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-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …

Tribal Government & News Reservation Act amendment to fix Thompson strip error signed into law 12.20.2023 Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Federal government , Reservation By Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals staff WASHINGTON – An amendment to the Grand Ronde Reservation Act that would fix a mistake incorporated into the act in 1994 was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday, Dec. 26 …

artists internationally, has awarded Mercier a Collectors Art Prize recognition for his work. The prize is awarded to a handful of artists every two years. It is not open to applications; recipients are selected by a group of curators, museum directors and critics. In addition, Mercier will be honored during the Native Heritage Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “My art is a reflection of where I come from and who …

in increased recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities for the entire community. We respectfully urge you to support this important legislation to strengthen Oregon’s forests, economy and community health.” Tribal officials met with Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst in February but the county commission had not yet submitted a letter of support as of Thursday, March 26. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

. LaBonte said he was proud to get an opportunity to learn from and work with Leno. 1996 - Spirit Mountain Casino's first float in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade was the winner of the top award, the Sweepstakes, for best float. "Nature's Spirit" featured a watchful mother coyote and two pups in a setting of plants and flowers native to the Grand Ronde area. Tribal Royalty riding on the float included Courtney Galligher, Diana Robertson and Halona Butler. 1991 - Smoke Signals editor …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals wins three IJA awards 06.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Awards By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Smoke Signals has won three awards for journalism excellence in the 2024 Indigenous Media Awards given out by the Indigenous Journalists Association, including an award for general excellence. Smoke Signals placed third for best overall publication in its circulation category of between 5,000 to 10,000 copies printed per edition. “It’s so great to see …

Landing Day on Monday, July 25, and stayed to watch the Canoe Family's protocol on Thursday, July 28. For Gleason and Leno, it was their fourth year attending Landing Day, but it was the first time they witnessed the Canoe Family perform protocol for the journey. "I loved it, I loved it," said Gleason about protocol. "In my opinion, our kids were the best." Swinomish Elder John Cayou Jr. and his wife, Gwen, brought salmon, caught by John and canned by Gwen, and fry bread to the Canoe Family's camp …

, basketry, carving, drawing and traveling as his interests. As one of the Tribe’s best, the community can look forward to his contributions for the foreseeable future. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. “And most times, the only thing that they needed to do was just be heard, and felt, and understood.” He said it’s a shame program participation isn’t very high and that better promotion and more Tribal Council encouragement would help. “It’s probably one of the best-kept secrets of our Tribe,” Younger said. “We have some great programs, we really, really do, that aren’t being utilized because the word’s just not getting out.” Schmidt said another key to raising interest is peer-to-peer sharing …