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Culture Fogel creates 'Keep Salmon Off Drugs' ad campaign 04.29.2015 Dean Rhodes People , Natural Resources By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor As part of the inaugural class of Science in Studio Award winners, Tribal member Stephanie Fogel has created an ad campaign called “Keep Salmon Off Drugs.” Fogel, who is a senior at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland and set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree this month, created the print and web campaign that will be released …

Culture Tribal vendors sought for showcase at Leaders Summit 03.05.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Federal government , Events The Tribe is seeking Grand Ronde vendors for a Grand Ronde Showcase during the EPA District 10 Tribal Leaders Summit to be held Monday, April 30, through Friday, May 4, at Spirit Mountain Casino. Tables will be $25 each and must be paid in advance on a limited first-come, first-served basis. All items for sale must be Native Northwest made and must be Tribally themed arts …

Youth Empowerment & Prevention is hosting a BBQ and movie night in Tribal Housing in Aug. 23. Dinner will be provided at 6:30 and movie begins at dusk. Location and movie title will be announced on the YEP Facebook page. 

Audience category, which honors the "level of interest, relevance, creativity and commitment to the target audience." Graphic Designer George Valdez was honored in the Graphics category with a second-place award and page designer Justin Phillips was honored in the Design category with a third-place award. Like in 2013, only three out of 25 qualifying newspapers in Oregon received awards in the Associate Member contest - The Portland Tribune , The Capital Press in Salem and Smoke Signals , which again …

and conceived office, "Eugene Gathering Place," on line, literally as well as figuratively, for area Tribal members. Courtesy of Weston, the "Eugene Gathering Place" has a Facebook page and e-mail address ( gatheringeugene@yahoo.com ), and Jenness is working on a Twitter feed as well. "It's good to learn the culture," said Edwards, "but the socializing may be even better." "There is a need down here for a place to be Indian," said Tribal Council Secretary Kathleen Tom. "The biggest thing …

30, 1990. Upon marrying Louise, he also gained three daughters and three sons. Duane liked watching NASCAR and going to the car races in Lebanon, Ore. He enjoyed taking trips and going to concerts with his wife. He also was quite fond of reading and could be found with his head buried deep in a good novel. He never met a person he didn't like and it was through his love to talk that he met lots of folks just by striking up a conversation. He was well-loved by many and will be missed by all. He …

in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Michelle Smallwood; her first husband, James Smallwood; five sisters, Deloris Good, Jean Bedard, Dorothy Allen, Mary Sims and Ann Spohn; and three brothers, James Spohn, Robert Allen and Richard Allen. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Willis Funeral Service in Batesville. Interment followed in Barnes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Gamel, Christopher Dickie, Paulina Rosas, Dennis Fuller, Steve Singleton and Justin Withrow. Arrangements were …

Gaming Judge’s ruling on Medford casino appealed 03.13.2025 Nicole Montesano Gaming By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Three Tribes from southern Oregon and northern California have filed an appeal after a federal judge declined to issue a restraining order to temporarily halt operations of a new casino in Medford. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, along with the Karuk Tribe and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation notified the judge in the U.S. District Court for the District …

Health & Education Tribal Youth Leadership Conference set for April 29-30 04.26.2011 Ron Karten Education , Events The eighth annual Native Youth Leadership Conference will be held Friday and Saturday at the Tribal plankhouse and gym There will be a welcoming ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the plankhouse. Friday's general session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday's from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Tribal gym. There also is a concert and dinner Friday night, featuring the quartet …

Tribal Government & News Vanas set for May 1 speaking engagement in Tribal gym 04.24.2012 Ron Karten Events Inspirational Native speaker D.J. "Eagle Bear" Vanas will present "Success ... It's In Our Blood" from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the Tribal gym for parents and youth 14 and older. Dinner will be provided, as will child care for program families. RSVP no later than Friday, April 27, to 503-879-2161 to request child care. Free T-shirts will be given to each program father who …