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about is Native Americans and veterans. I think that veterans are really special.” Leno said the appointment means having the opportunity to provide a voice for veterans on specific issues. “I think there is too much paperwork for veterans,” Leno said. “I think one part of my role might be, because I’ve done it for the Tribe for so long, is you need to talk to the guys at the top. You need to talk to senators and congressmen in D.C. And you need to explain to them why veterans can’t wait this long …

is entitled to vote for up to three candidates. Of the eight nominees, the top three vote-getters will fill three vacancies created when the terms of Cheryle A. Kennedy, Jon A. George and Toby McClary expire. Kennedy and George are seeking re-election this year while McClary will be wrapping up two consecutive three-year terms on Tribal Council. Following are the nominators followed by the nominees: Tribal Elder Margaret Provost nominated Kennedy. Tribal Elder Val Grout nominated Tribal Elder …

Signals has won the top award in this category. Smoke Signals’ awards were in the Associate category for nonTribal members who work for Tribal publications that have a circulation of between 5,000 and 10,000 copies. The five awards mark the 54 th time Smoke Signals has been honored by NAJA since 2008. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Council members Michael Langley and Lisa Leno were the top three vote recipients out of a field of only five candidates – the smallest field since 1983’s Restoration – during the Sept. 12 Tribal Council election. Former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, who was making his second attempt at returning to Tribal Council after retiring in 2017, finished a distant fourth. Peter “Boon” Grout, who was making his second run for Tribal Council, finished fifth. Mercier, Langley and Lisa Leno set new …

. Chinook Winds General Manager Michael Fisher announced the two-week closure of the Siletz Tribe’s gaming facility at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. On Dec. 10, the Siletz Tribe announced that the casino would remain closed through the end of the year. “The safety of our team members and guests is our top priority,” Fisher said. “Team members will be paid through the tentative two-week closure.” Fisher said that Chinook Winds will use the time to deep clean and sanitize the property. The Siletz Tribe also …

of the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors was held on Friday, May 21, and Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who sits on the board, said at the Tuesday, May 25, Legislative Action Committee hearing that the mask mandate for all casino guests was reinstituted on Thursday, May 27. In addition, the casino has started announcing a series of outdoor concerts on its website beginning with George Thorogood & the Destroyers on July 31 followed by Tesla, ZZ Top and The Oakridge Boys. Share …

an official announcement to lift the mandate, we will follow suit and comply with all guidelines. “Cleanliness and safety have always been a top priority for Spirit Mountain Casino. We will continue to provide sanitizing stations and take extra care to make sure guests and employees experience a clean environment.” Casino General Manager Bruce Thomas said during a Wednesday, Feb. 23, Facebook Live event that he was been authorized by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission to follow state rules regarding mask …

be able to lower my charge level at home and top up here to extend the life of my battery.” Webb said the charging station can be used as a power source in the event of an emergency. “There are a lot of great benefits,” Webb said. “We’re easing ourselves into this and plan to provide more as more people go to electric vehicles in the future.” The Tribe is applying for an Oregon Department of Transportation grant, which would provide five more solar charging stations and six traditional panel plug …

and connection. My work represents more traditional Indigenous spirituality.” More than $22,000 in prize money was danced for and prizes ranged from $100 for a consolation prize to $1,000 for first place. Specials included the Saturday Night Best Dressed Drum Group with a top prize of $800, a Prairie Chicken/Round Bustle committee special with a top prize of $700, a Women’s Jingle Contemporary vs. Old Style special also with a top prize of $700, a Squetimkin & Hernandez Family Junior Jingle …

Protection Coordinator Eirik Thorsgard and Tribal members Stephanie Wood and David Lewis, University of Oregon students, presented at the national conference of the American Society for Ethnohistory. The annual event was held in Eugene and was the top international organization in its field. 2003 – The December General Council meeting included a report from Member Services presented by Tribal member and Director of Operations Chris Leno. Highlights included increases in Tribal support for Elder pensions …