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biographies. I am so proud of our youth who have chosen to embrace the value of an education. It is a living testament to the many sacrifices that it took to get to this moment.” Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson and Heidt gave a crash course on Tribal history in western Oregon, telling attendees that Tribal oral histories date back to recount the Missoula floods that occurred between 13,000 and 18,000 years ago. Curriculum and Professional Development Program Manager Justine Flynn …

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 …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Log -- March 4 - 24, 2021 03.31.2021 Dean Rhodes Public safety Thursday, March 4 DUII arrest occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Citizen contact occurred in the 48700 block of Eagle Loop. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. Warrant arrest occurred in the area of milepost 21 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 24 on Highway …

Culture Tribe seeking ceremonial hunters 10.18.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Natural resources The Tribe is in need of ceremonial hunters for deer, elk and bear. Hunters must be enrolled members of the Tribe and be in good standing. For more information, contact Ceremonial Hunt Board Chairman Shonn Leno at 503-879-2397. 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 Chinuk Family Literacy Night set for Feb. 20 01.28.2013 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events A Chinuk Family Literacy Night will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Tribal gym. Dinner will be served and all attending families will receive a good, "Does A Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too" by Eric Carle. Everyone is welcome to attend. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

eligibility requirements in the hands of the CCOs and takes it away from the Tribes. "We should be able to determine eligibility," said Kennedy. "We're asking you to consult with the Tribes before decisions become law," said another Tribal representative, "so we can be up there fighting for the language we need." The date for this sparsely attended Tribal Consultation, held this year at Spirit Mountain Casino, had been changed at least twice. Though comments during the meeting showed that many Tribes …

. “I am gratified that common sense and fairness have prevailed so that Tribes throughout our state can choose to pursue development opportunities that create jobs and revenues.” Oregon’s only Republican in Congress, Rep. Greg Walden, said he looks forward to Trump signing the bipartisan measure into law. “Passage of this measure will help improve the lives of Oregon Tribal members by giving them new opportunities to manage their lands without unnecessary federal red tape,” Walden said …

organization working with the Department of Education to support implementation of Senate Bill 13. “As teachers, you will have students with varying histories and some of what you teach is very personal to us,” Sabzalian said. “While Senate Bill 13 has specific deliverables, it is so much more,” Garcia said. “It gives a full, honest complete story of Oregon. It is a huge movement in education.” Garcia and Sabzalian discussed phase I, which is essential understanding that Oregon is Indian Country and how …

hard and played hard. His happiest moments were spent with family and friends, and at Tribal functions. A quiet man in so many ways, but when he spoke everybody had better be listening. He was funny, handsome and had a dry sense of humor. But most of all he was a man of high integrity with a love for his culture. The recitation of the rosary is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 …

of a timeline – “lache” (that we waited too long) when our Constitution and laws have no lache or timeline in them. The enrollment audit discovered the enrollment errors in 2013. The disenrollments were in 2014. That is not too much time going by. The appellate court used lache against our Tribe that is not used against federal governments, so this court ignored our Tribal sovereignty. On the other hand, our Tribal judge did not use lache against our Tribe. Will the appellate court use lache against …