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she’s trying to put in place. “We are looking at where we’re at and where we want to go,” said Rowe. “She (Lynch) gets that and the vision is the same, so I’m very happy. I shared with her what the possibilities here are and how much of an opportunity there is here to really make a difference.” Rowe said they both share a view of the larger picture. “It really fits the idea of being able to effect a change on the Tribal health as a whole,” said Rowe. “To do something that is bigger than each …

Tribes of Grand Ronde and all generations to come. Through the efforts of Tribal Elders, Restoration of Tribal status became a reality only after many long years of enduring hardship upon hardship, decimation, removal and the Western Oregon Indian Termination Act of 1954. The first order of Restoration Day was honoring Tribal ancestors. Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy joined George, who led the atudship ceremony at Grand Ronde cemetery that morning to commemorate the dead and pray …

Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Monday, Aug. 24. The Willamina Creek Fire burned approximately 230 acres of heavily timbered land in Yamhill County. The fire occurred 4.8 miles from the northeast corner of the Grand Ronde Reservation’s boundary and 10 miles from the community of Grand Ronde. The Tribe’s Emergency Operations Team, headed by Emergency Operations Coordinator Jamie Baxter, was activated on Wednesday evening and met again numerous times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday until …

Tribal Government & News Tribal voters favor, but not enough, resolving split-sibling issue 03.22.2019 Dean Rhodes Elections , Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor For the fourth time in Tribal history, more than 60 percent of Tribal voters favored amending the Tribal Constitution, but again fell short of overcoming the document’s two-thirds majority requirement. During the Friday, March 22, constitutional amendment election, 63.5 percent of those who voted favored allowing …

Culture Tribe celebrates perseverance, restoration 06.12.2025 Nicole Montesano Fishing , Culture Tribal member and ceremonial fisher Jade Unger wades into the North Santiam River to dip net at the Tribe’s Chankawan Conservation Area in Stayton Thursday, June 5. The 425-acre property was purchased in 2016 and restoration work has continued for nearly a decade, including clearing access paths to the river so the Tribal fishers can once again harvest from the homelands of the Santiam band …

playing community college volleyball. The story appeared in the Nov. 1, 2018, edition. For the second consecutive year, Frost also received a first-place award in the Best Coverage of Native America category for her story “A Cultural Milestone,” which reported on the Grand Ronde Tribe’s successful return to Willamette Falls to traditionally fish for salmon off a removable platform in October 2018. The story appeared in the Nov. 1, 2018, edition and marked the third straight year that Smoke …

acres. The fires cost the state of Oregon $76 million. “It was definitely a busy year,” said Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson. “Everybody, with this dry winter, was anticipating a bad fire season and it really got going in August.” “The whole Northwest was the hot spot of the country this year,” said Drake. “At one point we were at over 100 large fires. I don’t think I have ever seen it over 100. We were really pressed for national resources. There was a good two-week period there where …

Gene was known to have a little temper! And I didn't want him to get ornery with the girls. But wouldn't you know he was on his best behavior and they spoiled him. One caregiver, "Ginger," would even warm his blankets in the dryer at bedtime so he expected all of them to do it! Thank you so much to all the caregivers of the Cougar and Elk lodges; you take such good and loving care of all of your residents and Elders. We all loved him and will miss him. Val Grout Roll #268 Dear Smoke Signals : I …

the Tribe and the entire Publications staff for a consistent, all-around effort in putting out a professional publication twice a month for the membership,” said Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes. “You never know from which months contest submissions will have to be submitted, so every issue has to be top-notch. “Without the support and cooperation of our colleagues in almost every department throughout the Tribal government and at Spirit Mountain Casino, we could not accomplish such an honor …

of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe at the event, which was held outdoors on a sunny day at uyxat Powwow Grounds. Employees were served boxed lunches and beverages. The celebration began with an invocation by Tribal Council member Jon A. George. Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley welcomed employees and said he was happy to have gatherings start up again. “It’s awesome to do that here at the powwow grounds,” Langley added. “We’re very glad to show our employees recognition. We put a lot into our …