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flowing in new directions. Kayak guides from the Paddle Tribal Waters program had heard warnings about “strainers,” meaning downed wood and trees that can be dangerous to kayakers. But many of the Tribal youth had been kayaking and training for this journey for two years and rafted many of the white water sections a year before in preparation. With Go-Pros strapped to several of the kayaks, the nervous teens braved the class-four rapids. After paddling through the previous dam sites, many …

the next month.” Chemawa Station Co-Executive Officer and Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said that the second phase of development will include five parcels and a community gathering area. Two of the parcels are still available and one will be retained by LLC ownership. “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 …

Tribal Government & News Positive Discipline class set for April 24 03.28.2012 Ron Karten Events A "Parenting With Positive Discipline" class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Tribal Community Center. The class, which includes lunch, will provide an overview of parenting that will help prevent power struggles and invite cooperation, reduce peer and sibling conflict, foster respect and responsibility and bring out the best in yourself and your children. For more …

for Best Animated Feature Film on March 2 during the most recent Academy Awards ceremony. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Sunday, Jan. 7 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., in-person attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom. 503-879-2304

than Friday, Nov. 7, to “expedite the release of funds and provide flexibility for each Tribal government to determine how best to use the resources to support their communities.” At the local level, there are food drives being held at the Tribal campus and the Culture Committee plans to hold a canned food drive and a “Fill the Boot” event during the Restoration Powwow Saturday, Nov. 22. Proceeds will be used to purchase food for the Grand Ronde Food Bank – iskam mǝkʰmǝk-haws. Youth Empowerment …

paper mill site at Willamette Falls. Written comments regarding the two supplemental budget proposals are due to Finance Officer Chris Leno by noon Wednesday, June 26. Hearings to increase the adopted budget are required by the Budget & Appropriations Ordinance. Notices about the hearings were posted outside the Governance Center on Tuesday, June 11. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

by surprise on his lunch break. Phillips was honored for designing Smoke Signals and was judged by entering three issues of the paper. The Professional Division is for enrolled Tribal members who work for Native publications. Tribal photographer Michelle Alaimo received a second-place award in the Associate Division in the Best Photo of Native America category for her May 15 photographs of the Tribe’s First Salmon Ceremony held in West Linn in May 2015 and Merrill received a second-place award …

for Audit and Assurance Adam Smith said that in general terms, a casino audit includes examining and reviewing various documents and processes, and is governed by multiple regulatory and professional authorities. “Specifically, for Spirit Mountain Casino, we began by reviewing written policies and procedures followed by observing personnel to confirm adherence with specific procedures to gauge the casinos compliance with best practices for the gaming industry,” he said. That work began in October …

Health & Education Education Division slates Oct. 5 Open House 09.06.2011 TJ McKnight Education , Events The 2011 Education Division Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Tribal gym. There will be a free barbecue dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to visit with staff from the following Education programs: Head Start/Preschool, Youth Education K-12, Kindergarten/Chinuk Wawa Language Immersion, Adult Education and the Tribal Library …