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in the amount of $103,124 this year. The grant runs through 2028. Tribal Council also approved a resolution removing Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez as manager of Upqwena, LLC and appointing outgoing Spirit Mountain Casino Interim Chief Executive Officer Bruce Thomas in her place. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

been in place since 2014; Approved a 2-year contract renewal for Court of Appeals Judges Patricia Davis, Patricia Paul and Robert Miller. Approved renewing a 2-year contract for Tribal Court Chief Judge Patrick S. Melendy; Approved an application for a $675,000 Office on Violence Against Women Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program grant; Approved a first reading of two proposed amendments to the Independent Tribal Press Ordinance which would provide that no member of the Editorial Board …

access to the public. hayu-masi to everyone that worked so hard to make this historic land recovery possible. Now the Tribe can bring healing to this historic place. There is no one more appropriate to care for our homelands." In working with Tribal Council, we will conduct some land blessings, a celebration event, and eventually rename the park. The property will remain open with no change in existing access to the public. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved the sale of the 111.6-acre Win …

out the proposed changes to the enrollment ordinance for its first reading. He continued, “We have decided to move forward with an open enrollment period for first-year applicants and a drawing to create the waitlist. While we realize that this approach may not be the preferred path for some, it was important that we come from a place of fairness and equity. This process will not discriminate against individuals with different application factors. We believe that this process will also alleviate …

, $600, $400 and $200 for first- through fourth-place winners, sponsored by the Liebelt family and Veterans Board. There is also an outgoing queen special jingle dance for all ages with prizes of $300, $200 and $100 for first- through third-place winners, sponsored by Tasina Bluehorse and her family. Continuing with last year’s change, there won’t be an official Veterans Summit, but instead a resource fair with a more casual format held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 7. The resource fair …

.” “The diabetes care has increased substantially,” Fiander said. “So, the care of fixing us after we’re broke is great. But we’re operating on a broke-fix it mentality.” His solution is to encourage more people to exercise regularly. He said the key to that is recreation centers that truly invite Tribal members in and make them feel welcome. Socialization is a part of that, he said, and so is personal attention. “We need a place to gather, where Elders come and visit, a place for kids to go,” he …

know the way,” Kennedy said. “And the way is effective leadership by example, to show and demonstrate the lessons they will have to confront and how to navigate those lessons. As we live this life here, we know not everyone will be an attorney or a doctor. But every person can help someone else. Make sure that the life you lead sets the best example you can.” During her speech, Kennedy discussed the history of Indigenous communities in Clackamas County and how people can work to honor …

and that helped speed us up. We took a one-year project and sped it up to seven and a half months, which is unbelievable to me.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said people have been telling him that they like the new design. “I think the remodel really gives you even more of a Las Vegas-style gaming facility,” said Leno. “It is very updated and very clean. It is a nice place to go out. We want to keep the place where people want to come and have a good experience.” Dillon selected I-5 Design …

worked really hard to make sure everything is in place.” Kelly Rowe, the Tribe’s Executive Director of Health Services, said she has been impressed with Shaver’s demeanor in her time on the job. “Coming in right when we are going through licensure certification, it’s this busy time of trying to learn the residents, learn the staff, meet their needs as well as prepare for this certification process and she was really calm,” said Rowe. “That really inspires a lot of confidence in me. She’s amazing …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Dec. 11 per capita payment date 08.10.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal members who wait to receive the December per capita payment before starting their Christmas shopping will have exactly two weeks to buy yuletide gifts. Tribal Council approved a Monday, Dec. 11, per capita payment date during its Wednesday, Aug. 9, meeting. Although per capita payment dates usually fall on a Friday, this December’s payment date was moved up from Friday, Dec …