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culture that is still alive and continually changing. He also thanked Interpretive Graphic Specialist Teal Reibach for helping bring his ideas to visual fruition. Jon A. George said he hopes the 16 items currently on display are just the beginning of Grand Ronde-associated pieces in museums coming home to visit or stay. “A living piece of our ancestors are now in our presence,” George said. “This is such a powerful, powerful time in our lifetimes. … The living objects of our ancestors have come home …

of Termination. She said it is those memories of the people who were dreaming of what they knew the Tribe could be one day that fuel her. “We had nothing,” said Brown. “We just knew we were going to be something. I’m hopeful that as we create opportunities like this cultural center that perhaps we will be able to re-visit the passion and the loyalty and the design that we had back in the day.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

always wanted to visit your new arena,” Spotted Elk, 55, said on Saturday afternoon. “We’ve seen it in the paper and online. We’re just glad to be here, basically. Real excited.” “The enthusiasm was good,” Bobb said. “The powerful impact of the Pearl Harbor survivor and the Vietnam veteran amputee brought the reality of what war does physically to people and what those of us who witnessed these events live with every day. “Veterans deserve respect and recognition, but mankind deserves a world …

the situation.” Rowe said that Tribal and community members can visit her office upstairs with concerns and that she and Tribal member and Quality Improvement Manager Dawn Doar will hear out all issues and try to resolve those issues and improve the service overall. “I just want people to be respectful,” said Rowe. “We want to get the message out that we are trying and they have picked up a lot. We are trying to make it as efficient as possible. “We need people to try and be patient, but we know that’s …

as guards. “When local people are aware of the issues, they have a lot better ability to deal with the issues,” said Leno. Sifuentez said the way he approaches his job will not change. “I’m here to help,” said Sifuentez. “I want to help everybody. For me, that’s what it’s all about. Sifuentez said after being in the community for so long, he sees the Tribe and its people as his family. “That’s the way I look at it,” said Sifuentez. “I don’t see it as coming to work; I see it as coming to visit my …

Tribal Government & News Merkley tours Tribe, holds Town Hall in Grand Ronde 06.30.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Federal Government Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley toured Grand Ronde on Saturday, June 20, and started his visit to the Reservation by stopping at the Tribe’s powwow grounds to view the new arbor. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said Merkley. “It is just jaw-dropping. It’s beautiful. I have never seen anything like it.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Tribal Council Vice …

is a good firefighter. It’s his attention to detail for the contracts and agreements that come into play that make it such a quality program.” Wilson says the firefighting program is well-known and that other Tribes visit to find out how it works so well for Grand Ronde. “Some others have struggled,” says Wilson. “It takes dedicated staff to make it work. Jeff is the reason it works because he has a strong commitment to see that it works. He wants to keep people safe.” Wilson says that Nepstad’s …

authorizations to proceed. The first was for adoption of the kindergarten enrollment and eligibility policy for the Tribally-operated school. The second was to increase the medical adaptation grant to $15,000 for the remainder of 2024 and up to $20,000 in 2025. The third is to purchase a $46,000 passenger van for the Procurement Department to replace the 2010 van with a failing motor. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab …

. Council also approved three authorizations to proceed. The first was for adoption of the kindergarten enrollment and eligibility policy for the Tribally-operated school. The second was to increase the medical adaptation grant to $15,000 for the remainder of 2024 and up to $20,000 in 2025. The third is to purchase a $46,000 passenger van for the Procurement Department to replace the 2010 van with a failing motor. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website …

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States available by phone or text. The StrongHearts Native Helpline, 1-844-762-8483, is an anonymous domestic and sexual violence line for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, available around the clock and intended to offer culturally appropriate support. For ease in remembering, the number is often written 1-844-7-NATIVE. For more assistance in coping with the painful legacy of the schools, visit boardingschoolhealing.org, a website of the National …