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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 …

of THC,” Zaman said. “That is improving as more states legalize marijuana. However, it can be very bad for a developing brain, which doesn’t stop fully growing until you are 26.” The takeaway? Marijuana can be physically as well as physiologically addictive. Using it to treat mental health issues usually worsens outcomes. Also, abstinence isn’t the only approach. Moderation can be utilized as well. The first speaker on April 12 was Wilson Compton, deputy director of the National Institute on Drug …

Tribal Government & News Education takes center stage at Oregon Coast Economic Summit 08.31.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Education , Events , Spirit Mountain Casino , State Government Education in Oregon was the opening focus of the fourth annual Oregon Coast Economic Summit held Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26–27, at Spirit Mountain Casino. The theme for the 2015 summit was “Education: The Pathway to Economic Development for Rural and Coastal Communities.” The event also served …

available to $49,400. Or, possibly, the 80-degree weather that was much more amenable than last year’s triple-digit temperatures. Whatever the reason or reasons, the 2017 Grand Ronde Contest Powwow was one of the best attended in recent memory. “This is our biggest Friday night ever,” Powwow Special Event Board Chair Dana Ainam said during the 7 p.m. grand entry on Friday, Aug. 18. There were so many dancers at Uyxat Powwow Grounds for the Friday evening grand entry that it took approximately 20 …

interest in purchasing the 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill industrial site in Oregon City has economic development promise and is priced reasonably for a riverfront property despite guaranteed environmental cleanup costs. The Tribe announced its plan to purchase two pieces of property in Clackamas County along the Willamette River, including the Blue Heron site, during the Wednesday, June 12, Tribal Council meeting. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said one property includes more than …

and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Tribal Council members who attended the check presentation included Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Vice Chair Chris Mercier and Tuomi, Cherry, Kathleen George, Jon A. George and newly elected Matthew Haller. Eugene-based Ophelia’s Place is one of the Community Fund’s beneficiaries, receiving a $50,000 grant on Wednesday for its partnerships with Albany schools to promote positive female youth development. Ophelia’s Place …

Ronde Tribe’s constitutional amendment process. Others on social media and at the May 22 meeting expressed that removing a layer of federal bureaucracy from the Tribe’s election process is one of the best ways to show sovereignty. During the meeting, Tribal Senior Staff Attorney Holly Partridge gave a short presentation to the roughly 50 Tribal members attending the hybrid format held in the Tribal Council Chambers and Zoom. “In summary, the language being changed is any reference of the BIA …

– The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Winter Convention continues to be a well-attended event and the Grand Ronde Tribe was prominently represented in several different areas. The annual event, held Sunday, Jan. 26, through Thursday, Jan. 30, at the DoubleTree Hilton is an opportunity for meetings, discussion, presentations and committee work that affects policy, legislation and the future of Indian Country in the Pacific Northwest. ATNI represents 57 Tribal governments from Oregon …