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press release said that while the organization frequently celebrates the success and achievements of Oregon nonprofits during its quarterly check presentation, individuals within these organizations often do not receive individual recognition. Nominee criteria included one or more of the following qualities: Exhibits style and influence to motivate those with whom they interact. Performs work tasks in an exemplary manner that inspire others to excel. Consistently demonstrates outstanding conduct …

to revamp its offerings to include more community-oriented services in addition to medical transport and medication management. “We changed our format completely,” she said. “I knew we needed to be more in the community and I wanted to look at being proactive rather than reactive.” One of the ways Parks-Shell is accomplishing that goal is to coordinate with the Health & Wellness Department to do in-home wellness checks and to offer opportunities for people to gather together at the Tribal campus …

Margaret Provost, Marvin Kimsey and Merle Holmes, who began working to restore the Grand Ronde Tribe in the early 1970s. After more than a decade of work, the Grand Ronde Reservation Act was signed into law on Nov. 22, 1983. 2014 – The ceremonial hunting season began with deer tags good for one month and the right to hunt the tags with a bow. Tribal members were entitled to new $25 gas vouchers for each harvest and a knife for all hunters who harvested their first animal. The knives had the Tribal …

of the exhibit is that Native people have been innovating forever.” One of the first stations one sees upon entering the library is Native transportation innovations. Miniature paddles and a handheld 8-inch dug-out canoe created by Tribal member Brian Krehbiel are on display, along with true-to-scale tools used for carving out canoes. These miniatures are made for handling, so children and their families can get a sense for how a traditional canoe is made and what it feels like. “We want people to touch …

Tribal Government & News Seven nominated for 2024 Tribal Council elections 06.30.2024 Kamiah Koch Elections By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist Seven Tribal members were nominated during the 2024 Tribal Council nominations held in the Tribal Governance Center on Sunday, June 30. Tribal Council incumbents Cheryle A. Kennedy, Jon A. George and Michael Cherry; and Tribal members Pamala Warren-Chase, Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Valeria Atanacio and Andy Jenness are each seeking one …

for the $5 million grant, the funding will be received in 2025, according to Tribal Grants Program Manager Wendy Sparks. “This is one of those opportunities to fulfill the housing requirements for the community and we need to make sure we have the funding for that,” she said during a Tuesday, Aug. 6, Legislative Action Committee meeting. Tribal Grants Coordinator Dana Morfin thanked Tribal Council member Denise Harvey for her work with HUD representing the Tribe on its advisory committee and helping …

Press Ordinance, address attempts to interfere with the ordinance (such as blocking access for reporters or censorship in the stories published) and helps create a path for staff to cover stories for the membership that are timely, factual and deemed newsworthy to Tribal members. Please know that we are very intentional about touting the adoption of the Independent Tribal Free Press Ordinance because it is something we should be proud of. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is only one …

Smoke Signals staff writer The long-awaited, new Grand Ronde Emergency Services Station was formally opened on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with drumming, songs, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and enchilada dinner. Firefighters from departments around the region attended to help celebrate the event, citing their affection for Grand Ronde Tribal Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden and the department. State Fire Marshall Mariana Ruiz-Temple said Grand Ronde Emergency Services is one of the “premiere” departments …

-to-nation relationships as well as ensure that progress made in Indian Country continues. The summit began with the Native American Women Warriors Color Guard bringing in the colors and the Warpaint Drummers of North Carolina performing an opening song, followed by an invocation. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna-Pueblo) provided opening remarks. “Early on in my tenure as secretary – when this building was unfamiliar and the road ahead packed full – I knew one thing for sure …

that.” In late February, Kennedy noted, several members of the Tribal Council, along with the Tribal Attorney Rob Greene, joined other Tribal leaders in Washington, D.C. to lobby congressional representatives and federal officials. Tribal Council member Denise Harvey said organizations representing Tribes have distributed talking points to all members, so that representatives from across the United States are essentially speaking with one voice as they present their arguments. In mid-February, new …