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," Rogers said. A Tribal police force is the latest step in the Tribe continuing its efforts to reclaim sovereignty. As early as 1985 in the Grand Ronde Tribal Reservation Plan, the Tribe called for a Tribal police force. The most recent grant was among more than 200 grants awarded to more than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native nations through the Justice Department's Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation program. "These awards represent our ongoing commitment to help put an end …

Culture Yesteryears -- July 15, 2018 (1) 06.28.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – Elders were being invited by the Land & Culture Department to record oral histories in an effort to increase the Tribal museum’s archive of their recollections. Tribal Historian David Lewis and Collections Specialist Veronica Montano invited Tribal Elder Ed Larsen in to give his history as part of the latest effort. The museum was undertaking the task of completing oral histories for the 350 Tribal Elders who …

to the Veterans Memorial. Special mention was made of the passing of Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Gene Hudson. 2009 – Spirit Mountain Casino opened its two latest entertainment venues over Memorial Day weekend. “It was a true entertainment weekend,” said Spirit Mountain Casino Marketing Manager Greg Fritz. “People had four places to go for entertainment.” The 3,884-square-foot, 381-seat Mountain View Sports Bar and 2,900-square-foot, 287-person capacity Raindrops Nightclub opened and brought …

Lafferty, Ashley Bedortha, Denise Harvey, Alicia Selwyn and Tribal Council member Angie Blackwell. 2000 – Grand Ronde’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies contingent grew to six. Sgt. Jeff VanLaanen and Deputy Allister Bunch were the latest additions to the Grand Ronde community. VanLaanen had worked in the area before and recently returned as a supervisor. Bunch was a former Los Angeles Police Department officer and had moved to Polk County after living in Southern California for many years. 1995 …

Health & Education Local school districts still do not meet updated state metrics for in-person learning 11.12.2020 Danielle Harrison Education By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance for returning to in-person instruction on Friday, Oct. 30. The metrics are based on the latest COVID-19 information, align with federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and could potentially …

Culture Watchlist: ‘What We Can Learn About #LandBack From These Native American Comedies’ 06.29.2022 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist PBS introduced a new series called “Historian’s Take” to its PBS Origins YouTube channel in April 2022. In the latest 10-minute episode, “Historian’s Take” compares Native American representation in television during the 20th century versus the representation we see today. The episode introduces Tai Leclaire, a Mohawk actor …

Tribal Government & News Langley testifies before House subcommittee seeking Restoration Act fix 06.14.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Federal government Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley is the latest Grand Ronde member to testify before Congress seeking a fix to the Thompson Strip mistake. Langley testified before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, June 7. (Photo courtesy of Tribal Attorney Rob Greene's Facebook page) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tribal …

Health & Education Tribal librarian wins nationwide contest 04.25.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Library Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole was recognized as a first-class librarian as part of the nationwide campaign for author Jeff Kinney’s latest book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer.” Cole’s prize package includes a paid trip to Boston, Mass., to meet Kinney and tour the Wimpy Kid studio. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole first …

Culture Tribal Elder releases song dedicated to world peace 06.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal member , Art Native Rose Band, a musical ensemble led by artist and Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Jan Michael Looking Wolf, has unveiled their latest single, “We Rise.” This folk-rock anthem carries a message of unity, hope and peace. The Native Rose Band, founded by Looking Wolf, brings together musicians who share a common purpose of promoting world peace, cultural diversity and unity. Their music …