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. 18; in Salem at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in a location yet to be determined; and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. “I would say this is one of those decisions that will have repercussions for generations to come,” said Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier. “I happen to be one of the council members who was here for most of the disenrollment proceedings … It was just a very negative experience in watching the way Tribal members turned on each other …

. The tour provided Sixkiller with a briefing on what is occurring at the 23-acre site that used to be the Blue Heron Paper Mill. (Photo by Dean Rhodes) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a design contract with GBD Architects of Portland for a portion of its Tumwata Village site in Oregon City during its Wednesday, Oct. 11, meeting. The $673,000 contract will include a schematic design for what is known as block one of the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site …

. “I think just somebody actually recognizing that it’s not Salish art, it’s not Californian art, it’s not eastern Oregon art; it has this one place in the world,” he said. “Everybody sees our stuff, and says ‘oh, like you do totems,’ and, no, we don’t do frogs and whales and bears, and stack ‘em on each other; that’s not what we do, so having this be recognized and raising that awareness, that’s kind of cool.” Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, an online magazine that promotes and supports …

Tribal Government & News Cleanup work continues for tumwata village 02.11.2026 Danielle Harrison Tumwata Village Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb gave an update about the cleanup process and future plans for tumwata village during a Monday, Jan. 26, Zoom meeting. The meeting was part of a requirement for an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Cleanup Grant application. The Tribe …

members, Tribal staff, media representatives, Election Board members, nominees and those nominating them will be allowed to enter the building. Attendees will be required to wear face masks. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log - July 14-20 08.11.2022 Tribal Police Grand Ronde police station (Smoke Signals file photo) Thursday, July 14 Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Shot heard in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Blacktail Drive. Officers determined it was fireworks. Citizen contact occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, July 15 Assist outside …

with a cover request in the 47000 block of Hebo Road for a reported trespass. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle had a dead battery. Sunday, July 24 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. An individual was allegedly selling fake jewelry. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 22. The drivers were involved in a fender bender and Oregon State …

Youth Empowerment & Prevention is hosting a Pajama Jam in the Tribal gym from 5-7 p.m. Youth and families are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their drums and rattles. Breakfast will be served for dinner. The first 125 youth will receive a hard copy of the "Little Acorn" and all will have a chance to win raffle prizes. 

. A memorial service will be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Plankhouse achaf-hammi at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Kimberly Sue LaBonte Dec. 26, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Sue LaBonte passed on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 56. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family. A viewing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Join Grand Ronde artist and new author Kitana Connelly for a transformative exploration of healing and self-discovery at the Creativity as Medicine Art Show and Book Release! This two-day event, supported by Confluence and the Native American Youth & Family Center’s Microenterprise Program, will showcase a unique blend of art and literature aimed at empowering Indigenous peoples and their peers on their journey of healing.

Register at https://www.confluenceproject.org/event.../workbookrelease/