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things we do at TERO and each one of you who contributes to that success,” Reibach said. “It’s fun to be able to connect with people whose names I’ve only seen on emails and whatnot. I’ve already heard some cool stories where people have met others here that they’ve only talked to on the phone in the past. That’s what it’s about, just getting together and connecting.” Then, a moment of silence was held for past TERO worker and Tribal Elder Marcus Gibbons, who walked on Thursday, Oct. 31. Tribal …

and plants that will do well in that environment. And it’s just a nice reference to the site and to what would be there.” Webb noted that swimming pool maintenance is a significant expense — an estimated $40,000 a month, for heating, chemicals and equipment maintenance — not including the cost of staff, such as lifeguards. Total operating costs for the building would be approximately $800,000 per year. One Tribal member asked whether it would be less expensive to install a salt-water pool …

treasure, an Oregon trust resource, part of the Willamette River and Willamette Falls, into private property ownership status,” George said. “This has happened without any public process. It is particularly important to Grand Ronde people because Willamette Falls is one of the only places we where can harvest Pacific lamprey for our Tribal people. We have an agreement with the state of Oregon to harvest ceremonial salmon and steelhead every spring. The falls is the only place the Tribe can do …

grants and slashed funding for projects nationwide. Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb, Community Development Manager Kristen Svicarovich and Grants Program Manager Wendy Sparks explained that the Tribe is pursuing multiple avenues to try to keep its programs and plans intact, including in one case, potentially suing the federal government. Tribal Council members in attendance included Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Secretary Jon A. George and council members …

of the Coast Range foothills above where the uyxat Powwow Grounds now stand, grassy meadows dot the hills among stands of mixed fir and hardwoods. An incongruous apple tree, laden with still-small fruit, stands in one field, marking European influence on the idyllic landscape, along with the power lines running across one end of the meadow and the sound of mowers below. At the edge of the meadow, archeologist and Tribal member Sharrah McKenzie carefully measures out a 9-by-40-meter strip and begins …

. “We’re really hoping that it reduces the duplication of services and that it can create a one-stop service,” she said. “We hope it will streamline access and allow for stronger resources. We’ll be cross training our staff so that you won’t have to have two workers if you qualify for 477 and VR, but you would have one worker being able to develop that plan.” Some highlights from Ainam’s presentation included: The Tribal Rental Assistance Program offers Tribal members $4,500 to help with move …

. The tour was sponsored by the Oregon Conservation Partnership, which includes the Coalition of Oregon Land Trust, Network of Watershed Councils, Oregon Association of Conservation Districts and Oregon Conservation Education and Assistance Network. (Photo by Danielle Harrison) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts and the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a tour that included one of the Tribe’s …

Health & Education Suicide prevention work focuses on creating strong connections, healing ties 11.25.2025 Nicole Montesano Youth Empowerment & Prevention Program Tribal Native Connections Coordinator Keri Kimsey By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Dancing at one of the several jams the Tribe’s Youth Empowerment & Prevention Program offers looks like simple fun – and it’s meant to be fun. However, there’s a deeper purpose behind it, Tribal Native Connections Coordinator Keri Kimsey …

Council. “I’m studying housing, caring for one, the benefits of having one,” he said. “It would be another level of health services we provide to our firefighters.” Wakeland has had a varied career at the Tribe, starting in 2004 when he joined the first all Grand Ronde wildland fire crew. He’s continued to work seasonally for the fire crew, he said, while moving through a series of other jobs for the Tribe: Aquatic biologist, a stint as Ceded Lands Department manager, an environmental policy …

, said. “I think one of the things that came out of it is a shared vision of restoring community around our Willamette River. This was an opportunity to not only talk about the work we are doing at tumwata village , but also to expand the conversations we’ve been having with the local cities and counties to other groups who are doing community river restoration as well.” During the event, George discussed the intent for the day and also moderated a panel discussion about effectively building …