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the importance of education for all Tribes no matter what Tribe you are from or what state you are from. “I think that basically every Tribe out there believes that education is a way to better the lives of their younger people and this is just one of the pieces that will help ensure that. Plus, it is something that all nine Tribes in the state of Oregon have worked on a long time or thought about is we want our history and our culture taught in Oregon. This will be a way to do that.” About 160 …

to thank everyone for coming and helping me celebrate my 103 rd birthday. I received so many beautiful plants and flowers, plus a vase full of chocolate-covered strawberries, which were delicious. Once again, thank you everyone for making 103 years very special. Pearl Lyon Roll #3662 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

: Use extreme caution; Check out fire restrictions before you head out to play; Bring the required tools – a shovel plus one gallon of water or a 2.5-pound fire extinguisher; Refrain from engaging in any activity that would create a new fire start. Nationwide, fire resources are stretched thin. For more information on the fire, contact the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-934-8153. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

and (afterward), I was contacted by RTA to submit it in their contest.” The competition is billed as a “mark of recognition to visual artists internationally, who are recognized beyond their creative achievements. They are highlighted by the people and followers who back and support their dreams.” Mercier joined some 1,400 plus creators from across the globe who submitted pieces ranging from watercolors to multi-media work. Winners are determined by online votes. Mercier’s work garnered 103 rd place. “I …

and the Tribe were preparing for an influx of people, as the event was expected to attract one million plus to Oregon along the swath of totality. 2012 – The Tribe continued its effort to amend the 1988 Grand Ronde Reservation Act to streamline how the Tribe takes former reservation land into trust when Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno testified before the House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs. The proposed amendment by Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader would end the two-step process …

– Seven gates were installed to protect forests on the Grand Ronde Reservation during high fire hazard days. “We’ve got $180 million plus worth of timber,” Natural Resources Manager Pete Wakeland said. “We’re putting a lot of our timber resources at risk if we’re not closing down during high fire danger.” 1998 – Tribal Information Day was celebrated at the State Capitol building with a proclamation presented by Oregon Secretary of State Phil Keisling to kick off the day set aside for Oregon …

to decline. “They did it for survival purposes,” Settler said. “Even though they knew it was not going to beneficial to their other existence, they regarded it as work.” You can listen to the first two episodes of the Salmon Wars podcasts, plus the soon to be release episodes at https://www.opb.org/salmonwars/?_ga=2.64639014.843381340.1710528630-2132075784.1571781204 . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

merchandise on a credit basis. 1987 - Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier thanked Joann McClary and Mary Ring for coordinating the first Tribal Pageant held during the third annual Contest Powwow. The pageant selected Cindy Martin, Marlo George, Jolene Poole and Amber Cook as Royalty Court. He also cited Greg Archuleta for all of his hard work performed during powwow and the cleanup afterward. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share …

Department to be issued Tribal credit cards. Tribal Council also appointed Kennedy as its representative to the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and the payment of $2,400 in annual dues to the organization. Also, Tribal Council approved the enrollment of 11 non-infants and four infants into the Tribe. The Sept. 10 meeting was the first for newly elected Tribal Council members Chris Mercier and Tonya Gleason-Shepek. Tribal Council member Jon A. George and Jade Unger provided the cultural drumming …

arena project; Approved increasing the Tribe’s TriState Bank line of credit; And accepted one voluntary relinquishment of Tribal membership. Tribal Council member Jon A. George led a contingent of Tribal members that included Land and Culture employees Mike Karnosh, Travis Stewart, Bobby Mercier and Brian Krehbiel in the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting also was the first for new General Manager Dawn Doar, who started working for the Tribe on Monday, April 6 …