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and Jackson streets. At the time, it was the only facility of its kind in the greater metro region, and provided a place for community activities, ceremonial and social functions, community outreach programs, storytelling and art activities. 1998 – The Tribe filed a lawsuit against the Grand Ronde Water Association in a final effort to end a yearlong disagreement over the cost of a water hook-up for the Tribe’s Grand Meadows Housing Project. The two sides were locked in a dispute over initial water …

listened to both sides speak about their concerns. His Cabinet was set to bring a plan to end the gridlock within 60 days of the conference. 1988 – A hearing for the Grand Ronde Reservation Act was held in Washington, D.C. At the same time the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs had its hearing, Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield submitted a similar bill in the Senate to show his support for the establishment of a 9,811-acre Reservation in Yamhill County. Rep. Les AuCoin, who introduced …

timber” in Tualatin Kalapuya. “For our Tribal people,” Reibach said about the forest fire that burned through the area before Tribal ancestors arrived on the Reservation in the 1850s, “fire is not a bad thing. Fire brings renewal and purification. And we’ve been burned over a couple of times and now we’re healing.” Reibach also covered the Tribe’s history from time immemorial through the treaties and Reservation era through Termination and Restoration. He received helped from Restoration figure …

news is also news and I hope to see articles on tough issues. I’m not sure if taking Tribal member’s words from Facebook is a practice that should become common, but maybe it’s time for change. I’ve been told that private Facebook sites are also fair game for publications, so I learned something new about what is legal and what is not. If we are to go down this road, it will be interesting to see if this method of journalism has a positive impact on the membership. It would appear that our …

society, but also have our own communities and governments,” Mercier said. Without the opportunity to learn more, there is a temptation to categorize all Tribes generally, Mercier said. “If people really take the time to know, they’ll see that all of us have different histories and are unique in our own way,” he said. “We have a role to play in this education and it is through opportunities like Tribal Governments Day.” Quigley said that during past events, Tribes have displayed and shared thoughts …

employees. General Manager Dave Fullerton said that a statement was being prepared and would be available later in the week, after Smoke Signals ’ press time. Since those who lack housing sometimes are unaware of all of the local resources, Haller has put together pamphlets of information to hand out, a sort of “one-stop shopping,” approach. Visitors also can access food, clothing and toiletries while at the church. “We have had a lot of people drop off supplies for us,” Haller said. “We …

. At the time, the program had issued almost 900 grants since its inception in 1990. 2003 – The Hall of Legends opened at Spirit Mountain Casino and included 53 feet linking the casino with the lodge next door. The hall told the story of the Tribe. Elaine LaBonte, Tribal management mentee, organized the project by gathering ideas from staffers and the Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department. They gathered hundreds of artifacts, artwork and stories for the hall. “Our primary goal was to honor our ancestors …

, Jack Giffen Jr., Denise Harvey and Kathleen George attended the forum to perhaps get a feel for all of their potential colleagues come September. The one issue that received support from all of the candidates was fixing the split-family issue that is also one of the advisory votes on the Sept. 8 ballot, as well as finding a way to put the divisive enrollment audit behind the Tribe and promote healing. The 100-minute forum concluded with each candidate – this time in reverse alphabetical order …

developed a local resource guide in coordination with Lighthouse Community Church and have participated in the “Point in Time” surveys conducted by neighboring counties. On Jan. 31, the Yamhill Community Action Partnership conducted one such survey at 13 locations across the county, including Willamina and Sheridan. In Marion County, a 100-day challenge to end youth homelessness was launched in mid-January with the goal of building a coordinated system to give 150 unaccompanied youth ages 12 to 18 …

would likely be for young people to “hold on to their youth” since he had to quit school to find work at an early age. “He knew his journey on this revolving sphere, this Earth, was a one-time deal and he made the most of it mentally, physically and spiritually,” Harrison said. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …