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casino after objections from other Tribes scuttled the previous project. Grand Ronde Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin said at the time that a casino off Interstate 5 near Salem would be “devastating” to the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Spirit Mountain Casino, which is currently the closest gaming enterprise to the Salem market. The Siletz Tribe’s Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City is 26 miles farther away from Salem than Spirit Mountain. Calls to Siletz Tribal Chairwoman Dee Pigsley were not returned …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Indigenous In Plain Sight’ 08.12.2021 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Gregg Deal introduced himself as a husband, father, artist and activist during a TEDx event he spoke at in Boulder, Colo. A video of the event was published to YouTube on June 26, 2018, and has since amassed more than 135,000 views. In his talk, called “Indigenous In Plain Sight,” Deal uses the TEDx platform to talk about the Native American topics his …

not be possible,” he said. “Without love, the notes on my flute would be meaningless. And without the Creator, I would not even have breath to share. Music is a language that we all share together. Everyone on Mother Earth is a descendant of an Indigenous ancestor, and in that way we are all related. Please remember that your feelings are so important and that you are appreciated.” In his career, Reibach has released 26 albums, performed more than 700 concerts, made dozens of music videos and taught …

be mailed back via priority mail to ensure timely delivery. Any Tribal member 18 or older who did not receive a packet should request one as soon as possible, from the Secretarial Board Chair at 360-614-5848, or by email, at Cherisse.Tiger@bia.gov . Additionally, Tribal members who are in a time crunch to get their registration packets may contact the Tribe’s Election Board at election.board@grandronde.org or 503-879-2271. A list of registered voters will be posted at the Grand Ronde Community …

and an on-site inspection with the engineer occurred on Wednesday, April 26. River Design Group has a second office in Corvallis. River Design Group is a private consulting firm specializing in river, stream and wetland restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest and other western states. It will provide White and Tribal Council with a report on the current status of the riverbank where it meets the back side of the cemetery for approximately 850 feet. White said the report should identify any …

Casino on Monday, June 1, after it had been shuttered for an unprecedented 2.5 months. That sentiment was apparent given the number of vehicles occupying the casino’s parking lot. By 9 a.m. Monday, three hours after the casino re-opened, one-third of the public lot was filled, even though Monday mornings are typically the slowest times. As visitors entered the casino, there were visual reminders everywhere to help them follow the new rules. Social distancing is required. Guests are to walk …

of the Secretary of the Interior or the official Tribal membership roll prepared by the Tribe between Nov. 30, 1984, and Sept. 14, 1999; provided that such roll may be corrected by the Tribal Council in accordance with the Tribal Enrollment Ordinance .” The second proposed amendment would reduce General Council participation requirements for initiatives, referendums and the calling of special General Council meetings. Currently, the Tribal Constitution requires at least one-third of the adult general …

.” The new definition, with new wording in italics, would read: “Grand Ronde blood is defined as all Indian blood derived from a direct ancestor whose name validly appears on the official Tribal membership roll prepared under the Grand Ronde Restoration Act; provided, that such roll may be corrected by Tribal Council with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or the official Tribal membership roll prepared by the Tribe between Nov. 30, 1984, and Sept. 14, 1999; provided that such roll may …

Tribal Government & News George discusses the power of Tribal philanthropy 09.27.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Events , Spirit Mountain Community Fund By Danielle Frost Tribal philanthropy and the new relationships it has created among Oregon and Washington Tribes, as well as their surrounding communities, was one of the topics discussed during the Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington Conference: Grantmakers as Changemakers held at Spirit Mountain Casino on Wednesday, Sept. 26 …

Tribal Government & News Senate passes Reservation Act amendment bill 07.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Federal Government The U.S. Senate approved two bills on Friday, July 15: one that the Grand Ronde Tribe liked very much and the other that the Tribe has opposed since it was first introduced. The first bill, to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, was introduced by Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. It was passed out of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Nov. 18, 2015. The bill would …