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recurring federal funding for its Tribal police force is one of the continuing impacts of Termination,” she said. Kennedy joined Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr., former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno and former Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi, who testified before Congress in 2015, 2016 and 2018, respectively, on the same issue. “The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has suffered severe injustices,” Kennedy said in her five-minute oral testimony before the subcommittee. “Back in the treaty …

Tilixam held in the Tribal gym on Tuesday, May. 21. The second day began by reflecting on the previous day’s activities and what was most meaningful to individual attendees. They were joined by key Restoration figure and Tribal Elder Kathryn Harrison, who is 95 years old. “I wasn’t here yesterday, but my impression so far today is one of togetherness,” she said. “Everyone opened their arms to me. I’m thankful I am here for one more day.” Tribal Elder Debi Anderson noted similarities between …

Culture New Chachalu exhibit bears "Witness" to Tomanowos 07.30.2019 Danielle Frost Culture , History From right, Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George and Enrollment Officer Nick Labonte react to one of the photographs during the opening of the “Witness” exhibit at Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center on Friday, July 12. The exhibit was the last project for Labonte as a Cultural Collections specialist. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer …

the Canoe Family at Suquamish.” George paddled from Tulalip to Swinomish, pulling about 20 miles. Then, he participated as ground crew, helping to set up and tear down camp at each stop. “I and Tynan camped with the Canoe Family every day,” he said. “My experience was an incredible one. I always enjoy myself and being part of a team that works hard together and (gets) to know each other even better and (has) fun in the process.” George’s favorite part of journey was seeing that canoe participants …

. “Opioids affect almost each and every one of us. Conferences like this help those who are suffering from this horrible addiction. We have been suffering from this in Indian Country for so many years. Dealing with it is like swimming upstream. It is very hard and I appreciate all of your work.” Grand Ronde Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said that all of the attendees had been touched by addiction and opioids. “Having this event here and our ability to host it shows our support …

-- With the backdrop of Willamette Falls shrouded in gray sky and the smell of sage hanging in the air, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde blessed its recently purchased land at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site. By all accounts, it was an emotional day, marking the first time the Tribe has owned property at Willamette Falls since the area was ceded to the federal government in 1855. The blessing on Monday, Sept. 9, marked the close of one chapter and the beginning of the next. Approximately 60 …

Greg Archuleta drumming and singing. George then gave the invocation. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, who is a direct descendant from two Rogue River Treaty signers, welcomed Tribal guests. “We always look for people to partner with, who have the same heart, the same gift of life so that we can help one another because we are all here together and we’re going to make this a better place,” she said. Kennedy said the Rogue River Tribes signed two treaties with the federal government …

identifies immediate negative effects to a patient's health. “All other medical and dental appointments that will impact a patient's immediate health will be scheduled as usual,” Rowe said. “At this time, there are no changes to any other Health and Wellness patient services. I am focused on protecting our staff, patients and community, while ensuring access to care and services remain available.” One of the other dominoes to fall to concerns about spreading coronavirus occurred on Thursday …

, and a total closure of Spirit Mountain Casino occurred on March 18. Tribal Council also declared a state of emergency at the Tribe on March 17. The resolution allowed Fullerton to oversee the Tribal response to the pandemic and use Tribal resources to respond and recover from its effects. One of the first things to happen after the declaration was to activate the Emergency Operations hub at the Tribal Community Center. The Tribe’s Emergency Management Program was established several years ago …

they feel as if they live there. But one doctor at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center has literally lived onsite during the COVID-19 outbreak in his travel trailer. Before the pandemic hit, family practice physician Marcel Tam split time between Grand Ronde and Warm Springs as a contracted employee, often staying in his camper or at Spirit Mountain Lodge. However, when the lodge closed suddenly in mid-March, he had to find another housing option to continue working for the Tribe, which …