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’t hesitate to answer. “Definitely COVID-19,” she says. “Since we have to social distance, there have been no in-person court proceedings, which is very challenging for delivering our services. But during these difficult times, I assure my staff that I am here for them and the primary goal to make sure everyone stays healthy.” The Tribal Court’s lobby will be closed to the public until May 1 and all notary and facilitation services are suspended until then as well. Rivera, a Grand Ronde Tribal …

meeting by thanking staff members for their hard work during the pandemic and offering practical advice to viewers. “Soap is like a miracle for this disease,” she said. “Wash your hands more than you ever have before and don’t touch your face.” The Tribe will hold a second Facebook Live event at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, that will feature Kennedy and Spirit Mountain Casino General Manager Stan Dillon. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council establishing COVID-19 Relief Payment Program to aid Tribal members 04.01.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Tribal Council voted unanimously to establish a COVID-19 Relief Payment Program for Tribal members during its Wednesday, April 1, meeting. “We have examined membership’s needs during this unprecedented time and the availability of Tribal resources and believe …

the fact that Tribes provided up-to-date enrollment numbers in applying for CARES Act funding. Treasury requested that Tribes certify their enrollment citizenship populations as of Jan. 1 upon registering for CARES Act funds before the April 17 deadline. To qualify, Tribes were asked how many enrolled citizens they have, how many acres of land they own and how many people they employ. The departments of Interior and Treasury told Tribes that they needed the data to determine the allocations to each …

consultation on the Fort Hill Road to Valley Junction highway construction project; Approved the Housing Department’s application for $937,090 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Indian Housing Plan funding that is designed to help Tribes with costs association with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The federal funding will reimburse the Tribe for such items as granting rent relief for low-income tenants between April 1 and June 30; Approved accepting $14,724 in funding from …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 1, 2020 06.30.2020 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I was saddened to see the news that our fellow Tribal member and former Councilwoman Dorothy Greene has walked on. We served on the council together for about a year in 1986-87. I lived in Dallas and her in Sheridan. On the nights of our council meetings, I would drive to Sheridan and pick Dorothy up. Her husband did not drive at that time. We attended many meetings …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Sept. 1, 2020 08.31.2020 Danielle Frost History 2015 2015 – Tribal member Clint “Tony” Folden had a big surprise when his bride-to-be showed up at Spirit Mountain Casino during his lunch break for a surprise wedding. “Oh my goodness,” he said as he walked into the courtyard with his hand covering his mouth. Family and friends gathered for the occasion, which was also Folden’s birthday, by singing him “Happy Birthday” as he scanned the scene and gathered …

if that person was alive on that date and born to a Tribal member. The 25 names now move forward to the Department of the Interior for approval. Tribal Council also approved the agenda for the virtual Sunday, Nov. 1, General Council meeting. Finance Officer Chris Leno will present the draft 2021 Tribal budget in executive session over the Zoom teleconferencing application. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved re-applying for a $1.36 million grant that will help fund the Tribe’s Early Head Start …

that it controls the site’s future use so that it is complementary to Blue Heron’s development. “The historical and cultural significance of the area surrounding the Blue Heron site cannot be overstated,” said Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez. “By purchasing this property we are expanding our land base of culturally significant lands within our homelands as well as continuity with the Tribe’s vision.” Tribal Finance Officer Chris Leno said during the Tuesday, Dec. 1, Legislative Action …

our numbers relatively low.” Many of the comments asked by those attending the Facebook Live event regarded the health and safety of Spirit Mountain Casino employees currently and as they continue working over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The casino has stayed open during the recent statewide surge in cases while at least one casino – Chinook Winds in Lincoln City – closed on Dec. 1 for two weeks to deep clean its facility. Hernandez said that an upcoming Facebook Live event …