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transit plan agreement to help fund public transit services in Grand Ronde; Approved an amendment to the Tribal Transportation Program funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior; And approved the enrollment of four infants into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

Tribal Government & News Constitutional amendment removing BIA fails 07.11.2025 Danielle Harrison Tribal Constitution , Vote , BIA Smoke Signals screenshot By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor A constitutional amendment to remove the Bureau of Indian Affairs from future Tribal elections has failed. According to results posted on the Tribe’s website Wednesday, July 9, there were 453 votes against (64% of the total votes) and 260 votes in favor of BIA removal. It’s the second time the Tribe …

Department to accept loan payments from Tribal members electronically; And approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

(the backlash) comes from a lack of understanding the game. In some ways, people are looking for a target and I unintentionally provided one for them. The term ‘eco-terrorism’ is a bit scary to me. I am not an eco-terrorist at all.” She launched “Thunderbird Strike” at the ImagineNATIVEfestival in Toronto, Canada, in mid-October. According to the organization’s website, it is the world's largest presenter of indigenous screen content. The game was awardedBest Digital Media, which LaPenséesaid …

on Grand Ronde Tribal lands despite HUD guidelines stating that new construction is eligible for the federally-backed loans. “With Section 184 financing, borrowers can get into a home with a low down payment and flexible underwriting,” HUD states on its website. “Loans can be used, both on and off Native lands, for new construction, rehabilitation, purchase of an existing home, or refinance.” The financial institution – 1 st Tribal Lending – has offices in South Dakota, Arizona, California …

on. This year’s project was updating the information about Tomanowos on the museum’s website. She met with the museum’s vice president of communications and pointed out issues on how Tomanowos and the internship are presented on its website. “Our feedback was implemented the same night…This proves that if it’s that simple then why aren’t other things being fixed that quickly?” she said. Another request Deloe and Haller had was having a video playing on the website about the meteorite and its importance …

www.macyandson.com . Jesse Francis Robertson Sr. Dec. 15, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2012 Tribal spouse Jesse Francis Robertson Sr., 69, walked on Sunday, Feb. 26, at his Willamina home. He was born Dec. 15, 1942, in McMinnville, Ore., to John and Opal Rita (Brandon) Robertson. He was a timber tramp, working from Alaska to Coos Bay. He worked as a yarder and engineer. He was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He is survived by his wife, Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; daughters, Diana Sohappy of Grand Ronde, Angie …

Tribal Government & News George nomination to Environmental Quality Commission moves to full Senate for vote 04.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , People , Natural Resources The Oregon Senate Rules Committee moved the nomination of Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Kathleen George as one of three new members of the state Environmental Quality Commission on to a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 26. George was nominated to the commission by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in March to replace three …

by Sequoia Bobb Raya; and Spirit Mountain Casino IT Systems Administrative Supervisor Angela Schlappie, who was nominated by Angela Sears. Mark Mercier served as the Tribe’s chairman from 1985 through 1996 while Lewis and Schlappie are making their first runs for Tribal Council seats. Seven candidates is the lowest number running for Tribal Council since 2015 when eight Tribal members vied for seats. Ballots will be mailed to voters with verified signatures on Wednesday, July 26. Tribal members …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors 39 for years of service 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde honored 39 employees who, together, account for 532 years of service to the Tribe on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Among the 39 who were honored are the two longest-serving Tribal employees ever. Tribal Elder and Tribal Wellness Manager Bonnie Mercier and Tribal member and Tribal Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Terri Mercier both …