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notified the Chumash people that six more remains had been found in a lab in 2020, and the Tribe learned there are still more missing. An infographic created by NBC News compares the large institutions still in possession of Native American human remains more than 30 years after the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act was passed in 1990. ( Smoke Signals screenshot) If you would like to watch the full NBC News report, you can visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BDudeHtgWg …

on March 31, 2025. Two approved authorizations to proceed also were included in the May 3 Tribal Council packet. One approved the Natural Resources Department building and maintaining a small trail near the tiny shelter village adjacent to the community garden site. The other OK’d applying for a $31,380.30 Wildfire Season Staffing grant that will pay for personnel costs for additional seasonal firefighters during the high-risk fire season. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s …

in California. The agreement will benefit the 11 Tribes with a total of $2 million in additional funding. And approved the Tribe's Natural Resources Department application for the America the Beautiful Challenge 2023 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

Tribal Government & News ODFW Commission to consider Grand Ronde MOU Aug. 4 07.31.2023 Danielle Harrison ODFW If you go ODFW Commission meeting When: 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Grand Ronde’s agreement will be considered at 1:30 p.m. Where : ODFW headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive Southeast, Salem. More information: Call 503-947-6044 or visit dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/23/08_Aug/index.asp By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor After it was abruptly pulled from the agenda …

a resolution obligating grant funds from the Oregon Administration for Children and Families Office of Child Care to be used for the Tribe’s Early Childhood Education childcare center through Sept. 30, 2024; And approved appointing Victoria Ernst to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees for a term ending on Sept. 30, 2025. She will replace former Oregon Sen. Arnie Roblan, who served on the board since May 2019. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website …

a preliminary 2024 budget presentation in executive session. Lastly, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier read a statement from council that said based on the results of the Sept. 9 election advisory votes regarding enrollment, council would be exploring options based on lineal descent to address issues caused by the 1999 amendment. Council will discuss a plan to involve the membership and will announce more soon. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org …

Council members as alternates and approved membership dues of $30,000. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

capita distribution on Tuesday, Dec. 12; And approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because he or she meets the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. 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 On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

nominations taken both virtually and in-person; And approved an amended contract between the Tribe and GLAS Architects of Eugene for professional services relating to a future Tribal charter school. 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 On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and people across the nation,” Regan said during his visit. “We passed the infrastructure law, investing billions in important work like the restoration of the Columbia River Basin, as we’re poised to make historic investments to combat the climate crisis through the Inflation Reduction Act, which will deliver relief to families dealing with the devastating impacts of our greatest climate challenges.” Regan announced a five-year, $79 million investment from the infrastructure law to protect …