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at the new location at 4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd. "We want to be a grateful, humble people," said Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy in her welcome. She emphasized the Tribal intent of honoring partnerships and welcomed partners of all shapes and sizes in that regard. "I called our Public Affairs group and asked, 'Did you invite the people from next door?' " she said. The Tribe purchased the new 20,000-square-foot building in November 2009 and Tribal employees moved in in February 2010. From …

at convenience stores and they’re not getting nutritious food; a lot of people have transportation issues. “I like the fact that there’s food revolution in the country and I think it was just a matter of time before it started filtering into Tribal communities.” Stickel has organized similar workshops in Portland and Eugene, and more locally in Silverton, Independence, Monmouth and Dallas, and she said she is hoping to do one in Woodburn, and maybe Stayton. With all the talk about healthy eating …

Ronde's concerns about encroachment. Kitzhaber said he was not consulted on the issue and will look into it. "I don't know where the pressure is coming from, but I will find out," he said. With time running out, Leno quickly touched on two other issues - the Tribe's desire to see all veterans at the Tribal Health & Wellness Center and Grand Ronde's continued support of Kitzhaber's gaming policy of one casino per Tribe on reservation land. Kitzhaber briefly talked about his campaign against Republican …

his 40 soldiers into battle against 300 North Vietnamese. "I could not stand to see my troops wounded or killed with those odds," he said. He was wounded four times in battle. "I never met a bonafide hero," said Navy veteran and former Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg, and he went over to shake Brandon's hand. Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Services Division Administrator Eric Belt attended on behalf of Gov. John Kitzhaber and department Director Cameron Smith. He noted …

to work for the Tribe," Dirksen said. "This is an opportunity that you dream of, to provide this opportunity. I think we will have some exciting things to talk to you about in the future." Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. thanked the Natural Resources and Legal departments for their work on creating the plan and getting it approved by the state. "We possess the skills and have always had the skills to manage our own natural resources," Giffen said. "This is a huge opportunity for the Tribe …

naming rights for the bridge," Taylor said. "That's when I suggested that a Tribal name be used. Give it a name that honors the original people of the Portland Basin. Name it for the people who make up today's Grand Ronde Tribe." Taylor told Tri-Met officials that the Tribe would come up with a name that would represent the Tribe's ageless history in the area, but also "make it a name that would embrace all of the Portland metro community." Taylor took the idea to Lewis, who consulted the Tribe's …

a 12-minute video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono then quizzed grant recipients with 10 questions that were answered correctly. “If you don’t get at least five of these right, then you don’t get your checks,” he joked before the quiz. “It is a pleasure for me to serve,” Dozono said. “I don’t have to raise the money, just give it away.” The Community Fund features a different …

and training.” The Native Wellness Institute’s mission is to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of North America’s indigenous peoples, and to bring about positive changes. It has existed for 18 years and organizers have facilitated hundreds of community healing gatherings throughout North America, Executive Director Jillene Joseph said. “I am most excited for individual and collective healing,” she said. “Healing is the answer to trauma and my personal purpose as well …

serves in our military at a higher rate than anybody else,” said Sparks, who is descended from the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. “It’s really an honor and a privilege to travel through Indian Country trying to help veterans,” Bentley said. “I want to thank the Grand Ronde Tribe for hosting this event now for six years. It really speaks well of the leadership in Grand Ronde and their commitment to their veterans and community.” Fisher said the reason he …

. But I think Warm Springs might win because they are giving away salmon.” Kennedy, the longest-serving member of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, served as event host along with fellow commission members and staff. Also in attendance from Grand Ronde were General Manager David Fullerton, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene, Administrative Assistant Meghan Zimbrick, Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Mychal Cherry, Community Fund Program Coordinator Angie Sears, Youth Council …