Search

” and about the lack of meaningful consultation with Tribes, including Grand Ronde. “If we don’t take the time to understand the potential impact of this action, I think it makes it incredibly difficult for Tribes and citizens to be able to engage in a meaningful dialogue about our concerns,” George said. “It seems that a rush rule-making may not be the best approach here.” George said an analysis of how the new definition would affect water discharge permits is something the Tribe and its staff would …

, Tribal Council meeting. In response, Tribal member and Finance Officer Chris Leno said the Tribe has issued a request for proposals, or RFP, that will allow the Tribe to address several concerns and examine if it is getting the best deal on its banking funds. Leno said the Tribe routinely issues RFPs every three to five years so questions from Tribal members about Wells Fargo’s business practices made it a good time to reassess the relationship. “We are being prudent as an organization,” Leno …

on in your head when you go through something like that. The more stress you can take away from them the best. “Unfortunately, slowly but surely, surrounding Grand Ronde the county has been involved in a lot of shootings. Yamhill County has been involved, Lincoln City has been involved. It’s just a matter of time unfortunately that something will probably occur here. When it does I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row and that my guys know they are going to be supported and that we …

of experience as a police officer, only going on seven years, so I am trying to get as much training as possible,” McKnight said. “I did all the trainings in Oregon, and this was the best opportunity I could find elsewhere that would help me with the educational part of it.” McKnight, 40, was tapped as Grand Ronde’s second police chief in December 2015. He succeeded Al LaChance, who retired in February 2016. McKnight was the Tribe’s first police officer after graduating from the Oregon Department …

Services’ Veterans Resource Navigator Niki Volz, who was raised in a Marine Corps family and attended officer candidate school for the Marine Corps. McCandless told an emotional story about losing her “battle buddy,” who stepped on a land mine’s pressure plate while on a recognizance mission in Iraq. “I cannot explain the emotions that crossed over me as I was told to load up the vehicle,” she said. “I was told to get into one. Looking my best friend face to face, another soldier actually had …

to talk to someone about their experience and asked for contact information so staff could follow up. Tribal members Bryan Langley, Mercedes Reeves, Meghan Zimbrick, Angie Blackwell, Leslie Riggs, Cristina Lara and Angey Rideout acted as moderators, assisted by Elaine Lane, Dana Ainam, Audra Sherwood and Chris Martin. Tribal members intensely discussed the subject of how to best assist the Tribe’s young people in handling sudden wealth. Many participants were grandparents and parents of young people …

moderated on Sunday, only reaching the mid-80s. Powwow Special Event Board Chair Dana Ainam said there were 171 dancers registered to compete this year, down from the usually more than 200 who attend. Of those dancers, 30 were Grand Ronde Tribal members and 10 Tribal members were winners this year. Tribal Elder Wink Soderberg said it seemed like there were more vendors than ever before. “There is a real assortment of stuff. It’s really good,” said Soderberg. “That’s probably the best I’ve seen …

a pleasure. This is one of the best things, I would say, you can do as a council member is to be part of this,” Leno said. “There’s really no problems or issues with giving away money. … It’s always a great opportunity to have people come here. Grand Ronde is a Tribe of about 5,000 people. One of the most important things about here are these documents. They are our seven treaties that represent this Tribe up and down the whole Willamette Valley from Washington clear to California. It’s a vast area …

years. “This is the best job I have ever had. It has been an amazing experience for me.” said Dozono. “It’s been a wonderful experience.” The first grant of the day for $5,000 was awarded to Antonio Jackson, executive director of Building Blocks to Success, for the LEGO Robotics program. Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization based in Multnomah County that exposes youths to science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOs and robots. “We are really empowering kids and inspiring them …

between local, county, Tribal and state police. “When I heard the Tribal members speak about the missing and murdered women … these are the people of Oregon,” he said. “This is honorable work. I give my assurance that I will treat these women as if they were my own daughters, and put my best foot forward.” The proclamation declaring May 18-25 as American Indian Week awaits Gov. Kate Brown's signature during the Legislative Commission on Indian Services Spring Celebration held at the Capitol in Salem …