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Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals wins six awards from Native American Journalists Association 06.12.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Smoke Signals staff writer Danielle Frost's story about Tribal member Heather Cameron Haller, who has been missing for five years and is likely a victim of violence against Native American women, garnered a first-place award for Best Coverage of Native America in the 2018 Native American Journalists Association journalism competition. Award recipients were …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives two NAJA awards; named best digital publication 07.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for her multimedia coverage of Tribal member Steph Littlebird designing the artwork for Deschutes Brewery's seasonal beer release in the 2022 National Native Media Awards announced on Tuesday, July 19, by the Native American Journalists Association. Smoke Signals …

category for a graphic depicting where all of the Indian boarding schools were located in Oregon that was published on June 1, 2022. Smoke Signals Page Designer and Tribal member Justin Phillips took second place in the Design competition. Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison and Social Media/Digital Journalist and Tribal member Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for the series titled “Parenting From Prison” in the Best News Writing competition. Former Smoke Signals Photojournalist Timothy …

Casino Chief Executive Officer Camille Mercier said. “This decision was carefully considered and ultimately it was decided that it was not in the best interest of Spirit Mountain to continue a working relationship with Happy Dragon.” Mercier declined to elaborate on what led to the decision. She added that there is not a date for when a new vendor will open as casino management is still exploring options for the new venue. “I appreciate the desire for more information and acknowledge it can …

of Termination. She said it is those memories of the people who were dreaming of what they knew the Tribe could be one day that fuel her. “We had nothing,” said Brown. “We just knew we were going to be something. I’m hopeful that as we create opportunities like this cultural center that perhaps we will be able to re-visit the passion and the loyalty and the design that we had back in the day.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

built the Tribe’s Fire Protection Program into one of the best and most successful in the country. “We have six engines now and a very successful program,” Kuust says. “We try to align our efforts with the Tribe’s mission and direction. Jeff is responsible for that. I don’t think we would have as successful of a program if it weren’t for Jeff.” Kuust says Nepstad pays attention to detail. “He focuses on results and he doesn’t get distracted. He gets things done.” Natural Resources Department …

rental housing, salmon recovery and other natural resource efforts. “While we’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished, we’ve got work yet to do,” she said. “We have to refocus on maintaining our market share and leadership in Tribal gaming in Oregon…On council, we need to adopt best practices around when we should be having executive sessions and confidential ATPs (authorization to proceed).” Atanacio is a second-time candidate and currently serves on the Tribe’s Education Committee and previously …

forward to the day that I'll be allowed to join the rest of my family as a Grand Ronde Tribal member. Thank you for supporting the constitutional amendment. Jessie Jones Roll #TBD Dear Smoke Signals : I am urging everyone to vote "yes" on the amendment issue before us. I believe that voting "yes" is in the best interest of our Tribe and encourage you to vote in the affirmative. A vote of "yes" will affirm the rights of denied Grand Ronde who possess at least 1/16 th blood to exercise their rights …

, inequality, and in-sustainability with not only national but also a global economic down turn. It becomes a day-to-day battle to stay on track so that the changing climate does not cast a shadow over our children and grandchildren's futures. I just want to continue to contribute what I can to our tribe and our people. I love my tribe for all that they have given me. All the best and much love Steve Bobb Sr. #38 Hello my name is Kalene Larose Contreras. My great grandparents were Jack Langley …

had the best heart of anybody I ever knew, except my wife. You can't believe how special it was to be around her." Child worked for many years as a dealer in the Spirit Mountain Casino and, in 2000, ran for Tribal Council. Again and again, people spoke about how Child cared for the Tribe. Her fondest memories, she said, went beyond the hunting and fishing, cooking, beading and leatherwork. "It's all the love I have for my people," she said. "I always wanted to be a part of our people. They're …