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- was dedicated. The story of the Tribe became accessible, in Elders' own words, to the vast numbers of people who pass through the hallway each day. 1998 - Smoke Signals changes its name to The Grand Ronde Review . "For the past year, we have tried to develop a new, more polished look to the Tribal newspaper," wrote Editor Tracy Dugan. "Because the Grand Ronde Tribe has emerged as a serious social and financial entity in Oregon and the Oregon economy, I felt that the newspaper should have a more …

, "and as long as the salmon continue to flourish, the people of the salmon will flourish as well." Kennedy said her grandfather's village was located at the current site of the McLean House. She said the five wooden herons surrounding the house's lawn derived from his telling of the story of the five herons who watched for the salmon return every year. "I think the people who are here share the same vision as the Tribe," Tom said. "I think you are here for a purpose. You're here to meet the Tribes …

of "educational value." 2003 - The West Valley Veterans' Memorial was in the final stages of the casting process at the studios of Burning Palace Bronze in Boring. Tribal veteran Steve Bobb Sr. was at the foundry to give final approval and sign the base of the sculpture. "I'm really happy with it," he said. "I wouldn't change a thing. The faces look good. It's exactly what we wanted." 1998 - Construction of the Tribal Administration Building was proceeding well. Construction on the facility began …

eye of Dirksen. “My primary goal is to keep everyone safe,” Dirksen said. “I wanted to get people there and back safely. We want everyone to be able to finish what they came here to do and go home safe.” Tuesday’s fishermen were Silviculture & Fire Protection Manager Colby Drake, Wildlife Technician Matthew Zimbrick and Maintenance Supervisor Andrew Freeman. Before any Tribal member can fish at the platform, they must complete a swimming test and undergo swift water rescue training, which …

it has belong to the people of England. In December 2002, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy and former Tribal Council member June Sell-Sherer traveled to London to view the items, which had been in storage for more than 100 years. Although they were told it would take a monumental effort to get the artifacts back to Grand Ronde, they persevered and 16 years later the items came home, albeit temporarily. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to have these at Chachalu and I am very proud …

to be the acorn cobbler from last year, although the venison sausage was also quite good,” he says. Mercier’s favorite part of the celebration is that the foods vary from year to year. “Some standbys exist, like deer meat, but I’ve seen quail, nettle soup, rabbit and all sorts of foods,” he says. “Another favorite aspect is that it is open to the public and the crowd seems to grow every year. I like that the floor is yielded for those who want to speak.” Ambrose says her favorite part of First …

work of Tribal employees. “Some of the skills and talents you have I could never learn,” he said. “I speak for all of council when I say I deeply appreciate all of you.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance included Denise Harvey, Michael Langley, Kathleen George, Jack Giffen Jr., Secretary Jon A. George and Lisa Leno. Achieving the 24-year mark in employment were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Facilities Senior Administrative Assistant Daphney Colton, Asset Inventory …

to mankind. “This is the first significant design change we have made with the newspaper in more than 12 years,” said Editor Dean Rhodes. “However, I think the new masthead is clean, more visually appealing and more modern in its look.” The new blue jay logo also will be used by the Editorial Board when it orders promotional materials, such as T-shirts, pens and other giveaway items. Smoke Signals became an independent Tribal newspaper in January 2017 after the December 2016 passage …

Facebook Live attendees that the Tribe’s Health & Wellness Clinic employees began testing Tribal members for COVID-19 a few weeks ago and so far 20 tests have come back negative and three are awaiting results. “This disease is an insidious one,” she said. “There are so many possibilities for it to spread. If anyone watching this has tested positive elsewhere, please let us know. … As things progress, I just really want to echo Cheryle’s ask and ask everyone to make sure they keep up with hygiene …

(Navajo) to see how they could help support Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland Lilly is the past Native American Youth and Family Center’s Civic Engagement coordinator and currently works for the city of Portland. Umtuch has struggled in the past with drugs and alcohol, but is now active in the Wellbriety Movement, which emphasizes culturally based healing. “I had a vision of bringing our culture out to the community, to create a safe place for people of color,” Umtuch said. “A Tribal …