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and flute song from Tribal Lands Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach. Executive Director Angie Sears and Harvey welcomed virtual attendees. “I think being on the Community Fund Board of Trustees is probably one of my favorite jobs of being on Tribal Council,” Harvey said. “I thoroughly enjoy the work that we do and the honor in meeting all of you and welcoming all of you to learn about our Tribe and to participate in our granting process. “The Community Fund is celebrating 25 years in September, which …

for this to be a success, and I’d like to thank everyone who was involved in the negotiations for their time and effort,” Mercier said. It was officially signed by state, Tribal and federal representatives on Nov. 29, Dec. 1 and 2, 1986. It wasn’t the only compromise the Tribe had to make to get its Reservation Plan approved. Grand Ronde also agreed with timber interests not to export logs and compete for public timber on nearby lands for 20 years. The agreement ended in late 2008. On Jan. 12, 1987 …

of my greatest honors was being asked to serve on the Community Fund board,” Roblan said. “It was one of the easiest decisions I have ever made. This is the fulfillment of everything I am about. What the foundation does goes to the very heart of the community. When we come to these presentations, it is the most important time because I get to hear what those good works are … the variety that they are doing is impressive.” Sears said the check presentations are a way to give thanks and celebrate …

like you, people who came together and said we will not remain a faceless people. … We know who we are. We’re the great people who are the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.” Kennedy acknowledged key Restoration figures Marvin Kimsey, Margaret Provost and Merle Holmes, who have all walked on and asked for a moment of silence to remember them and others who worked tirelessly on Restoration efforts. “In the spirit world, I believe they are able to hear us,” she said. “I want to thank all of them …

members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Cherry welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “One of these days I hope we will all be together,” Cherry said. “I’m honored to host you today and look forward to seeing you in person soon. As 2022 comes to an end, I celebrate and acknowledge your perseverance and dedication to making Oregon a safer place for children and families. We applaud your generosity and gift of service.” The event …

Station upgrade, child development center, Tumwata Village, resident recreation center and electric vehicle charging stations. “I think everyone would agree it’s been a busy year with a lot of construction work happening and some great buildings being constructed to house different services of the Tribe,” Webb said. Projects Creekside Elder Housing: The 24-unit project located at Hebo and Grand Ronde roads includes 12 two-bedroom, one-bath duplexes. Each unit is 1,120 square feet, with 18 market …

will be expecting to see and are familiar with the new Tribal hunting licenses and tags. Dirksen also asked Tribal hunters and fishers to take pictures of their experiences in the new territories and submit them to Natural Resources to help the Tribe take the next steps in expanding hunting and fishing rights. Those who do will be entered into a drawing for a Cabela’s gift card, he added. “It’s a much larger land base,” Dirksen said. “We have to get this right, so I hope you’ll be patient with us as we put …

, with a light snow continuing to fall and large chunks of ice sliding off the roof of the Tribal Governance Center, the planned two-hour delay was extended to include office closures for the entire day. Leno thanked the entire maintenance team and security in an email Thursday, for working so diligently in removing snow and ice from the Tribal campus. “Preparing (the) campus has been a challenge…but I want to put out a special thank you to all of those that have worked so diligently this morning to try …

by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Harvey, who serves on the Indian Gaming Association board, spoke before the convention in response to the nomination, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for Tribal children. “I’ve learned over 10 years on Tribal Council, and 20 working for the Tribe, it is a passion and interest to be there for all of Indian Country,” Harvey said. “I thank my Tribal Council for allowing me to do this work.” President Forsman, who serves as chairman of the Suquamish Tribe …

working on during this last year,” Webb said. “I think everyone can agree that it has definitely been amazing to see the Tribal campus and community growing, seeing some of these buildings and projects come to fruition where there’s been lots of great conversations and input into them.” He provided the Tribal audience with an update of Creekside Elder housing, the Tribal homeownership development, Wind River Apartments, Warriors of Hope expansion, language education building, health care …