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have all worked toward - the bigger picture and the bigger plan. I know we are going to make this successful. I think we have a lot of good people to help do that.” Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy echoed Leno’s comments and thanked everyone who made the new building possible. “Everything takes time, but we are here today and I’m very pleased about that,” said Kennedy. “I think we, as Indian people, have learned to be very patient with things and sometimes they do take years to get …

Tribal Government & News Warriors of Hope: Men are also victims of domestic violence 11.13.2024 Nicole Montesano Warriors of Hope Aiyana Woodward, 5, left, and her mother, Tribal member Malia Blanchard, peel backs off of decals to iron onto a T-shirt during the Warriors of Hope Program’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month event in the Tribal gym on Saturday, Oct. 26. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) Warriors of Hope Crisis Hotline: 971-241-3594 Warriors …

Tribal Government & News 26 percent of eligible voters register for split-sibling constitutional amendment election 02.28.2019 Dean Rhodes Elections By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Even with an extended period of time during which they could register for the upcoming Bureau of Indian Affairs-supervised constitutional amendment election, an average number of Grand Ronde Tribal members will decide the issue. During the last three constitutional amendment elections held in 2016, 2015 and 2012 …

Tribal Government & News 17 vying for Tribal Council seats 06.27.2011 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council Seventeen Tribal members were nominated to run for three open seats on Tribal Council at a special General Council meeting held Sunday, June 26, in the Tribal Community Center. Of the 17 candidates, eight are either currently serving on Tribal Council or have served on Tribal Council. The nominees, in the order they were nominated, are: Jean Turman, Roll #837 …

history over and over again," Harrison, now 89, said while taking a break from viewing the exhibit on Thursday, April 11, during a special Tribal Invitation Opening. "It needs to be told or otherwise it is going to be forgotten. Every generation that comes, we're going to have to retell it." "We Were Here First … and We Are Here to Stay: Assimilation, Termination and Restoration of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon" takes Heritage Center visitors through the 1850s Treaty Era …

operations as of Sept. 1 and offers auto, home, renters, condominium, business and life insurance. He also has specialty insurance for items such as off-road vehicles and mobile homes. Lawrence’s last job was as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, so he is also able to offer retirement savings plans through Farmers. “That was another big attraction to this business for me,” he said. “I could still offer retirement plans as a licensed financial advisor.” His biggest challenge so far has been …

suffering from behavioral health diagnoses. The property has 20 rooms and a common area with a kitchen. At the same meeting, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said the project is essential. “I just want to express my gratitude to Jan and his team for the good work that they've done, not only through this property but the many properties that have been worked on and all the increased acreage that has been added to our Tribe because of this work,” she said. “This project specifically, I know …

Tribal members," Kennedy said. "I basically said that when we entered into our treaties, there was a legal, binding contract that was made with the ancestors of our Tribe that said that the federal government would provide us with health, education, housing and welfare services, and a homeland. And they have yet to live up to fulfilling those responsibilities. So the Tribe has taken it upon themselves to provide services to our members and to tax our members because of the services we provide …

service agreement with Polk County, the Tribal Police Department is now the primary law enforcement agency in the area. “Due to the high crime rates in the remote and rural area, which also contains one of the largest tourist destinations in Oregon, it is imperative that, in the absence of Polk County enhanced services, the Tribe operate its police department to ensure the safety of its community and neighbors. In order to do so, it requires BIA funding,” Giffen said. However, he told the House …

Culture Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2015 12.31.2014 Michelle Alaimo History 2010 – The Tribe started doing something that had been suspended most of the previous two years – selling timber from the Reservation. Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson said the timber market was slowly showing improvement, which makes it worthwhile again for the Tribe to once again sell timber. 2005 – The first annual Native Youth Leadership Powwow was held at Willamina High School gym. The powwow …