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what they do and how the programs look now,” Harrelson said. “We began with one staff person in 1997 and now have 18, and there have been multiple different reorganizations … This is a good opportunity to share this with the community.” Programs within the department include historical preservation, collections/research room, cultural education and museum staff. “Seeing all of the people who have contributed to this over the years is the thing of greatest value to me,” Harrelson said. “Seeing …

expertise in creating that dish. Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison also attended. Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson said the event promotes a feeling of community. “It’s a very warm feeling and the people who are here have come from far and wide,” he said. “It makes me happy to see people coming together over food. We can learn from each other and make our community stronger.” It was Tuomi’s second year at the event. “I really enjoy how …

have had,” he said. “I get to give away someone else’s money to people who deserve it. It’s been an amazing ride for me to see the generosity of this Tribe.” First-time Community Fund grant recipients Susan Armstrong and Nora Niesen of Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Golden Retriever/Labrador mix Valeda, gave a brief presentation about the history of their organization and the work they do to help people with visual impairments become more independent. The organization received a $25,000 large …

as well. It was planted in me that we have to move forward. This is the future of our children. That is why we do this, for our children so they will know who they are. That they will be able to, with pride, say, ‘I’m a Grand Ronde Indian.’ ” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

of that caliber here,” said Rowe. Blome said he decided to go into family medicine because he loves working with people of all ages, especially children. He said he’ll take time when a child is visiting for the first time to ensure that they feel comfortable. “I love dealing with kids,” Blome, who has a 4-year-old granddaughter, said. “I found if I develop a rapport with a young child like that and they’re comfortable with me, in the long run it pays huge dividends because then they like coming …

and that helped speed us up. We took a one-year project and sped it up to seven and a half months, which is unbelievable to me.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said people have been telling him that they like the new design. “I think the remodel really gives you even more of a Las Vegas-style gaming facility,” said Leno. “It is very updated and very clean. It is a nice place to go out. We want to keep the place where people want to come and have a good experience.” Dillon selected I-5 Design …

of the Cowlitz casino in southwestern Washington. “On behalf of the council and on behalf of myself and my 21 years here, you guys have done a great job for me,” Leno said. Other Tribal Council members who attended were Secretary Jon A. George and Tribal Council members Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Chris Mercier and Denise Harvey. Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson gave a brief cultural sharing presentation, explaining that “ch” means “place of something” in Kalapuyan, so that when …

.” Drake said he is as excited as Harrelson to get started and he has had his remote drone pilot’s license since October 2016. Private remote drone pilot’s licenses only became available in August 2016. “It makes me feel good that I can help out and provide maps for culture,” Drake said. “I’ll be providing them with maps and we can also do 3-D models.” Drake said the first test flight will occur over the Governance Center building. He said he will fly a test pattern using an app downloaded …

to me at the time it sounded like a pretty neat program where people wouldn’t have to go to court,” she said. “They could sit and have a mediator instead of having to go through the judge.” Archuleta said she thinks discussion-based settings are more comfortable for people than a courtroom, but so far she hasn’t had an opportunity to lead a peacemaking session. “I’ve never really used the program,” she said. “I’ve gotten called a couple times, but then it’s been canceled.” While peacemaking isn’t …

also recently received a $500,000 federal grant to help expand the Behavioral Health wing to meet increased demand for services. “It is amazing to be able to work with the membership, and it is important for me to know what we do here is meaningful,” Rowe said. After the speakers, attendees took facility tours and sampled plenty of food, which included salmon, cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, fry bread and three commemorative cakes. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …