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& the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow This year, the Tribe will once again host the Native Wellness Institute's "Veterans Summit: Gathering of Warriors." This will be the second annual Summit that was first hosted by the Tribe in 2013. The Summit will take place July 10-11 and kicks off our annual Veterans Powwow, July 11-13. The Summit provides veterans with a variety of resources, presentations and services, including, but not limited to, talking circles, a self-care village, sweats …

Culture Bryanna Langley receives Gates scholarship 05.30.2013 Michelle Alaimo People , Education Years of community service, volunteer work, academic excellence and work experience paid off when Bryanna Langley received a large envelope in the mail with a letter that read, "Congratulations, we are pleased to inform you of your selection of the Gates Millennium Scholarship!" "When I saw that envelope in the mailbox, I knew she got it. Her reaction was pure disbelief. She didn't believe she had …

and from relationships. I never want to feel the way I did when I was using drugs or have those toxic relationships again. I can’t do anything in life if that is the path I choose.” She’s also hoping, with time, that her relationship with her children will become closer. She has a room in her new home ready for them if they choose to visit. “I want to make sure they know I am here for them,” Schneider says. “It’s been hard. For so long, we couldn’t have a normal relationship where I was just mom …

. Traffic stop occurred in the area of Grand Ronde and McPherson roads. The male and female in the vehicle were in violation of a restraining order. The male was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Saturday, Nov. 23 Counterfeit bill reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. The suspected male had a valid warrant. He was issued …

in small groups and discussed what we thought was useful. It was a really good process and definitely a benefit to learn from other states and not have to start from scratch.” Senate Bill 13 will include the creation of 45 lesson plans for fourth-, eighth- and 10 th -graders, professional development for educators this summer regarding the curriculum and implementation during the 2019-20 school year. Other Grand Ronde Education Department employees who attended were Youth Education Program Manager Tim …

President Donald Trump’s first term under Executive Order 13898, establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, the press release stated. Operation Not Forgotten also expands upon the resources deployed in recent years to address MMIP cases. The effort will be supported by the Department’s MMIP Regional Outreach Program, which places attorneys and coordinators in U.S. attorneys’ offices across the United States to help prevent and respond to cases of missing …

Resources staff. “For NRD staff, today was a big day,” Drake said. “It started off with Gary LaChance picking up the first buck and elk MOA tags. There were hugs and tears amongst staff, some who have worked toward this day their whole career to see a Tribally issued tag leave the building. Overall, it was a great day getting to see Tribal members come in and be so excited to see just what is available to them in the lines of tags. There is some education that is happening as we roll this system out …

said. “That means farm and food business support, better food access and equity, and increasing knowledge and visibility in the community. We strongly believe that everyone, no matter what their income, has the right to be able to choose the best food for their family.” Food Roots partners with 50 local food producers within a 100-mile radius to serve 300 customers annually. The organization also has four corporate clients: Adventist Health, Tillamook Creamery, Nestucca Valley School District …

Culture World War II veteran Herman Hudson walks on 05.26.2021 Dean Rhodes Walking On Herman K. Hudson By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Herman K. Hudson, the Tribe’s last living World War II veteran and eldest male Elder at 96 years of age, walked on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Hudson was born in Grand Ronde on Jan. 4, 1925, the son of Herman A. and Ella Hudson. He lived for many years at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, where his father worked as a bus and truck driver. However, Chemawa …

Tribal Government & News Seven vying for Tribal Council seats 06.25.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council For the first time in 21 years, Tribal voters will not be able to check off Reynold L. Leno’s name when they vote for Tribal Council. The current Tribal Council chairman announced on May 31 that he would not seek an eighth consecutive three-year term, ending a record 21 years of service come September. Incumbents Chris Mercier and Tonya Gleason-Shepek, however …