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the executive order issued by Gov. John Kitzhaber on State/Tribal government-to-government relations. The executive order recognized Tribal sovereignty and directed the state to work with each of the nine Tribes. “Our Tribe takes government-to-government relationships very seriously. … I hope this will be the starting block of an effort between all of us,” Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier said. 1991 – Tribal students taking part in Grand Ronde educational programs were paying close attention …

1988 with the signing of the Grand Ronde Reservation Act. “Grand Ronde leaders were left with no choice but to sign such an agreement,” Kennedy testified. “I was on the Tribal Council during this time and I agreed with other Tribal members who believed that this bargain with the state was one made with ‘a gun to our head.’ ” According to a June 1986 report from then-Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier, misinformation about the Tribe’s Reservation Plan was “reaching hysterical proportions.” He also …

. “My way was to get it done and not fight about it. My idea was to make it work whether it was my idea or somebody else’s idea. I think my strongest deal was getting along with people.” 2012 – A celebration of Grand Ronde Tribal women was slated to run at Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill in Salem. The exhibit was called “Grand Ronde Women – Our Story” and featured Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Tribal Elder and key Restoration figure Kathryn Harrison, Tribal …

just east of Portland. The Tribe purchased the property in December 2015 and is currently working to have it taken into trust. Despite withdrawing from the Gaming Alliance, the Siletz Tribe hosted the Aug. 30 Oregon Tribes meeting at its casino in Lincoln City and continues to partner with the Grand Ronde Tribe in developing Chemawa Station in Keizer. “To me, I don’t understand why a Tribe would withdraw from OTGA, but choose to belong to an organization that is a coalition of the nine Oregon …

in death by his sister, Sue, and his parents, Jim and Clara. Steve was greatly loved and will be immensely missed by many. A celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2023 by family. A favorite scripture of Steve’s was Matthew 28:20: “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” An online guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com to share condolences and memories of Steve. Michael “Tex” Glenn Molyneux May 3 …

was one of the team members who responded to a late Sunday, Feb. 5, call seeking people who were available for immediate deployment to the ravaged region. “I’m proud of him and he loves his job,” Harvey said. “As a mom knowing the dangerous situation he could be in at times is worrisome. I watch the news and Internet constantly for any updates on the disaster. And it’s always on my mind.” The 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks have killed more than 33,000 people in Turkey and Syria …

general election, Kotek reiterated that she will maintain the policies of former governors John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown regarding Tribal gaming in Oregon. “Throughout my legislative career, during my campaign for office and since the start of administration, I have been clear that I do not favor an expansion of gaming,” Kotek wrote, adding she will stick with the one gaming facility per Tribe on Reservation land policy. “This helps all of us avoid confusion, use of resources, and advocacy …

Warden, the odds of him surviving were not good. Well, at least based on Warden’s years of experience. “In almost 50 years of public safety, I’ve seen three or four code saves where somebody has actually been in cardiac arrest in a non-hospital environment where it didn’t happen right in front of us and they’ve survived,” Warden said. However, the quick response of medics and an engine from the Grand Ronde Fire Station, as well as backup from other Tribal Emergency Services personnel from …

, but overall the enthusiasm throughout the day couldn’t be ignored by the membership and NRD staff.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George described the day as "amazing." "I raise my hands to all of our amazing staff," she said during a Tuesday, Oct. 3, Legislative Action Committee meeting. "It was an amazing day and wonderful to see us blessed with staff who are as passionate as we are about this. It's so exciting to see our Tribal members have the opportunity to hunt and fish in our ceded …

million with 3,309 grants awarded since 1997. “I think of how far we have come and now to being in a place to equip communities with almost $100 million,” Sears said. “I’m super proud of who we are and am grateful to Tribal leaders who had the foresight to create this fund.” Sears also introduced Community Fund employees in attendance, which included Program Coordinator Angela Schlappie and Administrative Assistant Pamala Warren-Chase. Sears said The Community Fund receives 6 percent of proceeds from …