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in Oregon and the United States continues to increase unabated and suggested national social distancing guidelines were extended through the end of April by the federal government. Government estimates say that hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from the virus if stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations are not followed. The nationwide death toll is currently approaching 50,000. Spirit Mountain Casino opened in October 1995 and has been the primary funding source for Tribal …

and fish, which was significant to the Native way of life. “They saw signing the treaty as a way to take care of themselves for a few years,” David Harrelson, Grand Ronde Tribal member and Cultural Resources Department manager, says in the video. “But you have to understand that most of them thought they were going to die.” As the video progresses, a map of Oregon shows boundaries created to forcefully move Tribal people on to Reservation lands. Residential schools and assimilation are addressed …

Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 Events Event Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Tribal Council Chambers/Zoom Upcoming Events Holiday Juneteenth (2024) June 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed to honor Juneteenth. Holiday Independence Day admin leave July 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices will close early for the upcoming holiday. Holiday Independence Day (2024) July 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed …

Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 Cultural Event Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 August 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Devils Lake Park Upcoming Events Holiday Independence Day (2025) July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. Holiday Independence Day Administrative Leave (2025) July 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal campus closed after 1 p.m. Holiday Labor Day (2025) September 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members authorized transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its Tuesday, April 17, Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the Tribal Council meeting. However, it was pulled from the agenda early …

against Harvey regarding her participation in job interviews for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members OK’d transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its April 17 Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the April 18 Tribal Council …

earned to either direct member payments and benefits or transfers to reserves. The remaining 25 cents is allocated to operation of Tribal governmental programs. The 2018 budget was sent out to the Tribal membership in the November Tilixam Wawa and was the topic of the November General Council meeting held in executive session. During the Tuesday, Dec. 26, Legislative Action Committee meeting, Finance Officer Chris Leno said the Tribe received four written comments about the proposed spending …

. Tribal Council member Lisa Leno was absent. Finance Officer Chris Leno said he received 26 written comments regarding the proposed purchases from the membership and they were all positive. During the supplemental budget hearing, former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno called the purchase “one of the worst decisions the Tribe will ever make.” He also asked why the Tribe is not investing the money in Grand Ronde for Elders, education and veterans. Tribal Elder Les Houck also said he was “totally …

Carefree, Ariz., attorney Robert Lyttle to research Tribal enrollment issues and conduct public meetings. The first meeting was held virtually on May 26 and attracted approximately 130 Tribal members and lasted almost three hours. The next meetings were held June 10, 17 and 24. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said that the purpose of the four enrollment meetings was to gain input from members and work toward an advisory vote that at least two-thirds of the membership might support …

. 18; in Salem at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in a location yet to be determined; and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. “I would say this is one of those decisions that will have repercussions for generations to come,” said Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier. “I happen to be one of the council members who was here for most of the disenrollment proceedings … It was just a very negative experience in watching the way Tribal members turned on each other …