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. It's bad enough that my own two children aren't allowed to become members. I had high hopes that this latest enrollment amendment would go through. The problem is that most of our members are totally inactive when it comes to keeping up with the Tribe and the issues. Did anyone notice the small amount of ballots returned on that enrollment amendment? Pathetic, when you look at the number of us. So, kudos again to members like Rosemary who take action. I've read previous letters insinuating …

. "They have gone above and beyond to make sure all our concerns were addressed," Karnosh said. "They came up to Grand Ronde to get a firsthand look at the Tribe and meet the people. And the finished product is really, really impressive. I can't say enough about everybody's contribution. I'm overwhelmed." This latest addition to the Tribal Historic Signs Project was officially unveiled in the park's Nature Center on Saturday, June 23, under tentative skies that held for four hours for about 50 people …

community, past, present and future." Willamette Heritage Center and the Grand Ronde Tribe's Cultural Resources Department are planning a series of educational offerings that focus on key aspects of Grand Ronde culture highlighting the importance of women to the Native community in western Oregon. This exhibit is the latest in a growing partnership between Willamette Heritage Center and the Grand Ronde Tribe. "This partnership started with the 'Grand Ronde Canoe Journey' last spring, and now …

are able to have enough surgical intervention to keep their limb(s), but the surgery can be intensive and painful. Inatye falls into the latter category. He has enough of a tibia present that at age 9, he still has his left leg. "So far he has undergone four procedures (a total of eight different surgeries) and has many more to go. One of these procedures was a painful limb-lengthening procedure that lasted most of his kindergarten year - he will have another in a few years. The latest …

takes no prisoners in a context of love mixed with contempt. He called himself the most dangerous of combinations, a liberal Indian. In his formal address, he talked about growing up poor on the Spokane Reservation, and how and why he got out, much of it the story told in his latest book, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." In response to questions, he took on the nation's immigration woes: "I find it hilarious that this nation of immigrants has trouble with immigration." He took …

area of western Oregon in the categories of arts and culture, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation, problem gaming and public safety. Once a year, the fund also gives grants to Oregon Tribes that apply for funding. As part of the Tribe’s gaming compact with the state of Oregon, the Community Fund receives 6 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino profits to fund its grants. The latest round of grants brings the Community Fund’s running total to $67.8 million awarded since …

Information Officer for the department. While the work is the same, Korn is accompanied in his work by a teacher/trainer from the department. As he starts this latest stage in his career, his uncle, Kevin Schultz, says he is pleased to see Korn joining the department as he retires. Schultz has 27 years of service with the department. "I'm thankful," Schultz says, "that I got to spend my last few months here to see him sworn in. It's pretty special." Korn says his uncle has been "a pretty strong …

drawing. The Chachalu Museum table shared information about the second phase construction project currently occurring at the Tribe’s cultural center. Floor plan drawings were provided so that people could envision what the building will look like upon completion. New licensed drone pilot Alex Drake explained how the Tribe’s latest technology application is helping with necessary mapping and aerial images. Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight staffed a table of officers and passed out information about …

Culture GIS Analyst Alex Drake is named Tribe's first drone pilot 04.27.2017 Brent Merrill Culture , Tribal Employees Blending ancient values with new technology continues to permeate throughout every program the Grand Ronde Tribe has created for the benefit of the membership. The latest blend of old and new to benefit the Tribe is the purchase of a drone by the Cultural Resources Department. On Tuesday, April 11, Tribal GIS Coordinator Volker Mell and GIS Analyst Alex Drake presented …

Culture New photo exhibit on display at Chachalu 02.12.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Tribal Employees If you have never looked at ice so closely that you can see the spider web effect in the crystal formations, local photographer and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Silviculture/Fire Protection Technician Jeremy “Jay” Ojua has and he has the image to show for it. You can see that particular image yourself at Chachalu’s latest exhibit – “Ili?i: a photographic essay on the beauty that surrounds …