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come from, everyone is equal on the water,” he said. Grand Ronde’s Canoe Family first participated in the 2005 Canoe Journey, which landed on Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, Wash. The following year, Grand Ronde built its first canoe, Stankiya, still used today. Joey Holmes, 26, recalls helping to build the canoe and how the journey has evolved in the past 12 years. “That first year, we were drinking Red Bulls and eating Clif bars and rice crispy treats,” he says. “We were pretty wired.” Holmes …

of Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a warrant service in the 200 block of Southwest Hill Drive in Willamina. Citizen contact in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Criminal trespass in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Reported disturbance in the area of Tyee Road and Tilixam Circle …

Culture Free lunches offered over the summer at Raven Loop Park 06.28.2018 Danielle Frost People , Events If you go Free summer meals Where: Raven Loop Park When: 12:30 to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday through Aug. 3. There is no meal service on Wednesday, July 4. For more information: Call 503-876-2702. By Danielle Frost There is such a thing as a free lunch. For the 22 nd year, the Willamina School District is offering free meals to children every weekday through Aug. 3 with the exception …

Culture Tribe receives funding for Tribal Historical Preservation Officer 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor Tribal member and Tribal Cultural Protection Coordinator Eirik Thorsgard is now wearing a new hat as Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Thanks to a more than $27,000 grant from the National Park Service, the Grand Ronde Tribe now has increased sovereignty in controlling its architectural and historic sites on Reservation and trust lands. Previously …

together to share our unique and important past. This agreement goes even further because it looks toward our future. I consider it to be one of the outstanding milestones we’ve reached for our Tribal members.” 1995 – Tribal Council approved construction of a 28,000-square-foot health and wellness clinic in Grand Ronde. The clinic would provide services to Tribal members regardless of where they reside and employ 50 to 60 people. “Indian Health Service appropriated the funding for the planning …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2021 12.30.2020 Danielle Harrison Culture 2011 2016 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde finalized purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village. The Tribe closed on the property in December. The site, which was no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million in 2015. “Economic diversification has always been a priority for our Tribe and our membership,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said. “We …

, cooking, beading and leather work. “It’s all the love I have for my people,” she said. “I always wanted to be a part of our people. They’re still my family. A lot don’t understand what our people are all about.” 2006 – The Tribe helped the McCormick and Baxter Superfund site cleanup in Portland Harbor with the planting of more than 10,000 trees and shrubs. “We want to let you know that this site is in the homelands of the Grand Ronde people,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. She …

Tribal Government & News Fire rips through tumwata village property again 01.30.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal government By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- Clackamas Fire District firefighters spent hours during the morning of Thursday, Jan. 30, battling a large blaze at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City that closed the highway in both directions from Tumwater Drive to South End Road. All train service was paused as well. The 3-alarm fire was declared …

to locate the vehicle. Civil service performed in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt to locate a crash in the area between Grand Ronde and Lincoln City. The crash was located on Highway 101. Attempt to locate a domestic disturbance in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. A male driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspicious activity reported …

www.macyandson.com . Jesse Francis Robertson Sr. Dec. 15, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2012 Tribal spouse Jesse Francis Robertson Sr., 69, walked on Sunday, Feb. 26, at his Willamina home. He was born Dec. 15, 1942, in McMinnville, Ore., to John and Opal Rita (Brandon) Robertson. He was a timber tramp, working from Alaska to Coos Bay. He worked as a yarder and engineer. He was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He is survived by his wife, Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; daughters, Diana Sohappy of Grand Ronde, Angie …