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Tim Hart has taught lessons around Tribal history for years and his students create models of Native American villages each year. He works closely with the Tribe and the models are often displayed in Grand Ronde.” The district is also planning to have training around Senate Bill 13 as part of its in-service this year. “We look forward to incorporating the lesson plans into our school curriculum,” Sugg says. “This curriculum will help these students with a sense of belonging and a sense …

of Smoke Signals , notepads, pens, lanyards, chocolates, stickers and reusable straws with carrying cases. Communications Director Sara Thompson and Tribal Council Coordinator Chelsea Baranski sat at the table and answered questions from passers-by. Other Tribal tables included information on governmental structure, pottery, basketry, first foods, stone tools, Native plants, youth and Elders programs, treaty information, language programs, health programs, social service offerings, maps and bead work …

Zimbrick. On Wednesday, March 18, a handful of children were waiting at Raven Loop Park in Tribal Housing for their meals, while some parents chose to drive up and get the lunches to go. Lunch is available there Monday through Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Willamina School District cook Rebecca Snowden said that more children have been showing up with each passing day since the service started on Monday, March 16. “We served 96 lunches in Grand Ronde yesterday,” she says. “Everyone seems really …

alongside for these many years. It has been an incredible journey and it’s amazing to have seen all the changes that have occurred within the Dental Department over the last 25 years. The Dental Department at Grand Ronde is recognized in Indian Health Service and Tribal communities as one of the very best programs in the Northwest region. That is a testament to the amazing people who have made their mark on this program and the ongoing support of the Tribe that has allowed for the success …

through our doors now, probably because bars are now closing at 10 p.m.,” he said. “So far, we are doing very well. There was pent-up demand of people wanting to come out.” Spirit Mountain Casino had considered reinstituting its popular shuttle service, but ultimately decided to wait given the recent uptick of coronavirus cases in Oregon and the difficulty in thoroughly sanitizing the buses. “We have to be responsible and consider that most of the people we are bringing in on those buses are older …

for the boxes including Health & Wellness, Social Services, the Tribal Library and Chinuk Language Program. They’ve also partnered with Oregon State University Extension Service and the NASA STEM Program. “My favorite aspect of this is twofold,” Barry said. “Seeing the staff excel at something we are not trained for, it’s been really great to see the work we are doing is important, and that we were able to adapt to a new, short-term normal. The retention levels we’ve had with kids tells us that they like …

as blazes continued. On Wednesday morning, the Grand Ronde area and Spirit Mountain remained shrouded in a smoky haze as Highway 18 -- the Salmon River Highway -- was closed at milepost 10 in Lincoln County because of the wildfires. Signs situated just west of the Grand Ronde Road intersection warned travelers of the closure. The U.S. Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Monday, Sept. 7, that remains in effect until noon Thursday for the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, southwest Washington …

avoid strenuous outdoor activities or keep physical activities brief. Meanwhile, all gates to the Reservation remained closed because of the continuing extreme fire danger in western Oregon. Primary phone and Internet service for the Tribal government has been restored as of Monday, Sept. 14. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, it went down due to a disruption with Wave Broadband's connection through the coast range. The disruption affected all incoming e-mail, web and remote desktop functions. That, in turn …

For Equality, $24,850, for its Latino/a/x Parent’s Key to Mitigate Coronavirus Educational Loss Crisis; CASA of Lane County, $28,400, for its Fortify program; Juliette’s House of McMinnville, $35,500, for its Prevention Education and COVID-19 Resilience program; Liberty House of Salem Child Abuse Frontline Providers, $35,500, to fund a Liberty House pediatrician; And Northwest Youth Corps of Eugene, $26,851, for the Opportunity Youth Service Initiative. Small grant recipients are: Our Community Birth …

? Deep-fried pickles, the brainchild of one of the cooks. “I had my doubts, but after being open for two weeks, we sold 1,000 deep-fried pickles,” Haller says. “We got so busy we had to double up on kitchen staff. A couple from McMinnville drove out here because they heard about the pickles.” Haller and his wife are no strangers to the hospitality industry. He worked at Spirit Mountain Casino in food and beverage service for 12 years. She was a manager of Doryland Pizza in Pacific City. They both …