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in the report was a look at some of the major projects completed in 2003. These included the Spirit Mountain Water Treatment facility, Grand Ronde Station and convenience store, new RV and valet parking lots, the Yoncalla Creek bridge replacement that opened up two more miles to migrating salmon, the Rogue River bridge replacement, a Natural Resources equipment shed, and the Fort Yamhill access road and bridge design. 1999 – The last General Council meeting before the summer hiatus took place …

describing part of the Native experience in Oregon. The Historical Society created the project in cooperation with Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. 2004 – The second annual Agency Creek Round Dance took place in the Tribal gym. The two-night dance was hosted by the Grand Ronde Tribal Youth Social Services Program. Drum groups from as far away as Warm Springs, Umatilla, Yakama and Saskatchewan, Canada, attended the dance. There were singers from well-known drum groups Black Lodge …

, with the celebration taking place on Friday, Nov. 22 and the Restoration Powwow happening Saturday, Nov. 23. Both events will be held at Spirit Mountain Casino. For the Restoration Celebration portion, doors open at 10 a.m., followed by the Grand Ronde singers and drummers performing at 10:30 a.m. (all are welcome) and an opportunity to view a Tomanowos exhibit. A Tomanowos panel discussion and program will follow at 11 a.m. . A meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. with drawings at 1 p.m. Attendees must …

about the air quality at this time. Additionally, Clean Harbors, a contractor for air quality monitoring, has been brought in to place monitors in specific locations to ensure air quality remains safe throughout this process.” All lanes of Highway 99E were reopened Friday morning. Grand Ronde Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson issued a statement saying, “We are disheartened by the fire at our property –tumwata village, the former Blue Heron Paper Mill, that began earlier this morning …

, to accommodate a parent’s request to place the Grand Ronde Tribal flag in the high school gym. 2010 — Tribal Council amended the Enrollment Ordinance, bringing it into compliance with the 2008 Constitutional amendment requirement potential members to have relinquished membership in another Tribe for five years; increasing the number of times the Enrollment Committee may meet about applications and making other changes agreed to in more than a year of work. 2005 — Spirit Mountain Casino nearly burst …

, Maxine Ross; and daughter, Jody. She leaves behind three children, Randy (Kathy), Erin Reetz and Regan (Joanie); grandchildren, Katie Lemon (Chet), Randi Reikow (Nick), Christopher Dugger, Max Reetz and Molly Reetz; and five great-grandchildren, Carsten and Kylie Lemon, Olivia and Noah Reikow, and Amedea Dugger. The family wishes to give a special thank you to outstanding caregivers Linda and Mary, the staff at Harbor Place in Gig Harbor, and the angels at Franciscan Hospice House in Tacoma. Dee …

, in collaboration with the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, can now choose to enter into agreements with the Oregon Health Authority Public Health division.” She continued, “The agreements are to investigate reportable diseases in our communities and access information to complete investigations similar to the processes we had in place during the pandemic. At Grand Ronde, we have a health system founded on trust, relationships, excellent healthcare and good medicine, so we can go into our own …

protest. … I feel really lucky to be from a culture that teaches us about our connection to the earth,” Littlebird said. The book review magazine Kirkus Reviews calls the book “simultaneously a story of intergenerational bonds, a tale of growing up and building self-confidence, and an appreciation of our planet and its resources. … A powerful look at Indigenous identity and a loving reminder that ‘everyone can be a place keeper.’” Littlebird said she’s speaking to multiple cultures with her book: Her …

other's back 24/7 and trust our lives to each other. Tyler is learning though that cops are never truly off duty, from training on your days off or having to go to court." Brown was about to begin his fourth week riding with McKnight during the second week in July. "He's been teaching me the ropes. It's a blessing to have his help," Brown says. Brown is the latest addition to Grand Ronde Police Department and he says he couldn't be happier. He has wanted to be a police officer his whole life. "I …

Tribal Government & News State's COVID 'freeze' will not affect Tribal operations 11.16.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Health & Wellness By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s “freeze” to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state that went into effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18, is not affecting Tribal governmental operations. “We are aware of the governor’s latest ‘freeze’ to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon,” said Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia …