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grant from the First Nations Development Institute to fund preparation of teacher training workbooks, an instructor’s guide and related audio-visual aids for the Chinuk Wawa language immersion program. Amended the Tribe’s contract with Subtext Digital in Portland to include creation of a Smoke Signals website. The contract now cannot exceed $165,000. Approved a site management plan for the 97-acre Rattlesnake Butte Wildlife Area northwest of Junction City in Lane County. The Tribe acquired …

positive cases reported on the Tribe’s website, some of those afflicted with the coronavirus have recovered. The Tribal government’s website states that the Health & Wellness Center has conducted 1,311 tests with 39 positives for a 3 percent positivity rate as of Dec. 9. “We know that this is happening in our community,” Rowe said. “It’s getting closer. It’s more prevalent. So please, please adhere to the public health recommendations.” Rowe joined Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy …

Tribal Government & News Tribe received more than $45 million in CARES Act funding in 2020 12.23.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Federal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received more than $45 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding in 2020, according to the federal government website www.usaspending.gov . The Tribe received a combined $44 million from the Treasury Department in three payments and $1.56 …

methods and challenging aspects of delivering services during a global pandemic. “This year has been challenging and humbling for our staff in responding to our families,” she said. “Since March, it has all been a COVID response plan. We immediately had to shift and make changes.” Fasana said that the Education Department’s response plan is available on the Tribal website at www.grandronde.org . “We’re also working on a re-opening plan,” she said. “We had to do a lot of research and sift through …

supported us and now need our support,” Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor said. Community Fund Director Shelley Hanson said that they planned to launch a new website with information about the fund, how to apply and other details. The website also would include an online application to streamline the process and create more efficiency. 2001 – Tribal member Gene LaBonte started working with Tribal Cemetery Caretaker Russ Leno to map the area, and identify lost gravesites and deteriorating …

by the Tribe. In all of the other seven constitutional elections, more than a 1,000 Tribal members registered, ranging from 1,091 in March 2015 to more than 1,500 in July 2016. A “unified” Tribal Council approved sending the proposal out to voters during its Aug. 10 meeting and held its first educational meeting regarding the proposal via Facebook Live on Sept. 21. Eight of the nine Tribal Council members appear on the voting list, which is available to review at the Tribal government’s website …

access to it. … A lot of work was done with department managers to develop prioritization goals and initiatives. We can track those over time and update as necessary.” The Community Development Plan can be accessed by visiting grandronde.org and clicking on the “Grand Ronde 2033” link. A 2022 annual report will be posted to the website later this month. Some highlights from the report include: The Tribal Employment Rights Office was able to establish an enterprise fund using various program …

will instead utilize the services of Wisconsin-based Forest County Potawatomi Insurance Department as its third-party administrator. Harvey said that transition is expected to be complete by mid-summer. According to its website, Forest County Potawatomi specializes in benefits administration services for Tribal nations, focusing on utilizing federal resources available to Tribes and thus minimizing Tribal dollars spent. The benefits administration includes claim processing for medical, dental …

and members, but also programs throughout the region. The Tribe donates 6% of casino revenue to registered nonprofit organizations in northwest Oregon, as well as government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, and to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, the fund notes on its website. In 28 years, it has provided 3,394 grants totaling $100,177,653. Its program of giving “continues the Native tradition of potlatch, a ceremony at which good fortune is distributed …

declined the nomination. The meeting was the first for newly elected Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website www.grandronde.org under the News tab and then click on Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …