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Leno, a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran, read aloud a letter from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick. “Every year, I’m struck by a powerful and conflicting emotions that Memorial Day brings,” Fitzpatrick wrote. “Service can come at a great cost. This day allows us to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate price. ... Native Americans have the highest rate of participation in the armed services. May we never forget what they have sacrificed.” The keynote …

Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 Events Event Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Tribal Council Chambers/Zoom Upcoming Events Holiday Juneteenth (2024) June 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed to honor Juneteenth. Holiday Independence Day admin leave July 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices will close early for the upcoming holiday. Holiday Independence Day (2024) July 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed …

Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 Cultural Event Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 August 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Devils Lake Park Upcoming Events Holiday Independence Day (2025) July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. Holiday Independence Day Administrative Leave (2025) July 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal campus closed after 1 p.m. Holiday Labor Day (2025) September 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

with on council. He cited Jan Reibach Sr., Wink Soderberg, June Sherer and current Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno among them. “I knew very little about veterans and what veterans have experienced until I actually started working here at the Tribe,” said Mercier. “I’ve worked every day with veterans and I will always give credit to Steve Bobb for teaching me more about veterans and what it was like to serve during war time than anyone has taught me. He really opened my eyes.” Tribal Council member Denise …

this is doing is this is providing a service to our members,” Mercier said. “You can get married in our Tribal Court and we’re not going to discriminate against anyone who wants to get married in our Tribal Court.” Mercier also said that Tribal Council can proceed with the first reading of the ordinance and pursue an advisory vote if a majority so desires. The non-discrimination clause also received comments from audience members who said they favor not allowing any marriages in Tribal Court …

domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Assist outside agency with a reported assault in the Grand Ronde area. A male was arrested by Polk County deputies. Check welfare in the 24700 block of Grand Ronde Road. A male was found in his home in need of medical attention. He was transported to hospital. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Assist outside agency with an information request in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Reported telephonic harassment in the Grand Ronde area. Assist …

Trust was founded by the Legislature in July 2001. The trust awarded its first round of grants in May 2003 and in July 2013 the Legislature renewed the cultural tax credit that helps fund the trust for six years. As of July 2013, more than 24,000 Oregonians had donated to the trust through the tax credit and the trust had granted more than 1,000 awards worth $14 million and developed a permanent fund for culture totaling almost $20 million. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

temporary solution until demand is high enough to sustain a physical store. Thomas says alternative solutions, such as the Social Services Department coordinating grocery store transport, is another idea. “Not everything needs to cost $1 million,” he says. “There are other ways.” Thomas adds that Tribal grocery delivery services also should be considered. “The cost of delivery would be far less than the Tribe having a grocery store,” Thomas says. George agrees that delivery service is something …

at the beginning of the new biennium. In addition to restoring travel between Salem and the coast, he is trying to get service into Dallas where the county courthouse and other offices are located, to add more convenient services for Tribal members. Doing so, however, has proven problematic. “None of the transit agencies will use the Kings Valley intersection,” Mercier said. “They’re waiting for ODOT to put a roundabout in. It’s already been delayed a year.” Due to issues with utility companies, he said, 2026 …

Tribal Government & News $2 million in federal funds for Blue Heron redevelopment included in proposed appropriations bill 10.25.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Federal government The Tribe may receive $2 million in federal funds to continue its work in redeveloping the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, according to Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley. The funding is included in an upcoming appropriations bill. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor …