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Tribal Government & News Veterans Powwow promotes esprit de corps 07.11.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , People , Events Camaraderie reverberated in the air along with the powerful beats emanating from Native drums during the annual Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow held Friday through Sunday, July 7-9, at Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road near Fort Yamhill State Park. The esprit de corps among the numerous veterans who attended the three-day powwow transcended branch of …

Health & Education Pharmacy going through 'transition period' 11.30.2016 Brent Merrill Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees As the Tribe evolves so does its many programs aimed at providing services. Tribal programs are continually upgrading, updating and improving to meet membership needs. The Tribal Pharmacy offers a service to Tribal members, as well as community and staff members, both at the Governance Center and Spirit Mountain Casino, and Tribal members who live across the country. “I …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Department gets new chief; security being brought in-house 01.14.2016 Brent Merrill Tribal Employees , Public Safety Not many people get to retire twice. When Grand Ronde Tribal Elder and outgoing Tribal Police Chief Al LaChance announced late last year that he would be retiring as chief of police in February, the search for a new leader began. Fortunately, the search didn’t take long and didn’t have to look too far. Tribal member and Grand Ronde …

Culture Jeff Nepstad retires after 25 years of service to Tribe 05.29.2015 Brent Merrill People , Natural Resources , Tribal Employees After spending the last 25 years working for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Natural Resources Department, Silviculture and Fire Protection Program Manager Jeff Nepstad retired on Friday, May 29. Nepstad, 52, has served the Tribe almost half of his life and he says that he is proud of the work that was accomplished during that time. After 30 years of …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department log -- Sept. 25-Oct. 8 10.29.2020 Dean Rhodes Public safety Friday, Sept. 25 Driving complaint reported at milepost 29 on Highway 18. A semi-truck had an unsecured load. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 6700 block of Alvord Alley. Extra patrols were requested. Traffic hazard reported in the 47700 block of Hebo Road. A vehicle blocking the roadway had to be towed. …

treatment, he notes, especially for veterans and Native Americans in remote areas. “In 2020, the use of telehealth in opioid treatment was temporarily approved,” Dekker said. “It has allowed us to reach a lot more people in rural areas.” He advised those doing virtual visits to have local public safety phone numbers handy in case a patient is in danger, getting consent for a virtual visit beforehand, knowing where the patient is calling from and if they have a private place to access reliable …

Tribal Government & News Community Fund tops $95 million mark in giving 09.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Spirit Mountain Community Fund Ophelia’s Place Executive Director Laura Sanchez sorts beads that will be used to make jewelry at the Eugene location on Friday, Sept. 8. The organization helps girls enhance their emotional health, manage life challenges and learn more about themselves. The nonprofit received a $50,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund during its quarterly check …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council clashes over SMGI Board appointment process 05.30.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Gaming By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor One Tribal Council member voted no and two abstained on two Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors appointments at a Wednesday, May 29, Tribal Council meeting after a nearly 90-minute discussion. A 5-3 decision was made to approve the appointments to the board, with Matthew Haller casting a "no" vote, and Jon …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council clashes over SMGI Board appointment process 06.13.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor One Tribal Council member voted no and two abstained on two Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors appointments at a Wednesday, May 29, Tribal Council meeting after a nearly 90-minute discussion. A 5-3 decision was made to approve the appointments to the board, with Matthew Haller casting a …

to Alaska, kids were sent to Chemawa,” he said. “I know kids from this community ended up at that school as well as others. It’s our hope that this film, which is about instigating a conversation about history, about making the record be known about these schools, instigates a similar conversation here, in this community.” SUGARCANE director visits Grand Ronde during Rez Tour YOUTUBE SHORT: https://youtube.com/shorts/WDGOERSJMf0?feature=share The Grand Ronde Canoe Family drummed and sang before …