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. The meeting was held at 1:30 p.m. instead of the customary 4 p.m. because of the threat of inclement weather that remains in western Oregon, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said. The video of the entire meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on News and then Video. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Salmon success: Tribal fishermen net first fish at Willamette Fals 05.14.2019 Danielle Frost Events , Culture Tribal youth Nakoa Mercier, 17, takes the remains of the Chinook salmon caught at Willamette Falls on Wednesday, May 1, from Tribal member Greg Archuleta before releasing them in Agency Creek after a First Fish Ceremony was held at achaf-hammi on Thursday, May 2. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- Anyone who …

and cupcakes served by Veterans Royalty, Grand Ronde Royalty and their parents to approximately 100 attendees in the nearby Tribal Community Center. The outdoors ceremony began at 1 p.m. under a cloudy, breezy sky with Grand Ronde drummers playing a memorial song led by Tribal member Brian Krehbiel and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier. Grand Ronde Royalty members perform "The Lord's Prayer" during the 17th annual Memorial Day ceremony held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 27 …

Parade held at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in downtown Portland. Grand Ronde Royalty members Junior Miss Grand Ronde Kaleigha Simi, Little Miss Grand Ronde Sophia Grout, Senior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout, Veterans Senior Queen Mabel Brisbois, Veterans Junior Queen Tasina Bluehorse and Veterans Junior Warrior Nacoma Liebelt accompanied the casino float when it entered Memorial Coliseum and began the parade route. “My favorite part of this is seeing which princess gets crowned for the Rose Festival …

will be allowed in Smoke Signals . Candidates can buy up to a cumulative full page of advertising in the July 15 through Sept. 1 editions of the Tribe’s independent newspaper with the largest permissible ad restricted to a half-page in any one issue. A Candidates Forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde. Questions for Tribal Council candidates may be e-mailed to candidatequestion@grandronde.org . Please include your name and roll number. Ballots …

of Oregon, Willamina VFW Post 4211, the National Association of Black Veterans and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Other drums that performed during the four grand entries included Johonaaii, Wacky Wascally Wabbit, Turquoise Pride, Big Eagle, Throbbing Tomahawk, Iron Mountain and White Sage. The Veterans Powwow, which was first held in July 1993, concluded with its fourth and final grand entry at 1 p.m. Sunday. The powwow was named after Army veteran Marcellus Norwest in 2011 to honor his …

to mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls in the soil. However, Pugh said, intermittent flooding of the property over the years has keep soil contamination lower than one might expect. According to a Scope of Work released by DEQ on July 1, the Tribe “intends to conduct investigation and remediation utilizing cleanup standards most applicable to the type of development, and in a phased approach over the course of the property’s future redevelopment and reuse.” High priority remedial actions include …

) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Approximately 100 people ranging from law enforcement to health care providers attended the Oregon Tribal Opioid Training Academy hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Held Tuesday, July 30, through Thursday, Aug. 1, at Spirit Mountain Casino, the event was organized by Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes, the Native American Rehabilitation Association, the Oregon Health Authority and Lines for Life, with an emphasis on Tribal-based …

with an attempt to locate a stolen vehicle in Willamina. Assist outside agency with a cover request on suspicious activity in the Willamina area. Assist outside agency with a 911 hang-up call in the area of Hebo and Grand Ronde roads. Assist outside agency with reported shots fired in the 7500 block of Sawtell Road. Assist outside agency with a vehicle crash involving a deer in the area of milepost 1 on Highway 22. Monday, Dec. 16 Assist outside agency with a cover request for vehicle tow …

they also will re-apply for the current federal funding when it runs out. Applications open on April 1 and close May 30. In addition, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the Grand Ronde Tribe’s philanthropic entity, awarded $38,500 to the pathway to provide anatomy courses to students. “American Indian and Alaska Native people face significant health disparities, which is further jeopardized by a shortage of health care professionals who come from these communities,” said Dr. Erik Brodt (Ojibwe …