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don’t want them risking their lives, and are hoping and praying it all goes well today and that we will have the foundation in place to move forward and have this completed,” George said. The Oregon Department of State Lands granted approval on Aug. 31 to the Tribe to build a platform at Willamette Falls on which to harvest its annual state-approved take of 15 Chinook salmon and/or hatchery summer steelhead for ceremonial purposes. Soon after, Grand Ronde Tribal representatives blessed the site …

ingested, effects can range from that of a stimulant no stronger than coffee to one as potent as an opioid. Proponents say kratom, marketed in the United States as a supplement, can help with withdrawal from opiates, anxiety, insomnia, low energy and a host of other health conditions. However, those in addiction medicine are concerned about teen use and the potential for the drug to be used in conjunction with other medicines, with potentially fatal consequences. Who can buy it and from where varies …

. “Depending on the size and house layout, Tribal members would then finance the amount that was needed for that,” Leno said. “I want our Tribal members to be able to have the ability to buy something they want, and not what we think they want.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

contact occurred in the area of Oaken Hills Drive and Fourth Place in Willamina. Suspicious activity was reported in the 25000 block of Coyote Court. Suspicious activity was reported in the 9700 block of Tilixam Circle. Citizen contact occurred in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, March 4 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 21 …

. LaBonte said he was proud to get an opportunity to learn from and work with Leno. 1996 - Spirit Mountain Casino's first float in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade was the winner of the top award, the Sweepstakes, for best float. "Nature's Spirit" featured a watchful mother coyote and two pups in a setting of plants and flowers native to the Grand Ronde area. Tribal Royalty riding on the float included Courtney Galligher, Diana Robertson and Halona Butler. 1991 - Smoke Signals editor …

Tribal Government & News Reibach nominated for best artist, flutist at Native American Music Awards 10.15.2014 Ron Karten Tribal employees , Entertainment Jan Looking Wolf Reibach will be presenting at the 15 th annual Native American Music Awards being held Friday, Nov. 14, at the Entertainment Center at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel in Salamanca, N.Y. Reibach was nominated by NAMA for Artist and Flutist of the Year for his compact disc "Tamanawas." Reibach is attending the event …

Landing Day on Monday, July 25, and stayed to watch the Canoe Family's protocol on Thursday, July 28. For Gleason and Leno, it was their fourth year attending Landing Day, but it was the first time they witnessed the Canoe Family perform protocol for the journey. "I loved it, I loved it," said Gleason about protocol. "In my opinion, our kids were the best." Swinomish Elder John Cayou Jr. and his wife, Gwen, brought salmon, caught by John and canned by Gwen, and fry bread to the Canoe Family's camp …

. “And most times, the only thing that they needed to do was just be heard, and felt, and understood.” He said it’s a shame program participation isn’t very high and that better promotion and more Tribal Council encouragement would help. “It’s probably one of the best-kept secrets of our Tribe,” Younger said. “We have some great programs, we really, really do, that aren’t being utilized because the word’s just not getting out.” Schmidt said another key to raising interest is peer-to-peer sharing …

language to be voted on. “The best thing we could do now is cancel this election,” she said, amid shouts of “No!” from some audience members. Tribal Elder Jennie VanAtta said she has siblings who are not enrolled due to the current regulations. “We all grew up here and all had the same crazy mom,” she said. “We all have the same blood quantum. For me, split families are a huge issue. My siblings still don’t quite understand why they can’t enroll when they come to visit me. This will fix …

are wonderful and I feel like I have the best job at the Tribe,” she says. “But it’s time for new things.” After three years with Social Services, Mercier transferred to the Education Department, where she served in several roles before becoming the librarian. She helped plan the library building’s construction while serving as the Tribe’s Education manager. “It was a big change when the library moved here (in 2002),” she says. “Prior to having a location, the library collection was very limited and mainly …