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" through consultation and interpretive signage to projects the two groups have in common, said Thorsgard. He said that the Tribe was looking toward huckleberry enhancement at the mouth of the Salmon River, where in the 1860s or 1870s the Grand Ronde Indian Agent established a fishery where it was easy for Tribal members to access, and so that they would not go to Willamette Falls or the Columbia River to fish. The January consultation is only the latest example of the ongoing relationship between …

Culture Community Fund surpasses $58 million in giving 01.02.2013 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Community Fund As part of the Grand Ronde Tribe's latest effort to improve the quality of life in Oregon consistent with its values, Spirit Mountain Community Fund distributed more than $640,000 to 33 Oregon nonprofits on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Since its inception in 1997, the Community Fund has donated more than $58.3 million to nonprofits in an 11-county area in western Oregon and to Oregon's nine …

develop its own firefighting assets and staff its own fire service. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said during an April 21 interview about her record-setting years of service that the Tribe operating its own fire department is a continuation of its pursuit of sovereignty. “I have always been on the sovereignty piece,” Kennedy said. “I’m very dedicated to making sure we stand as a sovereign nation. … Some of the latest things, of course, is our ability to manage our own fire department …

Tribal Government & News State's COVID 'freeze' will not affect Tribal operations 11.16.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Health & Wellness By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s “freeze” to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state that went into effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18, is not affecting Tribal governmental operations. “We are aware of the governor’s latest ‘freeze’ to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon,” said Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 15, 2021 07.14.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Cecil Rose Russell Porter Dear Smoke Signals : I read with much interest the articles on boarding schools for Native American children in the latest edition of Smoke Signals . My grandmother, Cecil Rose Russell Porter, was taken from her home in Tiller, Ore., in 1908 by the state of Oregon and incarcerated in Chemawa Indian School in Salem. There she was kept until 1918 when she was 19. Over …

Tribal Government & News Tribe holds meeting to discuss new tiny home village 12.13.2022 Kamiah Koch Tribal government Map by Samuel Briggs III/Smoke Signals By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist The latest community input meeting offered attendees food, raffle prizes and the opportunity to speak on the new Grand Ronde tiny home village intended to provide shelter to Tribal members and parents of Tribal members experiencing homelessness. The two-hour meeting moderated by General …

speech at the Clean Water Conference held at the World Forestry Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event focused on the 50 th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act and its effectiveness in a changing world, and was hosted by the Environmental Law Education Center. It was the first in-person conference since March 2020. The day-long event explored the latest developments in water quality laws, regulatory programs, science and compliance strategies, with presentations and roundtable discussions …

to share their latest products, information and technology. This year’s event was held from Feb. 6-8 at ExCel London. It was Harvey’s first time attending. “I was invited in 2020 but with all of the COVID stuff happening, we cancelled attending that,” she said. “This was the first opportunity that I could make it but I’ve known about it for years. There were probably about 30 Tribal representatives there.” Harvey has served on the IGA commission since 2018, and is the first Grand Ronde Tribal …

the peaceful solitude that fishing provided. These moments were often shared with his children and grandchildren, creating lasting bonds and treasured memories. Gary’s passion for cooking was matched only by his love for sharing meals with those he cared about. His kitchen was always filled with the aroma of his latest culinary creations, and his family will fondly remember the delicious feasts and the laughter that accompanied them. Gary’s cooking was more than just a skill—it was a way of expressing …

Tribal Government & News Tribe requests consultation on Willamette Falls Trust funding 06.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Willamette Falls By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Tribe has asked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to hold off on approving a funding request by Willamette Falls Trust, pending “a more rigorous review” and Tribal consultation. The request is the latest move in an ongoing struggle between Grand Ronde, Siletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs Tribes in Oregon …