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Health & Education Basketball tourney moved to Saturday, Nov. 26 11.01.2011 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Events The Tribe will host a 3-on-3 Open Basketball Tournament starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, in the Tribal gym. The event was originally scheduled for Nov. 5. Cost is $10 per player or $35 for a team of four. Hoopla rules will be used. To sign up, contact Tribal Recreation Coordinator Alton Butler at alton.butler@grandronde.org or 503-879-1369. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

Culture Chinuk Family Literacy Night set for Sept. 26 09.04.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events A Chinuk Family Literacy Night will be held from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome to attend a night of Chinuk family literacy that will include food and activities. Each attending family will receive a translated book to take home. Dinner will be provided. To RSVP, contact Esther Stewart at 503-879-1443 or esther.stewart@grandronde.org. Share …

Gaming Family Movie Night set for Oct. 26 10.08.2012 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events The monthly Family Movie Night put on by Youth Prevention will occur on Friday, Oct. 26. "Madagascar 3" only will play in the Tribal gym. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and include a chicken stir fry with noodles, yogurt parfait, water, juices and snacks. Door prizes will be given out in the Tribal gym after the movie is shown. For more information, contact Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489. Share On Facebook …

. "It is important when they take the step to give it back that you celebrate their contribution." Griffin advised others that if they find Native American artifacts while working in the garden or digging that the best course of action is to leave it in its place, take a photo and call his office. "Every Tribe is trying to find ways to tell the story of who they were to the general public and future generations," Thorsgard said. "Being given the opportunity to have artifacts our ancestors made is important …

Health & Education Tribal Education Department releases fall learning plan 09.14.2020 Danielle Frost Education By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Just as public school districts have been doing around the state, the Grand Ronde Education Department has grappled with how to best serve students during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. After being closed to in-person services since March 16, the department has developed a response plan after consulting with General Manager David …

(Charles) Doyle of Cuba City, Wis., and Louise (George B. Dowd) and George Mueller of Seattle, Wash. He also was reunited with his beloved dog, Bear. Michael walks tall and strong in a place beyond our imagining where he sees the beginnings and ends of the universe. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Justin) Sherlock, and grandchildren, Jeremy, Jayne, Julie and Jonathan Michael, as well as Jessica’s mother, Renae Williams, all of Burnsville. Also surviving Mike are his sisters, Mary Lou …

Tribal Government & News Proposed natural gas pipeline in souther Oregon a concern for Tribe 02.28.2018 Danielle Frost Federal Government , Natural Resources By Danielle Frost Grand Ronde Tribal staff have filed a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s process regarding construction of a proposed natural gas pipeline in southern Oregon. The Jordan Cove Energy Project would place a pipeline in areas that include the Tribe’s ceded territory from milepost 50 to 170 …

, and to the state’s Native American Tribes,” said a press release announcing the commission’s appointments. “Tribal history in the area dates back at least 14,000 years, once serving as a place to collect food and fiber, and to trade with other Tribes, as well as a spiritual and ceremonial gathering place for members of the region’s Tribes.” Giffen, 66, is serving his fifth term on Tribal Council. He is joined on the commission by Umatilla Tribal Chairman Gary Burke. During a Wednesday, May 2 meeting, West …

it when I retire.” 1994 – Tribal Council adopted three changes to the Elections Ordinance, two of which would take effect that year. The changes were that in the event of a tie between third and fourth place for a Tribal Council seat, the two candidates would have a runoff election, which would take place in November. Also, names on the ballot would no longer be in alphabetical order if there was more than one person with the same last name. The third change would be that walk-in voters were …

testers from being swayed by who created it. “Number two was definitely the best,” George said. “It was hot and spicy, with a lot of afterburn.” Officer Clint Cardwell preferred the more mild flair of chili number five. “It had some good heat to it, but wasn’t burning my mouth,” he said. “There was good flavor. I’m a picky eater, so if I like it, then it must be good.” The winners were announced after 15 minutes of taste testing. First place was awarded to Coon with his bacon and cheese chili, marked …