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resulting from the removal of land from tax rolls, the Tribe worked to secure the approval of Polk and Yamhill county commissioners in May and June 2010, respectively. Tribal leaders cited the fact that the Grand Ronde Tribe offsets any loss of tax revenue by substantially reinvesting in the community, which straddles the county line between Polk and Yamhill counties. The Tribe constructed the new $1 million West Valley Fire District fire station on Grand Ronde Road, as well as was the lead agency …

Culture Obama proclaims November Native American Heritage Month 11.08.2012 Ron Karten History , Federal government President Barack Obama proclaimed November as National Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 1. His annual proclamation read: "As the first people to live on the land we all cherish, American Indians and Alaska Natives have profoundly shaped our country's character and our cultural heritage. Today, Native Americans are leaders in every aspect of our society - from the classroom …

and Yamhill county commissioners in May and June 2010, respectively. Tribal leaders cited the fact that the Grand Ronde Tribe offsets any loss of tax revenue by substantially reinvesting in the community, which straddles the county line between Polk and Yamhill counties. The Tribe constructed the $1 million West Valley Fire District fire station on Grand Ronde Road, as well as was the lead governmental agency in the $6.4 million reconstruction of Grand Ronde Road, which made the roadway safer …

the meeting and Tribal Elders Laura Gleason and Nancy Coleman and Tribal spouse Darlene Lafferty won the $50 door prizes while Tribal Elder Robert Nagel won the $100 door prize. Louise Coulson, Cherie Butler and Linda Brandon were elected to the Elders' Committee and Richard Ray and Margaret Provost tied for the fourth open seat. Ray and Provost will face off in a run-off election during the birthday meeting at the Elders' Activity Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. The next General …

Tribal Government & News Tribe selected to receive $500,000 grant for new food bank 05.02.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Health & Wellness , Federal government The Grand Ronde Tribe's efforts to continue improving the local community received a $500,000 boost on May 1 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Tribe has been selected to receive a federal grant that will help it build a new, more accessible 3,000-square-foot food bank capable of handling and meeting U.S. …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Sept. 1, 2012 08.30.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal members: I want to thank everyone who participated in the per capita payment petition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by those who believe in the wording of the petition. However, there are still some Tribal members who do not realize that per capita was created as a Member Benefit Program. With that in mind I want to say that it seems strange to me that the Tribal Council, from …

Tribal Government & News Message from the Tribal Chair -- Oct. 1, 2012 10.01.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council Dear Tribal members: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their support over the years in electing me to Tribal Council and the current Tribal Council for electing me as your new chairman. On Sept. 12, in addition to my election as chair, Tribal Council voted Jack Giffen Jr. as your new vice chair and Toby McClary as your new secretary. I have held an officer …

a similar program in recent years, Kroeker said, and the statewide 211 number also recently started providing similar services, as reported in Smoke Signals in the Feb. 1, 2012, issue. Referral forms are available at all of the involved offices, and cases can be set in motion almost immediately with a call to Kroeker at 503-879-4522 or an e-mail to deborah.kroeker@grandronde.org ); or the same to virtually anybody in any of the participating departments. Referral forms will soon be available …

Tribe, Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. "We would like to welcome everyone to the Gathering of Oregon's First Nations," said Nick Sixkiller (Siletz), master of ceremony of the event. "All the public is invited to enjoy our culture and our heritage. This is a good place to learn about American Indians in contemporary time." A single Grand Entry will occur at 1 p.m., with Oregon Tribal representatives …

), a traditional longhouse and summer house for viewing, food for purchase and a traditional salmon bake. From noon to 1 p.m., the Grand Ronde Canoe Family will paddle on the Willamette River and Tribal canoes will be displayed for viewing from 2 to 6 p.m. The Canoe Family also will demonstrate protocols with songs and dances. In addition, a limited edition Tilikum Crossing Pendleton blanket will be available for purchase ($149 for Tribal members and $249 for others). The new bridge received …