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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - May 15, 2016 05.12.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : In my time on Tribal Council, one of my biggest priorities has been to responsibly manage the Tribal budget and to protect our endowments and our investments while providing fair and equal services to our Tribal members. Last year, my priority was the same, but I wanted to make sure that Tribal members looking to increase the value of their homes or the homes they would …

Mercier said that while the four-year statistics may sound concerning, the story behind the numbers is far more encouraging. “Those numbers only include students who graduate in four years, not those who take a little longer,” Mercier said. “Typically, all of our students do graduate, it may just not be within the four years.” In 2015-16, 64.1 percent of students overall and 54.5 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native students graduated on time from Willamina High, according to a statewide …

to move forward with this (now) was all the outcry from past elections, and repeatedly, our members were saying they couldn’t get ahold of the BIA or get a ballot. … Our members were very unhappy with that process. … With the outcry of our members who said, ‘Change it,” … That’s the reasoning and I thought I’d take time to mention it to our general members.” Despite the assurances that the timing wouldn’t affect the new lineal descent enrollment rollout, several Tribal members in attendance …

at the Council level. I will be asking department managers to bring forward well thought through three year plans designed to help programs run efficiently. Grants can be very helpful in financing a program, but we need to be very careful because at some point they expire and tribal government can be caught unprepared and simply unable to maintain the program at full cost. For the first time in the history of the tribe, we are undertaking a full scale enrollment audit that is sure to have far …

Trust Board, also was out on the floor with her granddaughters, Tribal descendants Arianna Nava, KiiUsh Kimbol and Kiyh Redhawk. "It makes me very proud and feel so hopeful for our future generations to see these young people out there dancing and stepping up to put on a powwow," McDaniel said. "Less people, but more fun," said Little Miss Grand Ronde Iyana Holmes in comparing the children's event with the larger summer powwows. "This is the type of powwow where kids can show off what they learn …

the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, have worked to increase the state's fish consumption rate. The rate affects Oregon water quality because the higher the fish consumption rate, the cleaner any discharge being put in state waterways must be. "I consider it a major victory for the Tribe, and all Oregon Tribes," said Tribal Ceded Lands Manager Mike Karnosh. "Tribal Council has played a very active role in supporting this increase in the fish consumption rate." Karnosh said Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle …

and respected by his students, fellow teachers and the community. Ray enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, water and snow skiing. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a Boy Scout leader for many years. His family was very important to him and he loved spending time with them. He enjoyed trips to the coast with Susie and working on various projects at their home. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susie; son Todd; daughters, Nikki (Dan) Hughes and Bekki (Chris) Youso; five grandchildren …

to secure the trees," he said. "I've worked for the county for 14 years," said Pullen, "and this is first time we've cut more than a couple trees. It doesn't come up very often, but it's been a real positive experience, and we would love to do it again if the opportunity comes up." A similar possibility has already come up through Tri-Met, Archuleta said, which is building a new line to Milwaukie. And more trees may yet become available from the Sellwood Bridge project. Share On Facebook Share …

to consecutive or total terms, that has prevented Tribal Council from agreeing on a proposal to send to the membership for a vote. "The term limits question was very complex," McClary said. "I think there were three different options that people could pick from as far as how many terms. There was not just do you support term limits, but what is your preference? … When we began discussing that, the complexity of the subject is what really dragged out the length of time it took for us to move on anything …

and the family of Tribal Elder Marce Norwest, who walked on in 2011, will be honored. "We hope the word gets out so we have many Native Americans in Native dress," said Jerry Howard, Volcanoes Senior Marketing Executive and director of Game Day Operations. "It looks so beautiful and I know our fans would love it." Howard said events begin two hours before game time at 5:15 p.m. when a caisson containing a flag-draped casket will be parked in front of the main entry gate. At 5:20, the Grand Ronde Drum …