Search

annual Chinook Language Conference was held in Grant Ronde, and attracted 30 participants ranging in age from preschoolers to Elders, and included both Tribal members and outside academics. Elder and Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison recalled that her father often spoke Chinook at home. “Some of those stories I remember are still dear to me,” she said. “Then I went to boarding school and you know what happens there, they don’t allow you to speak Indian. Maybe, I tell my grandchildren I will study …

manager to embark on new adventures. Mercier, 54, had worked for the Tribe in various capacities and attended some of the first Restoration meetings. “My experience here at the Tribe has led me to following a dream to serve others in a different arena,” Mercier said. “Hopefully, continuing to serve the Elders. I am happy to move on, because I will have more of my personal time to pursue those dreams.” 2004 – Tribal member Joseph Hostler was named the 2004 Hatfield Fellow. At Humboldt State …

of Arizona in Tucson. “I’ve always been interested in working for a Tribe and this position is ideal to me,” Suiter says. “Treating the whole person is emphasized.” A native Oregonian, Suiter grew up attending powwows because her father’s side of the family is from the Comanche Tribe. She graduated from South Eugene High School in 1997 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and psychology from the University of Oregon in 2004. She is a first-generation college student, although her mother …

and Matt Thomas. 1985 – Tribal member Roger Harrison won the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde logo contest. He was awarded $50 for his winning entry. “Spirit Mountain has always been a symbol and a historic landmark of the Grand Ronde Tribe to me, and the five eagle feathers represent the five major, remaining Tribes,” he said. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

.” Auger said that attending the spring National Congress of American Indians’ Tribal Nations Policy Summit and hearing influential Native women leaders speak affected her. “This was a pivotal moment and a big inspiration for me,” she said. “I feel so fortunate for the opportunity to serve as a Hatfield Fellow, and I greatly admire the accomplishments of past Fellows who have made incredible contributions to their chosen careers. I am committed to using this time to further my education and hone my …

-Reservation casino set a bad precedent by changing the nature of Tribal gaming. 2000 – Warm Springs Tribal member Alyssa Macy was named the third recipient of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship. She was slated to begin work as a liaison for Native American issues in Rep. Darlene Hooley’s office. “This definitely creates more possibilities for me,” she said. “And I’ve always wanted to get a good understanding of how policies are developed.” 1995 – The Grand Ronde water …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- March 1, 2021 02.26.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : This week I had the good fortune to receive a text from a dear friend who told me about the COVID vaccine clinic being offered by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, a clinic that had been opened to the community. I ran to my computer to sign up. I was ecstatic! My husband and I live on the edge of Salem, so after getting our tickets, we jumped in the car that very afternoon …

in their honor for their commitment and hard work while on the committee. “The years working there were good,” Dowd, 92, said. “With my age now, I wouldn’t like to take on any more responsibility. With the early times, I knew a lot of the ancestors and I felt really necessary. I enjoyed the time I have spent with the committee very much. I appreciate all the attention my friends gave me during the time of our party.” 1996 – Tribal member Bryan Mercier was studying abroad during his fall and spring …

Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “But it’s not a good situation because there has been so much cutting on the meteorite. To me, it’s like carving up a body.” 2001 – Several representatives from New York’s American Museum of Natural History visited Grand Ronde. Tribal Council met with the representatives to confirm details for the Tribe’s first visit with the meteorite Tomanowos. They agreed the museum would be closed for all other visitors during the visit and blessings from Tribal members. Tribal Education …

mother, Candy Robertson, who served on Tribal Council from 1984 to 1994, and her sister, Angie Blackwell, who served on Tribal Council from 2004 to 2007. “I am greatly pleased and honored to be elected to represent the Tribal membership as a council member,” Cherry said. “A responsibility I do not take lightly and will not take for granted. I want to sincerely thank all of the Tribal members who spent time with me sharing their thoughts, concerns and hopes for the future as a Tribe. I will do my …