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and Brian Krehbiel. “It’s the opportunity to welcome our partners to Grand Ronde and take a moment to celebrate together the work of your organizations, the grassroots work that makes this state a better place to live,” said George. Tribal Council members Denise Harvey, Ed Pearsall and Brenda Tuomi and Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno attended, as well as the fund’s Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono, board member and Tribal member Ron Reibach and the fund’s Grants Coordinator Julia Willis. “We …

and one of the largest drums to form for a Tribal event during the last 10 years sang and drummed to welcome visitors. Harrelson said that Chachalu is a Kalapuyan word meaning “the place of the burnt timbers” and that the museum’s location has been a center of the community for more than 100 years. “We aim to keep it that way through providing a place where visitors can learn about the Grand Ronde people,” he added. Harrelson also thanked Cultural Resources Department staff members who helped save …

Tribal Government & News Community Fund tops $95 million mark in giving 09.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Spirit Mountain Community Fund Ophelia’s Place Executive Director Laura Sanchez sorts beads that will be used to make jewelry at the Eugene location on Friday, Sept. 8. The organization helps girls enhance their emotional health, manage life challenges and learn more about themselves. The nonprofit received a $50,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund during its quarterly check …

on Tribal Council. “If you ever met him, he would tell you he was the best-looking guy in Grand Ronde, maybe the best-looking guy in Oregon and maybe the best-looking guy in the world,” Leno said. “If you ever came to the powwows, you’d see him wearing a cedar hat. I was fortunate to call him a friend and fellow veteran. He served on our Honor Guard. We served on our council at the same time. We also served together down at our casino and he will be dearly missed.” Leno then requested a moment …

that unless sea lion predation is addressed that the winter steelhead run in the Willamette River will likely face extinction. “Current efforts to manage sea lion predation, including hazing and non-lethal deterrence, have not been effective,” the press release stated. “When the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife captured two sea lions at Willamette Falls and transported them 230 miles away to Newport, the sea lions returned to the falls in less than a week. Despite the best efforts of state …

Brown met and took photos with Youth Council members, as well as Tribal Council members in attendance. Brown, who for many years served on the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Directors, embraced several Tribal members and laughed when Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno joked, “I’m not on the Youth Council.” Youth Council Secretary and Junior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout said that meeting Brown was the best part of the event. Youth Council member Madalyn Volz agreed that meeting …

Health & Education Oregon Dental Association head, OHSU dean visit Grand Ronde 06.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , State Government The dean of Oregon Health & Science University’s Dentistry School and the executive director of the Oregon Dental Association visited the Grand Ronde Tribe on Wednesday, June 7, starting their tour of the state’s nine federally recognized Tribes to discuss improving access to high-quality dental health care in Oregon Indian Country. Dr. Phillip Marucha …

for staff members to spend this time with students without having to use their paid time off to volunteer. “My thoughts were, ‘Why not?’ ” said Fullerton. “What a better opportunity to sit down with some kids and I think it is something we should be encouraging our staff to be doing. I think supervisors should support getting involved.” Fullerton said getting involved and participating in the community is one of the best attributes about working for the Tribe. “Whether it’s going over and sitting …

Violence coordinator, she was taking over a program that had been idle for almost a year. Now, after five full months on the job during which she has learned about the resources available to help women dealing with domestic violence situations, she is ready to reinvigorate the Tribal response for women in need of help. “Something that spoke to me was another therapist who was Native talked about going back to her Reservation and visiting, and no matter how many trainings you take … the best way …

of addressing invasive plant species issues and provides a step-by-step process to evaluate the best management practices to control them by taking into account site conditions, weather, the target species, etc.; Approved the enrollment of three infants into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the Enrollment Ordinance and the Tribal Constitution; Approved management plans for the Ahsney and Noble Oaks conservation properties that the Tribe acquired through the Willamette …