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acres that the Tribe has been preparing for more than a year. “This has been a very successful partnership with State Parks and the Institute for Applied Ecology,” Mercier said. “This is what I wanted. … It benefits the broader community, but the intention is for our Tribal members to come see this place in our history.” Native Plant Nursery Supervisor Jeremy Ojua has been spearheading the Tribe’s “Plants for People” program with the help of nonprofit partner Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board …

that I reflect back upon a very special lady,” said Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George. “Our families connected through Reservation times, Termination times to the incredible beginnings of Restoration to today. I grew up with her nieces and nephews, the Kimsey children. Our parents hung out together. I sat on the Health Committee, the Powwow Committee and the Culture Committee with Margaret. She was known for her fry bread back in the day. “I reflect on the times when we weren’t a Tribe …

it was very good,” said VanAtta. “I don’t buy stuff that has words I can’t pronounce. If I can’t say it, I don’t want it.” VanAtta’s comments put a smile on Erickson’s face as she pointed out the list of ingredients on the can of pineapple was simply pineapple; nothing else. “I tried the pineapple, the corn, the coconut, the chicken salad and the strawberries,” said Elders Lead Cook Kevin Campbell. “They were good; really good. It was something I would eat. It’s remarkable.” Campbell said he …

. Following the presentation of awards to Tribal leaders, Williams opened the floor for comments. Harrelson stressed the importance of treaties, especially the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855 that was signed by his ancestor, Joseph Shangretta. “On behalf of Grand Ronde, I want to thank you for acknowledging and recognizing the first peoples of Oregon,” Harrelson said. “Something that is very important, and I know yourself and a lot of the people in this room understand, is what treaties …

this supposed version of “term limits,” that is still possible. You just have to take one year off every decade. By supporting this amendment, I would be accepting some weakened and watered-down version of what the members clearly wanted. Very little would really change, which is why at this point I am also a “no.” Thank you for taking the time to read this. Brenda Tuomi Roll #1438 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

Tribal Government & News Larger, longer Tribal timber filling a profitable niche market 01.14.2015 Ron Karten Natural Resources The Tribe is able to supply timber to huge retail stores, an ark like Noah’s and customers in Japan and China because it grows trees longer, both by time and size. Reservation forests produce 7.12 million board feet a year, a harvest number set by the Natural Resources Department’s 10-year management plan, says Michael Wilson, manager of the department. This is part …

inform us on possible things we should be looking into as possible projects,” Rogers said. Many Tribal members have expressed an ongoing interest in having a swimming pool built in Grand Ronde for the membership and community. Tribal member Rex Haller has been a pool proponent and he spent time with Tribal Planner Rick George at the meeting. George said the project has been talked about for a few years and that it has picked up momentum recently. “It has been brought up repeatedly by Tribal members …

school districts. Health & Wellness Quality Improvement Manager Dawn Doar is also serving as LAUNCH director. “Right now the focus of the program is serving Tribal children, families and descendants,” Doar said. “We are very excited about it. This is a huge opportunity for the Tribe.” During her first year on the job, Kimsey will attend community events, and network with children and families to gauge the highest priority needs. “The first year of the grant is identifying needs and putting …

the same parents, and who meet the membership requirements under the Tribal Constitution before Sept. 14, 1999, should be allowed to enroll to resolve the split-sibling issue affecting some Tribal families. If non-essential federal employees remain on furlough for an extended period of time, then the BIA-run election would have to be moved to a different date. Regional effects Even eastern Oregon Tribes such as the Umatilla, which was never terminated and has more of a traditional trust …

Tribal Government & News Tribal voters favor, but not enough, resolving split-sibling issue 03.22.2019 Dean Rhodes Elections , Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor For the fourth time in Tribal history, more than 60 percent of Tribal voters favored amending the Tribal Constitution, but again fell short of overcoming the document’s two-thirds majority requirement. During the Friday, March 22, constitutional amendment election, 63.5 percent of those who voted favored allowing …