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has been most conscientious in maximum utilization of forest management, using state-of-the-art methods. Our Tribal Council is pleased with Cliff's dedication to his work," wrote Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier in the nomination letter. 1987 - Tribal member David LaChance, 95, of McMinnville received the Purple Heart 69 years after receiving wounds in World War I. He was wounded in the left shoulder and both legs while serving as a U.S. Army private with an infantry unit in France. His division …

with both Polk and Yamhill counties," Reibach said. "Their staff is top notch and I appreciate their professionalism." The Bureau of Indian Affairs' Northwest Regional Office will make the final decision on incorporating the properties into Tribal trust lands. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

connection that Harrison says helped Hatfield develop his knowledge of the Grand Ronde area and the injustice of the Western Oregon Termination Act of 1954. "He had a special attachment to the Grand Ronde area," Harrison said. "He grew up around here. He used to tell me, 'I know the hills better than you do.' " After graduating from Willamette University in 1943, Hatfield became a Navy officer and commanded landing craft at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, two of the World War II's bloodiest conflicts. He …

staff members partner and coordinate with so many other Tribal departments and organizations to serve Grand Ronde Tribal members (Vocational Rehabilitation) and Native American and Alaskan Natives (477 Employment) seeking help in obtaining employment or retraining for a new career, the move is looked upon as a great opportunity. “I’ve already seen an increase in open lines of communication,” says VR/477 Program Supervisor Michael Herrin inside a conference room at the new Employment Services …

years. "Music remains a strong part of my life," he said. "I really hope that Tamanawas wins because this CD is dedicated to Nick." Voting to determine the winner in each category is open to the general public. Music tracks from all the nominees are featured on the awards' website at www.NAMALIVE.com . Reibach is a multiple Native American Music Award winner, having been honored previously as Best Flutist, Artist of the year, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video respectively. "Tamanawas …

Road, the old Tribal Community Center, before the class. Many other things came together that contributed to the decision to get started. "We have a lot of lavender," she says. "I like natural soaps. We're pretty crafty. I will retire in five years. Kenny is already semi-retired. We're hoping for a little business in retirement. I love lavender. It's a new market. We might as well try to jump in on it. It's been a slow jump." Their revving up plans included planting 144 lavender bushes, four …

Tribal Government & News Tribal youth to scramble for Easter eggs on April 19 04.14.2014 Dean Rhodes Housing , Events This year's Easter egg hunt starts at 10:05 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 19. Organizer Deborah Kroeker, Tribal Housing Services coordinator, strongly advises parents to bring their children to the covered area centrally located in the Tribal housing complex on time . "It will last around two minutes," Kroeker said. "That's why I tell people not to be late." Two minutes …

fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 13, in the Community Center. Lasagna will be served for a donation and Nixwa will perform a demonstration, she said. Tribal Royalty will make deliveries on the Tribal campus. People also can continue to donate to Friends of Nixwa through the Tribe's Finance Department. "I plan on making another donation come per capita time," Gaston said. "This dog will be able to get anything it needs." Gaston said people interested in attending should RSVP by 3 …

. "The first time that we have ever had an adequate, committed place to process and store Tribal artifacts; the first time for permanent museum exhibit space, cultural center and a place for Land and Culture programs to work together." Phase I, started in 2013, involved partial construction and renovation of the building, relocation of Land and Culture Department staff, and the building and opening of the project's first exhibit space. It is slated for completion in March. Construction and renovation …

from the Tribe and the larger Indian community will come here, some with children, to start over. The program expects the women to become independent, said Nelson, and to learn skills that they never learned or learned and have forgotten. They need to re-learn the skills to be independent, and, in many cases, to be reunited with their children, to find their own housing and employment. "When you are released," said Estrada, "you don't know what your next move is. I really hope this home will give …