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on stuff, where it says ‘Listen, you have to be in the water today’ … Our people didn’t travel like that, and we’re not going to do it either. If that weather is bad, we’re not going to take our kids and our families out in that. And so, we’re all here, we’re all safe and yeah, we’re good.” Mercier noted that there would be a second landing the following day. “There will be another landing there tomorrow, because canoes are expected from Canada tomorrow; they’re expecting I think 30 canoes,” he …

cast the deciding vote when the question comes up again, but he hasn't yet indicated how he'll vote. "We haven't really had a manager down here since last year at this time," said Jenness from a small, temporary office at 221 W. 10 th Ave. in Eugene, at the corner of 10 th and Charnelton, People from the Tribe's temporary office pool, including Amber Castle, have kept the office open on and off since then. Barbara Mercier, executive assistant in the Tribe's Executive Office, has filled in to keep …

on a parole violation, and officers contacted that agency to contact the suspect. An alarm was set off in the Tribal gym. It was an accidental activation by employees. A theft of winnings was reported at Spirit Mountain Casino, but the victim decided not to pursue charges. Cocaine was located at Spirit Mountain Casino. No suspect was located. The drugs were seized for destruction. Sunday, Jan. 29 Officers recovered the gym equipment that was stolen on Jan. 24. The suspect also gave an apology …

, will be on display inside the Heritage Center. It had to be frozen for two days in a casino freezer to eliminate pathogens that might otherwise be brought into the center, Lewis said. The river canoe seemed like a good idea, Lewis said, not only because it has not been seen in Grand Ronde for so long, but also because once the exhibit ends, the Tribe will have a canoe suitable for traveling the reservation's smaller waterways. Tribal Council provided $10,000 for this exhibit, which cost $30,000 …

district family. Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole, Chinuk Wawa Education Program Manager Ali Holsclaw and Tribal Youth Education Academic Coach Cheyanne Heidt helped select the books. The district received an extra $51,000 in TAPP funds, which is being used to purchase approximately 550 copies of each book. “Kathy Cole also gave me a great list of books and helped with ordering ‘Indian No More,’ and Ali Holsclaw helped review the list,” Arredondo said. “I was so excited about this because I love books …

. “I changed my mind quick,” she said. “It was not for me.” Partridge grew up in Astoria, with little connection to the Tribe, apart from attending powwows and other events. After marrying her husband, Kelsey, in 1999, she put off going to college for several years while raising their three youngest children. In 2005, Partridge finally began chasing her long-standing dream, enrolling at Tacoma Community College. In 2013, Partridge joined the Tribal Attorney’s Office as an intern, working for six …

opinions in that. That will be a good starting point.” George said in order to have respect for ideas you have to be respectful. “Hopefully that is important to all of us,” said George. Kennedy said she believes knowing Tribal history and treating the Grand Ronde Tribe as a living history will be important now and in the future. “We have to know our ways because I believe that there are coming times when that knowledge will get us through some real tough times not just as Native Americans …

Restoration efforts in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, and served two terms on Tribal Council from 2005 to ’11. Merrill, an Army veteran who served from 1958 to ’64, walked on June 26 at the age of 82. He was an active member of the community, having served on the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board, in the Honor Guard and on the Rodeo Committee, as well as volunteering at the Grand Ronde Food Bank. Their deaths were acknowledged after the Saturday afternoon grand entry by former Tribal Council …

of people,” Archuleta said. “The kids were awesome and the Maoris who went along fit in well. I thought it was a really good journey.” “I am so thankful for everybody and how we worked together,” George said. He said he was proud “to see our youth in the canoe at landing with 100 canoes lining the shore.” “Each community that we stayed in went above and beyond to make sure that all of our needs were met,” Fullerton said. Harrelson said the Cultural Resources Department plans to build between one …

meetings, all while holding down a “day job,” have proven challenging but not insurmountable for the high-energy Watson. “I had to research Robert’s Rules of Order so I understood how to run the meetings,” she says. “I’ve served on boards, but never chaired anything.” Watson’s position as City Club president also includes leading Friday Forum, a weekly lunchtime program that includes topics of interest to Portlanders and Oregonians, and working with staff on strategy and direction for the member …