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of trauma experienced while serving in the military. Army veteran John Courtney talked about being an infantry officer who served one tour of duty in a combat zone. “Once in combat, but once was enough,” he said. Army veteran and Willamina resident Roberta Davis discussed being a victim of military sexual assault and the long time it took before she mustered the courage to file a claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Davis’ harrowing story was featured in last year’s Smoke Signals …

measures in place using current staff in the department and from other Tribal offices,” the Tribal Council statement said. “We do not expect any impact on membership or applicants for enrollment during this time. The open positions in the department should be posted next week.” DeLoe was a 24-year employee of the Tribe and was named Member Services manager in 2010. Catabay started working for the Tribe in July 2004. DeLoe supervised the Member Services Department during the enrollment audit started …

DeAnne Norton. Employees received bonus checks and those reaching the 10-year mark in service had the option of receiving a Tribal Pendleton blanket or an extra $100 in their bonus check. The service awards included a caricaturist and balloon artist and ended with the raffling off of prizes that included a drone, robot vacuum cleaner, HP notebook computer and additional administrative time. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

, moved to Minnesota for work opportunities. “I lost everything but my laptop, car and some clothes,” she said. “We lived on the road for a few months, and I decided that was the time to take a chance because I didn’t really have to bring anything, and see if I could find work in Minnesota.” LaPensée said her identity as an indigenous woman has gotten lost in the media storm of the past few weeks. “I created this game because I am an indigenous mother raising my children, and we are passing …

police left the DUII stop to assist with the traffic crash. A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A driving complaint regarding an intoxicated driver was reported but due to the time delay, the driver was not located. Tribal police assisted with a civil issue near Tyee Road. Yamhill County deputies requested Tribal police assist with a domestic disturbance in Willamina. Tribal police responded and assisted Yamhill County with a DUII investigation and arrest. Yamhill …

.” Tessa Grant sat in her driveway with her three children, watching the eclipse. “As I was telling her (10-year-old daughter Tasina Bluehorse), this is the only time she is going to see this in her lifetime,” Grant said. “It’s pretty cool,” Bluehorse, who knew that the moon was passing between the Earth and sun, said. “I think it’s great,” said Tribal Elder Marvin Davis, who also saw a total solar eclipse that occurred over the Pacific Northwest in 1979. “It was amazing … history being made.” Spirit …

the wonderful work you do in the community.” The Community Fund distributed 22 large grants that totaled $751,344.50 and 18 small grants that totaled $79,560. Small grants are $5,000 or less. Combined, the Community Fund gave out 40 grants totaling $830,904.50, which catapulted the Tribe’s charitable giving since the fund was established 1997 to $73.4 million. In that time span, the fund has awarded 2,440 grants. The Community Fund, as part of the Tribe’s compact with the state of Oregon, receives 6 …

audit process. They’ve gone through a lot over the past few years for their work on enrollment so I just want to take time to acknowledge them people. This happens once in a while. New people get appointed.” Tribal Council members Denise Harvey and Kathleen George said that many applications to serve on committees and special event boards were submitted this year. “I thought it was encouraging,” Harvey said. “We were in a fortunate situation with so many folks wanting to serve,” George said …

to manage the Table Rocks area north of Medford. Upper and Lower Table Rock have significant cultural and historic importance to the Grand Ronde Tribe because Rogue River Tribal members lived in the area since time immemorial and were held there temporarily until they were force-marched to the Grand Ronde Reservation during 1856’s Trail of Tears. Since the signing of the 2011 memorandum of understanding, the Grand Ronde Tribe has held an annual event in Medford to establish and maintain …

that stuff back up and trying to rekindle that fire. Today is a celebration of all of our foods and a time for us to get together.” Culture Committee member Marcus Gibbons sang the traditional first water blessing ceremony. “What matters is this is where we start,” Gibbons said. “I’m honored to be here among my Elders, my peers.” After the celebration, some attendees went to the Tyee Nature Reserve near the Tribal Housing Department office to learn how to identify Native plants. Share On Facebook …