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Kathleen George to visit Tumwata Village to see the clean-up and restoration work the Grand Ronde Tribe has been performing since buying the former Blue Heron Paper Mill property in 2019. George is also chair of the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission. “This is particularly powerful work for us since this is the site of one of our traditional villages before our people were removed to Grand Ronde,” George said in her invitation to Sixkiller. The site was home to the Charcowah village …

by Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi and welcome from Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley following a welcome announcement from Curriculum Specialist Cheyanne Heidt. “Education and continuous learning is something that my grandfather preached the importance of and I feel it in the very marrow of my bones,” Langley said. “… I can’t help but look at this program in front of many of you today and look at the results of the investments we have made in education as a Tribe. Look at those …

are only going to increase,” said Brown. “These challenges on the coast will not stop us from promoting the Oregon Coast as a desirable place to live, visit and do business. I will continue to promote the Oregon Coast and the coastal tourism industry that is so critical to Oregon economies. “The Pacific Ocean will be the focal point of a variety of really important endeavors – education and research, tourism, alternative energy and fisheries. The possibilities for innovation and development …

, April 21, to discuss her record-setting years of Tribal Council service to the Grand Ronde Tribe. Excerpts of that 36-minute interview are below. Has the time gone by quickly or not? Did you realize you were even getting close to setting a record? Kennedy: It’s something that I don’t really think about a lot. For me, I have often been asked, “Wow, Grand Ronde has developed so fast!” That’s not my feeling about it. It’s slow. Serving even during the Termination era on council, we talked about a lot …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor 05.01.2023 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signa l s : I was greatly saddened to see that the beautiful tree I donated to our local Tribal Police Department was cut down and replaced with an ugly storage unit. Whose bright idea was this? This tree has been there for seven years and was just over two feet tall when I donated it. It was well over 10 feet tall and was healthy. This totally broke my heart and I’m crying as I write this letter to you …

The Grand Ronde Tribal Library is hosting author David Lewis in the Tribal Gym on Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss his book about the history of Oregon through the stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Willamette Valley. Books can be purchased for $25 at event.

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 1, 2013 01.31.2013 Ron Karten Letters To the Tribal Council and people of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: It is a sad and joyous time in my life. I am retiring from the active ministry with the Episcopal Church. I am also getting married and relocating to central Arizona. My last day in Portland will be Feb. 12. I want you to know that our association and partnership has been the most wonderful time in my life and in my career …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Christmas Party set for Dec. 4 10.27.2011 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Events Tribal Council's annual Christmas Party will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Tribal gym. The party will start at noon with a visit from Santa (bring your camera for pictures), a 1 p.m. meal and children singing at 2 p.m. Children's hats and gloves will be collected for the Willamina Tree of Giving. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

to a two-year term. Members select their own officers to serve one-year terms of office. Quigley said the goal of the Legislative Day is to encourage legislators, legislative staff, state agency employees, Capitol building staff and the public to visit Tribal government information tables and to visit with Tribal leaders and Tribal staff to talk about their Tribe, Tribal priorities and programs, and culture. "It is also an opportunity for Tribal representatives to visit legislators, sit …

Culture OPB's 'Think Out Loud' to discuss Chachalu, Summers Collection loan 06.07.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Cultural Resources Manager David Harrelson and Interpretive Coordinator Travis Stewart will appear on Oregon Public Broadcasting's "Think Out Loud" program at noon Thursday, June 7, to discuss the re-opening of the Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center and the 16 Summers Collection items on loan from the British Museum. To listen, tune in to 91.5 FM in most of western Oregon or visit …