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. The future of the Tribe’s transportation plan has been a topic of discussion recently and meeting attendees’ suggestions included adding a new route to Dallas, more round trips during the day, creating a new local service loop in Grand Ronde and late night trips. Tribal Elder Claudia Leno was attending for the first time. “I was hungry,” she joked. Leno added that she had seen photos from previous events and decided to see what was going on. “There are some good things going on here and I wish more …

: Appointed Andrew Freeman to the Fish & Wildlife Committee with a term ending in March 2018; Appointed Izaiah Fisher to the Youth Council with a term ending in March 2018 or until he graduates from high school; Approved the 2017 annual agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior totaling $2.7 million in self-governance funding; Approved a contract between the Health & Wellness Center and OSIS for technical expertise and service management of a new electronic health records system. The $149,121 …

constitutional framers. And, for more than 200 years, they have bravely answered the call to defend our nation, serving with distinction in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. The nation is grateful for the service and sacrifice of all American Indians and Alaska Natives. “My administration is committed to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. A great nation keeps its word, and this administration will continue to uphold and defend its responsibilities to American Indians …

appreciate the vote of confidence,” Kennedy said. Kennedy had previously served as Tribal Council chair for 11 years before Leno was elected chair in September 2012. Leno did not seek re-election this year after 21 consecutive years of service on Tribal Council that included serving the last five years as chairman. With the vice chair position vacated by Kennedy’s elevation, Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi nominated Mercier to be vice chair. He also was elected unanimously. Mercier served …

at the casino. “We appreciate the fact that he grew up in this part of the country,” Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. 1997 – Tribal youth Luhui Whitebear was honored for her volunteer work with a $5,000 gift at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. She was feted for her service on the Oregon Native Youth Council, serving as president of the Native Youth Club at her high school, coordinating a youth empowerment conference, establishing a weekly tutoring program, visiting …

fiber optic Internet service for all homes in Grand Ronde, not just for Elder and Tribal Housing. The IS department is also looking at improving the Internet speeds for Tribal and Elder housing, which we know are too slow for the requirements of our members. Converge is also working on a detailed business plan to help Tribal Council make an informed decision on whether to launch this Tribal venture. The plan will be completed in December. The IS department has created a community survey to determine …

as an attainable goal for themselves.” Ahern said he aspires to become a Tribal attorney and has previously interned with the Warm Springs Government Affairs Office. The Hatfield Fellowship was created in 1998 to honor Sen. Mark Hatfield’s public service to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Additional information about the program is available at www.thecommunityfund.com/hatfield-fellowship. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

in the June 1 Tribal Council packet was a summary of directives that, among other things, authorized Finance Officer Chris Leno to transfer $20,000 from contingency to fund the annual amount the Tribe provides to the Willamina School District, directed staff to process a request for the National Park Service to convey Molalla Kate items to the Tribe to be held and preserved, and outlined rules for this year’s Willamette Falls ceremonial fishing, including the allocation of $5,000 for nets, harnesses …

and do jumps in his younger years. At the age of 20, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Chipola, an oiler, based in Hawaii, and the icebreakers USS Staten Island and USS Burton Island based out of Seattle. He was a mechanic on all of the ships, serving from 1960 to 1966. Following the service, he continued to log. For a time, Frank studied automotive repair at Linn-Benton Community College. He spent time in Alaska, fishing and cleaning new construction project sites. He spent some time …

Culture Walking On -- Gerald B. Stephens 12.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Gerald B. Stephens Oct. 30, 1931 – Dec. 12, 2016 Tribal Elder Gerald Blake “Jerry” Stephens, 85, of Livingston, Mont., passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Livingston HealthCare with the love of his family at his side. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory and, per Jerry’s wishes, a formal service will not be held. Jerry was born on Oct. 30, 1931, in Seattle, Wash. He was the son of Herbert and Della …