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regulations. In addition, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene said, there are jurisdictional issues since the Tribe has to certify for some federal grants that Grand Ronde is a drug-free workplace. So, what does the Tribe do if Oregon makes the use of marijuana legal while the federal government still considers it a crime? What does the Tribe do if an employee is found to have lingering traces of marijuana in their body during a urinalysis test, but is otherwise sober at work? "We need to clean up …

to generation. “I tell you these things so you will remember for me, so you will tell our people,” Evans said to Cheng – grandfather to grandson. The play then comes back around to the life of Pepper and talks about his triumphs and tragedies. It traces his journey from when he was born in Salem, lived and grew up in Portland and how he moved to Alaska to get away from his fame, and then went to Europe to gain more fame. “No matter what you endure, music will always heal your soul,” said Kitchen …

into compliance with the standards that we all know they need to be complying with.” Kennedy said her concerns regarding TMDLs – total maximum daily loads – is that when they are established nothing appears to change. “I still have my reservations about that earlier fish consumption rate because we didn’t have good data,” Kennedy said. “We were just drawing at straws, trying to put our hands on what could be the potential cost to Natives who eat so much more fish. … Fish is brain food, so if you …

by Tribal Council Vice Chair Cheryle A. Kennedy, Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr., Tribal Attorney Rob Greene, Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen. After Kennedy and Giffen presented each Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission member with a photo of Tribal member Andrew Freeman harvesting salmon at Willamette Falls in June 2016 -- the first Tribal member to do so in approximately 120 years -- Leno launched into his testimony …

years working at the food pantry,” Ambrose said. “At one time, my little nephew thought I lived there because I spent so much time there. I love the pantry and how much we have grown. … We have so much food to give out that we can’t serve the community inside anymore.” While introducing her to the virtual and in-person audience, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that Ambrose helps provide a critical community service. “A lot of people utilize and benefit from this building and program …

said, ‘Can we help?’ … I think she’s sort of a trailblazer in our part of the state, that believes so passionately and so strongly in something that it’s impossible to not want to be a part of that good energy.” Testimony given in Salem On Monday, Feb. 3, Freeman and Tribal Council member Lisa Leno traveled to Salem to testify at a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee about House Bill 3198, which originally directed the Oregon Judicial Department to study the issue of missing …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 1, 2017 11.30.2017 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : On behalf of the Veterans Committee, many thanks to all the volunteers, moms, Royalty and all those who attended this year’s Veterans Day meal on Nov. 11. A huge thank you to those who made the wonderful baskets, Tribal Council for the gift of the Pendleton blanket and to Susie Lash for the absolutely great meal again. Happy holidays everyone. Steve Bobb Sr. Veterans Special Event …

in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. Telephonic harassment reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency with a motor vehicle crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Three subjects were transported to Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. Assist outside agency with a suicidal subject in the 28000 block of Salmon River Highway Tuesday, Jan. 23 Assist outside agency …

, Tribal representatives shared cups of coffee and conversation with local representatives from the Medford area. And on Saturday, Sept. 26, on the shores of the Rogue River and in the shadow of Table Rock, Tribal members held an encampment at TouVelle State Recreation Site that included coffee brewed by Tribal Council member Jon A. George and conversation and community while beading. The Friday event attracted attendees from the Medford and Grants Pass offices of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management …

at Chemeketa Community College. Twenty-one years later, after earning her associate degree, she graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in social science. She then went on to get her master’s degree from Western Oregon University in Rehabilitation Science. What amazing dedication! Patti’s family would like to thank all the professionals that were there for her over these last few years. So, here’s a huge shout out to Carol, Carol, Carol, Carol, the “real” Carol …