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, the commission met again to discuss the issue and unanimously approved hiring Danny Santos as interim director until March 2021, and for an extension of that employment be allowed as needed until the commission can fill the position. Santos previously served as interim director in 2019. He currently serves as co-chair of Gov. Kate Brown’s task force on Oregon Tribal cultural items. “We’re really looking at options for the next step,” Commission Chair Brenda Meade (Coquille) said. “We went through …

salmon. So that is viewed by our team, and I think by salmon advocates everywhere, as a real failure, and folks will be doing what they can to raise awareness about that.” George said the Tribe and other advocates believe that working with partners in Oregon is the “best hope of making improvements,” and getting the Corps to, “move more quickly to help our salmon while we still have a few left.” George said the Tribe’s Salmon Strength Team has an upcoming meeting with the Corps and that Tribal …

at 26820 Salmon River Highway on the Spirit Mountain Casino grounds. “I am having so much fun,” says Nelson. “I love working here. This is the best job I’ve ever, ever had. For the first time in my life I’m excited to come to work every day. Everybody has been so supportive and so helpful since I’ve been here. I just love it.” Nelson actually delivered her daughter’s baby when the doctor stepped out of the room. “Me and the nurse had to deliver the baby,” says Nelson. “It was awesome …

River Highway. Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the 8500 block of Fort Hill Road. Female subject was arrested for violating the conditions of a valid restraining order and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Saturday, Nov. 17 Suspicious activity reported in the area of milepost 1 on Service Road 300 Agency Creek. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 12 westbound …

in the primary election would proceed on to the September general election. The Bureau of Indian Affairs was scheduled to sent voter registration packets to eligible Tribal members on April 9. Tribal members have until May 9 to return their voter registration form to the BIA in order to vote in the special election. Ballots will be sent to registered Tribal voters on May 18 and must be returned to the BIA by June 13. To change the Tribe's Constitution, at least 30 percent of registered Tribal voters must …

development, and implementation and adoption of essential policies and procedures for operating the school…Those are the primary functions between now and Aug. 26, which I think will be the first day of school.” To learn more about the Education Department, visit grandronde.org/services/education or visit “CTGR Education Programs” and “Chinuk Wawa Education,” on Facebook. Fasana took 13 questions and comments from the audience. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said that education has …

in to see a provider,” Lorenz said. The clinic also has instituted a new urgent care system designed to increase patient access, quality of care and provider satisfaction since the doctors and family nurse practitioners will see a mixture of acute and chronic cases. Every day, a dedicated provider will see acute cases on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic also has started a Patient Portal so that clients can access their health records via the Internet and is preparing to add a part-time …

States substantially in obesity and diabetes - almost 60% of our population are obese and over 50% of our people are pre-diabetic,” he said. Those statistics are calling him to action. “I will be 50 this year,” he said. “I’m looking for what’s next.” Fiander said he has a team from his Native Fitness business arm that provides consultation services to Tribes about how to improve their recreation centers in order to better attract and serve Tribal members, in addition to selling exercise equipment …

a quorum of members and a quorum of Executive Board officers. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which has been an ATNI member for many years, and Spirit Mountain Casino hosted the Mid-Year Convention from Monday, May 23, through Thursday, May 26, for the first time since May 2010. ATNI formed in 1953 and is dedicated to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination for Native governments in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, southeastern Alaska, northern California, Nevada and western Montana. Conventions …

and signed over the deed to the artifact. Thorsgard said that when the museum opens in 2013, her name will be on display with the artifact as the donor. In return for the donation, the Tribe gifted Engman a modern arrowhead, a shell necklace made by Tribal members and a DVD and book about the Tribe. "It's good to make sure they are getting a fair trade, for children especially, because when they find something, they have an emotional attachment," Thorsgard told The Statesman-Journal …