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to help visitors recognize the mountain’s history by including indigenous names. Earlier this year, David Eckert, a member of the Marys Peak Alliance, reached out to Oregon State University professor Natchee Barnd, a member of the Ojibwe Tribe, for help with including area Tribes that had ties to the mountain into the naming process. Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson had worked with Barnd on a lecture series this past fall and enjoyed their partnership, so when he …

to the Tribal Community Center, where they will wrap their Christmas gifts to take home. They also will receive a goody bag. "Since our department is so small, we need all the volunteers we can get," Police Records and Evidence Technician Mindy Lane said. "We are calling our event 'Shop With a Hero' and we are inviting West Valley Fire to participate, and will be soliciting volunteers from other backgrounds as well to participate." The three Tribal vans will be driven by Grand Ronde Police …

into trust near La Center - about 15 miles north of the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area - so that is can build a mega-casino complex on the property. However, the city of Vancouver, nearby property owners, Citizens Against Reservation Shopping and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde have filed lawsuits against the proposal, stating, among other things, that the Cowlitz Tribe's traditional homelands are about 60 miles farther north in the Toledo, Wash., area. "It doesn't make sense …

2002 to take approximately 152 acres into trust near La Center – about 15 miles north of the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area – so that it can build a casino on the property. “We need to do more analysis of the court’s reasoning, but the Grand Ronde Tribe strongly disagrees with its opinion,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “We think the court missed many of the salient issues and facts. Our Tribe has remained vigilant throughout this process. We have always believed this case would …

Provost, Social Services, Prevention and so many more. Many blessings to all of our Tribal members. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Promise Rimer Roll #4891 Dear Smoke Signals: A big thank you to the community for coming together for the Tree Lighting. Jack Giffen Jr., who is such a trooper for being Santa, Lisa Leno, Dave Fullerton, Shannon Stanton, all Youth Prevention. Thank you, Youth Education – Kendra, Tiffany, Kevin Simmons for all you do! The Culture Committee, a big thank you, too! Jon …

metropolitan area – so that it can build a casino on the property. “We need to do more analysis of the Court’s reasoning, but the Grand Ronde Tribe strongly disagrees with its opinion,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “We think the Court missed many of the salient issues and facts. Our Tribe has remained vigilant throughout this process. We have always believed this case would be decided at the appellate level and we are prepared to appeal it.” The City of Vancouver, nearby property owners …

Facebook page, I am hopeful that many of them will quickly friend Smoke Signals on Facebook so that they can keep abreast of independently reported news about the Tribe,” Rhodes said. “In addition, this separate page will give us more latitude to post links of other stories about Native American Tribes and issues regionally and nationally that Tribal members might be interested in reading about.” For more information, contact Rhodes at dean.rhodes@grandronde.org or call 503-879-1463. Share …

on with healing and living life. The treatment will include chemo and radiation during most of the summer months. I have wonderful doctors who are doing everything they can to get my health back on track. Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the hospital visits, support and prayers. Thanks so much for taking the time to be with me during the special prayer service. It was such a wonderful blessing to see those who were in the seats and knowing there were many more who were there in spirit. Thank …

3-0 to win his first state championship. “I’ve been working really hard for this,” Reyes told the Salem Statesman-Journal . “For two years, I’ve lost in the state finals, so to be that close and not get your goal, it hurts. (This win) is indescribable. Just looking at my coaches and knowing how hard they’ve worked and how hard they’ve helped me, they deserve it, too.” On his way to the title, Reyes defeated Jessie Valles of Illinois Valley, Efrain Caldera of Nyssa and Russell Talmadge …

, Travis Hunt for the furnace and electrical, Steve Armstrong from Salem Heating, Rob Haller for painting and Dan Kealy for rebar work and the inspiring 30-foot cross. There are so many Lighthouse and Salem Church members as well as community members who donated to this project for which we will be forever thankful. God bless you, Ken Haller Roll #224 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …