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has played a pivotal role in that communication and partnership … I hope for 40 more years of collaboration and friendship.” Following the formal ceremony, which was closed by the Grand Ronde drum group, Tribal representatives sat on two panels for presentations entitled “What, How and Why My Tribe Celebrates.” Kennedy joined representatives from the Klamath, Coquille and Umatilla Tribes to discuss Grand Ronde Tribal practices. She gave a brief history of Termination and Restoration, and said …

, but it is well-suited to school and work.” Mercier, who lives in Grand Ronde, tries to ensure he is in his Tribal Council office when conducting business Zoom meetings. “I’ve seen people’s animals come in to ‘visit’ the meetings,” he says. “My cats have no qualms about coming in and sitting on the keyboard.” He sees Zoom as continuing to be utilized at the Tribe after the pandemic subsides and life returns somewhat to normal. “Now that we’ve started using it, it’s hard to stop it,” he says. “However …

to come to within our homelands,” he said. “It’s been really wonderful that Tribal members, Elders and staff have been able to walk the land and advise on different restoration activities. … I feel very privileged to come and speak to that authentic relationship building today.” The Grand Ronde Tribe also has its imprint on the park’s artwork. Bobby and Nakoa Mercier served as Tribal artisans and designed sculptures known as “The Three Elders.” The welcome power figure, designed by Tribal member …

providers, the annual Tribal Housing Easter Egg Hunt, booths at the Veterans Powwow and Contest Powwow and hosting ready-to-rent classes for recent high school graduates. The classes are a new offering. “When you get out of high school, you’re usually 18 years old and you’ve never rented a house,” Leno said. “You don’t really know what the responsibilities of that would be. These classes walk you through what you’re getting yourself into and I have three employees who are certified to teach …

a five-year time frame and we’re already two years into it and there’s an (appropriate) time to look at it.” She reminded Tribal members that the current MOA will stay in place until is it is replaced by something else. “So, while we’re really disappointed, I really want all of our hunters and fishers to know that there is no short-term change to the way, or the areas, in which we’re going and hunt and fish in the upcoming year,” she said. To watch the commission hearing in its entirety, visit …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Sept. 1, 2015 08.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : My name is Michael Wible. I’m currently serving 30 months in prison. I understand my actions put me here and I blame no one but myself. After reading the article in Smoke Signals about Danny Freeman and his success, it filled me with inspiration for I myself worked with TERO and the 477 employment program. I worked on the food bank, powwow and other odd jobs. And I’m forever …

," Kennedy said. "If you visit Grand Ronde, you'll see that everything is new. "What we're doing now is educating people because education is a powerful tool. … Our job here today is to build a good relationship. You'll find that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a good partner." Kennedy then gifted copies of the Tribe's treaties to Portland City Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Amanda Fritz. "Our grandfathers signed these," Kennedy said. After a showing of the Tribe's 25 th Restoration …

and crouching down on one knee, I said, 'Part of it is an exchange. Usually one must give something, a kind of offering like tobacco, sage or cedar.' "Liam looked down and said, 'I have this,' and gave me a gummy worm." Reibach told Liam the sticky gift would work fine and that he would bring it back to Grand Ronde, where he would bury it. Then after a prayer together, Reibach christened Liam with the Native name "Little Wolf." After the ceremony, Liam told Reibach how beautiful his boots were …

: 503-879-2226 or visit www.grandronde.org and look under “Rise of the Collectors” on the homepage. By Danielle Frost Although construction of the Tribe’s Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center began five years ago, its story goes back decades. When efforts to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began in the 1970s, having a museum was one of the top five priorities. It has taken time, patience and perseverance, but those efforts will culminate in the phase two Chachalu open house on Friday …

Culture Annual History and Culture Summit moves online 10.29.2020 Danielle Harrison Culture David Harrelson By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer Like virtually every other large indoor Tribal event since mid-March, the Tribe’s annual History and Cultural Summit was presented via Zoom this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year’s in-person Grand Ronde History and Culture Summit has been canceled, but I am happy to share however that the Cultural Resources Department …