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Culture Diary tallies up cost of Umpqua Trail of Tears march 03.14.2016 Brent Merrill History When most Grand Ronde Tribal members think of the Trail of Tears they think of the removal of the Rogue Valley Indians to Grand Ronde that began 160 years ago on Feb. 23 and concluded on March 25, 1856. Now that recognized Tribal historian Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham has completed his latest work, new light is being shown on a period in Tribal history that is completely reliant on two detailed accounts …

for school. “His school shoes wore out,” she says. The family was going to get him shoes with her husband’s latest paycheck. They were living paycheck to paycheck in those days. Then, his paycheck was stolen, Powley says. “Things happen.” She visited the Clothes Closet and found a pair. “I couldn’t believe that there was a pair that was perfect. People seem to find what they need there.” For many years, Matt Bucknell, Elementary Lead for the Tribe’s Education Department, has spearheaded Socktoberfest …

Health & Education Behavioral Health hires two new counselors 08.31.2016 Brent Merrill Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees The Tribe’s Health & Wellness Center continues to grow and become an overall “wellness center” as more professionals are hired to complete the staff. The latest additions are two new counselors in the Behavioral Health Department. Jackie Weasel is the new post treatment support counselor who will be working mostly out of the Women’s Transitional Home with clients …

serves the Rock Creek Deli, the Poker Express kiosk on the gaming floor and the employee dining room. “That kitchen is huge and handles a lot of volume,” said Dillon. “There is a lot of food that comes out of that area. It has been tough over the last five weeks to have that down, but for what it handles that needs to be an efficient kitchen. It now has a much better work space for the employees.” The casino kitchen areas now have the latest fire suppression systems and the new flooring is slip …

member Katherine Warren graduated from Willamina High School in 2008 and is currently attending Portland Community College, where she’s studying photojournalism. She joined the staff of Smoke Signals in early 2022 as the secretary. She has worked in various positions within the Tribe for the past five years. She can be reached at 503-879-1466 or katherine.warren-steffensmier@grandronde.org. Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

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. Election registration packets from the Bureau of Indian Affairs were scheduled to be sent out on Friday, Sept. 16. The video of the entire meeting can be viewed on the Tribal Web site at www.grandronde.org under the Videos link. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

web. I think we're moving beyond the ideas of self-reliance and on to mutually supportive relationships. A real sustainable culture is one working together and sharing our strengths when appropriate." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

investments, including an international construction company and another that sells horse barns around the world. Under Thomas's direction, the Paskentas have invested widely in land and property. "Real estate will never be lower than it is now," he said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …