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standard of living for the entire area,” Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier said. He and Tribal Council Secretary Kathryn Harrison accepted a letter and pen from President Ronald Reagan, who signed the bill, that was presented by Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin. “I don’t think there is a Tribe in the land that has compromised more,” AuCoin said at the ceremony. Tribal Council presented special plaques to AuCoin, Sen. Mark Hatfield and others who had worked on the Reservation effort with them. Yesteryears …

with Sen. Mark O. Hatfield, Rep. Les AuCoin and BIA Area Director Stan Speaks. “These people are all supportive of our efforts for a Reservation Plan,” a Smoke Signals article stated. “Our economic base will be timber revenues generated. Due to the current slow timber economy in the Northwest, we need the support of these influential people and others to help us get our Reservation Plan passed in Congress.” Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages …

startup funds and marketing support. 1992 – The new Grand Ronde Tribal Community Center was hailed as a new beginning. “The dedication of this great facility marks the opening of a new chapter in the history of the Grand Ronde Tribe,” Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin wrote in a letter. “There were many dark days on the Trail of Tears, but this is a bright day indeed.” The new Community Center was already booked for classes, Tribal and public meetings, church services and exercise sessions. 1987 – The proposed …

States after several years of working with African Tribes and said she looked forward to the challenge of broadening the base of Tribal enterprises in Grand Ronde to help provide employment and economic diversity. 1987 – More than 200 people listened to testimony from supporters and opponents of a Grand Ronde Reservation at a field hearing spearheaded by Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin at Grand Ronde Elementary School. In August, he and Sen. Mark O. Hatfield had submitted two Reservation bills to Congress …

, and in the federal prison in Sheridan as an instructor who also set up their library system. 1988 – Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin introduced new legislation creating a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The AuCoin-Hatfield Bill called for a 9,811-acre reservation that restricted the export and purchase of timber for 20 years, and required that a minimum of 30 percent of timber revenues go to economic development. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments …

Food Distribution (9) Food Bank Event Food Distribution (9) June 26, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road For more information, contact the Food Bank at 503-879-3663. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

Health & Education College Cohort informational session set for June 26 05.21.2012 Ron Karten Education , Events An informational session to learn about the new Chemeketa Community College Cohort group in Grand Ronde will be held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in Adult Education Building Classroom 126. Those attending will learn about the new associate degree cohort group starting in September and get assistance with getting started on the process of filling out the Chemeketa admission …

Tribal Government & News Elders Fishing Trip set for Sept. 26 to Hagg Lake 08.23.2018 Dean Rhodes Events , Natural Resources The second Elders Fishing Trip of 2018 will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, with a journey to Hagg Lake outside of Forest Grove. The free event is sponsored by the Natural Resources Department’s Parks and Recreation Program and is hosted by the Tribe’s Fish and Wildlife Committee. It will be held rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear and a meal provided …

39th Restoration Day celebration Events Event 39th Restoration Day celebration November 22, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Spirit Mountain Casino, 26820 S.W. Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde RSVPs were due by Monday, Oct. 31. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (54) October 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events | Elections Constitutional Amendment Educational Session (3) October 26, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (16) November 6, 2022 11:00 AM …

Elders Committee Holiday Bazaar (1) Events Event Elders Committee Holiday Bazaar (1) November 19, 2022 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Chachalu gym, 8720 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (54) October 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events | Elections Constitutional Amendment Educational Session (3) October 26, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (16) November 6, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …