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Culture New book tells early-life story of Louis Kenoyer 11.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Culture , History “My Life, by Louis Kenoyer: Reminiscences of a Grand Ronde Reservation Childhood” Published: By Oregon State University Press in cooperation with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde To order: Visit www.osupress.oregonstate.edu Cost: $35 For approximately 51 years, Louis Kenoyer was truly unique. He was the only person who spoke the Tualatin Northern Kalapuya language after his father walked …

how they could do it," Day said. "I had one gentleman I made a blank for him so he'd have a pattern that he and his daughter could work on." Of interest to some visitors, said Lewis, was the history of different areas where the Grand Ronde Tribe's forebears lived, like Tualatin. "People are looking for the history of their region," said Lewis. Tribal member Eric Bernando, Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor and Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Kristin Ravia, also a member of the Tribe …

its interior demolished and remodeling work will start soon with a planned opening date of late 2022 or early 2023. Meanwhile, remediation work continues at the Tribe’s Blue Heron site at Willamette Falls in Oregon City as 10 buildings have been partially or fully demolished and two underground storage tanks have been removed, and the Tribe continues to work on placing the former Multnomah Greyhound Park property in Wood Village into trust for a possible second Tribal casino location. “I think …

30 gathered at the Brew Coffee and Tap House in Independence for a watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Lewis began the webinar by jokingly lamenting over one aspect that wasn’t possible with him presenting over a virtual platform. “I’d really prefer to be talking with you all in person and drinking a beer,” he said. Lewis is a descendant of the Santiam Kalapuya, Chinook, Molalla, Takelma and Yoncalla Kalapuya peoples. He has served as manager of the Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department and past …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves additional signer to assist with homeownership sale documents 05.01.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Housing By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Due to the popularity of its new homeownership development, Tribal Council approved adding an additional signer to assist with closing documents at its Wednesday, May 1, meeting. The Tipsu-ili’i home ownership project at McPherson Drive in Grand Ronde is underway with buyers in process …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Oct. 1, 2018 09.27.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank all the individuals who have aided in the process to come to my rescue to provide a valued service in placing the marker for my beloved husband Wesley West. I was devastated by the loss of my husband of many years and a well-known member of the Confederated Tribes. He served as a voice for the Tribe as a council member and retired Army veteran who tirelessly …

Tribal Government & News Message from the Tribal Chair -- Oct. 1, 2012 10.01.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council Dear Tribal members: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their support over the years in electing me to Tribal Council and the current Tribal Council for electing me as your new chairman. On Sept. 12, in addition to my election as chair, Tribal Council voted Jack Giffen Jr. as your new vice chair and Toby McClary as your new secretary. I have held an officer …

sites, and endangered species habitat. Nominated by Joe Biden, she still has to face confirmation by the Senate. But what an honor and what a long time coming! Finally, some good news from 2020. Judith Pettibone Roll No. 717 Dear Smoke Signals : My name is Samantha Dala. I have a problem. I moved out of my house so that Housing could do their job and fix the ceiling in the bathroom and in the bedroom. I was told by other people, “If you move everything out, then Housing will get you back …

Culture Mother and daughter reunite for the holidays 12.13.2012 Dean Rhodes People For 43-year-old Veronica Gaston, this Christmas will end 40 years of holidays without her mother. "It wasn't until after her health went down that I reached out to her," says Veronica from the home in Elder housing that she now shares with her long-estranged mother, Elder Donna Casey, 72. "And she reached back." This was in August, just after Casey had had a fall at the house and was recovering in the hospital …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 1, 2014 01.30.2014 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank all of my friends and family who came to my birthday party and for all of the cards, etc. I especially want to thank my sons Steve, Gary and Bill for planning and organizing the event. It meant a lot to me to see so many friends that I hadn't seen in years. Wink Soderberg Roll #777 Dear Smoke Signals : Unity of Salem had the opportunity to have Jan Michael …