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Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison was named Woman of Faith at the Women of Distinction luncheon held at Marylhurst University. She was chosen because of her “astounding role in influencing the socio, political and historical account of Oregon and Native Americans.” 2001 – Spirit Mountain Development Corp.’s latest investment was Gregory Lofts, a 133-unit residential building at 11 th and Glisan streets in the Pearl District of downtown Portland. The concept, popular in other metropolitan areas, allowed …

Tribal Government & News Clackamas Fire confirms tumwata village blaze was accidental 02.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Tumwata Village Gordon Bray of Oregon City takes photos of a blaze at the Tribe’s tumwata village property, the former Blue Heron Paper Mill, from the McLoughlin Promenade in Oregon City on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- The Clackamas Fire District announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, that it has determined …

Culture Tribe takes possession of former Grand Ronde Middle School site 08.31.2011 Ron Karten History The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde became official owners of the eight-acre Grand Ronde Middle School property on Monday, Aug. 15, Tribal member and Tribal Lands Manager Jan Reibach announced in a Tribal-wide e-mail. The Tribe agreed to buy the land and 27,443-foot facility for $675,000 from the cash-strapped Willamina School District in May. The district has since consolidated its …

donors included $1,500 from Dakota Whitecloud. Other significant donations came from Portland resident Lou Nelson ($100) and Gary Jones of Salem ($288). Gaston also held numerous raffles during the meeting to give away prizes to those who donated. The grand prize - a Pendleton blanket - was won by Barbara Mercier. Gaston said that about $2,000 of the funds will be spent to buy the vest and the remainder will pay for any training or equipment Nixwa needs. She is planning another Friends of Nixwa …

. Also included in the Jan. 28 Tribal Council packet were authorizations to proceed that transferred $1,890 from contingency to Emergency Operations to buy Community Emergency Response Team training bags and allocated another $1,800 to purchase food for individuals taking the eight-week CERT trainings being held in Grand Ronde. Tribal Council also directed the Tribal Attorney’s Office to draft amendments to the Children and Families Ordinance that will, if approved, provide notice …

Culture Tribal teen collecting pennies for presents 11.30.2011 Ron Karten People Tribal teenager Loren Hahn, 16, knows the value of a penny. Or, more accurately, the cumulative value of a lot of pennies. For the second year in a row, she is collecting pennies to buy Christmas presents for the less fortunate. Hahn started Pennies for Presents last year when she was 15. It is a nonprofit foundation that helps less fortunate families have a better holiday. The goal, Hahn says, is to raise enough …

Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear. “Despite all these efforts, the casino was unable to raise bingo customer attendance.” Ridgebear said bingo was operating with an average of 30 players and it needs a minimum of 50 player buy-ins to break even. During January, bingo was closed more than 30 percent of the time due to extreme low attendance. “We are grateful to all of the guests who have supported bingo over the years and hope they will continue to find a different form of entertainment …

years of age on Nov. 15 had until Monday, Oct. 17, to register to vote in the election. Tribal members who did not specifically register to vote in the election will not be eligible to vote. For the amendment to change the Tribal Constitution, at least 30 percent of registered Tribal members - 439 -- must cast ballots and at least two-thirds of those voting have to approve it. Ballots are scheduled to be sent out Wednesday, Oct. 26, to all eligible registered voters. The ballots must be returned …

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Contest Powwow that organizers cannot replicate no matter how hard they try. A total solar eclipse. The 2017 Grand Ronde Contest Powwow was one of the better attended in years, attracting 275 dancers competing in 26 dance categories. Attendance burgeoned from 2016’s total and organizers credited several things – renowned host drum Blackstone, increased prize money and the eclipse, which occurred the day after the powwow’s conclusion. Attendees were allowed to stay overnight at Uyxat Powwow Grounds …