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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - May 15, 2012 05.14.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Hello. I am an American living in Canada. I was born on the Tulalip reservation although I am Chinook. Five years ago I was treated for lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes, and my cancer had been in remission. Then a few months ago, my doctor said the cancer had returned and that the only treatment that could save my life was a stem cell transplant from a donor. Unfortunately …

to state and common core standards in lesson plan format and classroom ready. The curriculum aims to right local and statewide historical errors, past and present. Reeves, 25, also was a student teacher in Springfield and Keizer elementary schools earlier in the school year. From the end of March, however, to the end of school this year she is teaching the new curriculum at Willamina Elementary. "When I came in the curriculum was already in process," Reeves said. "I had attended one …

Permanente. “Erica was a big source of inspiration to me,” Empey, 35, says. “I always knew if I went back to school, it would be in pediatrics because I have always enjoyed working with kids and families.” The two sisters grew up in McMinnville. Their Grand Ronde ancestry comes through mother Joann Empey and grandmother Hattie Riggs. When Empey became interested in medical school, she went to her sister for more information, although Benthin kept the details of how grueling a medical residency program …

of opioids. Opioid overdoses slow or even stop a person’s breathing. Naloxone can quickly restore a patient’s breathing to normal. “I’ve heard about it for years. It’s been in the news,” Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight said. “It didn’t really hit my radar until I heard that Yamhill County used it twice on ODs and it saved lives and that just brought it closer to home. I realized it was something we needed.” McKnight said he chose to have Tribal police officers carry the nasal spray version …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 15, 2017 04.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I am writing to express my gratitude to the Tribe for allowing me to serve on the Enrollment Board for the last three years. Although difficult and heartbreaking at times, it was an honor to serve the membership in this capacity. However, it was disrespectful and shameful for Tribal Council to publicly disregard the board’s recommendation to re-appoint me to this position …

many qualified people that we looked at. Today, I’m here to introduce our new general manager. Welcome aboard and welcome to your first Facebook Live.” Blackwell, 56, began her new role in February. Prior to becoming general manager, she worked as the Tribe’s Early Childhood Education Program Manager, a position she held for several years. She has also served as a Tribal Council Vice Chair and Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director. Additionally, Blackwell has worked as a family life educator …

Health & Education Tribe’s new dementia care specialist believes in a “person centered” approach 08.13.2025 Danielle Harrison Mental Health , Elders Barbara Worthington is the Tribe’s new dementia care specialist. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When asked to describe how she feels about her new role as the Tribe’s dementia care specialist, Barbara Worthington called it her “unicorn job.” “I’ve always looked for jobs like this but these roles just don’t …

and the surrounding areas braved the threat of rain Saturday, Oct. 11, to walk from Riverfront Park across the Willamette River, share their stories and help raise awareness to prevent suicide. Tribal adults and youth from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde attended the annual Out of Darkness Walk, as they do every year, hoping to remind fellow Tribal members they do not have to suffer in alone and in silence. “The reason why I came to the walk is that suicide prevention is a very important thing, so …

Culture Peace & Dignity Journey to make July 18 stop in Grand Ronde 07.12.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Events The 2012 Peace and Dignity Journey will visit Grand Ronde on Wednesday, July 18, as participants enjoy Tribal hospitality and stay overnight at the Tribal gym. Youth Prevention Program employee Shannon Stanton said the runners will be arriving in Grand Ronde at about 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the Community Center and the runners will leave Grand Ronde the next morning …

Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com . Donna Rae Johnson Nov. 6, 1949 – Oct. 27, 2018 Tribal Elder Donna Rae Johnson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in McMinnville, Ore., at the age of 68. She was born to Roy and Mary Johnson on Nov. 6, 1949. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clarice Ohmacht, Roy Johnson Jr. and Regina Winder. She is survived by her siblings, Diane …