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on the job for four months. “I started here in February so I am definitely the new kid on the block,” said Amitrano. “I have a long history with Native American populations. I worked extensively with the Navajo people for a long time.” Amitrano said she drove around Grand Ronde before deciding to accept the position at the Health and Wellness Center. “I thought the monies that were provided (for health care services) here were really spent well. The complex out here is just very impressive,” said …

there in the community. It’s a lot different atmosphere now. I’m excited. I think it’s great that the Tribe finally has its own department.” Currently, the Security Department consists of Sifuentez as the head and his second in command in the role of lead officer is Sgt. Roel Hernandez. Sifuentez and Hernandez will be joined by five full-time security officers – three of whom are Tribal members. Tribal member officers are Daniel Hyatt Jr., James Knight and Richard Brisbois, and they will be joined by Officer …

Culture Tribe celebrates 28th anniversary of Restoration 11.30.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events "It's always good for us to be together, and to have our children here to see what we're doing," said Tribal member and Language and Culture Specialist Bobby Mercier as the Tribe unveiled a day's worth of activities on Tuesday, Nov. 22, starting inside the Tribal plankhouse. "I love sharing this day with all of my family," said Tribal Council member Toby McClary, "which is all of you …

and controls most of the Emerald Isle that is located west of England. Northern Ireland remains part of Great Britain, which also includes Scotland, Wales and England. Tribal member Maya Frost and her son, Liam, live in Athlone in central Ireland in County Westmeath. The city has a population of approximately 22,000 people. “I spent many years in county Donegal in the northwest of Ireland,” Frost says via e-mail. “It is a very beautiful area. Ireland’s climate is very mild and reminds me of growing up …

to return to uyxat Powwow Grounds in Grand Ronde since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. Judging by the hundreds of attendees, it was a success. “It’s actually really hard to put into words what this means to me,” Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Michael Cherry said. “I feel a sense of happiness and so much gratitude for being able to be together again and see the joy on peoples’ faces.” The occasion also marked the first time Cherry participated in grand entry as a council …

language that draws from American, Indigenous and queer histories, with references to popular subcultures, literature and global artistic traditions.” Gibson’s U.S. Pavilion included newly produced multimedia sculptures, mixed-media paintings, murals, a multichannel video installation and an exterior installation. “The next thing I knew I was in all these meetings with Jeffrey’s studio, the curators from the art museum and the folks that were organizing the whole gig,” Hudson said. “They were …

, gave keynote speeches. McKenzie and Wolf addressed graduates who had struggled with school. McKenzie said that she believed she was unsuited to school, while Wolf said it took her a decade to earn her bachelor’s degree, facing difficulties along the way. The speakers urged the young graduates to have faith in themselves and to pursue their interests. “I stand before you tonight a little surprised to actually be in the position that I am today,” McKenzie said, explaining that she struggled in school …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Jan. 1, 2012 12.29.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Happy New Year's to everyone. I want to thank all the Elders who brought toys and blankets to the Elders Christmas Party. Jolanda Catabay, thank you for the karaoke entertainment and Steve Hudson for singing also. Michelle Alaimo, you are such a trooper with the pictures for our Elders events! Jack Giffen Jr., thank you for being Santa on short notice for us; love you!! Kristy DeLoe …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal membership: My wife and I were extremely disappointed when we read in the Oct. 1 issue of Smoke Signals that our Tribe is actually coming to the aid of "busting" marijuana grows. For shame! Were we as a membership asked before the council made the decision to lend our resources to such a ridiculous operation? I know our membership falls short of participation (shame on them, too) when …

. This is "child-centered play therapy, driven by the kids," she said. "I don't go in with an agenda. That gives them the freedom of expression." Art- and play-therapy is effective with older youth as well, but as children get older a multitude of issues contribute to an overall problem. Some issues, like alcohol and drug use, benefit from group interaction. The department is also moving toward initiating self-esteem groups. The goal of therapy is to "see a reduction in unwanted behaviors," Estrada said …