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Culture Walking On -- Leona Medina, Charlene Minjarez, Charles Taylor and John Pool 09.30.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Leona Medina Leona Jane (Ray) Medina Sept. 26, 1969 – Sept. 17, 2020 Leona Jane Medina was born on Sept. 26, 1969, in Crescent City, Calif., the daughter of Richard and Lola (Spates) Ray. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2020, at the age of 50. Leona grew up in Crescent City, graduating from Crescent City High School. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand …

became the Tribe's Tribal Historic Preservation Officer in early 2011 after the Tribe received a $27,000 grant from the National Park Service. The position allows the Tribe to have increased sovereignty in controlling its architectural and historic sites on Reservation and trust lands. As the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Thorsgard has the authority on the Tribe's trust lands to assess potential archaeological materials and devise plans to avoid affecting the site or move the materials out …

. The institute collected seed from the local plants for genetic preservation and brought in Nelson's checkermallow plants from other reserve sites. Other native prairie plants were introduced to the property with an emphasis on plants with cultural uses to ensure plant diversity and improved overall ecosystem function. Some of these plants include camas, tarweed, juncus and bitterroot, among others. Tribal staff is hoping that this site be used in the future as a locally available gathering area …

of the Tribe, its members or other persons on Tribal land; Doing or threatening to do any act upon Tribal land which seriously threatens the environment of the land, water, natural resources, air or other natural land or topographical feature on Tribal land or which would in any way threaten the environmental quality of life for the Tribe, its members and other persons on Tribal land; Exploring for or excavating upon items, sites or locations of historic, religious or scientific significance …

counties to sell or donate property to eligible Tribes in Oregon. It became effective the day Brown signed the bill. Previously, counties were allowed to grant an option to purchase, contract to sell and convey or donate lands to the state or federal governments. The bill now authorizes such transactions with any federally recognized Tribe in Oregon. “It streamlines the process of transferring county-tax-foreclosed lands to the Tribes for burial grounds, sacred sites or for economic development …

housing development and then work with Tribal Council to identify a site on which to build. Leno has previously said the 86.48-acre Rink property east of Grand Meadows and the eight-acre Windsor property south of Grand Meadows and east of the Grand Ronde Fire Station as possible sites for a home development locally. “The Housing Department will interview respondents to more definitively estimate the number of ready-to-buy prospective home owners,” the survey results state. “This will inform …

Culture Yesteryears - Oct. 15, 2024 10.11.2024 Yesteryears 2009 Yesteryears 2019 – Smoke Signals interviewed Tribal officials about how many homes the area could eventually accommodate. With sewer and water capacity still available and several acres of land still in trust, the existing 257 home sites then in place or under construction could eventually expand significantly. However, Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno warned that the limiting factor was the cost of maintenance. Although …

of understanding, agreeing that the state would seek the Tribe’s input and consultation on forest management practices. It said that the Tribal Council, Cultural Resource Protection Staff and perhaps Elders might be asked to provide recommendations regarding culturally significant sites, public usage and the naming of certain areas. 1995 – No edition available 1990 – No edition available 1985 – No edition available Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke …

Culture Yesteryears - March 1, 2025 02.27.2025 Yesteryears 2020 2020 – The Tribe and the City of Salem signed a memorandum of understanding intended to “strengthen the government-to-government relationship” between the two entities. It pledged that representatives of the city and Tribe would establish a database of known archeological sites and Tribally significant areas that have a high probability of historic and pre-contact significance. In addition, the city pledged to provide the Tribe …

. “The two available/undeveloped sites call for a carwash and brewery in the masterplan but that could change with potential other opportunities,” she said in an email. “The tenant mix is important and the target list includes quick service restaurants with drive-throughs and sit-down, medical (and) personal care services such as hair and nails.” In January 2020, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council approved a lease with 7-Eleven Inc. to build a convenience store at Chemawa Station. In February 2021 …