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Health & Education General Council briefed on Health & Wellness 01.12.2024 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness , General Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe briefed General Council on initiatives her department is pursuing during the Sunday, Jan 7, hybrid meeting held in Tribal Council chambers and on Zoom. “It is a pleasure and an honor to be here and to talk about health and wellness, what we have done in 2023 and what is to come in …
/articles/2024/01/12/general-council-briefed-on-health-wellness/Tribal Government & News Tribal construction projects underway, nearing completion 01.31.2024 Sherron Lumley Economic development Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, left, speaks during the open house and blessing for Creekside Elder Housing on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Standing with Kennedy are Tribal Council member Denise Harvey, second from left, Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry, third from left, and Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Sherron Lumley …
/articles/2024/01/31/tribal-construction-projects-underway-nearing-completion/Health & Education Willamina graduation rate rises above state average 02.15.2024 Sherron Lumley Education By Sherron Lumley Smoke Signals staff writer New data released by the Oregon Department of Education last month shows the Willamina School District improved its on-time graduation rate to 84%, climbing above the Oregon average of 81.3%. During the past five years, the on-time graduation rate in Willamina has risen 15%. “The Willamina School District is proud of the improvements in our …
/articles/2024/02/15/willamina-graduation-rate-rises-above-state-average/Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves additional signer to assist with homeownership sale documents 05.01.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Housing By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Due to the popularity of its new homeownership development, Tribal Council approved adding an additional signer to assist with closing documents at its Wednesday, May 1, meeting. The Tipsu-ili’i home ownership project at McPherson Drive in Grand Ronde is underway with buyers in process for …
/articles/2024/05/01/tribal-council-approves-additional-signer-to-assist-with-homeownership-sale-documents/Culture Walking On: Vivian “Gladys” Hobbs, Michael J. Stahl, Raiden Barry McGee, Ruby Louise Golden, Daniel Leroy Haller Jr., Edward Earl “Eddie” Larsen 08.01.2024 People Michael J. Stahl (Contributed photo) Vivian “Gladys” Hobbs July 11, 1944 – June 14, 2024 Tribal Elder Vivian “Gladys” Hobbs passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 79. Gladys was born on July 11, 1944, in McMinnville, Oregon. She graduated from Dallas High School before completing nursing school and spent her 35-year …
/articles/2024/08/01/walking-on-vivian-gladys-hobbs-michael-j-stahl-raiden-barry-mcgee-ruby-louise-golden-daniel-leroy-haller-jr-edward-earl-eddie-larsen/Tribal Government & News Lineal descent amendment vote on the horizon this fall 08.22.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Constitution , Lineal Descent By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Amending the Grand Ronde Tribal Constitution to change enrollment requirements will once again be on the ballot this fall. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Tribal Council approved a resolution requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs conduct a constitutional amendment election, which will be sent to the BIA on Monday, …
/articles/2024/08/22/lineal-descent-amendment-vote-on-the-horizon-this-fall/Tribal Government & News Bus route to coast and Salem restored 09.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Transporation By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer A new bus route running between Lincoln City and Salem, with a stop in Grand Ronde, is tentatively scheduled to begin operating on Sunday, Oct. 13, once again making it easier for anyone living on the reservation to get around without a car. The Northwest Connector, operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines, will be making three daily trips from …
/articles/2024/09/30/bus-route-to-coast-and-salem-restored/Culture Tribal member’s new book offers a path for healing 01.31.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal member , Art Kitana Connelly By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer In writing a workbook to help others heal, artist and Tribal member Kitana Connelly found healing herself. Connelly has spent the past year producing her book, “Sacred Flow: Creativity as Medicine,” which offers Indigenous readers help in working through difficult emotions and experiences. On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. …
/articles/2025/01/31/tribal-member-s-new-book-offers-a-path-for-healing/Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Housing Department 02.05.2025 Danielle Harrison By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno briefed Tribal members on the department’s various programs and accomplishments during a Sunday, Feb. 2, General Council meeting held at the Monarch Hotel & Convention Center in Clackamas and online via Zoom. During the meeting, Leno discussed the department’s different services and the addition of new housing units …
/articles/2025/02/05/general-council-briefed-on-housing-department/Tribal Government & News Resilience Officer loves helping Tribe 03.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Emergency Services Department By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Whether it’s fighting wildland fires or responding to an emergency medical call, Tribal member Kaylene Barry loves being there. Anything that involves danger, action, working with people and helping her Tribe in particular, she said, is the job for her. “I’m an Aries, a fire sign, so I’ve always been interested in things that …
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