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Culture Walking On - Josephine Carolyn Warren 10.20.2015 Dean Rhodes Walking On Josephine Carolyn Warren May 1, 1923 – Oct. 13, 2015 Tribal Elder Josephine Carolyn Warren, 92, of Sweet Home passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13. She was born in Grand Ronde to Joseph H. Copeland and Alvina A. (Parker) Copeland. Her youth was spent in Grand Ronde, Dolph (Hebo), Tillamook and Sweet Home. She graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1941. She met her future husband, Lyle D. Warren, at a dance …

of knowing him. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Tribal Community Center. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 1, 2015 03.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Having had the honor of receiving Smoke Signals for nearly a year, beginning with the June 15, 2014, issue, I have truly been enlightened in the areas of Termination, Restoration and other areas of concern for our Native American Tribes of North America. I am of the Lakota, Alabama and Coushatta Tribes and an Elder of the Native American Church where many are just learning how …

the total number of men and women honored on the memorial’s four black granite pillars, which represent the four major branches of the armed services, to 2,314. Memorial Day festivities start at 8 a.m. with a service honoring veterans buried at the Tribal Cemetery. Events continue at noon in the Tribal Community Center with a traditional meal of ceremonial meat stew prepared by the Tribal Nutrition Program. Beginning at 1 p.m., Bobb will give the invocation and act as master of ceremonies. The Grand …

Tribal Government & News General Flood Information 12.08.2015 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Flood Information General Information Flooding is the most common natural disaster Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather related deaths in the US Know the terms Flood watch i. A flood could happen, be aware ii. Review your plan and supplies Flood warning i. A flood is imminent or happening Standard home insurance does not cover flood damages Preparing for a flood Have an emergency kit with necessary …

receiving their benefits," said Tribal Council member Kathleen Tom in explaining her support for the amendments. However, she said, she did not feel it was an emergency amendment, which put the new requirements into effect immediately. The Tribe's Enrollment Committee is scheduled to meet on Sept. 3 to consider applications filed by the Sept. 1 deadline. With the amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance, Tribal Council could meet on Sept. 4 to approve the re-enrollments before Tribal Election Day …

by his father, John Young; mother, Debbie; sister, Jennie; brother, Matthew Holland; great-aunt, Fritz; aunts, Helen Tobiska, Betsy Stone, Sonya Connelly and Cappi George; uncles, Scotty and Tim Lane; and cousins, Jeffery Daniels, Sara Daniels, Tiffany Tobiska, Brenna Stone, Brett Stone, Marlyn Connelly, Trena Towner, Miranda Cloud, Ukiah Lomboy, Alex George, Amy George, Andrew George, Tonya Lane and Mindy Lane. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Chehalis, Wash. A local …

Jan. 25 to register to vote in the election and ballots are scheduled to be mailed on Feb. 1. Two-thirds of those who vote will have to approve for the amendment to pass, as well as 30 percent of those who registered must cast a ballot for the election to count. In the last three constitutional amendment elections held in 2016, 2015 and 2012, an average of 1,248 Tribal members have registered to vote in BIA-run elections, but the turnout has only averaged 61.3 percent. As of the September …

Culture Yesteryears -- March 1, 2019 02.28.2019 Danielle Frost History 2014 2014 – Tribal members Bryan Langley and his son, Brayden, launched an Internet business, Umpqua Outdoors, along with Apple-based apps through the iTunes store. They sold the elk call apps, along with elk calling lessons, through webinars and seminars, and website design. The duo had plans for new apps, including one with elk recipes. The name? iEatElk. “I’ve wanted to program for quite a while, a year or so,” said …

the grounds are cleared of eggs.” This is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter egg hunters, lest they miss out on the various treats. There are four hunt categories for children ages 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. Egg hunters are advised to bring their own Easter basket to put their eggs in. Typically, there are approximately 200 participants. Parents are reminded to bring their own camera and Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr. is slated …