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and Tribal history, Danielle is a strong, thoughtful journalist and her work is consistently recognized and awarded across Indian Country. We are so excited and proud to see her take this next step and lead Smoke Signals into the future.” Rhodes will remain the department’s publications coordinator until January 2024 to help ensure a smooth management transition. In her spare time, Harrison is an avid swimmer, runner and cyclist, and regularly participates in road races and triathlons. She also …

-in stations. Additionally, two electric vehicles would be added to the Tribe’s fleet. The Tribe has one other electric vehicle charging station, located at Grand Ronde Station, which was installed in November 2012. “I know lots of people want to have these at the Tribal campus but it’s a new thing so we’re trying to get up to speed, so would ask for patience during this time,” Webb said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

, with the best drum taking home a $10,000 prize. The powwow, as always, is a drug-, alcohol- and weapon-free event, and attendees should allow enough time for parking and finding a seat in the often-crowded arena. In addition, Recreation Coordinator Leo Ayala is looking for teams to play in the 3-On-3 Contest Powwow Basketball Tournament, which will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, and continue until a champion is crowned. Games will be played between co-ed, middle and high school teams, as well …

soon after the Muscogee Nation had its Free Press Act repealed in 2018, and during that time Mvskoke Media employees were instructed to provide a copy of the paper to the Tribal government leaders before it was published. Those leaders would then edit or remove any stories that they felt put the Tribe in a bad light, especially stories reporting on the unethical behavior of Tribal leadership, most notably cases of sexual harassment. The documentary follows the many attempts to reinstate a free …

. The event, coordinated by Portland’s Tribal Relations Director Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), marked the first time in the United States that a local city government engaged with its neighboring Tribes to establish local partnerships. 2013 – Adam Leno was raised taking care of the Tribal cemetery with his grandfather, Russell Leno. So, he felt like he was meant to be in that position when he chose to accept the job as cemetery caretaker. “I worked with grandpa down here since I was 8 years old …

Marvin Kimsey, Merle Holmes, Margaret Provost, Patti Martin, Vicki Lawrence, Darrell Mercier, Russ Leno, Les Houck and Ken Hudson. On Dec. 7, 1975, the Council Treasurer noted a balance of $2.27 and Holmes received a letter from Sen. Bob Packwood. 2003 – The Willamina High School girls’ volleyball team, led by Tribal youth, made the state playoffs held at Pacific University in Forest Grove. This was only the second time in the school’s history that this happened. The team went on to place fourth …

trust in me underscores her respect and commitment in strengthening, addressing and understanding the distinctive needs and the unique political relationship with Oregon’s Tribal nations.” Former Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Shelley Hanson, who was in charge of the fund when Radford served her fellowship, said that Radford is an “excellent example” of the Grand Ronde Tribe’s commitment to leadership development. “Shana Radford has taken her time in D.C. as a Hatfield Fellow …

letter carriers who delivered mail to 360 addresses in Grand Ronde. Burris began his Postal Service career in 1981 and planned to stay in Grand Ronde until retirement. He arrived early every morning to raise the U.S. flag and lowered it every night. He even slept at the post office during an ice storm to open it on time the next day. 1999 – Alaska Native Ted Mala was hired in December as the Tribe’s new executive officer. Mala grew up in a northwest Alaskan village and attended boarding schools …

said. According to Eastman, Jackson-Crain was surprised to see her. “She had not realized how much time had gone by and didn’t mean to make people worry,” Eastman said. They gave Jackson-Crain a phone to call her grandmother. “I told her, ‘send a smoke signal and we will come,’” Eastman said. “I brought her grandmother’s prayers and reminded her she is loved. We all go through things and we’re never not deserving of love, compassion and kindness. I hope she felt the love I brought down to her …

Administration for fiscal year 2024 for the Tribe’s participation in the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program; • Approved the first reading of an amendment to the Freedom of Information Ordinance reducing the time certain documents can be declassified from 15 years to 3 years; • Approved an application to the Oregon State Fire Marshall for a wildfire season staffing grant for $35,000; • Approved a Tribal credit card for Excavation Supervisor Bart Bryant for up …