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as a Tribal Council Vice Chair and Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director. Additionally, Blackwell has worked as a family life educator through her business Blackwell Family Resources LLC. “My favorite thing about working for the Tribe is being of service to our membership and playing a role in the amazing work that is happening,” Blackwell said. “When we were first restored, there were only a handful of paid employees. To see how far we have come reminds me just how strong we are. As a sovereign nation …

. “The preschool has been working to incorporate traditional foods in our school menus,” Health & Nutrition Coordinator Shelley Clift said. “A large portion of the food we serve our students is funded by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program supports high nutrition standards for our students. However, there were several barriers to serving traditional foods.” The primary issue was that many traditional foods were not included on the program’s …

Culture Walking On - Kimberly Ann Grenz, Michelle Rose Stamos, Lola Magdeline Foster, Myrna L. Dickey (George) 05.31.2024 Walking On Kimberly Ann Grenz August 25, 1967 – April 18, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Ann Grenz passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 56. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available at presstime. Michelle Rose Stamos March 31, 1969 – May 13, 2024 Tribal Elder Michelle Rose Stamos passed away on May 13, 2024 …

to 4 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the powwow grounds. The event will include lunch, information and a keynote speaker from the reality T.V. show American Ninja Warrior. Abram Benally (Navajo) is a Navy veteran and was a 2018 competitor on the show. There will also be an opportunity to try out an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Navy Veteran Ramona Quenelle (Pit River), who serves as the Tribe’s Veterans Service Officer, is organizing the event, which is co-sponsored by the Office of Tribal …

Tribal Government & News Historic heat wave caused fewer problems in Grand Ronde than elsewhere 07.12.2024 Nicole Montesano Weather By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer A historic heat wave with “dangerous and oppressive heat” that repeatedly set records throughout the Willamette Valley finally began cooling down Tuesday night, July 9. However, the National Weather Service warned on its website that, “we are still expecting it to be warmer than normal for the next seven to 10 days …

; Approved an application to the National Park Service History of Equal Rights Grant Program for funding up to $750,000; Approved the Tribal Transportation Program funding agreement between the Tribe and the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Approved a contingency fee agreement with Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP law firm of Portland for the recovery of contract support costs on third-party revenue; Approved a proposed settlement with Altria Group; Approved …

, Mila and Maverick; and five great-grandchildren, Onah, Citlali, Keanu, Alejando and Emilia. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Lanier and mother, Sharon Beard. Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, at the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal Cemetery, with a meal at the Elders Activity Center. Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home in Forest Grove assisted the family. Lori Cole Weber Dec. 24, 1957 – April 19, 2025 Tribal Elder Lori Cole Weber passed away on Saturday …

was surrounded in love. Marion was born July 6, 1954, in McMinnville to Rose Reznicsek and Marion Mercier. She grew up in Grand Ronde and always considered it home. Her gathering was held at the Tribal Elders Activity Center. Family and friends filled the building, which was no surprise as Marion was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. Marion dedicated 29 years of service working for the Tribe until retiring in 2019. During her role as Education Department manager, she helped plan the current …

, operate and continue public transit services from Grand Ronde to Willamina and McMinnville; Approved an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an up to $5 million Indian Community Development Block Grant; Approved a loan from the Tribe to Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. for up to $2.17 million to cover costs for the property-wide elevator modernization project; Approved an application to Indian Health Service for a Tribal Injury Prevention Grant for up to $750,000 …

Folden for her hard work on the Avenue of Flags, all the vendors for their outstanding products and services as well as their donations to our raffle, and finally to all veterans for their service and sacrifice! As chairman of the Powwow Committee, I take full responsibility for the actions of my committee members. I would like to extend a heartfelt apology to any and all vendors who may have been treated with anything less than the highest level of respect and service this year. We had some …