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position in the Lands Department. Tribal Council also approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because he or she meets the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. In addition, Tribal Council approved the Housing Department’s 2017 Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs and approved a Tri-Forest memorandum of understanding with the Willamette, Mount Hood and Siuslaw national …

position in the Lands Department. Tribal Council also approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because he or she meets the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. In addition, Tribal Council approved the Housing Department’s 2017 Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Native American Programs and approved a Tri-Forest memorandum of understanding with the Willamette, Mount Hood and Siuslaw national …

of the Tribe at the time of the applicant’s birth and at the time of application, unless the parent is deceased. Grand Ronde blood is currently defined as “all Indian blood derived from a direct ancestor whose name validly appears on the official Tribal membership roll prepared under the Restoration Act, which may be corrected by Tribal Council with approval from the Secretary of the Interior.” The proposed amendment would have eliminated the requirements that an applicant be born to a parent who …

, “Of course,” and with whistle in hand she began a 25-year career that brought her immense joy, love and happiness. Some of her fondest memories were made working at Crow Elementary and it gave the opportunity to touch so many lives. Mary was a master craftswoman at knitting and crocheting and shared this gift with many people in her life. Be it a graduation, wedding or new baby, Mary often marked the occasion with one of her handmade afghans. Mary was the hub that kept the family going …

Tribal members 30 days to comment on the proposed amendment before it returns to Tribal Council for final adoption; Approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because he or she meets the requirements outlined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution; Approved a change in the list of Tribal managers overseeing the 401(k) plan for employees. The move drops the Economic Development director and Tribal convenience store general manager from the list of directors on the Plan …

, $600, $400 and $200 for first- through fourth-place winners, sponsored by the Liebelt family and Veterans Board. There is also an outgoing queen special jingle dance for all ages with prizes of $300, $200 and $100 for first- through third-place winners, sponsored by Tasina Bluehorse and her family. Continuing with last year’s change, there won’t be an official Veterans Summit, but instead a resource fair with a more casual format held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 7. The resource fair …

a citation, the casino taking employment action and referencing the issuance of the $50 citation that hasn’t even been adjudicated in court yet, and then a council member announcing an employee's separation in a public forum before the employee even received official paperwork, the entire process is alarming. It seems that due process has not been upheld, and after 28 years of service to the casino, this is a deeply disappointing moment for the community. Everyone observing this situation should …

an actual increase, then dropped back down. But we’ve never dropped below 1997 levels.” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2023, “American Indian/Alaska Native adults were 1.5 times more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes,” down from more than twice as likely, in 2020. It said that 13.2% of American Indian/Alaska Native people 18 or older had an official diagnosis of diabetes in 2023, the most recent year statistics were available …

Culture Tribe celebrates 29 years of Restoration on Nov. 18 11.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 22 this year marked the official 29 th anniversary of the federal government restoring recognition of the Grand Ronde Tribe, giving the hope of renewal to 850 Tribal members recorded on the Grand Ronde Termination rolls and for their heirs going forward. This year's celebration of that day came four days early on Sunday, Nov. 18. Events started at Achfa-Hammi …

Tribal Government & News 17 vying for Tribal Council seats 06.27.2011 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council Seventeen Tribal members were nominated to run for three open seats on Tribal Council at a special General Council meeting held Sunday, June 26, in the Tribal Community Center. Of the 17 candidates, eight are either currently serving on Tribal Council or have served on Tribal Council. The nominees, in the order they were nominated, are: Jean Turman, Roll #837 …