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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Ordinance amendments approved 10.27.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino Tribal Council approved amendments to the ordinance that governs how its nine members conduct themselves as a group and individually during the Wednesday, Oct. 26, Tribal Council meeting. The amendments incorporate portions of the Tribal Council Operating Procedures that are used currently. It also better defines council member roles as liaisons to Tribal …

singing and drumming to open the meeting. During Other Business, Tribal Elder Betty Bly thanked Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary for his six years of service. McClary is not seeking re-election and will not be available for the Sept. 9 meeting, meaning the Aug. 26 meeting was his last. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org, under the News tab and then click on the Video link. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Tribal Government & News Grant may fund 10 electric vehicle charging units on Tribal campus 10.26.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Environment Tribal Council approved applying for a federal Department of Energy grant that, if received, would fund the eventual placement of 10 solar-power electric vehicle charging stations on the Tribal campus over the next five years during its Wednesday, Oct. 26, meeting. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved applying …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves Housing software contract 07.26.2023 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a contract between the Tribal Housing Department and Yardi of Santa Barbara, California, during its Wednesday, July 26, meeting. Yardi is a property management software company with more than 30 North American offices. The Housing Department has worked with the company in the past, purchasing $25,000 of new …

employees at the Tribe and are super happy when we get to show appreciation with an event like this.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance included Kathleen George and Michael Cherry, who both congratulated employees after they received years of service awards. The Lenos led the way with Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno reaching 34 years, Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno hitting 32 years while Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno notched 30 years and Housing …

the organizations’ achievements. “While we look forward to the in-person presentations, we know we will be together again soon,” she said. “We know you are all super busy and this is a way to come together as a community and celebrate the amazing work you do. We recognize it is our nonprofits who continue to step up to provide care for the most vulnerable in our communities.” Sears also introduced Community Fund employees -- Grants Coordinator Jesse Knight, Program Coordinator Angela Schlappie …

held by the Community Fund since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. It opened with a prayer and flute song from Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. Community Fund Director Angie Sears said that check presentations are a way to give thanks and celebrate the organizations’ achievements. “We know you are super busy and have important work to do, but check presentations are a way to come together as a community to celebrate you,” Sears said. “We’ve all seen …

. “There was a different set-up and it was just a whole different thing. I was super excited about the whole thing. It was fun.” Allen, 16, scored a 73 on his first ride and a 66 on his second ride for a combined score of 139 points. Allen was in third place after the first two rides, which was good enough to qualify him for the short go. Junior bull riders have to stay on the bulls for at least six seconds to register a score before the judges. Allen said he only had 15 seconds to prepare before …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs 2017 hunting seasons, tags 07.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , Natural Resources For the third time since the state of Oregon agreed to the Tribal Wildlife Management Plan in September 2014, Tribal Council has exercised sovereignty to declare hunting seasons and tags on Tribal Reservation and trust lands outside of state-mandated seasons. During its Wednesday, July 26, meeting, Tribal Council approved the 2017 seasons and tags …

split between bow, firearm and muzzleloader hunters. There also will be three hunts for elk with 30 tags split evenly between bow and two firearm hunts. The hunts will be held later than state-regulated hunts. “Overall from 2015 to 2016, we offered 26 days of hunting. We’re bumping that up to 52 total days of hunting, and again last year we offered 46 tags and we’re bumping that up to 70 tags,” Belonga said. “We’re interested in seeing what is the best opportunity for the Tribal membership …