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, Smoke Signals trumpeted the official beginning of the Grand Ronde Tribe's concerted effort to build a veterans memorial. "One of Tribal Council's priorities for 1999 will be to erect a Veterans Memorial recognition and appreciation for those Tribal members who have served in the Armed Forces and fought in America's wars," the announcement read. "An ad hoc committee is a temporary committee, and will be dissolved after the Veterans Memorial project is complete." A report on the meeting …

government website at www.grandronde.org , found that the most used sources for obtaining information about the Tribe were the Tribe’s official website and official social media page on Facebook. Also high on the list of places to obtain information about the Tribe were the Smoke Signals website at www.smokesignals.org , the hard copy of the Tribal newspaper and “unofficial sources,” such as unofficial Facebook groups about the Tribe, family members and friends. The least popular way to obtain …

descendants were not given back their Tribal enrollment status because they failed to file an appeal within the 14-day time limit set by the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance. That decision was upheld by the Tribal Court of Appeals. On Sept. 26, Tribal Council adopted amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance, also by a 4-3 vote, that allow for reinstatement of former members if it is appropriate under Tribal law, as well as Tribal case law. The loss of membership had to have been decided by the Enrollment …

requirements with most required blood quantum amounts ranging from ¼th to 1/16th. For instance, to become a member of Oklahoma’s 17,000-member Comanche Nation, an applicant must trace their ancestry back to a Tribal member who received a land allotment in 1900 and possesses 1/8 th quantum of Comanche blood. Closer to home, the 5,700-member Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon require that applicants be named on or be descended from someone on the official 1954 final roll and possess 1/8 th degree …

400 food boxes available to Tribal membership. 100 additional boxes available at the Portland office. Limit of three per vehicle. Must bring signed permission slip if picking up for others. 

Food Distribution (9) Food Bank Event Food Distribution (9) June 26, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road For more information, contact the Food Bank at 503-879-3663. 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 …

Health & Education College Cohort informational session set for June 26 05.21.2012 Ron Karten Education , Events An informational session to learn about the new Chemeketa Community College Cohort group in Grand Ronde will be held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in Adult Education Building Classroom 126. Those attending will learn about the new associate degree cohort group starting in September and get assistance with getting started on the process of filling out the Chemeketa admission …

Tribal Government & News Elders Fishing Trip set for Sept. 26 to Hagg Lake 08.23.2018 Dean Rhodes Events , Natural Resources The second Elders Fishing Trip of 2018 will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, with a journey to Hagg Lake outside of Forest Grove. The free event is sponsored by the Natural Resources Department’s Parks and Recreation Program and is hosted by the Tribe’s Fish and Wildlife Committee. It will be held rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear and a meal provided …

39th Restoration Day celebration Events Event 39th Restoration Day celebration November 22, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Spirit Mountain Casino, 26820 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde RSVPs were due by Monday, Oct. 31. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (54) October 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events | Elections Constitutional Amendment Educational Session (3) October 26, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (16) November 6, 2022 11:00 AM …

Elders Committee Holiday Bazaar (1) Events Event Elders Committee Holiday Bazaar (1) November 19, 2022 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Chachalu gym, 8720 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (54) October 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events | Elections Constitutional Amendment Educational Session (3) October 26, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (16) November 6, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …