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not register will now have more time to do so. Registration packets for the March 22 election will be sent out on Monday, Feb. 4, with a new registration deadline of Friday, Feb. 22. Ballots will be mailed on Friday, March 1, assuming that the federal government does not shut down again on Feb. 15. Tribal members who turn 18 between Feb. 26 and March 22 and those who are adults who were enrolled during the last quarterlies will receive the revised registration packets. Register to vote, then wait …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council handling more executive session items 07.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Graphic by Samuel Briggs III By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An issue in the 2022 Tribal Council election was mentioned by outgoing Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. while he was making the first nomination on Sunday, June 26: Does the current Tribal Council hold too many executive sessions? “For the past few years, everybody’s platform has an element of transparency …

was completed mid-February and the second set of interviews for the commission took place on March 5. Once Tribal Council has completed the interview process, we will appoint five individuals to serve on the Tribe's first TERO Commission. Once the commission is established, it will play a crucial role in enforcing the TERO Ordinance. Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) website As some of you may know, the TERO page on the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's website is up and running …

Tribal Government & News Tribal government debuts new website 07.25.2019 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Tribal government , Tribal employees The Tribal government's new website design debuted on Wednesday, July 24. (Smoke Signals screenshot) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Visitors to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s website www.grandronde.org will notice some changes. The Tribe officially launched its newly designed site on Wednesday, July 24. Tribal employees …

and drinks for $1.25. Pie-eating contests and 50/50 raffles are also scheduled. Chili cook-off contestants must register in advance although there are no registrations fees. For official rules and registration, contact Marion Mercier at 503-879-1488 or Nancy Holmes at 503-879-2445. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

to be. A lot of wetland and off-channel habitat is just completely lost.” Instead of a free-flowing river, he said, dams create massive, stagnant, warm lakes — exactly the opposite of what salmon need. In a press release from the National Marine Fisheries Services about a five-year review of salmon species’ status, published last July, lead reviewer Annie Birnie noted that, “The fish are more vulnerable where they cannot access much of their historical habitat, which they relied on because …

Gaming Hudson Dean schedules NAMMY send-off concert 09.20.2011 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events Hudson Dean (Steve Hudson) will perform a send-off concert to the Native American Music Awards at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Tribal gym. The concert is free with donations to the Grand Ronde Food Bank. He'll also be accepting donations for travel expenses, as well. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

Gaming Family Night Out scheduled for June 16 06.02.2011 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events The seventh annual Family Night Out will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, on the Tribal campus. There will be caricature artists and hot dogs, cotton candy and chips. All events are free. For more information, call Social Services at 503-879-2034. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

Culture Children's InterTribal Powwow set for Feb. 17 02.06.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Events The second Children's InterTribal Powwow will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in the Tribal gymnasium. Everyone is welcome for a free night of singing, drumming and dancing. For more information, contact Halona Butler at 503-580-9865, Washie Squetimkin at 206-200-3794 or Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

Culture Back-to-School Youth Powwow set for Sept. 5 09.02.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Events A Back-to-School Youth Powwow will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome for a social night of dancing, singing and drumming. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. For more information, contact Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …