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said. However, he said, the site canoes were being invited to launch from was small and crowded. “A lot of rigs, a lot of people, a lot of canoe trailers trying to spin around down there and maneuver, and that’s just asking for an accident,” Mercier said. “Our biggest thing was, we were invited to be here, to potlatch with these guys, to come here and be part of their big to-do, and we’re here. Our canoes are here.” The Tribe spent a more relaxing morning singing, drumming and dancing in practice …

pieces in different mediums using the style of Chinookan peoples. He works primarily in wood, large stone, bone and hide. During the fellowship, Robinson will be working on an alternative to metal and stone as an outdoor art medium for Chinookan art. He plans to develop a large artwork using ultra high performance concrete and cast or carved glass to construct an outdoor sculpture that is durable and resistant to vandalism. “My goal is to create work that contributes to the general public and other …

. After the Columbia River Gorge was carved in a flood of water, rocks and ice, Tomanowos traveled the hundreds of miles westward, eventually coming to rest outside of what is now West Linn near the Willamette River falls. The meteorite collected water that the ancient Clackamas Chinooks believed was invested with divine qualities. It became a sacred site for western Oregon Tribes, particularly the Chinooks, who believed it was sent to Earth by the Sky People. After the Chinooks, along with more …

Tribal Government & News Sobriety Event set for New Year's Eve 12.08.2014 Dean Rhodes Events , Entertainment The Tribe’s Youth Prevention and Behavioral Health programs will be holding the annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Event at Northern Lights Theatre, 3893 Commercial St. S.E., in Salem on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event is open to Tribal member families, plus one guest per family. There are 285 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489 or e …

immersed in the language makes it easier to learn,” she said. “The kids here aren’t judging you for accuracy. They are learning with you. It felt intimidating at first but it gets easier. … We use lots of gesturing and modeling to help them understand.” Flynn said the best aspect of her job is the opportunity to help youth become comfortable with their culture, language and customs. “They learn to embrace it and feel proud,” she said. “That is our goal.” Atanacio, 26, is in his third year …

to the World Waterfall Database, “prior to the development of the Oregon City area, it is thought the falls may have spanned as much as 2,500 feet across.” Although it has been described as a national treasure, the falls is surrounded by industrial buildings and have been difficult to view for the last century. The falls have been important to Indigenous people since time immemorial as an ideal site for fishing for salmon and steelhead, and for catching lamprey. “The falls were home to Grand Ronde’s …

and unable to locate the vehicle. Citizen contact occurred on Salmon River Highway near milepost 23. Officers went out with a suspicious vehicle in the 24000 block of Grand Ronde Road. Monday, Feb. 6 Officers assisted an outside agency in the 20700 block of Stone Road. Officers arrested two subjects. Officers were notified of a late burglary call in the 24700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Officers were unable to identify any suspects at the time. A citizen notified officers of a theft of a credit …

Food Distribution (26) Food Bank Event Food Distribution (26) December 30, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road 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 Council meeting (26) Tribal Council Event Tribal Council meeting (26) June 2, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Tribal Council chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Holiday Memorial Day event May 31, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Education Grand Ronde Education Summit June 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (26) June 2, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Mountain Casino. Those honored included Navy veterans Veronica Gaston, Bob Duncan, Wink Soderberg and Gene LaBonte; Marine Corps veterans Alton Butler, Les McKnight, Ken Lafferty and Frank Simmons, who also served in the Army; and Army veterans Jan Michael Reibach and Dwight Colton. Also honored were Leno and Tribal Council members Steve Bobb Sr. (Marine Corps) and June Sherer (Army). General Council attendees then went outside under threatening skies to watch Leno, Bobb and Sherer place …