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. Additionally, more than $2 million in grant funding from state agencies and nonprofits has been obtained for improvements. The Tribal Native Plant Materials program grows 35 to 45 species of plants that are native to the Willamette Valley including various first food species which are used primarily for the restoration projects. Fire Management: The nationally available Tribal Wildland Fire program includes a 20-person crew, six engines, a tactical engine and one 1,500-gallon water tender. The program …

corporate partner along with the casino, about Oregon Tribes and the large role that Tribal members played in the hop harvest and their contribution to making the Willamette Valley the “hop capital of the world” at one time. Those conversations quickly turned into discussing a 10 Barrel Brewing outlet at Spirit Mountain Casino, Huffman says. “I asked if we would call it the Hop Yard to honor our Tribal families that worked and played in the hop yards,” Huffman says. Eisele contacted 10 Barrel …

, California, Oregon and Montana. The Lands Department staff report says Pano AI is also willing to explore options for placing cameras near other Tribal properties, such as the conservation properties of Chahalpam, Chankawan and Rattlesnake Butte, and the Tillamook forestlands. “If given the go-ahead, the Tribe would have another tool in our toolbox to protect one of our largest assets, our forestlands,” the report says. Tribal Council approval authorizes Tribal Lands Manager Jan Reibach …

was honored for his work designing the newspaper; assistant editor/staff writer Danielle Harrison was honored for her Nov. 15 profile of Tribal member Silas Hoffer, who was named Mr. Montana Two Spirit; Briggs was again honored with an award for his ad promoting the 2021 Tribal Council Candidates Forum; and the entire staff was honored for its dedication to covering the Tribe in the Target Audience category. The six awards are the most received in one year by Smoke Signals in the ONPA contest …

) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer If there was one word that reverberated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it was “resiliency.” The Grand Ronde Tribe understands the meaning of it in a way few do: After 30 years of Termination under edict of the federal government and after working tirelessly for no pay and with little resources, Tribal leaders saw the realization of a dream when the Grand Ronde Restoration Act was signed on Nov. 22, 1983, by President Ronald Reagan …

memorandum of agreement with the Willamina School District, which is comprised of approximately one-third Native students who are mostly Grand Ronde Tribal members or descendants; Approved a maximum $2.5 million loan to Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. to build an outdoor smoking lounge at Spirit Mountain Casino. The Tribe will use its line of credit to fund the loan; And approved amendments to the Fish & Wildlife Ordinance that update ceremonial hunting and fishing programs, limit the number …

and accommodate two beds. Rowe said many locations for the village were considered, but ultimately the gravel lot adjacent to the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Station and the Food Bank west of Grand Ronde Road became the favored location. “ This will give residents access to the food pantry and within walking distance to all our Tribal resources,” Rowe said. Additionally, it’s planned to provide guests with one meal a day and a case manager to assist them during the transitional time. The tiny …

, or as many loved to call him Tex, was the kind of person to start up a conversation with just about anyone and would have a way of connecting with them that made them feel special or one of a kind. He was a collector of vintage records, comics, skulls and a variety of collector’s items. He loved to spend time with his daughter, Jorden, or one of his many friends. He loved to window shop on a rainy day or listen to music. Tex was quite the comedian. He was married to Grand Ronde Tribal member Marlo George …

general election, Kotek reiterated that she will maintain the policies of former governors John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown regarding Tribal gaming in Oregon. “Throughout my legislative career, during my campaign for office and since the start of administration, I have been clear that I do not favor an expansion of gaming,” Kotek wrote, adding she will stick with the one gaming facility per Tribe on Reservation land policy. “This helps all of us avoid confusion, use of resources, and advocacy …

most about archaeology camp, 13-year-old Satara Blanchard didn’t hesitate. “I like digging in the dirt, getting dirty and not having anyone judge you for doing it,” Blanchard said. “You can have a lot of fun when you’re doing it, too. You’re finding things, looking for old things. You also meet a lot of nice people who also like digging.” Blanchard was one of several youth who attended the four-day camp, which culminated in a public archaeology day on Friday, June 23. The camp was coordinated …