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. Leno, who also is Tribal Council chairman, welcomed the grant recipients to Grand Ronde and talked about being on Tribal Council when the fund was formed 17 years ago. "We like to have you come to the Governance Center so you can find out what we're all about," Leno said, adding that the Tribe likes to dispel the myth that it is only its casino. "We appreciate all your efforts," said Ron Reibach, who works at Spirit Mountain Casino and also sits on the fund's Board of Trustees. "I see where …

and the Chalkboard Project. Seven of nine Oregon Tribes participated in the study. The Education Department is "still in the planning stages of how to move forward and address the issues the study brought up," Langley said. "But it is clear that while many of our kids do very well, a very large portion of our Native students are not being well served by the Oregon education system and the work of the Tribe and of the state must rapidly evolve to better support our children," Langley added. "I …

monthly financials from SAM, Shasta and MicroGREEN, and now that we have invested in the private equity fund we are going to manage that relationship as well. I sit on all of their boards and attend SAM Medical meetings on a quarterly basis. We are passive investors. We don't dictate terms, but we listen and give our opinion to protect our investments." Asghar added that he is hopeful that the Securities and Exchange Commission will change an accreditation rule that currently does not allow …

added to the department’s 2015 budget. “I think they do a great job,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said about the Education Committee. “This Tribe has surely stepped up and showed our commitment to education and bettering our Tribal members’ lives.” Tribal Council member Jon A. George said that through the Tribe’s and Education Committee’s efforts, Tribal children are no longer taught “if” they will go to college, but “when” they will go to college. In other action, nominations for three …

annual "Honoring Our Rivers" anthology, which received 900 writing and art entries from students in 30 Oregon counties in 2014. The dinner was sponsored by the Port of Portland, Wildwood Mahonia, Northwest Natural, Clean Water Services, the city of Portland, Perkins Coie law firm, The Freshwater Trust, McDonald Jacobs accounting firm, Tonkon Torp law firm, Bethel Heights vineyard, Mahonia vineyard, Maysara, King Estate and Oregon State University College of Forestry. "I want to give a big thank you …

to providing health care for Tribal members, especially home checks for Elders, “It’s not always about the budget.” Other Tribal members lobbied for medical provider and pharmacy hours on Saturdays. “Not everybody gets sick Monday through Friday, 8 to 5,” said Tribal Council member Jon A. George. “We don’t schedule our illnesses, so I think Saturday we could look at.” Tribal Elder Val Grout complimented the department’s Adult Foster Care workers. “They take excellent care of Tribal Elders,” she said …

for the drivers than taking Hebo Road due to sharp turns and steep embankments. That means increased congestion as vehicles stop to turn on to Highway 18. “We also have more than 400 employees and it gets really backed up,” he said. “It has become a big concern, especially on Fridays with weekend traffic heading to the coast.” In addition to sidewalks, road widening, pedestrian pathways and guardrails, holistic approaches to safety also were discussed. “I have seen places where the Tribe has done …

to Elders made their voices heard. “I am really happy people are willing to be open about their ideas and suggestions, and share them with us,” Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said. “When these plans are done and done right, they really benefit the community. This isn’t about what Tribal Council wants, this is about you, the general membership and what you want. A lot of the stuff you see today was once a part of a community development plan. Don’t be shy about your ideas and think 10 …

grandchildren. His favorite comeback was “I’ll box your ears!!” Services were held Thursday, July 12, at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery Chapel. Dallas Mortuary cared for the family. To share online condolences, go to www.dallastribute.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

elections, but then do not follow through by actually voting. In the last three constitutional amendment elections held in 2016, 2015 and 2012, an average of 1,248 Tribal members have registered to vote, but the turnout has only averaged 61.3 percent. “For whatever reason when people register, there is always a drop-off in the number of people that actually vote, which I’ve never understood because you’re usually voting within several weeks of registering,” Mercier said during the Legislative Action …