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cultural identity. His artwork is featured at the entrance to the Health & Wellness Clinic, in the atrium inside and also in the Behavioral Health building at the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. Krehbiel grew up at the base of Spirit Mountain and has lived in Grand Ronde and Willamina for most of his life. He attended schools in Willamina as well as Noli Indian School near Palm Springs, Calif. Krehbiel is the son of Tribal Elder Arlettia Krehbiel and Tim Krehbiel, and grandson of Hugo and Hazel Krehbiel …

and to get the help you need, especially when it comes to grief. It will mess you up for a long time if you don’t.” During her incarceration, Linton’s counselor gave her an assignment: Every time she asked someone for help, she had to write down what the experience was like and how it made her feel. “I’ve always kind of been on my own and drifted away from everyone for a long time,” she says. “I was really good at not asking for help.” Linton says she is most excited about being back together with family …

and the Tribe’s eldest Elder. The Tribe was restored to federal recognition on Nov. 22, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Grand Ronde Restoration Act. (Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer Tribal members, family, friends and others gathered at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center to fete what many call the most important day in the Tribe’s history on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The first in-person Restoration celebration since 2019 …

and star gazing. Her colors were blue, lavender and Native colors. She loved Pepsi, lobster, strawberries, roses, lilacs, lady slippers and crawdads. But most of all, taking “grannie” sightseeing for daffodils in the spring, viewing Christmas lights, fishing, wild berry picking, shopping discount stores and a casino or two. Everyone called her MacGyver. She could fix anything because of her many skills. If you had a problem or needed help, Darla was the “go-to.” She was always taking time from herself …

and green designs of other seasonal beers. “For me I think the color choices are really strong. Even though it’s a very simple palette – it’s really just purple and yellows – they harmonize in a way I am really pleased with,” Littlebird says. “I think I achieved a good balance that I think looks really cool in your hand, too.” One of the most important factors she considered for the design was the folklore behind the seasonal beer. Urban legend has it that the amount of snow featured in the Jubelale …

by the Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department. The selection panel includes Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Lisa Leno, Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart, Grand Ronde Cultural Policy Analyst Greg Archuleta, Oregon Arts Commission member Liora Sponka and Meyer Memorial Trust member Stone Hudson. Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson is the fellowship administrator. “Art by Indigenous people is one of the most effective and recognizable ways that we, as Indigenous people of place, can hold …

a sleeping apparatus; it is a rite of passage for Indigenous parents in my community. It is a journey home after generations of being forced out of our homes and away from our families.” The article further explains that cradleboard use in most child care centers is only permitted through an exemption process that requires a pediatrician’s authorization. “The exemption process signals to parents that their care practices are inferior, and demand the oversight of a pediatrician that positions …

training, Moody was shipped off to Vietnam, where he spent six months as a combat medic. Afterward, he transferred to military assistance command, where he worked with a medical team doing public relations work by providing health care for local villagers. Moody was about to retire when the first Gulf War started in January 1991. He continued his service, retiring later that year. “So, immediately after leaving the Army, I joined Doctors Without Borders,” he said. “I'm sure most of you have heard …

to them. … Veterans Powwow is special because it kicks off the powwow season and I want to welcome you all here.” When asked what he was enjoying most about the powwow, George said not having to worry about COVID-19. “Honoring veterans after COVID is nice in person,” he said. “What a joy coming back together. It feels heartfelt. ... Being able to celebrate as one again. The nervous awareness was still happening before, whereas now we are finding the ‘new’ normal.” Tribal member Lorena Rivera said she …

be wrong. “I think (the book) fills in more of that history of colonization because most of the books about the Tribes are about either the Kalapuyas in the past or don’t really follow the Tribes into the late 19 th or early 20 th century. I follow them into the events that were occurring in the midst of colonization and just after colonization, and what happens on the Reservation.” Lewis’ book paints a dismal picture of the first inhabitants of the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, who were …