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general manager. 2011 – Spirit Mountain Casino was named the new official sponsor of the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade. The casino and Portland Rose Festival Foundation signed a three-year deal, according to casino spokesman Greg Fritz. “The Tribe has ancestral ties to Portland,” Fritz said. “The Tribal board felt this was an important event that deserved support.” 2006 – The Grand Ronde Tribal Library was expanding and would soon be at capacity. Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier said …

proposed changes included: Clarifying the process for applicants six months and older; involving the Enrollment Committee if an increase to the annual enrollment limit is being requested; adding middle initials to the official Tribal membership roll; issuing certificates of descendancy to completed Tribal member applications with DNA; removing all sections referencing blood quantum and adding an “enrolled in error” section to reflect the Tribal Constitution. The main topic of discussion during …

Tribal Government & News Total eclipse of the Lodge: Grand Ronde prepares for totality in August 03.13.2017 Brent Merrill Events , Spirit Mountain Casino This summer, when day turns to night around 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in Grand Ronde, employees at Spirit Mountain Casino plan to be ready to witness celestial history. When the moon passes between the Earth and sun, a total solar eclipse will provide a momentary sliver of daytime darkness from one corner of the United States to another while …

– The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Winter Convention continues to be a well-attended event and the Grand Ronde Tribe was prominently represented in several different areas. The annual event, held Sunday, Jan. 26, through Thursday, Jan. 30, at the DoubleTree Hilton is an opportunity for meetings, discussion, presentations and committee work that affects policy, legislation and the future of Indian Country in the Pacific Northwest. ATNI represents 57 Tribal governments from Oregon …

Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

a similarly worded proposal 839 to 365, for a 69.7 percent majority. To change the Tribal Constitution, two-thirds of those voting must approve of the change. Only two proposed constitutional amendment changes have ever received sufficient yes votes to pass -- the July 1999 enrollment requirements and the February 2008 proposal to increase the relinquishment period from one to five years. Other proposals have either failed to garner the two-thirds majority mandated by the Tribal Constitution …

, only 14 percent of those at risk had been screened for the disease. Now, that number is up to 67 percent and the clinic worked with 36 hepatitis C positive patients. Of those, five have been cured and five are awaiting final lab results. The other 26 are in various stages of the treatment process. “The idea was if someone has it, there is now a medication that can cure it,” Rowe said. “It is not common that we have this kind of situation in health care … Thirty-six people being worked up …

minor injuries. Sunday, Jan. 26 Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Citizen contact occurred in the area of Tyee Road. Animal complaint received in the area of Grand Ronde Road. A loose dog was caught and returned to its owner. Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. A male suspect was arrested for harassment by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft …

are followed. The guidance is expected to be updated on Tuesday, Jan. 19. “We will be working on our plan this month, with hopes to implement changes beginning with lower grades, after the first semester (Jan. 26),” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said. “We are still required to ensure 35 square feet per person in classrooms, limit student cohort size and number of cohort participation for students and teachers, ensure face coverings are worn at all times, and keep daily …

Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier set the longevity record with the Tribe with 37 years of service. One other Mercier – Public Works Coordinator John – was honored for reaching his 31 st year of service to the Tribe. Tribal Council Chair Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees for all of their hard work. “I’m so pleased to see so many employees who came out to enjoy this Christmas party and employee recognition day,” she said. “I want to congratulate our employees for the longevity …