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, the report states. The most federal Indian boarding schools were located in Oklahoma, 76; Arizona, 47; and New Mexico, 43. “The content of this document may be disturbing or distressing,” the federal Indian boarding school list cautions prospective readers. The Grand Ronde Boarding School opened on Oct. 1, 1862, and provided housing and education, and received federal support. Father Adrian Croquet also opened St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde in 1862 and the Interior report examines …

to Grand Ronde’s West Valley Veterans Memorial for the 20 th time on Monday, May 29, and included the addition of eight names to the four black granite pillars that represent the major branches of the U.S. military. The eight who were honored during the ceremony included longtime Tribal employee Albert J. “Joe” Martineau, an Air Force veteran who walked on Feb. 1 at the age of 63. He was from the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa of Minnesota and worked for the Tribe as an alcohol …

should not have stopped.” Veteran Susan Hale, left, takes a hat from Little Miss Grand Ronde Desirae Hernandez during the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds on Saturday, July 8. Each veteran was gifted a hat representing their branch of service. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo/Smoke Signals) Saturday attracted a larger number of people, with the arbor at the powwow grounds filling up as 1 p.m. grand entry began. Women’s northern traditional dancer Darcy Jimenez (Siletz …

. Tribal Council approved contractor Triplett Wellman Inc. to construct the 26,000-square-foot child development center next to the gym on the Tribal campus. Tribal funding of $6.5 million combined with $6.5 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, $2 million from nonprofits and $1 million in federal grants will finance the project. The one-story building will have 12 classrooms, 16 administrative offices, a commercial kitchen, large community room, outdoor play areas, break room …

. 1, the Confluence Project, along with the Native American Youth & Family Center’s Microenterprise Program, will host a Creativity as Medicine art show and book release, intended to “showcase a unique blend of art and literature aimed at empowering Indigenous peoples and their peers on their journey of healing,” according to a press release from Confluence. “This workbook has been designed as part of Confluence’s year two Emerging Indigenous Artist/Educator program, generously funded through …

way." "We celebrate Tribal self-governance," Hayes said. "And Tribes do this better than the federal government." "The budget principle," said Echo Hawk, "is to confer with Tribes." However, with more than $1 trillion in spending cuts expected, the federal budget also will put limits on what can be accomplished, said Roubideaux. "The budget is the biggest issue," she said. "I wouldn't assume that IHS will be OK, but we're OK, so far. We have incredible support in Congress." By video, Democratic …

Council member Reyn Leno, who served 21 consecutive years from 1996 through 2017. Kennedy has received more than 3,800 votes during her eight runs for Tribal Council and holds the record for most votes ever received in an election – 712 in 2018. She has been the No. 1 recipient of votes five of the last seven times she has run for Tribal Council and has lost only one recent election, finishing fourth in 1999. Her service even pre-dates Restoration, having been appointed to serve one year in 1979 …

Culture Community Fund gives almost $1 million to 28 organizations 03.31.2011 Ron Karten Spirit Mountain Community Fund Helping military veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. Supporting employment for people with mental health issues. Providing housing for at-risk seniors. Funding law enforcement coverage in the Grand Ronde area. Those are just some of the worthwhile efforts the Tribe supported through its philanthropic arm, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, with 28 grants totaling …

and Nature Conservancy regarding the Table Rocks area near Medford. (See story on Page 1 of this issue of Smoke Signals.) The Tribe also honored the 10 th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by posting a new "Never Forget" flag during the cultural presentation. The Tribe received the flag from organizers of the Salem Field of Flags event held in Riverfront Park over the Sept. 11 weekend. Tribal member Jolanda Catabay sang the national anthem and a moment of silence was held to honor the victims …

." It included photographs of her family and a basket made by her great-great-grandmother, former Tribal Elder Hattie Hudson, and passed down through the family. "My mom loaned it to the museum to be on display with my other stuff," Wood said. The display also included photos of Wood working with baskets. Wood's part of the on-going exhibit went on display in June 2010 and comes down on July 1, 2011. In very concrete ways, the show is leading Wood to the career she has studied for. "From the exhibit …