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will instead utilize the services of Wisconsin-based Forest County Potawatomi Insurance Department as its third-party administrator. Harvey said that transition is expected to be complete by mid-summer. According to its website, Forest County Potawatomi specializes in benefits administration services for Tribal nations, focusing on utilizing federal resources available to Tribes and thus minimizing Tribal dollars spent. The benefits administration includes claim processing for medical, dental …

and members, but also programs throughout the region. The Tribe donates 6% of casino revenue to registered nonprofit organizations in northwest Oregon, as well as government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, and to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, the fund notes on its website. In 28 years, it has provided 3,394 grants totaling $100,177,653. Its program of giving “continues the Native tradition of potlatch, a ceremony at which good fortune is distributed …

declined the nomination. The meeting was the first for newly elected Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website www.grandronde.org under the News tab and then click on Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

a second Reservation fire patrol for this year’s fire season. Tribal Council member Jon A. George and Land and Culture Department staff members Jordan Mercier and Travis Stewart performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the News tab and then click on the Video link. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

. The foundation exists to improve, enrich and give greater expression to humanitarian endeavors in Oregon, and to assist in improving the quality of life in the state, according to the mission statement on its website. Previously, the Chachalu Phase II capital campaign has received $250,000 from the Meyer Memorial Trust and grants from the Oregon Community Foundation ($35,000) and the Ford Family Foundation ($200,000). In addition, two grants from other Oregon Tribes included $15,000 from the Umatilla's …

and Culture Department Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach opened the meeting with cultural singing and drumming. The video of the meeting can be viewed at the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

opened the meeting with cultural drumming and singing. The July 9 meeting can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Video tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

in your car or on your person on Tribal lands." "Most people want to conceal carry while out on Tribal lands with their families," LaChance said. "Under most circumstances, members would not have a need to carry concealed into Tribal buildings or the casino." The application can be accessed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Tribal Police shortcut. For more information about obtaining a Tribal concealed carry permit, contact the Grand Ronde Police Department at 503-879-1821 …

. Eirik Thorsgard, Jon Looking Wolf Reibach, Travis Stewart, Chris Mercier and Tribal Council member Jon A. George opened the meeting with cultural drumming and singing. A video of the meeting can be viewed at the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

on Dec. 12, and OK’d the expenditure of $3,439 for Christmas lighting on the Tribal campus. Tribal Council member Jon A. George, Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, Bobby Mercier and Travis Stewart opened the meeting with cultural drumming and singing. The meeting can be viewed in its entirety on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org, under the Video shortcut. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …