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certification. A Drug and Alcohol Certification was awarded in May 2001 and the department received its Mental Health Certification from three credentialing agencies -- Indian Health Service, state of Oregon and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. 1997 - The Tribe celebrated 14 years of Restoration. The festivities included a meal, historical displays, blessing of the Sacred Hide created by Jon A. George and a mini powwow. Speakers included Marvin Kimsey, Margaret Provost and Tribal …

Tuesday after fake bills were discovered by casino employees, said sheriff's spokesman Lt. Jeff Isham. Terry Albert Connor, 42, and Eric Jon Willem, 43, were arrested after they left the casino parking lot. They were booked into the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Police said the two men passed 17 counterfeit bills at the casino and were in possession of 30 more. Deputies later conducted a search with the U.S. Secret Service at the Albany address and found more fake bills and computer equipment, including …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Tribe's Contract Health expansion effort 04.02.2012 Ron Karten General Council , Health & Wellness PORTLAND -- The Tribal membership was briefed on the Tribe's continuing efforts to expand its Contract Health Service Delivery Area, which has the potential of saving a significant amount of Tribal dollars, on Sunday, April 1, at the General Council meeting held at the Monarch Hotel near Clackamas Town Center. Tribal Health Services Executive …

is a former winner of the Ethnic Cultural Center’s Director’s Award for her accomplishments while attending the University of Washington. Her community service includes volunteer work at the Chief Seattle Club, a center for homeless Native people, and her work as a former Udall congressional intern. The Hatfield Fellowship was created in 1998 to honor Sen. Mark Hatfield’s public service to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Additional information can be found at www.thecommunityfund.org/hatfield …

Affairs, Indian Health Service and legislative representatives regarding youth services, child welfare, health service, forestry and other issues affecting the Tribe. As gifts, they took along Tillamook cheese, a Tribal calendar and smoked salmon prepared by Jim Butler. 1985 – Smoke Signals and Tribal archives do have a copy of the February 1985 edition. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

Culture Walking On - Eugene A. Hudson 05.29.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Eugene A. Hudson March 28, 1921 - May 17, 2014 Tribal Elder Eugene A. Hudson walked on on May 17, 2014, at Grand Ronde. He was the son of Abraham Hudson and Maude (Warren) Hudson. He was 93. Gene joined the Army 10 days after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and served throughout World War II. He served in Tunisia, Naples, Foggia, Rome, Arno, the North Apennines and Po Valley. He earned the American Theater Service Medal, Victory …

, executive director of Health Services. "Hopefully, it will get widely used as it is a support service to our members and doesn't involve any cost." An unknown number of Tribal members and staff take advantage of the programs annually because participation is confidential. The programs offer help with work-life issues; head, soul and matters of the heart; and sticky legal and financial problems. There isn't a lifeways or work issue need out there - from birth to walking on - that isn't addressed …

. In addition, Tribal Council approved enrollment of four infants into the Tribe and relinquishment requested by one Tribal member, and adopted amendments to the Rodeo Special Event Board bylaws. Tribal Council also approved the Tribe's application to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration for Workforce Investment Act service to Polk and Yamhill counties. If funding is received, the Tribe would provide employment and training services to Native Americans and Alaskan/Hawaiian …

children, 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Chris Wood and Janesse and Lucien Davidson. A visitation was held on Thursday, Jan. 4, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde and was followed by a rosary service and funeral service. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To share an online condolence, go to www.dallastribute.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

, and brothers, Dan Payne and Jim Brickell. He is survived by his wife, Lori (Weaver) Payne; brothers, Jay Payne, Ed Brickell and Ken Brickell; and sisters, Mary Brickell, Peggy Ollgaard, Chris Murrell and Lisa Fredinburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home, 108 N.W. Lincoln St., Sheridan, with a meal service at the Grand Ronde Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive, afterward. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …