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Coordinator Jim Holmes was one of a handful of employees whose work dictated that they mostly remain on site rather than work remotely during the partial closure that began in mid-March. “I’m excited to see a lot of my co-workers back and I hope that functions like the employee recognition celebration can (still) find a way to honor the many years of service that people have put in,” he said. Holmes said he was happy to see the gym available once again for employee use. “I’ve been doing my best …

facilities in urban areas and then-Gov. John Kitzhaber opposed building casinos off-Reservation. In 2017, the Siletz Tribe proposed building a casino at the site and splitting the proceeds with the state of Oregon and eight other federally recognized Tribes in Oregon. The Grand Ronde Tribe objected to that proposal as well. Grand Ronde Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin also said at the time that a casino off Interstate 5 near Salem would be “devastating” to the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Spirit Mountain Casino …

Culture Krehbiel painting mural in downtown Oregon City 06.14.2022 Danielle Harrison Art , Tribal member Tribal member Brian Krehbiel works on a mural he was commissioned to paint on the side of the White Rabbit Books & Black Ink Coffee building in Oregon City on Thursday, June 9. The mural is across from the Blue Heron site and is intended to be a mirror of Willamette Falls. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer OREGON CITY -- Tribal …

, the stewardship, the management that you bring forward on this landscape has a much deeper meaning than maybe you understand.” Tribal staff drove to Medford on Thursday, Oct 6, passing Table Rocks on Interstate 5. Table Rocks was the site of a temporary reservation that held Tribal members before they were force-marched north to the Grand Ronde Reservation in February 1856. In 2011, a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Conservancy regarding a management …

their eyes for the first glimpse of the canoes — finally spotting, in the far distance, brief glitters as paddles lifted from the water. At first barely visible, the canoes gradually achieved form as the paddlers found a final burst of strength to bring them to the landing site. In some canoes, the sound of paddlers singing drifted across the water to the waiting crowd. It was Landing Day of the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey 2024, and despite rain earlier in the week, the weather …

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 …

Culture Indigenous garden workshops include Tribal member presentations 01.28.2026 Nicole Montesano Environment Tribal Cultural Policy Analyst and Tribal Elder Greg Archuleta leads a tour of the Cozine Creek restoration site during the Camas Festival at Linfield University in McMinnville in May 2022. Archuleta is participating in the Wildlife and Water Friendly Gardens series currently being offered by the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center. During the second workshop …

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 …

. 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 …

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 …