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26, in the Employment Services Center at 8 and 10 a.m. Attendees included Tribal and Spirit Mountain Casino employees, employees of professional consulting firm Akana, and school district, county and state transportation representatives. “We also have to update our plan to coincide with other agencies,” Mercier said. “ODOT has made changes in their transportation plans and we have to make sure our plan aligns with ODOT and other county plans.” The first meeting focused on road safety …

Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

descendants were not given back their Tribal enrollment status because they failed to file an appeal within the 14-day time limit set by the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance. That decision was upheld by the Tribal Court of Appeals. On Sept. 26, Tribal Council adopted amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance, also by a 4-3 vote, that allow for reinstatement of former members if it is appropriate under Tribal law, as well as Tribal case law. The loss of membership had to have been decided by the Enrollment …

to open the meeting, reading background on the Tribe’s historical relationship with Willamette Falls and ceremonial fishing at the site. Kennedy said the Tribe’s current construction of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls is about “our right to exist as a people. Fishing at the falls means all of that. … It’s a wonderful time for Grand Ronde.” Kennedy said that Grand Ronde residents who want to participate in the Friday, Oct. 26, platform celebration at the McLean House in West Linn should …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Enrollment Ordinance amendments 09.26.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Enrollment Tribal Council approved changes to the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance that will now permit the consideration of Tribal case law when making enrollment decisions during its Wednesday, Sept. 26, meeting. The proposed changes elicited record response from the membership with 243 comments submitted to the Tribal Attorney’s Office. Of those, 45 supported the changes, 197 …

terms through September 2020. According to the Tribe’s Member Services Department, 4,133 Tribal members will be 18 or older on Election Day and eligible to vote. Ballots were mailed to registered Tribal voters on Wednesday, July 26. Candidate statements appeared in the July Tilixam Wawa , which was mailed first class to Tribal members in mid-July. During the Aug. 9 Tribal Council meeting, the issue of some Tribal members not receiving ballots was discussed and it appears many of those who were …

Health & Education Two new doctors join Health & Wellness Center staff 02.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees By Bethany Bea Smoke Signals Intern The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center has hired two additional doctors within the last six months: Dr. Linda Kit, in optometry, and Dr. Randy Blome, a family medicine doctor. Blome started on Jan. 26 while Kit has been working at the Tribal clinic since August. Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said she’s very …

of Tribal service included Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 27 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 26 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 25 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 22 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseworker Dodie McKenzie, Youth Prevention Supervisor Lisa Leno and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen …

Tribal police respond to Willamina to assist with a domestic disturbance. Tribal police responded, but the request was cancelled before they arrived. An assault was reported in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Tribal police are investigating. Wednesday, April 26 Tribal police continued investigating several cases and located new evidence. Polk County deputies requested Tribal police respond to assist a deputy with a DUII investigation. A possible fraud was reported in the 27000 block …

. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 25 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 26 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 27 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene notched his 23rd year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila reached the 21-year mark …