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Grand Ronde of its rights and history.” Kennedy is scheduled to meet with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in a Tribal Government Willamette Falls executive session meeting on Thursday, March 18. “Much of the Umatilla Report is ‘fact-free history’ ” Beckham says. “A close analysis of the sources cited confirms the author glossed her narrative from unreliable secondary sources, failed to check the primary sources alleged to be the foundation for the information, and accepted as fact information …

preservation classes. After a series of meetings hosted by the Food Access and Community Team a few years ago, a top request was increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables. To better meet this need, the Food Bank partnered with the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center to offer the “food as medicine” Farm Share RX program. Every year, 40 clients are referred by the Health & Wellness Center and receive a free, weekly distribution of seasonal produce from Osprey Farm in Willamina for 14 weeks …

and a walking tour.” Cole also made sure to visit a market that friends had told her about and, of course, the Boston Public Library. It was founded in 1848 and had a number of firsts: The first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public library to lend books, the first to have a branch library and the first to have a children’s room, according to its website. It was Cole’s first visit to Boston. “I loved the seafood,” she said. “We threw our stuff in the motel and went …

, an annual food resource fair event. It occurred Saturday, May 10, at Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center. It included cooking demonstrations, food tasting, a silent auction, raffle prizes and free lunch. “If we have access to the best food possible, the most nutritious, we can be the healthiest and best we can be,” Ambrose said. “We’ve learned some of that information from our ancestors.” Lastly, Ambrose thanked all of the Food Bank partners, funders and supporters. “The food pantry wouldn …

consist of all persons who are not enrolled as members of another recognized Tribe, band or community and, (a) whose names validly appear on the official Tribal membership roll prepared under the Grand Ronde Restoration Act; provided, that such roll may be corrected by the Tribal Council with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior; or (b) who possess one-sixteenth (1/16) or more degree Indian blood quantum of a federally recognized Tribe or Tribes, are descended from a member …

Culture Children's Powwow Spaghetti Feed set for Dec. 22 12.21.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Events A spaghetti feed will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in the Tribal Community Center to benefit the Childrens' Powwow. Cost will be $5 a plate. The spaghetti feed will help make the Childrens' Powwow a monthly event and proceeds will go toward paying drums and hosting a free dinner. The first Childrens' Powwow was held Monday, Dec. 19. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

Culture Children InterTribal Powwow set for April 27 04.17.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events The next Children InterTribal Powwow will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome to join in an evening of dancing, singing and drumming. Bring your family and friends to support Tribal youth learning traditions. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. For more information, contact Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639, Washie Squetimkin at 206-200-3794 …

Health & Education Cancer Survivor Celebration set for Nov. 14 10.23.2012 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Events A Cancer Survivor Celebration and Cancer Awareness luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Elders' Activity Center. The free event will include lunch, prizes, a guest speaker from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure organization, informational materials and a recognition of cancer survivors. RSVP to candi.buswell@grandronde.org if you plan on attending …

Culture Children's InterTribal Powwow set for March 30 02.28.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Entertainment , Events The next Children's InterTribal Powwow will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome to join in for a social night of dancing, singing and drumming. For more information, contact Tribal member Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639 or Washie Squetimkin at 206-200-3794. Remember: This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. Share On Facebook Share …

Culture Necklace-making class set for Dec. 6 11.05.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events A necklace-making class sponsored by Northwest Indian College will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Adult Education Building's GED classroom. The class is free with all supplies and lunch provided. Tribal member Julie Logan will teach the class. The class is limited to the first 12 people to sign up. Federally recognized Tribal members will receive preference. To sign up, call …