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Culture July kicks off with pair of veterans' events 06.28.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events One day after the Fourth of July, four days of activities in Grand Ronde will seek to help and honor those who displayed their patriotism by serving in the U.S. military. The sixth annual Veterans Summit, put on by the Native Wellness Institute of Gresham, Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations and the Grand Ronde Tribe will occupy Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road beginning at 1 p.m. …

days later on Monday, Nov. 22, abandoned on a road near Chemawa Indian School. The regalia was not in the trunk where she had left it. “There were my grandfather’s shell necklaces from his Tribe, my shawls, otter boots, several pair of earrings, leggings and moccasins,” Logan said. “I just want someone to see it and hopefully someone can recognize it. I don’t want anything else but my regalia back.” Logan said that in the days since her story has been shared online, she has started to receive …

before. Everything was there except for one pair of earrings and nothing was damaged.” Logan said she is grateful for her Tribal community and to those who spread the word on social media. Her original Twitter post about the incident has now had more than 600,000 views. “I really have to thank the community and especially the people in Grand Ronde,” she said. “Social media can be a gray area sometimes, but this time it was used for good. My regalia is now in a safe place and I have said prayers …

employees at the Tribe and are super happy when we get to show appreciation with an event like this.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance included Kathleen George and Michael Cherry, who both congratulated employees after they received years of service awards. The Lenos led the way with Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno reaching 34 years, Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno hitting 32 years while Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno notched 30 years and Housing …

Thursday. However, Human Resources provided Smoke Signals with an advance list of employees being honored. With every day she works, Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier sets a longevity record with the Tribe that will be difficult to surpass. She was honored for her 32 nd year of working for the Tribe. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and Acting Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching their 26 th year of service to the Tribe …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

experience as an archaeologist and cultural resource manager to creating value to people in Indian communities.” Harrelson gives credit to Thorsgard for creating the program he now manages for the Grand Ronde Tribe. “Eirik was really the catalyst for our Tribal Historic Preservation Office department and when I heard that he got the job at the National Park Service it really excited me because while working here and helping to build and kick off our department and our program we developed a lot of tools …

Tribal Government & News 17 vying for Tribal Council seats 06.27.2011 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council Seventeen Tribal members were nominated to run for three open seats on Tribal Council at a special General Council meeting held Sunday, June 26, in the Tribal Community Center. Of the 17 candidates, eight are either currently serving on Tribal Council or have served on Tribal Council. The nominees, in the order they were nominated, are: Jean Turman, Roll #837 …

-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, which included an 18-hole golf course. 2011 – Casino closed in December in preparation for moving 11 miles to new property along more heavily traveled U.S. Highway 26. 2018 – Tribes announced plans to close resort on Sept. 5. Source: Oregon History Project By Dean Rhodes In the wake of the announcement that the Warm Springs Tribe plans to shutter its well-known Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy plans on contacting the eastern …

Culture Walking On - Michael Gray and Isaac Bobb 05.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Edward Gray Sr. April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016 Michael Gray Sr. passed away at the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived by his parents Lola and James Gray, and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and Kassandra Gray, 20. Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18 years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and his …