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for putting a pause in place until everything could be sorted out. “I’m sorry we didn’t deal with this more promptly,” Mercier said. “It’s been a long, very un-fun day.” The council approved the amendment 6-1, with Denise Harvey casting the dissenting vote. Council member Brenda Tuomi and Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy were out on medical leave. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share …

States substantially in obesity and diabetes - almost 60% of our population are obese and over 50% of our people are pre-diabetic,” he said. Those statistics are calling him to action. “I will be 50 this year,” he said. “I’m looking for what’s next.” Fiander said he has a team from his Native Fitness business arm that provides consultation services to Tribes about how to improve their recreation centers in order to better attract and serve Tribal members, in addition to selling exercise equipment …

government owes to the Tribe. Those two things are going to remain intact despite whatever rollbacks they’re going to go…I don’t expect this to prevent all of the rollbacks, but I think it could be a good way for the Tribe to communicate the Tribe’s values and positions, not only to the person receiving the comments but our partners at the state and regional levels of national government, and our local partners and other folks.” A staff memo sent to council went into further detail …

Author Visit by Connie Fairfield Ganz Events Event Author Visit by Connie Fairfield Ganz May 4, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Hosted by the Grand Ronde Tribal Library. Food and raffle prizes. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (66) April 19, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events Social Security Presentation & Luncheon April 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Events Grand Ronde Education Summit (2) August 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM View All Events …

Steph Littlebird presents her soon to be released book called "Coyote and Meadowlark Make Willamette Falls."

Reading "A Stone is a Story" and "One Day This Tree Will Fall."

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Health & Wellness 05.12.2022 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness , General Council Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe (Smoke Signals file photo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe briefed General Council on initiatives her department is pursuing during the Sunday, May 1, hybrid meeting held in Tribal Council chambers and on the Zoom teleconference application. “I’m honored …

to honor the recent passing of her husband, Gene, who was "a wonderful, honorable man." Tribal member and Staff Sgt. Frank Hostler also came back to visit during the powwow. Stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington, he is recovering from a number of medical issues and also working with environmental concerns for the 21 Bravo combat engineers, where he is a squad leader. Hostler expects to be released from the Army within the year, after 19 years of service, and study urban planning. People from …

was born after brother Vernon and before siblings Vincent and Blanche. Her memories of her childhood are a little fuzzy, but granddaughter Stephanie Wood lovingly coaxes out a memory of when Opal sat on an upside-down apple crate in the water – probably Agency Creek – and peeled hazel switches for her grandmother Hattie Hudson. During a recent visit to Chachalu, Opal commented on the display baskets as being like those Hattie used to weave. “I used to help peel the sticks,” she recalls. She graduated …

adopt the policy that was originally in your packet or you can adopt the policy that was handed out tonight with the additional language.” The board moved to accept the revised policy with the additional language and it passed unanimously. The next item was consideration of the original request made by Grand Ronde Tribal member Angela Fasana, who is a Willamina High School graduate and parent of a current Willamina student. Fasana’s original request was inspired by her visit to Pendleton, where …