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Culture Jordan Mercier uses education to complement cultural interests 12.12.2014 Ron Karten Culture , People , Education , Tribal Employees Tribal member Jordan Mercier, 29, knew early on that he wanted to work with Grand Ronde Tribal peoples. Today, he is the Tribe’s Cultural Protection coordinator and works at Chachalu, the Tribal Museum and Cultural Center. “In both his work and personal contributions,” says Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, manager of the Land and Culture Department, “Jordan's …

Tribal Government & News Coffee & Conversation adds cultural activities to southern Oregon event 09.27.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , Events , Natural Resources , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost MEDFORD -- As Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy drove south on Interstate 5 toward the Table Rocks area north of Medford, she thought about her grandmother. “Her father was a treaty signer here,” she said. “As I was coming here, I was thinking of the changes …

Culture Elders Activity Center turning 10 years old on Nov. 1 10.12.2018 Danielle Frost Elder Profile By Danielle Frost Nov. 1, 2018, marks exactly 10 years since the Elders Activity Center held an open house celebration for the long-awaited facility. Tribal Elder Claudia Leno attended and remembers thinking how beautiful the new building was, with high ceilings, plenty of windows and a view of Spirit Mountain. Ten years later, Leno is still a faithful visitor at the center. She visits …

on evidence, but a balance with traditional and holistic care can really help somebody in a spiritual and healthy way. It’s critical.” Moore said he needs to find out what “traditional medicine” means in Grand Ronde. He said he learned “quickly” what traditional medicine entailed while at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. “We had five traditional healers on staff full-time,” said Moore. “We had 50 beds. We had an ICU unit and we had 250,000 patient visits a year. That is something we are looking at here …

Culture Veterans Powwow christens new arbor 07.14.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , Events The new arbor at Uyxat Powwow Grounds was the star of this year’s Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow held in Grand Ronde on Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12. This year’s powwow culminated four days of honoring veterans in Grand Ronde that started on Thursday, July 9, with the third annual Native Veterans Summit. Just before Friday’s 7 p.m. grand entry, Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno asked …

began participating in 2005. “My favorite part is Landing Day and working together as a family,” she said. “The most challenging part is the logistical piece and making things work with a large group of people.” Leno said she enjoys the visits with other Tribes along the journey as well. “Getting the chance to visit their homelands, and showing our singing and dances helps build new relationships,” she said. The Tribe’s Youth Prevention Department does much of the work with setting up camp …

Culture Opal Davidson to become Tribe's second centenarian on April 19 04.14.2015 Dean Rhodes People , Events , Elder Profile By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Since Tribal Elder Opal Davidson was born on April 19, 1915, in Grand Ronde much has happened. Like the terms of 16 presidents. Two world wars. Twenty-two summer and 22 winter Olympics. As well as 36,525 days passing that amount to more than 3.155 billion seconds ticking off a clock. When Davidson entered the world, Babe Ruth was 20 …

Culture Chachalu re-opening Friday, June 1, with Summers Collection items 05.14.2018 Danielle Frost Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees If you go Chachalu Open House When: All events occur on Friday, June 1. There will be Elders’ opening at 3 p.m., general entry at 4 p.m., Chachalu re-opening presentations at 4:30 p.m., Rise of the Collectors exhibit presentation at 6 p.m. and raffle at 7 p.m. Where: Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center, 8720 Grand Ronde Road. More information: …

Culture Give peacemaking a chance: Tribal Court seeks participants, volunteers 02.28.2017 Dean Rhodes Culture , Tribal Employees , Public Safety By Bethany Bea Smoke Signals Intern In any community, conflict is inevitable. While Grand Ronde has departments dedicated to keeping the peace, such as security and police, Tribal Court has another option that can help community members make peace with each other. The Peacemaker Program, which uses traditional methods to resolve disputes among …

Tribal Government & News Will 700-vote mark be surpassed during 2017 election? 08.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , History In the history of Grand Ronde Tribal Council elections since Restoration in 1983, only six candidates have ever garnered 600 or more votes and no candidate has ever received 700 votes. Current Tribal Council Vice Chair Cheryle A. Kennedy holds the record for most votes received, capturing 690 votes in 2006 with a field of nine candidates running for office. …