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suffering from behavioral health diagnoses. The property has 20 rooms and a common area with a kitchen. At the same meeting, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said the project is essential. “I just want to express my gratitude to Jan and his team for the good work that they've done, not only through this property but the many properties that have been worked on and all the increased acreage that has been added to our Tribe because of this work,” she said. “This project specifically, I know …

to secure more funding. “That is something that I definitely want to give you credit for,” she said. “That was something that we are very appreciative of, having you standing in the gap for Native nations and especially for our Tribe…We love being able to actively see that change in grants.” Harvey said it had been an honor to represent the Tribe. “Many of us have testified on issues over the years and sometimes it takes a long time to see the fruits of our labor, but I will say, in this last year …

meeting, Kathleen George, who serves on the SMGI Board, explained the reasoning behind one of the proposed changes after a Tribal Elder spoke out against its approval. “I certainly appreciate what you had to say about the 5-member representation from council and I think the board would be delighted if we could have five council members on there,” she said. “We just for several years have not had five who were interested in serving. This amendment doesn’t preclude that. It just allows …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Health & Wellness 01.08.2025 Danielle Harrison General Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe briefed General Council on accomplishments her department made during the past year as well as future plans during a Sunday, Jan 5, General Council meeting. “I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to be able to serve my Tribe every year,” she said. “I’ve come to talk about the things …

to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 605 Center Street in Salem. It offers information, referral services, advocacy, safety planning, 911 cell phones, computers survivors can use for work and housing searches, court and immigration advocacy, and community outreach services. For more information, call 503-378-1572, visit the website at www.hopeandsafety.org or email info@hopeandsafety.org . The DHS table offered information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Double Up Food …

window from months to weeks, I wanted to get this in front of you now so that way we have it on hand when the application opens,” Sparks said. “We’ve received that grant in the past and successfully completed the scope of work.” Tribal Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb said the grant will be used to conduct continued environmental cleanup activities necessary to restore the tumwata village site for future development. “It would really be a continuation of the work …

and voices gave goosebumps to Willi Becker, father of Tribal forestry intern Felix Becker. Willi and his wife, Beate, had included the Restoration celebration in their first visit to the American West. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. and his wife, Connie, have been hosting Felix during his internship and hosted Felix's parents during their visit from Germany. "I didn't understand all of it," said Beate, with her son translating, "but I felt the respect for (Tribal) ancestors in the building …

Tribal Government & News Schrader visits Tribe's Natural Resources Department 08.16.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Federal Government , Natural Resources U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader received a crash course in the Tribe’s natural resources efforts during a one-hour visit to the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Schrader, who represents Oregon’s fifth congressional district in the House of Representatives, has served in Congress since 2009. He was greeted by Tribal Council …

Culture Youth Council biographies 03.13.2017 Dean Rhodes People Dominik Briant Hi, my name is Dominik Briant. I’m in the eighth grade at Willamina Middle School and I am 13 years old. I am an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and I have lived in Grand Ronde for most of my life. My parents are Shannon Simi and Mark Briant. I have one sister, Kaleigha Simi, and one brother, Drew Briant. I have been playing sports since I was a little boy. I’m the quarterback of my …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Jan. 1, 2020 12.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Dear Tribal members and family, with my deepest apology, I am so sorry. I made a mistake. In regards to the article in the Dec. 1 Smoke Signals , I did not comment at the time as I had not made a plea as the article claimed. On Dec. 19, I made a plea of guilty. This last summer, I was under a great deal of stress. I made some poor decisions and my husband didn’t even know. I …