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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 …

director in place after the position was vacant for a few years has helped in the effort to streamline policies. “We want to keep our patients safe and provide a healthy lifestyle,” Rowe says. “It’s just one of those things, as the rules get stricter and stricter, we need to help patients manage the best we can.” After being hired as pharmacy director last year, Lynch joined the Tribe’s Controlled Substance Management Committee. “Since the pharmacy is the one dispensing, I wanted to bring us …

because they teach people to leave their comfort zones,” said Tribal Council member Chris Mercier. “Regardless of what position we hold, at some point we need to tap our inner extroverts and not be so scared of speaking before a crowd or interacting with folks from different backgrounds. These are skills that can last a lifetime and come in handy not just professionally, but personally, too.” Week one focused on “Building a Foundation for Success” and the ability to recall and use people’s names …

places I’ve been,” said Bynum. “That has to be one of the highlights, being able to go hunting and photographing in the Swiss Alps was pretty fantastic. The alps in France and Switzerland were pretty spectacular.” Most of Bynum’s international travel has come during his time working on an outdoor sports television series called “Eye of the Hunter,” which airs at 9 p.m. eastern time on NBC Sports Outdoors on Mondays. Episode clips of “Eye of the Hunter” also can be viewed at www.eyeofthehunter.com …