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in December and became effective in mid-January. The ordinance codifies the guarantee of a free press that is included in the Tribal Constitution. It also established a five-member Editorial Board to oversee operation of the Tribal newspaper and ensure there is no undue influence regarding editorial content from elected officials. In addition to the Free Press Award, Editor Dean Rhodes took first and second place in the Best Coverage of Native America category in the Associate Division for his …

Culture Candace Diaz walks on at 23 10.09.2012 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter, Jayde …

history who was allowed to grow out of his hair and wear eagle feathers in some official military ceremonies. The story won third-place in the Best Coverage of Indigenous Communities category and was written by Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison. Social Media/Digital Journalist Kamiah Koch won a second-place award for Best Feature Story in the radio/podcast category for her podcast about Grand Ronde’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous People billboard near Spirit Mountain Casino. The awards …

Returning to Agency Creek" and also took first in Best Layout for a bi-monthly publication -- Tribal member Justin Phillips is the Tribe's page designer -- and first place in Photography for Michelle Alaimo's feature photo "Graduation Gift." Smoke Signals received a second place award in General Excellence. At the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention held in Gleneden Beach, Smoke Signals was the only Tribal publication to be honored by the state's mainstream journalism professionals …

, cousins, play the slots at "that place" and plant flowers and more flowers, shopping, beading, rating prawns and bingo on Fridays. Christy was born in Portland, Ore., at the old St. Vincent Hospital to Danny and Patricia Mansayon. Both parents worked so our material grandmother, Bessie, raised Christy from birth to adulthood. During this time, they lived in Portland, Gresham, Moody and Milwaukie. Christy's brother, Greg, joined them in Maupin, Ore., where they enjoyed a fun-filled childhood …

Dean Rhodes’ final projects. Briggs also took second place in the Graphics category for his illustration depicting the history of the Tomanowos meteorite. Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison received a first-place award for her story, “ODFW approves MOA expanding Tribal hunting and fishing rights,” and a second-place award for “No more stolen sisters,” in the Best Feature Writing competition. Smoke Signals Photojournalist Michelle Alaimo swept the photography category with first-, second …

this home,” Zach said. “Grand Ronde is a beautiful place to be in.” Added Bryanna, “I’m so excited to decorate the house.” Their advice for other young Tribal members who want to buy a home is not to give up. “Stick with the process and ask for help from the Housing Department or people you know who can give you good advice,” Bryanna said. “We’re really thankful for this opportunity and excited to be here.” McKnight and his wife, Rebecca, are thrilled to be in their first home after nearly five …

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of $1,222,600 will fund site work at the Tribe’s home ownership development off McPherson Road. Tribal Council approved a contract with Scholten Construction of Willamina on July 27 to build the site improvements, which will include laying the foundations and other improvements for the first 20 homes in the Tribal subdivision. Tribal Council also approved $265,000 to buy the nearby 12.36-acre Freeman property at 28075 McPherson Road. Finally, Tribal Council approved the allocation …

Gaming Portland man wins $934,185 jackpot at Spirit Mountain Casino 10.14.2015 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Spirit Mountain Casino By Angela Sears Advertising supervisor Donald Stanley of Portland hit a $934,185 jackpot at Spirit Mountain Casino on Saturday, Sept. 26. Stanley, who recently starting working with the U.S. Postal Service, left work on Saturday morning and headed to Spirit Mountain Casino with his wife, Melissa Major, to celebrate an anniversary. Stanley said he is a big fan of the “Sons …