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meeting was held at 9 a.m. instead of the usual 4 p.m. starting time to accommodate the 11 a.m. funeral service for three-term Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who walked on Aug. 11. In other action, Tribal Council: Re-appointed former Oregon State Sen. Arnie Roblan and Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees. Portland attorney Chip Lazenby will continue on the board as the governor’s appointee. The Community Fund will need to find …

is historical and ancestral land originally belonging to Native and Indigenous people,” Timberline representatives said in a press release. “At Timberline, we work with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the U.S. Forest Service to weave the past and present into a better future. We acknowledge this ancestral land area together and pledge to keep Mt. Hood sustainable.” R.L.K. & Co. staff and representatives from the Forest Service, Warm Springs …

for Indians grant from the Indian Health Service and also approved a resolution supporting the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board adding Community Health Aid Program certification board operations. The program is a system of allied health professionals who work with supervising dentists, doctors and mental health professionals to expand access to care and has proven successful in remote parts of Alaska; Approved a $350,000 capital contribution to Redmond-based Shasta Administrative Services …

and work ethic. She raised four children as a single mother, but also found time for fun with family and friends. Rickard had a range of jobs in social service and restaurant settings during the years, including at a homeless and domestic violence shelter in Salem, and a Native American hospital in Alaska. 2002 – The Tribe hosted its first beading class at the Community Center, which attracted 16 interested beaders. Many who attended the class already knew how to bead, but wanted to sharpen …

is in its second year, as it took longer than expected to implement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was developed for Grand Ronde Tribal youth to engage Native students with philanthropy, grantmaking and community service. It is designed to introduce the youth to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to better understand the need for assistance in local communities and learn how they can help make a difference, while also earning high school credit through volunteerism. The youth …

Ronde Tribal Police officers Angel Arenas and Austin Gomez at its annual statewide awards banquet at Spirit Mountain Casino on Friday, Nov. 17. The awards are given to law enforcement personnel and citizens throughout Oregon, for exemplary deeds and service in their communities. Both men used CPR in separate emergency situations this year, each saving a life. Gomez received a Lifesaving Award and Arenas was presented with a Lifesaving Award with Valor. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department Officer …

love for creatures. Every day he would care for dogs, cats, birds and even chipmunks. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in the Tribal gym, followed by a graveside service at the Tribal Cemetery with a meal served at the Tribal Community Center. Family and friends were invited to share fond memories and stories. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas, Ore., assisted the family. Eugene Russell LaBonte Oct. 2, 1928 – Dec. 29, 2023 Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council member Eugene …

members to consider the postponement of elective or non-essential services until July 1, when the transition to a new health insurance plan occurs. According to the American Medical Association, a non-essential service is, “a surgery or procedure that can be delayed without undue risk to the current or future health of a patient.” “This will help smooth the transition until we begin service with our new administrator,” the email said. “We are working diligently to support the transition …

– Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws – held a grand opening ceremony to commemorate the partnership between the Tribe and Marion-Polk Food Share in building and operating the new food pantry on Grand Ronde Road. It included 3,300 square feet to store produce, canned goods and frozen foods. 2010 – Spirit Mountain Casino hosted a celebration to honor Sue Shaffer, former longtime chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians, for her years of service to Indian Country. Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh and other state …

family for 60 years. Dee volunteered for many service organizations as her children were growing up, but her favorite was being a chaperone for the princesses of the Puyallup Daffodil Festival. When she was 50, Dee enrolled in college at Bates Technical College in Tacoma and earned her licensed practical nurse certification. She worked for many years at Tacoma General Hospital until retirement. Throughout her life, Dee maintained very close ties with her childhood friends who were also a part …