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and the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center of Portland; Approved a cooperative funding agreement of $138,550 between the Tribe and Bonneville Power Administration. The Tribe has had these annual agreements with BPA dating back to 2010; Approved a $5,000 Tribal credit card for Silviculture/Fire Protection Technician Maxwell Lynn and a $5,000 Tribal credit card for Nutrition Program Manager Kristy Lawson; Approved a resolution requesting an election on removing the Bureau of Indian Affairs from its …

action, Tribal Council: Approved amendments to the Tribal retirement plan that include changing eligibility deferrals from a year to three months, provide that participant elective deferrals may not exceed 85% of a participant’s income and allow for in-plan Roth IRA transfers; and also approved amendments to the Baird investment policy statements regarding investment management structure, domestic and international diversification guidelines and benchmark identification; Approved a Tribal credit card …

ideal and we really appreciate your flexibility as we look for ways to navigate this interesting new approach.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George thanked the grants team for their hard work. “It’s a big adjustment and we really appreciate how you guys are doing your best to just accommodate the shifting sands of federal funding,” she said. “This sounds like a really great project and one that we could really benefit from.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a Tribal credit card …

on June 9. "I have had the honor of working closely with Steve to plan different aspects of our involvement so that we are able to tell the Tribe's story as well as advertise the casino." In all, this year's parade will include 14 floats, and, reflecting this year's Rose Festival theme, organizers say the parade will feature more music than ever. Eighteen traditional marching bands plus several dancing groups and three live a cappella singing groups, 21 equestrian groups, plus marchers, dancers …

to, Tribal members that the committee recommends for disenrollment will be considered provisional members and most of their rights will be stripped from them until the Tribal Court makes the final determination, including the right to vote, interestingly. Suspending 60 plus voters who are definitely against the whole concept of disenrollment will have an undeniable effect on the election. I don't expect anybody to admit this, but it sure looks like a motive to me. Furthermore, to do …

of 25 of those for our members, ranging from one- to three-bedrooms. Plus, there is a community center building that will have office space for us…Basically, it’s a housing option for Tribal members who don’t necessarily want to live in Grand Ronde or who have obligations in McMinnville. … I think it creates a new opportunity for our membership, especially our youth.” Leno added he is hoping that the new development will help alleviate the inability of Tribal members to utilize housing vouchers …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Native American Governments’ 08.14.2024 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist Ballots for the Grand Ronde Tribal Council election have been mailed out and the election results will be announced Saturday, Sept. 7. Three seats on the nine-person council are up for grabs and Tribal members will vote from a list of seven candidates, plus vote on three advisory questions. (If you are still unsure on who to vote for, listen to the Smoke Signals …

shopping at the marketplace for Native-made art, crafts and more, plus, produce, flowers and homemade foods. McFarland said that in addition to the usual vendors at the marketplace, the participating artists will be provided with wall or table space to set up displays and be able to offer work for sale, if they choose. The fellowship is administered by the Grand Ronde Cultural Resources Department. More information is available by emailing Cultural.Resources@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook …

Gaming SMGI Board of Directors has new leadership 01.28.2026 Danielle Harrison Spirit Mountain Casino By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors has undergone several changes in the past year-plus, both in leadership and board member makeup. Former longtime Tribal Council chairman and SMGI board member Reyn Leno is now the board chair, while current Tribal Council member Toby McClary serves as board vice chair. The previous chair was Tribal …

400 food boxes available to Tribal membership. 100 additional boxes available at the Portland office. Limit of three per vehicle. Must bring signed permission slip if picking up for others.