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, the event provides an opportunity to visit Tribal informational tables and ask Tribal leaders and staff members questions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All nine Tribes usually participate in the event. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that the public still knows far less about Tribes than they could. “Most people are unaware of the Tribal presence in the region,” he said. “They’re not familiar that there are nine Tribes and in what areas. You usually have to associate location with a casino …

Health & Education Fever and rash? Call first before you go to the clinic 02.11.2019 Danielle Frost Measles By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Department is strongly encouraging anyone who thinks they might have measles to not visit the clinic. Although no cases have been reported in Polk or Yamhill counties, the clinic is urging caution. Signs have been posted on the clinic doors, alerting patients who have fever and a rash to stay outside and call …

step toward becoming a reality after a Grand Ronde contingent of Tribal Council members and staff visited the Poarch Creek Tribe in Alabama. “The Poarch Creek has a very good facility,” said Spirit Mountain Development Corp. General Manager Bruce Thomas. “It was after the initial visit with them that (Tribal) Council decided to take a closer look at gaming.” The facility was expected to hold an 800-seat bingo hall, 500 video slot machines, Keno and game tables. A full-service buffet restaurant …

marks the 112 th year of the Rose Festival and the 107 th time the parade has been held. Because of war and construction issues over the years, the parade has not always been held. It is the 24 th year that the casino has participated in the Rose Festival, Huffman said. The Rose Festival Court made its annual visit to Grand Ronde on Thursday, May 9, stopping off at Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center and achaf-hammi, the Tribal plankhouse. Tribal Royalty will participate in the Starlight …

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a healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse. “This is a space where we are here to help,” Hewitt said. “Every person is important on the team. Everyone makes a difference, whether they are the skipper or ground crew.” To participate in Canoe Journey, contact Hewitt at 503-879-1471. For updates on the journey, visit www.paddletolummi.org or Paddle to Lummi 2019 on Facebook. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

a final decision as to whether it will enter into a proposed consent order with the Tribe. For more information regarding the project, visit https://www.deq.state.or.us/Webdocs/Forms/Output/FPController.ashx?SourceId=4811&SourceIdType=11. If you do not have access to the Internet, contact Cheryl Grabham at 503-504-7906. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Conference. Editor Dean Rhodes received a first-place award in the Best News Story category for “The New Normal,” which examined the effect of the Cowlitz Tribe’s Ilani casino on Spirit Mountain Casino one year after opening. The story appeared in the May 1, 2018, edition. Staff writer Danielle Frost took second place in the Best News Story category for “Meteorite Impact,” which detailed the Tribe’s 2018 visit to Tomanowos at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The story appeared …

government’s continued response to the coronavirus outbreak, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org or its Facebook page, or continue following Smoke Signals at www.smokesignals.org or on Facebook. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Tribe has secured $1.1 million so far to counter effects of coronavirus pandemic 04.30.2020 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Health & Wellness General Manager David Fullerton For a full list of updated services, visit https://www.grandronde.org/services/health-wellness/covid-19-preparedness/ By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy announced that the Tribe has received $1.1 million so far from the federal government …