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an application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration that would pay the Tribe $133,432 for two years to fund a program that would combat opioid use. The project would include program planning, staff time, drugs for medical assisted treatment, consultant services and project evaluation. Tribal Council also approved the Tribe’s application to the Indian Health Service for $100,000 that would develop and implement an electronic dental …

Culture Free lunches offered over the summer at Raven Loop Park 06.28.2018 Danielle Frost People , Events If you go Free summer meals Where: Raven Loop Park When: 12:30 to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday through Aug. 3. There is no meal service on Wednesday, July 4. For more information: Call 503-876-2702. By Danielle Frost There is such a thing as a free lunch. For the 22 nd year, the Willamina School District is offering free meals to children every weekday through Aug. 3 with the exception …

Culture Tribe receives funding for Tribal Historical Preservation Officer 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor Tribal member and Tribal Cultural Protection Coordinator Eirik Thorsgard is now wearing a new hat as Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Thanks to a more than $27,000 grant from the National Park Service, the Grand Ronde Tribe now has increased sovereignty in controlling its architectural and historic sites on Reservation and trust lands. Previously …

together to share our unique and important past. This agreement goes even further because it looks toward our future. I consider it to be one of the outstanding milestones we’ve reached for our Tribal members.” 1995 – Tribal Council approved construction of a 28,000-square-foot health and wellness clinic in Grand Ronde. The clinic would provide services to Tribal members regardless of where they reside and employ 50 to 60 people. “Indian Health Service appropriated the funding for the planning …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2021 12.30.2020 Danielle Harrison Culture 2011 2016 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde finalized purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village. The Tribe closed on the property in December. The site, which was no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million in 2015. “Economic diversification has always been a priority for our Tribe and our membership,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said. “We …

, cooking, beading and leather work. “It’s all the love I have for my people,” she said. “I always wanted to be a part of our people. They’re still my family. A lot don’t understand what our people are all about.” 2006 – The Tribe helped the McCormick and Baxter Superfund site cleanup in Portland Harbor with the planting of more than 10,000 trees and shrubs. “We want to let you know that this site is in the homelands of the Grand Ronde people,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. She …

Tribal Government & News Fire rips through tumwata village property again 01.30.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal government By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- Clackamas Fire District firefighters spent hours during the morning of Thursday, Jan. 30, battling a large blaze at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City that closed the highway in both directions from Tumwater Drive to South End Road. All train service was paused as well. The 3-alarm fire was declared …

returned from America’s military conflicts. Woods also brought her eagle staff, which she recently took to Normandy in France and visited five D-Day beaches. Friday events also concentrated on one of the main goals of the Veterans Summit – getting veterans the benefits that they earned from their military service. A Veterans Affairs panel discussion featured Fitzpatrick, VA Portland Women Veterans Program Manager Sarah Suniga, VA Portland Primary Care Division Director Valdez Bravo, National Cemetery …

vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review your account statements, and to monitor your credit reports for suspicious or unauthorized activity,” the letter states. “Additionally, security experts suggest that you contact your financial institution and all major credit bureaus to inform them of such a breach and then take whatever steps are recommended to protect your interests, including the possible placement of a fraud alert on your credit file.” People can obtain a free …

and lodged on the alleged crimes of fraudulent use of a credit card, identity theft, theft in the third degree, unlawful possession of heroin, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm and theft by receiving. Reported harassment in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Driving complaint received at milepost 26 westbound on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a reported driving complaint in the area of Andy Riggs and Fire Hall roads. Assist outside agency …