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Chambers, and asked questions submitted by Tribal members ahead of the event. Eight candidates are vying for three council seats. Incumbents Denise Harvey and Kathleen George are facing challengers Valeria Atanacio, Pamala Warren-Chase, Toby McClary, Peter Grout, Lisa Archuleta and Pete Wakeland. Questions covered a range of topics, including candidates’ stance on Tribal executives having contracts, how they would combat nepotism if elected, what their top three priorities would be as a council …

. Orrenzo Snyder (Comanche), gave the invocation. Midnite Express was the host drum. Invited drums were Southern Cree, Hay Creek Singers, Fort Peck Sioux, Iron Swing and Wankinyan Luta. The invited drum groups competed for $30,000 in prize money, with the $10,000 top prize going to Fort Peck Sioux. There was also a best-dressed drum competition Saturday evening, with prizes ranging from $200 to $500. The top prize went to Fort Peck Sioux as well. During the royalty coronation Friday evening before …

employees to play games including guessing the contents of wrapped gifts by shaking them, stacking cups and unwrapping chocolate candies, with prizes of $200 to winners, and $100 to those who came in second. Elaine Lane, education and services coordinator for the Shawash-iliʔi Skul, shows off her outfit as she participates in the ugly sweater contest during the annual employee holiday party and fourth-quarter service awards at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center Thursday, Dec. 18. Lane won …

health appointments in six months. He treats those with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and suicidal feelings who would otherwise not have access to mental health services. In addition, Bardell, who is bilingual, will begin teaching a postpartum depression education class for Albany InReach in 2012 for Spanish-speaking mothers. Recipients received an award, complimentary dinner for two and a one-night stay at Spirit Mountain Casino and Lodge and a $500 cash gift. "The dedication and service …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council resending constitutional amendments to voters 11.13.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Elections Tribal members should be voting on two proposed amendments to the Tribe's Constitution between mid-February and early March now that Tribal Council has again asked the Secretary of the Interior to call an election during its Wednesday, Nov. 5, meeting. The amendments, which would institute term limits on future Tribal Council service and remove the Bureau …

, strong, relaxed and proud are the words that most tell me when remembering my father, and I agree with all of them. I would like to thank the Social Services Department for working so quickly and professionally with my family members who stayed with him at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, and facilitating family to come in from other states to attend his funeral service and interment. I would also like to thank the Member Benefits Department for assisting in the funeral service …

Tribal Government & News Tribal board to help oversee upcoming constitutional election 03.13.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Elections , People , Tribal employees Tribal Council appointed the Tribe's current Election Board members to serve on a Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Board that will oversee the upcoming constitutional amendment election during its March 5 meeting. Tribal voters will be asked in early June whether they want to institute term limits for Tribal Council service, as well …

Tribal Government & News 78 employees honored for years of service 06.13.2014 Ron Karten Tribal employees Seventy-eight Tribal employees were recognized for a combined 875 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during an employee recognition event held Thursday, June 12, in the Community Center. Most notably, Health and Wellness Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier reached her 29th anniversary of working for the Tribe. She started working for the Tribe on Oct. 1, 1984. The years of service …

, Calif. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 422 E. University Drive, Mesa, Ariz. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at the city of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St. A potluck luncheon will follow the cemetery services at 635 E. First Place, Mesa. Everyone is welcome to any or all of the services. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

University, where he received his bachelor’s degree, Hostler worked with other Native American students to raise the issue of the university’s role in its Native American Studies program and faculty selection. Hostler also studied and advised about agency politics and procedures affecting 170 Tribes on the West Coast while an intern for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 1999 – The Forest Service invited the Tribal Cultural Resources Department and several Grand Ronde Elders to visit parts …