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Health & Education Local school districts still do not meet updated state metrics for in-person learning 11.12.2020 Danielle Harrison Education By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance for returning to in-person instruction on Friday, Oct. 30. The metrics are based on the latest COVID-19 information, align with federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and could potentially …

Culture Watchlist: ‘This Land’ 11.15.2021 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist This edition of Smoke Signals’ Watchlist recommendation is more of a listen-list. “This Land” is a podcast series hosted by Rebecca Nagle of the Cherokee Nation and produced by Crooked Media. The podcast’s second season started releasing Aug. 23 and investigates the Indian Child Welfare Act, which recently landed on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court. The latest season …

Culture Watchlist: ‘What We Can Learn About #LandBack From These Native American Comedies’ 06.29.2022 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist PBS introduced a new series called “Historian’s Take” to its PBS Origins YouTube channel in April 2022. In the latest 10-minute episode, “Historian’s Take” compares Native American representation in television during the 20th century versus the representation we see today. The episode introduces Tai Leclaire, a Mohawk actor …

Tribal Government & News Langley testifies before House subcommittee seeking Restoration Act fix 06.14.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Federal government Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley is the latest Grand Ronde member to testify before Congress seeking a fix to the Thompson Strip mistake. Langley testified before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, June 7. (Photo courtesy of Tribal Attorney Rob Greene's Facebook page) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tribal …

Health & Education Tribal librarian wins nationwide contest 04.25.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Library Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole was recognized as a first-class librarian as part of the nationwide campaign for author Jeff Kinney’s latest book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer.” Cole’s prize package includes a paid trip to Boston, Mass., to meet Kinney and tour the Wimpy Kid studio. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole first …

Culture Tribal Elder releases song dedicated to world peace 06.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal member , Art Native Rose Band, a musical ensemble led by artist and Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Jan Michael Looking Wolf, has unveiled their latest single, “We Rise.” This folk-rock anthem carries a message of unity, hope and peace. The Native Rose Band, founded by Looking Wolf, brings together musicians who share a common purpose of promoting world peace, cultural diversity and unity. Their music …

Power Administration to protect wildlife habitat in the Willamette River Basin. The main goal of the program is to offset the effects of federal flood control and hydroelectric facilities on wildlife, particularly those affected by the Willamette River Basin Flood Control Projects . The Tribe’s latest acquisition under this program is Deer Path West, a 55.46-acre property located near Dallas with a mix of forest land. “The process for the program is highly technical with strict criteria, layers …

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The Holiday Food Box Distribution will be held on Saturday, December 23^rd with sign-in from 10am-2pm. It will be a drive-thru distribution. Vehicles will enter on Salmon Way (main road into campus), taking a right into the governance parking lot, right onto access road to procurement, left  along Tribal Police fence line, thru Iskam parking lot onto shared driveway with Tribal Police and out.

Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws will be closed in preparation for the Holiday Food Box Distribution on Saturday, Dec. 23.