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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 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 …

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 …

personal or financial information and resisting the pressure to act immediately. “Before you give out any information, tell somebody you trust about what is going on,” Wei said. She also advises browsing ftc.gov/consumer-alerts to get up-to-date information about the latest frauds and scams. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight provided some local context, but was not a participant in the webinar. “We’ve tried to get out and educate as many people as we can in the community about …

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 …

of the company that members own a 51-percent stake in. “That’s a lot of money in one year,” she said. Interim General Manager and Finance Officer Chris Leno said Shasta Administrative Services is currently repaying only the interest on its previous two loans and that the latest $600,000 was only being made available should the company request the funds. “I don’t know at what point Council will be willing to provide a report to the membership,” Leno said. “I know that project is moving along. I …

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: …