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the harvesting of traditional plants and materials is one of the most important aspects of what staff members do in Cultural Resources. He said staff members see themselves as the keepers of these traditional activities. “I think the land, the plants, our places that we have that are known to be places where our people used to be are all vital to a sense of culture and a sense of history and identity,” Mercier said. “For our program it’s all about getting people to know those things as much as possible …

, who was a one-person show after Kathleen George was elected to Tribal Council in September 2016 and another staff member resigned and before Cherry was hired. Willis received a Tribal Pendleton blanket. “We always want to recognize our employees. The ones who do the day-to-day work and really show their commitment to their jobs,” Leno said. “This lady here was the Community Fund. It needs to keep going and obviously we have a staff of three, but at one time this was the Community Fund. I think …

Culture Spirit Mountain Community Fund tops $73 million in charitable giving 03.16.2017 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Community Fund New Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Mychal Cherry presided over her first quarterly check distribution on Wednesday, March 15, which saw the Tribe’s charitable arm surpass the $73 million mark in giving. “I am so honored to be here,” Cherry said. “It’s a privilege to meet you. I am just excited to see so many people here. I just really appreciate …

. “This could be a great addition to our community. I know it costs a lot, but in my opinion if it helps a couple of hundred Tribal members with their health problems, it would be one of our better investments.” Tribal member Jamie Adams said she agreed with Haller. “This is a good move,” said Adams. “You can’t put a price on our health.” Gleason-Shepek and Tribal member Brian Krehbiel each said safety would be reason enough to build a community pool. Members then shared stories of learning to swim …

. “These relationships and these MOUs are very important to us,” McClary said. “It really means a lot to the Tribe to have these partnerships. I know that these are always productive meetings.” McClary’s opening remarks were followed by opening remarks from the respective forest supervisors – Tracy Beck of the Willamette, Jerry Ingersoll of the Siuslaw and Lisa Northrop of the Mount Hood. In addition, Tribal Relations Adviser Waldo Walker of the Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest regional office in Portland …

of Tribal Council, he pledged the Grand Ronde Tribe's support as host. "We were invited down because a lot of people know about our Veterans Powwow," Leno said. "They picked Grand Ronde because they recognize that ours is one of the best Veterans Powwows in the country. I've been on council for 17 years and this is the first actual outdoor conference I've ever been involved in. Everything else is always at a casino or something." Leno said it is an honor for the Tribe to host the Summit. "I think …

. “Opioids affect almost each and every one of us. Conferences like this help those who are suffering from this horrible addiction. We have been suffering from this in Indian Country for so many years. Dealing with it is like swimming upstream. It is very hard and I appreciate all of your work.” Grand Ronde Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said that all of the attendees had been touched by addiction and opioids. “Having this event here and our ability to host it shows our support …

. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals editor Seventy employees were honored for a combined 1,037 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during a third-quarter Years of Service ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Tribal gym. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees for their dedication and recalled when she was just one of three people hired to work for the Tribe. Now, there are 512 employees. “That is just amazing,” Kennedy said. “When I think …

to understand why the census is important. “It seems like our Tribe always has a high percentage for response rates and I appreciate your coordination, camaraderie and abilities,” Tribal Council Vice Chair Jon A. George said. “It’s just a testament to your ability to work together and get this data.” The U.S. Census Bureau faced additional obstacles this year with the COVID-19 pandemic cutting back on the ability to go door-to-door to obtain information from those who did not reply by mail, phone …

check presentations are a way for us to get together as a community to give thanks and celebrate and honor our grantees who work tirelessly to help those in need,” Cherry said. “We wish we could be with you in person though I trust we will all be together very, very soon.” Lazenby, who has been on the Board of Trustees for 13 years, said he has underestimated the effect of the Tribe’s philanthropic giving over the last 26 years. “I’ve really underestimated what an impact it can have in our …