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Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier hiking near obsidian cliffs. “In those stories of place, they do a number of things,” Thompson said. “They ground us to our ikanum (traditional stories), they teach us how these places were created and what they were created for. Place tells us who we are and where we are from, and about a landscape that has always supported us.” The first day of the summit included several breakout sessions, such as a visit to the former Grand Ronde governance and cannery sites …

for the last five years,” said Dillon. “We didn’t buy a lot of machines when the economy was down. So today, to make sure we are competitive with everybody, we are making sure that we get the machines in.” “A lot of what we are doing is just catching up on what we have done during a bad economy,” said Leno. “We had been putting things off and now it’s time to catch up on a lot of maintenance and things like that. I think it is important to point out that during tough times we made the commitment …

. "I know and understand that people have problems," Kennedy said. "I believe that every one of us has family members, or even ourselves, who may have gone through situations like this. The action that we took was really to make sure that the representation that sits at this table is doing so in a responsible way and we believe that you, as the members, want us to act accordingly. "I just want the members to know that this is not a personal agenda, and she certainly has my best wishes that she …

encouraged to have seconds and thirds from the tables laden with food. Culture Committee Chair Francene Ambrose smiled as the celebration continued throughout the afternoon. Seeing people coming together as a community made the months of planning worth it. “The sense of community here is the best part,” Ambrose said. “Everyone is connecting and enjoying the day. As long as everyone is feeling good … that is the best medicine.” Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George prepared a blackberry-and-hazelnut …

Health & Education Tribe's dental team plays prevent defense 06.14.2017 Brent Merrill Health & Wellness If you are the mother of a 3-year-old child or younger, Tribal Dental Hygienist Sheila Blacketer wants to visit your home and sit across from you knee-to-knee to safely deliver dental services to young patients while they are held and comforted. “I bring my loupes and I have my container of fluoride varnish and toothbrushes and gauze,” Blacketer says of her home visit routine. “I put my …

into office on Wednesday, Sept. 13, by Tribal Court Chief Judge David Shaw after Cultural Resources Department drummers performed a warrior song called “The Challenge Song” meant to challenge the council members to “be the best, bring the best and get things done.” “I was honored,” Langley said after the swearing-in ceremony about receiving more than 700 votes. “I felt pretty good about how things were going, but I wasn’t expecting that. I think I did bring some unique characteristics. I think …

existence, the fund has given away $79.28 million to Oregon nonprofits. Dozono is a 64-year resident of Portland and has been married to wife Loen for 50 years. The couple has five children and Dozono has been active much of his life in the nonprofit sector. He jokes that giving away “other peoples’ money” is “the best job he’s ever had.” “It’s been a fantastic experience, but it’s time for me to make room for a younger person to serve as chair,” Dozono said after the Community Fund’s fourth-quarter …

opportunities for the Tribe to build its income and assets during the Sunday, May 5, meeting held at the Tribal Community Center. Thomas, a Tribal member, was hired in November 2018 as the new Economic Development director, a position that had been vacant since 2016. He previously served the Tribe as the chief executive officer of Spirit Mountain Casino from 1993 to 2000. “I came back to find business opportunities for the Tribe and to put systems into place for the Tribe to make sound decisions …

and we’re still here,” Mercier said. “We still view this place and our lands as sacred. We have a deep spiritual connection to these lands. This is where we come from. We have stories that tie us to these lands. We have stories about the creation of Table Rock. … We’re tied to these lands in an inseparable relationship.” Mercier said that is how the Grand Ronde Tribe approaches development projects that is it asked to review in its ceded lands, such as timber harvests, construction of cell phone …

Health & Education Librarian’s trip delayed, but not denied 09.16.2024 Nicole Montesano Tribal Library Children’s author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole pose for a photo during her recent visit to Kinney’s studio in Plainville, Mass. (Contributed photo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Grand Ronde Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole was excited about her upcoming trip to Boston in June. She had been selected by children’s author and illustrator Jeff Kinney …