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row. For those who had gone with me before, they had been arranged either on the side, which is kind of under a sheltered area, or up in the balcony.” The Grand Ronde Tribe endorsed Kotek for governor after a Smoke Signals news story reported that she was the only gubernatorial candidate to commit to maintaining the state’s current policy regarding Tribal gaming – one casino per Tribe on Reservation land. The Siletz Tribe has applied to the Department of the Interior for permission to build …

on Thursday, March 2, announcing the decision to resign, hinting that it was driven by incompatibility with Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan, the elected official who had been appointed in January to oversee her bureau. “It is time for me to move on and for the commissioner to find a director who is able to effectively and efficiently move his vision forward,” Watson said. Watson will not receive severance pay. An interim leadership plan for the Office of Equity and Human Rights will be announced soon …

with her mother, Tribal member Jamie White, and grandmother, Tribal Elder Robin Martin. “It’s a new experience for me,” she said. “I am enjoying it, listening to drums and listening to prayers.” Joyce Dowd Ham, 92, drove herself to Restoration from Portland. “It is great to come and see friends from long ago,” she said. “I tell people I drive better than I walk.” Her grandchildren, Tribal members Joseph Ham and Shannon Ham-Texeira, stood next to her, along with 8-year-old great-granddaughter Gabby …

colonization, “There was no shame in our culture, in our values. … There’s no shame in saying, ‘I want to heal.’ I don’t want to keep carrying this on my shoulders because it’s a lot of weight.” DeGarmo said he is speaking from experience. “There was a point in my life where I needed to call for help,” he said. “Everyone around me opened their arms to me. I didn’t think that was possible because of the road I led myself down, the things I’ve done, the things I’ve destroyed.” Grand Ronde Tribal Police …

at the Tribal preschool. 1995 – Construction of Spirit Mountain Casino was picking up as the weather improved. A new underpass to cross Highway 18 was scheduled to start within the month. 1990 — The Tribe purchased two new flatbed trucks to convert for use as fire trucks on reservation lands. 1985 – Roger Harrison won the contest to design a logo for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “Spirit Mountain has always been a symbol and a historic landmark of the Grand Ronde to me, and the five eagle …

to hold a monthly raffle for handmade beaded earrings for people who submit photos of themselves weeding. The earrings were donated by Carmon Morelese of Singing Bird Creations. “Message me if you want to meet up and weed (or if) you’ve got a spot that needs help,” Eastman said. The group’s mission statement declares it is “is a community-led movement rooted in Indigenous stewardship, dedicated to protecting and restoring the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde without the use …

stint on Tribal Council. Currently, he serves as chair of the Tribe’s Fish & Wildlife Committee. “I got involved in the board right after (Spirit Mountain) casino opened (in 1995),” he said. Leno said he decided to serve as board chair due to his previous experience and a desire to stay busy and involved in the Tribe. “I’m right here locally so it’s easy for me to be involved,” he said. “Right now, the casino is a little flat and I’m concerned with what I have seen…That’s the revenue that goes …

my house and I was thinking, when I'm finally an Elder, I'll be able to have a few more dollars to make my home payment." A few years later, Elders payments increased to $500 a month and then to $1,000, where it is today. "It still amazes me that we have been able to do so much," she said. "And it's not just the Tribal Council. It's the staff, the Elders. It's everybody." She remembers the first per capita payments when Tribal members stood out in the cold starting at 6 a.m. "It was like …

to serve the Eugene-area membership. The first choice was to maintain an office and "refocus" by hiring a local member of the Tribe to build community. "I voted for option A," said Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. "That was to me the only way it was going to get a real shot at working. We need to watch the budget and keep good track of who is attending the classes. Even if nonTribal members are attending classes, that's fine as long as funding is not coming out of Tribal funds. "I have …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- May 1, 2012 04.30.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal Council: I would like to thank all of you for the big bouquet of flowers you sent me. Words cannot fully express how grateful I was to receive such a thoughtful and wonderful gift. They have been brightening my room and also will be a picture on my wallpaper on my laptop computer. I am praying that my recent illnesses will soon be a thing of the past. Once again, thank you for your …