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administrator, starting the Health & Wellness Department shortly after 1983’s Restoration. Rowe also touched briefly on COVID-19, but emphasized it was not going to be the primary focus of her presentation. So far, the clinic has vaccinated 23,000 Tribal and community members. “We are thrilled to be able to do that,” she said. “We’re also happy to be moving forward from that.” Starting in late summer, the clinic will have three new medical providers: Two internal medicine doctors and one nurse …

reported near milepost 24 on Highway 18 for a possible DUII. Due to a delay, the vehicle was not located. Suspicious vehicle reported near milepost 24 on Hebo Road. The occupant of the vehicle was contacted and advised to move along. Sunday, July 31 Theft reported in 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Fight reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Both involved parties were contacted and one subject was arrested. Traffic assist occurred for a disabled vehicle near milepost 27 on Highway …

by Kamiah Koch/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer Tribal employees gathered at the annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Spirit Mountain Casino to share a meal and celebrate 64 Tribal employees honored for a combined 897 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during the fourth quarter of 2022. Health Services Operations Manager Tresa Mercier continues to set the longevity record with 38 years of service. One other Mercier – Public Works …

Council members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Harvey welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “I’m so grateful for all of the work you do,” she said. “Oregon and our community wouldn’t be the same without it. … This is our opportunity to give appreciation back. This is one of my favorite duties as a Tribal Council member and I love meeting all of you. I very much appreciate you all.” The event was the ninth virtual check presentation …

development, and implementation and adoption of essential policies and procedures for operating the school…Those are the primary functions between now and Aug. 26, which I think will be the first day of school.” To learn more about the Education Department, visit grandronde.org/services/education or visit “CTGR Education Programs” and “Chinuk Wawa Education,” on Facebook. Fasana took 13 questions and comments from the audience. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said that education has …

to breakfast Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Tribal gym as part of its third-quarter Years of Service Awards, honoring 94 employees for their years of service to the Tribe, ranging from five years to 35 years. Economic Development and Lands Director Jan Reibach played a flute song to honor employees. “You’re the reason the Tribe gets to hold its sovereignty,” he said. “You’re the reason we can take care of our people. … each one of you is part of our family.” Tribal Council member Matthew Haller gave …

." Still, said Farmer, "She is very happy and ready. She is more concerned about how we're taking it." There was no shortage of tears during the afternoon. Tribal Elder Roselee Hall, her niece, but the same age as Child, grew up with her and recalled one of their early exploits in Philomath at Beaver Creek. "We were talking about it today," Hall said, tears drying on her face. "She was laughing so hard. We were fourth- or fifth-graders and we had missed the bus to go home. We looked around …

of “stankiya,” which is one of the oldest names the Tribe has for coyote. Participants included Cultural Resources Manager David Harrelson, Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, Youth Prevention Manager Nicole Estrada-Hewitt, Cultural Education Specialist Flicka Lucero, Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Chelsea Clark, Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier, Chinuk Immersion Apprentice Santiago Atanacio, Interpretive Coordinator Travis Stewart, Recreation Specialist Harris Reibach, Cultural …

Restoration efforts in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, and served two terms on Tribal Council from 2005 to ’11. Merrill, an Army veteran who served from 1958 to ’64, walked on June 26 at the age of 82. He was an active member of the community, having served on the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board, in the Honor Guard and on the Rodeo Committee, as well as volunteering at the Grand Ronde Food Bank. Their deaths were acknowledged after the Saturday afternoon grand entry by former Tribal Council …

a quorum of members and a quorum of Executive Board officers. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which has been an ATNI member for many years, and Spirit Mountain Casino hosted the Mid-Year Convention from Monday, May 23, through Thursday, May 26, for the first time since May 2010. ATNI formed in 1953 and is dedicated to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination for Native governments in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, southeastern Alaska, northern California, Nevada and western Montana. Conventions …