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Dean Rhodes said. “I think her extensive experience working for weekly newspapers will make her a good fit working for Smoke Signals . Having previously hired Danielle in John Day and Sandy when I was editor at both of those publications, I was happy to see that she applied for the staff writer position and reassured she was the best choice based on the interview panel’s endorsement. “In addition, I think her experience of working in smaller communities will translate well to working …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Aug. 1, 2016 07.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Thank you for recalling the history information in the Yesteryears – a look back – history. I was privileged to be chosen by appointment of the Tribal Council to become a member of the Kwelth Tahlkie Cultural Heritage Society in 1996 for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The interpretation of Kwelth Tahlkie is “bright tomorrow” and we were named by Tribal Elder Ila Dowd. I …

Department Casino Reservations Manager Tanya Lopez, Information Technology Department Systems Administration Supervisor Angela Schlappie-Carrasco and Account Operations Department Manager Virginia Singh. Stack was assisted by Senior Human Resources Generalist Steve O’Harra, who served as team leader. “I’m really excited about the participants in the class,” said O’Harra. “The main reason I wanted to do this is I went through the training and it helped me out so much.” Carnegie lived from 1888 through …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Aug. 1, 2011 07.29.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : On behalf of myself and the Veterans Powwow committee, I would like to thank everyone who participated, helped, worked and contributed to this year's successful powwow. A huge thanks to the Norwest family, Tribal Council, all powwow committee members, Chad Leno and the whole cleanup crew, Rose and Deitz Peters, Nick Sixkiller, Tony Whitehead, all the drums who attended, Violet …

be anything from a prayer to a song. Gabriel Redtorishsuk of the Standing Rock Sioux sang “Greeting Our Grandfather” and Hoitema Talayumptewa of the Hopi Tribe said a prayer. “The reason why I am here today is to bring this idea of wellness and share it with you,” Johnston said. “Everything that was given to me was meant to go through me. I use it in my actions, my words and my teachings. That is what wellness is all about.” Oregon State University softball player Lovie Lopez (Wintu) talked …

of former Tribal Council member Candy Robertson, who was a key figure in the Tribe’s Restoration efforts in the early 1980s. “I was fortunate enough to have someone in the family who has been in this position,” Cherry said. “I was able to sit down with her and pick her brain a little bit. That was really awesome and she gave me some insight. Same thing with Kathleen.” “I’m happy that the Tribe has filled this role with yet another strong woman,” said Blackwell, who is now the Tribe’s Early Childhood …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 1, 2015 01.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : About 40 years ago, Tom Leno came to work for Zimbrick Logging. He said he could set chokers behind a cat. He was young, eager and fast. He did a great job. On Friday night, he asked what we were doing on Saturday. “I need to work and pay some bills. Anytime we work on Saturday, I want to be on board,” he said. Tom was the first of the Leno family to work for us. Next came Bob. He …

, activities and sports. But the adult community was not as well adjusted in the aftermath of the 1954 Termination. Elders will have some stories which may or may not be forgotten. Most of us were oblivious in those years. I personally was enlightened with my in-law association to Marvin Kimsey, who, of course, was so instrumental to the Restoration process. I had no idea the consequences of history until I saw the work that had been done by Marvin and the others. Additionally, at some time I cannot …

for a state plan, this would become primary and pay claims before Skookum, which saves Tribal funds. Q: I have Contract Health Services (CHS); do I still need to apply? A: Yes, if you do not have a primary insurance coverage. Skookum is not insurance and is not considered primary coverage. Q: If I have a primary insurance, do I have to apply? A: No, not at this time. It will only affect Tribal members using Skookum as their only coverage. Q: If I am an Elder receiving the Tribal Elder pension, do I …

worn by the Grand Ronde Honor Guard. He also created a new Eagle staff when the one made by the late Marcellus Norwest was retired from use in 2017. He moved to Grand Ronde in 1997 from Lebanon, Ore. Now, the 57-year-old father of four is off on a new adventure: cultural instructor on the island of Kauai. Moving there will help fulfill a promise Peters made to his late wife, Rose, who passed away in 2017. “We really loved Hawaii and were supposed to go last year, so I promised that I still would …