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, 1983, Grand Ronde’s federal recognition as a Tribal government was restored when the Grand Ronde Restoration Act was signed into law,” a statement on the Tribe’s website says. “Every year since then, we have gathered as a Tribe, a community and a family to celebrate our Restoration. Even with our 37th celebration moving online, we want to get small gifts to our Tribal members.” To register for a gift, visit www.grandronde.org , scroll down to recent announcements and click on “Restoration Day …

in CARES Act funding. The $2.2 trillion CARES Act was passed by Congress in March 2020 and Oregon Tribes initially received a combined $152.7 million in funding, according to a Harvard study that used Treasury’s publicly announced formula for determining payments to Tribes. The study estimated that the Grand Ronde Tribe initially received approximately $33 million in funding. The exact amount, according to a U.S. government website, was in the ballpark at $31.6 million. After a hold on 40 percent …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $27.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds 06.07.2021 Dean Rhodes Federal government , American Rescue Plan By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe received $27.544 million in American Rescue Plan funds on May 21, according to the federal government’s website USASpending.gov. A total of $1 billion was allocated equally among eligible Tribal governments in Rescue Plan funding and $19 billion was to be divvied up by the Treasury …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $23.5 million more in American Rescue Plan funding 08.31.2021 Dean Rhodes Federal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received its second disbursement of American Rescue Plan funds on Aug. 13, according to the federal government website USASpending.gov. The Grand Ronde Tribe received $27.544 million in American Rescue Plan funds on May 21 and $23.547 million on Aug. 13, bringing the Tribe’s total …

to provide additional facilities to support population growth in the community and provide services to increase the Tribe’s self-sufficiency while supporting the Tribe’s cultural values for environmental stewardship. According to the EPA website, these grants will be awarded for environmental and climate justice activities to “benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience and build community capacity to address environmental …

-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, which included an 18-hole golf course. 2011 – Casino closed in December in preparation for moving 11 miles to new property along more heavily traveled U.S. Highway 26. 2018 – Tribes announced plans to close resort on Sept. 5. Source: Oregon History Project By Dean Rhodes In the wake of the announcement that the Warm Springs Tribe plans to shutter its well-known Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy plans on contacting the eastern …

Culture Walking On - Michael Gray and Isaac Bobb 05.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Edward Gray Sr. April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016 Michael Gray Sr. passed away at the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived by his parents Lola and James Gray, and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and Kassandra Gray, 20. Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18 years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and his …

to locate a runaway in the Salem area. Sunday, May 17 Civil complaint in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency in contacting a suspect in the Willamina area. Responded to an alarm in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency with a reported trespassing in the area of A R Ford Road and Ash Avenue. Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in the Willamina area. Monday, May 18 Disturbance …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Feb 3-16, 2022 02.28.2022 Tribal Police Thursday, Feb. 3 Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Animal complaint reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Old Fort and Hebo roads. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 7200 block of Harmony Road. Friday, Feb. 4 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block …

Culture Walking On notices -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter …