Start and Chinuk Wawa programs, he says, his fluency improved. He “saw a lot of value in what folks here were trying to do.” He brings …

the Governance Center. The Emergency Operations Team shifted priorities from monitoring the Willamina Creek Fire to caring for community residents with respiratory problems. During a Saturday afternoon meeting, the Elders Activity Center was designated as an emergency shelter for Tribal members needing a place to stay because the center only brings in 15 percent outside air. Elders Committee Chair Julie Duncan opened the Activity Center at 1 p.m. and it remained open through the morning of Monday …