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the invocation. Grand Ronde drummers will perform a memorial song before Tribal member Jolanda Catabay sings the national anthem. Grand Ronde Royalty will perform "The Lord's Prayer," as well. Confirmed speakers will include Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, also a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, Oregon Veterans' Services Administrator Eric Belt and Gunny Brandon, also a Marine Corps veteran. Twelve new names being placed on the Veterans Memorial will be read aloud by their service branch. Alton …

Culture Walking on: David Anthony Harrison, Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow, Michael Harvey Leno 09.23.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors employees during quarterly service awards 12.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Years of service , Tribal employees Tribal Benefits/Risk Manager Tammy Gould hugs Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as Gould is recognized for 29 years of service to the Tribe during the fourth quarter service awards and annual holiday party held at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer …

fishing platform on Sept. 4 and on Monday, Oct. 1, Kennedy and George visited Willamette Falls to pray for the safety of Natural Resources Department employees Kelly Dirksen, Matt Zimbrick and Brandon Weems, who now have to cross the river to access the platform site. 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 Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 Events Event Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Tribal Council Chambers/Zoom Upcoming Events Holiday Juneteenth (2024) June 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed to honor Juneteenth. Holiday Independence Day admin leave July 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices will close early for the upcoming holiday. Holiday Independence Day (2024) July 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed …

Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 Cultural Event Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 August 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Devils Lake Park Upcoming Events Holiday Independence Day (2025) July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. Holiday Independence Day Administrative Leave (2025) July 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal campus closed after 1 p.m. Holiday Labor Day (2025) September 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

. A memorial service will be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Plankhouse achaf-hammi at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Kimberly Sue LaBonte Dec. 26, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Sue LaBonte passed on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 56. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family. A viewing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Culture Walking On -- Nicholas Alan Blanchette 03.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Nicholas Alan Blanchette Nicholas Alan Blanchette July 26, 1994—March 5, 2019 On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Tribal member Nicholas Alan Blanchette, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 24. Nick was born on July 26, 1994, in Nederland, Texas. He entered the Marine Corps in 2012 and had plans of attaining an accounting degree. Nick is fondly remembered for his dry wit and larger-than-life personality. He …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors 39 for years of service 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde honored 39 employees who, together, account for 532 years of service to the Tribe on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Among the 39 who were honored are the two longest-serving Tribal employees ever. Tribal Elder and Tribal Wellness Manager Bonnie Mercier and Tribal member and Tribal Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Terri Mercier both …

for Elder Demolition of Portland to complete demolition work on the former administration building and associated structures. When that work is finished, 26 of the more than 50 abandoned and dilapidated buildings will have been demolished. Tribal Council first approved an almost $850,000 contract with the company in May 2021. Funding has mostly come from a combination of grants, federal money and private donations. Since purchasing the property, the Tribe released its vision statement for the site …