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Culture Fifth History & Culture event attracts more than 250 11.14.2017 Danielle Frost Culture , Education , History , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost The overall message of the two-day Grand Ronde History & Culture Summit is that Tribal culture is rich in tradition and very much alive today. The event, now in its fifth year, attracted a record number 250 people from across the state, ranging from Grand Ronde Tribal members to cultural resource firms to educators who spent Wednesday …

, Jordan’s remarks also started with a traditional introduction of his family. “My grandpa, Vincent, used to tell stories about Grand Ronde all the time. He was very proud of our Tribe and our culture, and he shared that with us as kids. My grandpa taught me phrases and gave me a language book. He’d do cultural presentations in my classes at school.” His father, Michael, supported his growing interest in the Tribe. “He grew up in Grand Ronde, so he has really helped me become more connected,” Jordan …

with other Tribal delegates, drumming and singing, as the canoes approached on what was also National Indian Day. The event, coordinated by Portland’s Tribal Relations Director Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), marks the first time in the United States that a local city government has engaged with its neighboring Tribes to establish local partnerships. “Today is an example of how supported I am at work,” John said. “Mayor (Ted) Wheeler has backed me 100 percent and has a genuine commitment to Tribal …

. Cherry starts her new job on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and will have to adjust to a change of pace. Spirit Mountain Community Fund has a staff of three full-time employees, including the director’s position. “When I was interviewing, Sho (Dozono, Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Directors chairman) said, ‘You do realize this is a department of three people?’ I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ It will be very welcome right now.” Dozono said that he was personally impressed by Cherry’s professional demeanor …

. “I think it is super rare especially during the day because they are a nighttime animal.” Tribal Wildlife Biologist Lindsay Belonga was notified of the cougar being hit and immediately went to work with multiple agencies to secure the cat’s remains for the Tribe. Belonga also said that cougar sightings in this area don’t happen very often. “It’s super rare,” said Belonga. “I’m sure they are existing in and around the Reservation all the time. We just never see them because it’s super thick …

and licensed therapists. Tribal members who live in rural areas are not so fortunate. In our area, if one is an Elder there is a big chance they don’t drive or if they do it’s very little. If a Tribal member does not own reliable transportation or does not own a vehicle, their ability to get to town is considerably diminished. Population: Whether people like it or not, Grand Ronde is growing in population. It’s time to start thinking about the infrastructure (not only businesses, but recreational …

. The institute’s mission is to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of North America’s indigenous peoples, and to bring about positive changes. It has existed for 19 years and organizers have facilitated hundreds of community healing gatherings throughout North America using the Gathering of Native Americans curriculum. The curriculum was developed between 1990 and ’94 by several founding institute members. Organizers say it has stood the test of time as an effective healing …

Tribal Government & News TERO trainees get real-life experience operating heavy equipment 12.14.2020 Danielle Harrison Tribal employees , Education Tribal member and TERO trainee Dennis Knight Jr. operates a mini-excavator during the Baker Technical Institute live heavy equipment training at the Knife River Holmes Rock Pin in Albany on Monday, Dec. 7. Trainees got their hands on the real deal after spending time on computer simulators on the Tribal campus. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke …

Chairman Mark Mercier announced that the Tribe had finished a final draft of the Grand Ronde Reservation Plan, which had been submitted to the Department of the Interior on time on Nov. 22, 1985. Mercier, along with fellow Tribal Council members Kathryn Harrison and Merle Leno, started presenting the final draft to public and private agencies in Oregon. However, it wasn’t smooth sailing. The Tribe had to work with local timber companies to address their concerns regarding the supply of timber …

years working at the food pantry,” Ambrose said. “At one time, my little nephew thought I lived there because I spent so much time there. I love the pantry and how much we have grown. … We have so much food to give out that we can’t serve the community inside anymore.” While introducing her to the virtual and in-person audience, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that Ambrose helps provide a critical community service. “A lot of people utilize and benefit from this building and program …