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. "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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …