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on Wednesday, Dec. 11, propelled Spirit Mountain Community Fund to almost $83 million in giving since it was started in 1997. The 26 grants also increased the number of grants awarded during the last 22 years to 2,810. The grants have been distributed to 1,165 nonprofit organizations in 11 northwest Oregon counties. The Tribe’s philanthropic entity held its fourth-quarter check presentation in the Governance Center Atrium. The Community Fund receives 6 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino proceeds …

is a precautionary measure to help protect the Tribal community, staff and guests as the COVID-19 outbreak escalates throughout the state, region and country,” said a press release jointly issued by Kennedy and Spirit Mountain Casino General Manager Stan Dillon on Thursday, March 26. “The Tribe’s and casino’s first priority is the health and safety of everyone that comes to Spirit Mountain Casino. The casino management and Grand Ronde Tribal Council will continue to monitor the situation and will revisit …

the departments of the Treasury and Interior in CARES Act funding, including $11 million to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, almost $26 million to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and about $39 million to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The $2.2 trillion CARES Act was passed by Congress in March and Oregon Tribes initially received a combined $152.7 million in funding, according to a Harvard study that used Treasury’s publicly …

Culture Reibach releases 26th album 'Earth Tribe' 03.04.2021 Dean Rhodes People By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach recorded his 26 th album “Earth Tribe” in January, finally attaining a goal that he started pursuing on his previous release “Beautiful.” “After a long and beautiful journey with the Native American flute, this music is my tribute to the art of the solo flute,” he says in promotional material for “Earth Tribe.” “These songs all share …

in the area of Andy Riggs and Fire Hall roads. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Hit-and-run occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. The driver was arrested. Methamphetamine arrest in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male was observed carrying about 17 grams of meth on his person while seated in a vehicle. Suspicious activity reported in the 48700 block of Dragonfly Drive. Tuesday, April 6 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 8 …

Tribal Government & News Police Log -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 12.14.2021 Tribal Police , Public safety Thursday, Nov. 25 Responded to an assault at the 28400 block of McPherson Road. Domestic disturbance reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Friday, Nov. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 911 hang-up call reported …

casino per Tribe on Reservation land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 26, about the Siletz Tribe’s proposal to open a casino at the intersection of Interstate 5 and 99E on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Siletz Tribe already operates a casino in Lincoln City. Grand Ronde Tribal members and employees comprised 21 of the 28 people who testified during the hearing. Should Interior Secretary Deb Haaland eventually approve …

. 18; in Salem at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in a location yet to be determined; and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. “I would say this is one of those decisions that will have repercussions for generations to come,” said Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier. “I happen to be one of the council members who was here for most of the disenrollment proceedings … It was just a very negative experience in watching the way Tribal members turned on each other …

proficiency from 8.7 percent in 2019 to 7.9 percent in 2022. English Language Arts proficiency decreased from 26 percent to 20.6 percent, while science proficiency rose from 5.6 percent to 10 percent. “We will put a lot of emphasis on attendance this year and creating a positive school culture, both welcoming and safe,” Zimbrick said. “Teachers will focus on big picture standards in the core subjects and provide a lot of individual support to students. Overall, our Native students did well …

. S.E.; and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. For more information, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org or contact Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …