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for their own child, he says. “I brought her into one of the treatment groups that I was doing,” recalls Leno. “I introduced her and told my story. After that she was able to come in as a regular visitor of mine and just visit.” Time has brought reflection for Leno. He is now a father. He still wonders. “Even to this day, I don’t know if I was in her shoes,” says Leno. “I don’t know if I could be that forgiving. I don’t know and I’ve been the person. I know that it was an accident. I never intended …

Guard, and talked about all the different events that board members have participated in this year. “This is a committed group of people that work hard and we have been to many, many events, and we always represent Grand Ronde in a very good fashion,” said Bobb. “I’m very proud of these guys.” Bobb then congratulated the newly elected Tribal Council members. He also ran for Tribal Council and finished fourth, two votes behind George. “I’ll always be here on the sidelines for you,” said Bobb. “I …

. “We’ve been hosting events like these and having community conversations regularly,” Mercier said. “This normally is held at our gym, and our goal is to raise awareness of food issues and food access. What I have learned is I didn’t know the depth of the resources that are available. Some of the people who have come to us, I had no idea of what they did or the services they offered.” One of the pre-recorded videos featured Youth Prevention Coordinator and Youth Council Adviser Shannon Stanton …

stint on Tribal Council. Currently, he serves as chair of the Tribe’s Fish & Wildlife Committee. “I got involved in the board right after (Spirit Mountain) casino opened (in 1995),” he said. Leno said he decided to serve as board chair due to his previous experience and a desire to stay busy and involved in the Tribe. “I’m right here locally so it’s easy for me to be involved,” he said. “Right now, the casino is a little flat and I’m concerned with what I have seen…That’s the revenue that goes …

host her annual visit to Grand Ronde. “I saw it on Facebook,” said Woods. “It’s just magnificent. It’s hard to put into words.” Tribal member and Veterans Special Events Board member Reina Nelson ran the show in the absence of Steve Bobb Sr., who was in Germany. “There were a couple of times this weekend when I just looked out over the grounds and I was overwhelmed,” said Nelson, who comes from a family of veterans. “I went to my first Veterans Powwow when I was a little girl and I still remember …

member and current Indian Gaming Association Treasurer Denise Harvey, who requested that council let her keep her seat until at least April so she can complete important financial work related to her position as treasurer. “This is not the standard board position because I was not put in that position by this Tribe,” she said during a Tuesday, Jan. 27, Legislative Action Committee meeting. “I was put in the treasurer position as an elected position by Indian Country. The delegate seat that you …

investment gives us the ability to purchase these items up front, and in turn allows us to reap a larger profit margin when sold.” Douglass was searching for grants in May and during his browsing, Honeycomb Credit popped up with a spring 2024 grant. He filled out the application. “A couple weeks went by and someone from their team (Jon Hanks) reached out via text,” Douglass said. “He messaged, ‘I work for a separate department at Honeycomb and my job is to research businesses that I think would …

against Indian women and treaty rights. I view this opportunity as the beginning of an industrious career fighting for Tribes in and beyond the courtroom. I am eager to serve as a bridge between Tribal-federal relations and continue the legacy of public service as exemplified by Sen. Hatfield.” Visit www.thecommunityfund.com for more information about the Hatfield Fellowship program and the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

to live and I liked it that way.” Kathy says having her father live so close provides much more opportunity to visit with family, and comfort in knowing he is safe. “I like that he is close by now and not four hours away in a rural area without cell service,” Kathy says. “I can come by and visit every day now.” She also reads to the residents on a weekly basis. Since the pandemic hit last year, these sessions have taken place outdoors on the covered porch area. “It gets a little cold sometimes …

at a Tuesday, May 28, Legislative Action Committee meeting recommending that council reappoint Lisa Watson and appoint Justin Martin to two open board spots during its Wednesday, May 29 meeting, council member Matthew Haller said he would not be voting in favor of the appointments. “I completely oppose this process,” he said. “It has been unethical and unfair for many reasons…What I will say is that as council members, we have one way to say what’s right and what’s wrong and that’s our vote …