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Tribal revenue to fund construction that might cause a reduction in per capita payments or funding for other programs, 64.9 percent said no. 2011 – Tribal member Nakoosa Moreland was featured after she carried on a century-old tradition of attending Chemawa Indian School. “This is my first year here at Chemawa,” she wrote on Facebook. “I plan on staying here throughout high school.” Although Moreland was excited about the prospect, it wasn’t always that way for Tribal members who attended …

and fashionista Auburn Logan; the designer she’d been tagging for months in her Instagram posts had sent her an application form to model in a fashion show at the Santa Fe Indian Market in New Mexico. Logan said the excitement really kicked in when she learned her application had been accepted. “I was excited, not knowing what to expect, and I was thinking, ‘If I don’t get it, at least I had the opportunity offered,’” she said. “It felt like all my work had paid off and I had been seen …

Committee for seven years and is currently a member of the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission. The lifelong Salem resident says he considers his biggest career success to be serving the community that he grew up in. “I know it might sound sappy, but I don’t know if there is a greater honor than to say I served the community where I lived and raised my family. … It is a tough, challenging, stressful job at times, but all that aside, there is a lot you can get out of it,” Schultz says. Schultz first became …

Culture New photo exhibit on display at Chachalu 02.12.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Tribal Employees If you have never looked at ice so closely that you can see the spider web effect in the crystal formations, local photographer and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Silviculture/Fire Protection Technician Jeremy “Jay” Ojua has and he has the image to show for it. You can see that particular image yourself at Chachalu’s latest exhibit – “Ili?i: a photographic essay on the beauty that surrounds …

Health & Education Shaver hired to lead Adult Foster Care program 08.12.2016 Brent Merrill Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees Peggy Shaver looks at her new job as the Tribe’s Adult Foster Care director as her opportunity to have a positive effect on people. “I feel so honored to be here,” said Shaver during an interview at her office in Black Bear Lodge. “My way to pay it forward is to take care of the Elders. It’s just so rewarding to come to work every day and know you’re making …

at 26820 Salmon River Highway on the Spirit Mountain Casino grounds. “I am having so much fun,” says Nelson. “I love working here. This is the best job I’ve ever, ever had. For the first time in my life I’m excited to come to work every day. Everybody has been so supportive and so helpful since I’ve been here. I just love it.” Nelson actually delivered her daughter’s baby when the doctor stepped out of the room. “Me and the nurse had to deliver the baby,” says Nelson. “It was awesome …

on the door of the Tribal Community Center. Kennedy, who has served five consecutive terms on Tribal Council, received the most votes with 459 or 14.646 percent of the total votes cast. “I’m very serious about our culture and our traditions and our well-being. That is the backbone of our Tribe.” said Kennedy. “What I believe has held us together is our culture and our belief in ourselves. We are here with a purpose. We were intended to be here and every fiber of us is going to fight to stay …

of her family how blessed we are compared to most other Tribes. Each and every employee, committee member and volunteer for the Tribe makes a difference for our members. Again, we thank Tribal Council, all of our Tribal community, family and friends for their caring, help and love over the years, and during these last few weeks. Richard Hamm and all of Peachie’s family Dear Tribal members: I found the letter by Chris Mercier in the Dec. 1, 2015, issue of Smoke Signals troublesome. Chris Mercier …

Culture Tyanna Smith gives back to her Tribe through volunteering 06.14.2011 Dean Rhodes People , Natural resources "My whole life," says 20-year-old Tribal member Tyanna Smith, "I've always been an outdoor person. Even when I was little, I always said, 'I'll never work behind a desk.' " Her father, Robert Smith (Yakama), used to take the family - including her mother, Marcia Gustafson, Smith and her three sisters; all the siblings are Tribal members - camping and hiking. And he was a hunter …

area office. He also has been serving on the Tribe's Education Committee. George, who finished third in the voting with 397 votes (11.7 percent of the vote), won in his first attempt at Tribal Council. "The Tribe has spoken, and I appreciate their support," George said during a break at the Sept. 9 General Council meeting. "Approximately 400 people did want a change in a sense. … It was a hard-fought race and I appreciate the support locally and in Portland." George cited his youth in Grand …