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Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2018 01.31.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – Tribal Council drafted a letter expressing its “great alarm and concern” to University of Oregon President Michael Gottgedson regarding a restructuring that ended the contracts of three top diversity officers, including former Klamath Tribal Chairman Tom Ball, who had served since 2005 as one of three assistant vice presidents in the Office of Equity and Diversity. The Grand Ronde Education Department had worked …

favoring enhanced program services as the No. 1 Tribal need. 1993 – The Nanitch Sahallie employee of the month was Intake Service Counselor Karen Schmid. She was a member of the Choctaw/Apache Tribe and grew up in Portland. After graduating from Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Wash., she also received additional certifications in her field. “I feel it is a privilege to work here,” she said. “My job is worthwhile if I can see I’ve made a difference in one person’s life. I want to help make …

Culture July kicks off with pair of veterans' events 06.28.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events One day after the Fourth of July, four days of activities in Grand Ronde will seek to help and honor those who displayed their patriotism by serving in the U.S. military. The sixth annual Veterans Summit, put on by the Native Wellness Institute of Gresham, Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations and the Grand Ronde Tribe will occupy Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road beginning at 1 p.m. …

the first day of the program, but sometimes there are a lot of people here.” School District Nutrition Director Lynne Shore said the program is one of the longest running in the state, with the simple goal of providing a healthy lunch option for students during the summer months. An average of 35 meals are served at each site. “We serve a lot of the same items we do during the school year so the kids are familiar with it,” Shore said. “This is a way for kids to get a good, healthy meal when school …

that provides home energy assistance to low-income Tribal households in a seven-county service area. In 2017, the program served 166 households. Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the Tribe has been receiving the funding for more than a decade. Declared Friday, Sept. 14, as the next per capita payment date. Appointed Joann Mercier as an alternate to the Election Board with a term expiring in March 2020. She was one of 11 applicants for the position on the Election Board. Approved …

that one.” Nelson said she received input from her staff on the final decision of which burger ideas would be added to the menu. She said the range of ideas went from a bacon cheeseburger with an egg on top to some really hot, spicy suggestions. In the end, the winners were some classic options inspired by everyone’s mutual interest in popular cooking shows on television. “I talked to some of the crew and then I had to take into account what I can get as far as my delivery people,” Nelson said …

Leno said during the Wednesday, May 3, Tribal Council meeting. “There was no mention of it going public Monday with our meeting with Siletz nor was there any mention of a website. We like the idea of an inter-Tribal casino. We like the idea of more in Portland where it could be a lot bigger and it could be a lot better for everybody. “Obviously, if you build one in Salem it would probably devastate Spirit Mountain, which would devastate the benefits and services we provide to our membership …

are encouraged to think innovatively about their responses and view making arrests as only one of a wide array of potential responses,” the website states. McKnight has said that Grand Ronde police force is fortunate to have community support in its efforts and that he hopes to build on that foundation. McKnight, 40, was tapped as Grand Ronde’s police chief in December 2015. He succeeded Al La Chance, who retired in February 2016 and also was the community’s first police officer after working …

Reservation. Wells Fargo provided investment funding for Energy Transfer Partners, the owner of the project. Tribal Elder Tracie Meyer was one of the most vocal proponents of ending the Tribe’s relationship with Wells Fargo, raising the issue at many Tribal Council and General Council meetings. She said she was happy to hear the news during the General Council meeting. “Yay on Wells Fargo,” Meyer said. Bank officials told Leno that the problems Wells Fargo experienced were on the retail side …

University to study elementary education and Upton plans on attending Chemeketa and Linfield College and study elementary education as well. Howerton did not list his post-high school plans. “This event is only one of many great services that Indian Education provides,” Sarah Harvey said. “There is also summer school, tutors and education support nights and cultural activities.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …