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was a tumultuous time. There was racial conflict, the start of the drug culture, free love and anti-war protests that infested this entire nation, but we answered a call to service like so many men and women throughout history have answered to put our lives on the line in a hot, humid, steamy little country half a world away for a cause and belief that we were bettering people's lives." Tribal Council Secretary Jack Giffen Jr. encouraged audience members to take the Memorial Day celebration one step …

friend." Harrison said she is happy that the Grand Ronde Tribe continues to honor Hatfield's life of public service with the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship funded by Spirit Mountain Community Fund. The fellowship annually sends a Native American to Washington, D.C., to learn about the federal government by working in an office of one of Oregon's congressional delegation. "I think it is more important than ever to keep (the fellowship) going," Harrison said about Hatfield's legacy. Hatfield …

to the job more than a decade as a rock ‘n’ roll musician. He drummed his way through 30 countries, including villages in Spain and Germany, and big venues in cities like Los Angeles, London, Tokyo and Stockholm. He played with all manner of rock ‘n’ roll artists and bands. He continues to play locally. One of the songs he co-wrote, “Cold Wind,” was part of the soundtrack of “Looking for Johnny,” about Johnny Thunders, a musician with the New York Dolls. The movie played in major cities across the United …

at convenience stores and they’re not getting nutritious food; a lot of people have transportation issues. “I like the fact that there’s food revolution in the country and I think it was just a matter of time before it started filtering into Tribal communities.” Stickel has organized similar workshops in Portland and Eugene, and more locally in Silverton, Independence, Monmouth and Dallas, and she said she is hoping to do one in Woodburn, and maybe Stayton. With all the talk about healthy eating …

passivity when it comes to ending racism against Oregon Native people and requiring that schools in Oregon teach our history,” Leno said. “The rule before you is a bad one. It is unresponsive to the needs of the Tribes and our Tribal members. If passed, the proposed rule would pit our neighboring communities against us. It is the board that made this decision of an outright ban, but the reality is that communities in which these schools are located have a perception that we are the ones …

followed up Baxter’s notice to all employees with one of his own at 10:31 a.m. Patton’s notification directed staff to resume normal business operations and that there was no longer any danger to the employees or the community. At 10:47 a.m., Patton used the situation to once again remind all staff via an all-employee e-mail of the importance of having staff provide alternate contact information to be used in case of emergencies. “This week we’ve had two events that demonstrate the usefulness …

for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Tribal Council is committed to making smart and sound investments that will benefit generations to come. Chachalu Phase I grand opening On June 5, we celebrated the opening of Phase I of our Tribal museum and cultural center, Chachalu. With the opening of Phase I, the Tribe now has a place to house and preserve its artifacts under one roof. This has allowed us to document, categorize and carefully preserve our collections. This has been a significant …

, held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road continued to live up to its reputation as being one of the largest gatherings in the Pacific Northwest. This year, the powwow drew 261 registered dancers and overflow crowds to watch beneath the big tent. Dancers, depending on age group, competed for first-place prizes valued from $150 to $1,000 in 20 dance categories. Grand Ronde dancers won five prizes in all. Booths for Tribal police, housing, Fish and Wildlife …

Ronde's concerns about encroachment. Kitzhaber said he was not consulted on the issue and will look into it. "I don't know where the pressure is coming from, but I will find out," he said. With time running out, Leno quickly touched on two other issues - the Tribe's desire to see all veterans at the Tribal Health & Wellness Center and Grand Ronde's continued support of Kitzhaber's gaming policy of one casino per Tribe on reservation land. Kitzhaber briefly talked about his campaign against Republican …

Health & Education Head Start programs receives a perfect review 06.12.2014 Dean Rhodes Education The Tribal Head Start program was recently evaluated on more than 2,000 regulations and standards, and succeeded on every one. Staff has taken to calling the program a Gold Star program, but officially, said Sandy Bobb, Enrollment and Transportation lead, "It is just a perfect review." Staff members from the federal Administration for Children & Families, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …