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Tribal Government & News Tribes receive good news regarding federal COVID-19 funding 01.29.2021 Dean Rhodes Federal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Native American Tribes nationwide received two good pieces of news in December and January regarding COVID-19 relief funding as the federal government transitioned to the new Biden administration. Tribes received news on Dec. 12 that their deadline for spending Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding approved …

agency requested officers locate a deer that needed dispatched on Highway 18 near milepost 20. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate it. Thursday, Jan. 26 Officers attended a community event in Elders housing. Officers responded to a fraud call on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 27 Officers responded to a theft in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a report of a suspicious package on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …

Health & Education New Year's Eve Sobriety Event slated 11.17.2011 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Events The Tribe's Youth Prevention and Behavioral Health programs will hold a New Year's Eve Sobriety Event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Northern Lights Theatre, 3893 Commercial St., Salem. There will be three movies to choose from, door prizes and transportation will be provided from Grand Ronde, leaving the Community Center at 6 p.m. The event is open to Tribal member families and two …

Health & Education IHS Scholarship Workshop set for Feb. 23 01.24.2012 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Education , Federal government , Events Laurie Veitenheimer, regional Indian Health Service representative, will be in Grand Ronde to discus IHS Scholarships at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Adult Education Room 124. The 2012 application deadline is March 28. Applicants must be an enrolled member or descendant of a federally recognized Tribe, state-recognized Tribe or terminated Tribe. …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Housing slates emergency preparedness event 10.23.2012 Ron Karten Housing , Events The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority will be holding an emergency preparedness event dubbed "R U Ready for the Zombie Apocalpyse" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 1, in the Tribal Community Center. The event, presented by the American Red Cross, will cover how to prepare for surviving a severe winter storm, earthquake or highly unlikely invasion of flesh-eating zombies. There also …

Tribal Government & News End of Summer Community BBQ Bash slated 09.07.2012 Ron Karten Housing , Events The Tribe's Youth Prevention Program will hold its third annual End of the Summer Community BBQ Bash starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the fire pit in Tilixam Circle in Tribal housing. Ribs, hamburgers with all the fixings, potato salad, watermelon, water and juices will be served. Attendees can bring their favorite dessert to share. Door prizes will be given out. Youth …

Gaming End of Summer BBQ Bash set for Sept. 5 08.22.2014 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events An End of Summer Community Barbecue Bash will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the fire pit in Tilixam Circle Tribal housing. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite dish for a barbecue contest. Judging will be conducted in two categories: desserts and side dishes. First prize will receive a $25 gas card and four movie tickets to Regal Cinemas, second prize will be a $25 gift card …

Culture Veterans Summit seeking logo design entries 04.24.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Events The second annual Veterans Summit: Gathering of Warriors will be held July 10-11 in Grand Ronde and be hosted by the Native Wellness Institute and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde with support from the Veterans Affairs Outreach Office. A logo contest for this event is open to the public. The logo will be used on T-shirts, patches and event information. The logo should be gender balanced, …

Culture Chachalu plans June 5 grand opening event 05.08.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Events The Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center will hold a grand opening of Phase I beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the facility, 8720 Grand Ronde Road. The ceremony will occur outside, weather permitting, and include an opening prayer, drum song, welcome, Tribal Council remarks and recognitions. People will be able to walk through the facility from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. …

Tribal Government & News Road repairs to affect Highway 22 traffic 01.21.2018 Danielle Frost Public Safety By Danielle Frost Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation will be repairing an eroded area about 12 feet from the shoulder of Highway 22 (Hebo Road) at milepost 21.75, which is just west of the intersection with Grand Ronde Road. According to ODOT, the work area is extremely limited and one lane will be closed with flaggers directing traffic. Travelers should expect delays up …