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immersed in the language makes it easier to learn,” she said. “The kids here aren’t judging you for accuracy. They are learning with you. It felt intimidating at first but it gets easier. … We use lots of gesturing and modeling to help them understand.” Flynn said the best aspect of her job is the opportunity to help youth become comfortable with their culture, language and customs. “They learn to embrace it and feel proud,” she said. “That is our goal.” Atanacio, 26, is in his third year …

of Northern Kalapuya names, which included 26 names from Grand Ronde and the surrounding area. “We are fortunate to have as much as we do on the Northern Kalapuya,” Zenk said. “With naming in an oral culture, you don’t have a map with fixed points that is good for all times.” Among the names that endure today is Chachalu, which means “place of burnt timber.” Zenk said this was likely due to monumental forest fires in the Coast Range. Other Thursday sessions discussed oral literature, digitizing …

Restoration efforts in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, and served two terms on Tribal Council from 2005 to ’11. Merrill, an Army veteran who served from 1958 to ’64, walked on June 26 at the age of 82. He was an active member of the community, having served on the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board, in the Honor Guard and on the Rodeo Committee, as well as volunteering at the Grand Ronde Food Bank. Their deaths were acknowledged after the Saturday afternoon grand entry by former Tribal Council …

minutes for them all to enter the Arbor and form three concentric circles. In all, 275 dancers registered to compete in the Contest Powwow’s 26 dance categories. Less than 200 dancers registered in 2016. Grand Ronde dancers won three prizes, led by Leah Villa taking first place in the Junior Adult Womens Traditional category. “It was an amazing weekend,” Ainam said. “We were prepared for the eclipse impact, but luckily didn’t have to put plans into action. My gratitude goes to the hard work …

police. Tribal police assisted Polk County and Yamhill County deputies with searching for a male suspect who fled from a traffic stop. Wednesday, July 26 Tribal police responded to assist Oregon State Police with a traffic accident on Highway 18 near milepost 23. Tribal police assisted Polk County deputies with serving an eviction notice on Grand Ronde Road. A stalking and trespass issue was reported to Tribal police in the McPherson Road area. Tribal police assisted the victim with obtaining …

a quorum of members and a quorum of Executive Board officers. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which has been an ATNI member for many years, and Spirit Mountain Casino hosted the Mid-Year Convention from Monday, May 23, through Thursday, May 26, for the first time since May 2010. ATNI formed in 1953 and is dedicated to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination for Native governments in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, southeastern Alaska, northern California, Nevada and western Montana. Conventions …

Reported forgery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Reported physical harassment in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Assist outside agency with a two-vehicle injury crash in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a DUII (controlled substance) investigation at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. Assist outside agency in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Male …

in nature. Cracks in the quality of the 2012 enrollment audit started showing last year when Tribal Council member Michael Langley criticized it during a Sept. 26, 2018, Tribal Council meeting. Langley, who was not on Tribal Council when the audit was authorized and performed, expressed concerns about what might have been missed in the auditing process in an effort to save money. According to Thompson, one of the enrollment audit proposals initially received was priced at more than $300,000 …

outside agency with a vehicle crash in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Sunday, Nov. 3 Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a reported suspicious vehicle in the 29300 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. A male was arrested for possession of forged documents and identity theft, and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Agency …

Citizen contact occurred in the 9648 block of Raven Loop. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Drug complaint in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested on valid warrants and possession of methamphetamines and heroin, interfering with a police officer and escape. She was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency by providing cover during …