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allocations of $2 million to buy and renovate an apartment complex in the Tribe’s six-county service area for Tribal member use and $40,000 for a homeless needs assessment survey; Approved applying for a $1,300 grant from the Oregon Wildlife Foundation to determine the presence of Western pond turtles in 33 previously taken water samples collected near Grand Ronde in the Yamhill River watershed; Approved the Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center applying for a $226,346 Special Diabetes Program …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves two land acquisitions 11.30.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved the purchase of two properties – an apartment building in Salem and forestland in Grand Ronde – during its Wednesday, Nov. 16, meeting. According to the staff report, Tribal Council OK’d an authorization to proceed in August for the Tribal Lands Department to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to buy a six-unit Salem …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves vocational rehab cooperative agreement renewal 01.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved renewing a cooperative vocational rehabilitation agreement between it and the state at its Wednesday, Jan. 24, meeting. The agreement includes the state Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Commission for the Blind and the Tribe’s Vocational Rehabilitation program. It has been in place …

through personal connections or happenstance. They share a reverence for wood – not just as a material, but as an enchanting remnant of life, place and histories.” Chinook carving traditions were nearly lost, but Mercier is among a handful of artists who have painstakingly taught themselves the style by studying the few surviving pieces. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Arts Council, 380 A Avenue, Suite A, in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit …

being shuttered for almost six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildwood Hotel and adjoining restaurant are open for business, albeit with limited services for the time being. The hotel and restaurant were purchased by Grand Ronde Tribal member Matt Haller, 37, and his wife, April, who are also lifelong West Valley residents. “The previous owners (Meredith and Katie Kendall) made it possible for us to purchase this,” Haller says. “People have asked me why I would buy a restaurant during …

votes and George received 528 votes. "This election was like one I've never seen before,” McClary said. “With only 15 votes separating second and sixth place, it literally came down to Saturday's walk-in voters. Perhaps that's a testament to the fact that candidates need to work hard right to the very end. This election cycle seemed very clean and each candidate seemed very respectful of one another. That's something each of us should be proud of, and I hope that can be an example for future …

) The Veterans Royalty Pageant took place Friday morning in the Governance Center Atrium, with results announced that evening at the powwow grounds. The 2025-26 Veterans Royalty Court includes Tiny Tot Warrior William Craig, Veterans Warrior Brendyn Smallwood, Veterans Little Miss Princess Elesia Crawley, Veterans Little Miss Queen Elizabeth Ulestad and Veterans Junior Miss Queen Ila Mercier. The outgoing 2024-25 Veterans Royalty Court consisted of Tiny Tot Princess Elesia Crawley, Tiny Tot Warrior William …

Office manager. Harrelson also took a moment during the presentation to correct the commonly misstated term “Culture Department.” “In the spirit of sharing, I often hear the word ‘culture’ used and you can really help us by using the term ‘Cultural Resources Department,’ in place of that,” he said. “It also really does help understand that we are helping to build resources and that’s how we’re structured.” Cultural Resources has hosted various activities during the past year. One was a glass workshop …

of Grand Meadows. Reibach said the Tribe, through its longstanding effort to buy property at fair market value, purchased the Rink properties for less than $5,000 per acre, which was almost $1 million less than the original asking price. And more recently, the Tribe purchased almost two acres immediately north of the Tribal cemetery in March for $50,001, $1 more than the starting auction bid price. "That was a good deal," Reibach said, especially because of the property's proximity to the Tribal …

in the Best Americana Recording category for his song, “Native Rose” and in the Best Live Performance Video category for his video with the Native Rose Band called, “Love! Hope! Peace! Live at the PRAx!” The nominees for the 21 st annual awards were announced in November. “The awards proudly recognize Indigenous artists from all communities across North America,” a press release stated. “This year’s awards program celebrates and features an overwhelming amount of musical talent who have produced …