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, the Chinook Indian Nation sued the federal government in the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. District Court for its right to re-apply as well as asking for funds guaranteed to the Tribe in 1970 that have never been paid. On Nov. 26, the Tribe asked Leighton to rule on the case. In a post on its Facebook page, the Tribe asked people to bring drums, prayers and voices to support the Tribe’s cause. “”It is extremely important that Judge Leighton sees that our case has support behind it and the decisions …

Culture Tribe's eldest Elder, Dorothy Greene, walks on 06.08.2020 Dean Rhodes People Tribal Elder Dorothy Greene celebrated her 100th birthday in the Tribal Community Center in September 2018. She walked on at the age of 101 on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe’s eldest Elder, Dorothy Lillian Greene, walked on on Saturday, June 6, at the age of 101. Greene was born on Sept. 26, 1918, to Alexander Gus LaBonte …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino on pace for ‘record-breaking’ year 04.27.2021 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. reported to the membership that Spirit Mountain Casino is on track for a possible record-breaking year during the Tuesday, April 27, Legislative Action Committee hearing. Bobb also serves on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors, which met Monday, April 26. “The casino continues to do very well …

in the recycling bins. Items not allowed include glass, plastic bags and drinking cups, broken dishes, and Styrofoam and paper take-home containers from restaurants. “The main problem is people dumping items that do not meet Recology’s recycling criteria,” Mercier said. “Once these items are mingled with the recycling, it all becomes trash.” “Recology is not considering ending recycling in the community,” Green said in a May 26 e-mail to Smoke Signals . “We have been dealing with an excessive …

, Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe announced on Tuesday, Oct. 26. To be eligible, people must be 65 or older, 18 to 64 years old with underlying medical conditions, 18 or older in a long-term care situation or 18 to 64 and older at increased risk of exposure or transmission because of their occupational setting. The center will provide boosters to Tribal members and their spouses, other Native Americans and their spouses and families, Tribal employees and their families and established …

of Salmon River Highway. Trespassing occurred in the area of Hebo Road near milepost 24. Thursday, Jan. 11 A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A traffic assist occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 27. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9500 block of Hebo Road. An emotionally disturbed person was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 12 Warrant service occurred …

. The purpose of the day was to promote colleges and careers for students after high school graduation. 1999 – For the first time ever, Grand Ronde’s basketball team made the national Indian tournament where they made a valiant effort against some tough competition. Melvin Brisbois, Richard Brisbois, Haa-nah Mike, Issack Kentta, Lenny Logan and Duane Manyhides played some tough games in the National Indian Athletic Association’s 26 th annual basketball championship in Salem, but did not bring home any …

of the Interior to schedule an election. The amendments were intended to institute term limits on future Tribal Council service and remove the Bureau of Indian Affairs from Tribal constitutional elections. Neither passed. 2009 – The Tribe was planning to hold a blessing for its new traditional plankhouse near uyxat Powwow Grounds, to kick off the 26 th Restoration Celebration. 2004 – Smoke Signals told the story of Harriet Lindsay, a member of the Rogue River Tribe of Chief George’s Band, who …

Resources Youth Crew was named the Frank Roberts Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Project of the Year, for the fourth time in seven years. 2005 – The Tribe provided a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross Willamette Chapter’s International Relief Fund, to aid victims of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred on Dec. 26, 2004. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. More than 220,000 people died in 14 countries. 2000 – As the Tribal campus continued …