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in Oregon and the United States continues to increase unabated and suggested national social distancing guidelines were extended through the end of April by the federal government. Government estimates say that hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from the virus if stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations are not followed. The nationwide death toll is currently approaching 50,000. Spirit Mountain Casino opened in October 1995 and has been the primary funding source for Tribal …

and fish, which was significant to the Native way of life. “They saw signing the treaty as a way to take care of themselves for a few years,” David Harrelson, Grand Ronde Tribal member and Cultural Resources Department manager, says in the video. “But you have to understand that most of them thought they were going to die.” As the video progresses, a map of Oregon shows boundaries created to forcefully move Tribal people on to Reservation lands. Residential schools and assimilation are addressed …

Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 Events Event Tribal Council Meeting - June 26, 2024 June 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Tribal Council Chambers/Zoom Upcoming Events Holiday Juneteenth (2024) June 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed to honor Juneteenth. Holiday Independence Day admin leave July 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices will close early for the upcoming holiday. Holiday Independence Day (2024) July 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal offices closed …

Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 Cultural Event Paddle Practice - August 26, 2025 August 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Devils Lake Park Upcoming Events Holiday Independence Day (2025) July 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. Holiday Independence Day Administrative Leave (2025) July 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal campus closed after 1 p.m. Holiday Labor Day (2025) September 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tribal campus closed. View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

Institutes of Health, and on Oct. 5 the pole will be raised at its final stop on the journey, a healing garden at the National Institutes of Health. "It will be part of an exhibit that will display Native peoples' concepts of health and illness," Russo said. "This is a trip of a lifetime for me," said Merrill, who is a former editor of Smoke Signals . "I'm honored to be asked to do this. I'm super stoked to be a part of something so amazing." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

, Steve and Sharon Freund, Brenda Tuomi, Evelyn Seidel and Kathryn Harrison won donated jewelry created by Tribal Council member Jon A. George, including San Francisco 49er's and Baltimore Ravens necklaces made in honor of it being Super Bowl Sunday. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

artistic, cultural and historic treasures. The recordings in the Registry, which span all genres – from rock, pop, jazz, classical, country and gospel to Broadway and movies, radio and news broadcasts, and comedy albums – have been recognized as vital to our nation's audio legacy. Also included among this year'’s additions: Hit songs by Sam & Dave and Earth Wind & Fire, music from the film “Super Fly,” the classic radio western series “Gunsmoke,” and a recording of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy announcing …

year at the University at Buffalo in New York, a Division I school. Head Coach John Stutzman said he has had to use Reyes right away on the team despite the coaching staff’s desire to build him up to wrestle in the weight class. Reyes wrestled at 106 pounds in high school. “He’s been working hard and is an overachiever,” Stutzman said in a phone interview. “He’s got a great work ethic and is a super kid and a great student. At 125 pounds, he is a little fireplug and is battling hard.” Reyes won …

for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members authorized transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its Tuesday, April 17, Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the Tribal Council meeting. However, it was pulled from the agenda early …

against Harvey regarding her participation in job interviews for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members OK’d transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its April 17 Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the April 18 Tribal Council …