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Pendleton High School and noticing that the U.S., Oregon and Confederated Tribes of Umatilla flags were hanging in the gym. “I felt the presence of the flags sent a good message to students and the community about the partnership between the district and Umatilla,” Fasana wrote in a March 12 e-mail to outgoing Willamina School District Superintendent Gus Forster. “The Tribe would be happy to provide the district with a Tribal flag.” The request was placed on the April 14 School Board agenda …

Thompson said. “This decision stems from our desire to protect the health and safety of our people, our visitors that travel and our guests in attendance. We plan to reschedule this event for a later date and will update everyone on the details when they are available. We will keep you all in our good thoughts.” Although the Yamhill County Health Department does not think there is an imminent threat of a novel coronavirus outbreak in the area despite neighboring counties reporting cases …

. “My priority is to find out what issues are of interest and concern to each of the Tribes,” Flanagan said. “Also, meeting with state agencies to see what they need and how we can facilitate a relationship.” He recently met Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy remotely. She is the longest-serving commission member. “It was a good meeting and it’s interesting to see the differences among the Tribes, and the different priorities that exist,” he says. A long-term goal of Flanagan …

contributed to the Grand Ronde Tribe’s decision. “In the end, that lack of credibility and transparency … their unwillingness to tell where the money went … we weren’t comfortable with that,” she said. “We’re going to move forward with a really good project and keep working with our local, county, city partners and make a wonderful thing here, but we have to do that in a way that is accountable.” Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that although news stories regarding the Grand Ronde Tribe leaving …

to be members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. Darla was an Elder in the Tribe. At a younger age, Darla was always interested in learning new things. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandfather “Grampsie.” He taught her how to bait a hook on her fishing line and “spit on the worm for good luck.” She loved to fish. He also taught her mechanics and how to use proper tools. Together, they would do small engine repairs. As a teenager, she could change the brakes on her …

agencies charged with protecting Tribally important species, habitats, sites and other resources on the landscape, with no apparent plan to ever replace/restore their functions or capacities.” Fortunately, Karnosh said, “Grand Ronde has our own staff, so we have a good team. … There are a number of other actions over the last year that have really had an impact on the Tribe’s ability to confer meaningfully on ceded lands.” In addition, “The president issued several executive orders allowing …

Gaming Family Night Out scheduled for June 16 06.02.2011 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events The seventh annual Family Night Out will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, on the Tribal campus. There will be caricature artists and hot dogs, cotton candy and chips. All events are free. For more information, call Social Services at 503-879-2034. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For …

Tribal Government & News Nora Kimsey Honor Meal set for Dec. 16 12.13.2012 Ron Karten Events An honor meal in remembrance of Nora Kimsey will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in the Tribal Community Center. Kimsey, who walked on at age 102 in 2011, was the Tribe's eldest member for many years. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Canoe Family meeting set for June 1 05.17.2012 Ron Karten Events The next Canoe Family meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the Tribal Community Center to discuss the upcoming Canoe Journey. A family-style dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Cristina Lara at 503-879-2040 or Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

Gaming Family Movie Night set for Feb. 10 01.31.2012 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events Family Movie Night will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in the Tribal gym. The movie will be "The Smurfs" and a dinner of chicken fettuccini, salad, buns, water and juice will be providded. For more information, contact Youth Prevention Assistant Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489 or shannon.stanton@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …