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Steph Littlebird presents her soon to be released book called "Coyote and Meadowlark Make Willamette Falls."

Reading "A Stone is a Story" and "One Day This Tree Will Fall."

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 1, 2012 10.01.2012 Ron Karten History 2007 - New York City-based meteorite collector Darryl Pitt was planning to auction off an almost 30-pound piece of Tomanowos at an Oct. 28 auction. "We are deeply saddened that any individual or organization would be so insensitive to Native American spirituality and culture as to traffic in the sale of a sacred and historic artifact," said Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor. 2002 - Spirit Mountain Community Fund …

. The larger piece, which also was up for sale, did not find a buyer. A similar auction in 2007 reignited Tribal ire regarding trafficking in pieces from the sacred meteorite and produced no takers. Pitt obtained his pieces of Tomanowos in 1998 when he traded New York City's American Museum of Natural History a half-ounce piece of a meteorite from Mars. The trade occurred before the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde staked a claim to Tomanowos in November 1999, citing the Native American Graves …

created the Tribe's logo after Restoration, received the first Pendleton blanket created with the Tribe's logo printed on it at the General Council meeting. Tribal Council ordered 500 logo blankets that will be available for sale to Tribal members. 1994 - The first Molar Roller Skating Party and Dental Health Fair was held. More than 70 children aged 6 through 12 participated. Brody Collins and Leia Mercier were winners of the Year of Oral Health Poster Contest. 1989 - Smoke Signals editor and Fish …

, Tribal Council: Approved a purchase-and-sale agreement for acquisition of the Rattlesnake 3 property. The Tribe has entered into an agreement to pursue the acquisition of an additional 172 acres adjacent to the Rattlesnake Butte property, which is managed for conservation of wildlife in Lane County. If successful, the purchase would be 100 percent funded by the Willamette Mitigation Program operated by the Bonneville Power Administration and will bring the total to 269 acres of Tribal …

fundraisers include an Indian Taco Time scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. Tacos will be $6 each, fry bread $3 each and soft drinks and water will be $1 each. The second fundraiser will be a car wash, bake sale and hot dog stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Elders Activity Center. Hot dogs will be $2, chips and soft drinks will be $1 each and a combo meal of hot dog, chips and drink will be $3. Car …

Ronde Gaming Commission. Both terms will run through June 2021. Tribal Council also approved amendments to the Tobacco Ordinance that will establish a minimum age of 21 for sale or distribution by licensed operators, bringing the Tribal law in line with state law. However, the ordinance is not intended to interfere with the use of tobacco for ceremonial purposes. An infant also was enrolled into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment …

historically served in the armed forces in numbers which far exceed their representation in the population of the United States. “The Congress expresses its appreciation to all American Indian veterans for their long, proud and distinguished tradition of service,” the resolution stated. 1986 – A Powwow Fundraiser Day was set for July 12. Scheduled were a rummage sale, fish fry and bingo from “6 p.m. until dark.” Events were being held at the Depot Tribal office behind the Bonanza Restaurant …

at market rates. 2001 – The Tribe donated $100,000 to Lane Community College’s longhouse project through the Tribe’s philanthropic arm, Spirit Mountain Community Fund. 1996 – Tribal Council adopted a Liquor Ordinance that defined the use of alcohol and the regulations regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol on Reservation lands in response to the building of a steakhouse restaurant that will serve alcoholic beverages. 1991 – Tribal offices were relocated from the Old Manor building …