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. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals editor Seventy employees were honored for a combined 1,037 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during a third-quarter Years of Service ceremony held Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Tribal gym. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees for their dedication and recalled when she was just one of three people hired to work for the Tribe. Now, there are 512 employees. “That is just amazing,” Kennedy said. “When I think …

Culture Walking On -- Leona Medina, Charlene Minjarez, Charles Taylor and John Pool 09.30.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Leona Medina Leona Jane (Ray) Medina Sept. 26, 1969 – Sept. 17, 2020 Leona Jane Medina was born on Sept. 26, 1969, in Crescent City, Calif., the daughter of Richard and Lola (Spates) Ray. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2020, at the age of 50. Leona grew up in Crescent City, graduating from Crescent City High School. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand …

” and “StoryMap: Indigenous Naming of Creeks on Marys Peak.” The first three presentations were held on Oct. 14, 22 and 26, and the fourth one will occur at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. All videos will be available to view for three months at www.grandronde.org/history-and-culture-summit/ . To register for the Nov. 18 Zoom event, visit www.grandronde.org/events/hcsummit-10222020/ and scroll to the link at the bottom of the page, “Complete Agenda: History and Culture Virtual Summit.” The History …

, Feb. 7 Animal complaint reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Citizen contact occurred in the 48700 block of Eagle Loop. Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. One subject was arrested for harassment. Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, Feb. 8 Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

Tribal Government & News Memorial Day celebration honors both fallen and living warriors 05.28.2025 Nicole Montesano West Valley Veterans Memorial Tribal Elder and Marine Corps veteran Reyn Leno speaks during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus Monday, May 26. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff Grand Ronde Tribal members honored the Tribe’s soldiers on Memorial Day with a ceremony at West Valley Veterans Memorial …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs two contracts for road rehabilitation, housing unit fix 08.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two contracts that will allow road rehabilitation on Agency Creek and Yoncalla Creek roads as well as repair a burned-out unit in Tribal housing during its Wednesday, Aug. 26, meeting. Since both projects will cost more than $100,000, they required Tribal Council approval per the Tribe’s Procurement …

in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, April 24 Welfare check conducted in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Theft reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of Grand Ronde and Andy Riggs roads. Warrant arrest in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Female subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Wednesday, April 25 Assist outside agency in the area …

Tribal Government & News Tribe kicking off enrollment community meetings on May 26 05.18.2021 Dean Rhodes Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will hold the first of four scheduled meetings regarding membership and enrollment issues starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. Because of continuing COVID-19 pandemic concerns, it will be held virtually using the Zoom teleconference application. In October 2019, Tribal Council approved a maximum $50,000 …

or recently completed projects, and the Tribe discussed many of its own. The 1855 Willamette Valley Treaty, many federal regulations and the overall federal trust responsibility to Tribes require the U.S. Forest Service to seek Tribal input through consultation on forest actions in the Tribe's ceded lands, which include Willamette, Siuslaw and Mt. Hood national forests. More recently, Memoranda of Understanding have been signed among the parties leading to a specific and official level of cooperation …

night, in the interest of safety. Some Tribes intended to make the final landing but were urged to leave early in the morning to avoid the roughest water. Some videos posted on the Facebook page, “Almost Official Paddle To Elwha,” show canoes in churning, rough waters as paddlers make their way across. According to some eyewitnesses, one canoe capsized and paddlers were rescued by a Navy boat. Protocol follows Landing Day, and will take place from Friday, Aug. 1 to Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Lower …