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laughter. No matter who you are, you were always welcomed into Judy's home, with open arms and a home-cooked meal. As far as everyone is concerned, Judy cooked the absolute best bacon in the world. Today we are mourning the loss of an amazing woman but we are celebrating the wonderful years that were spent with her. Judy is survived by her best friend and husband, Marvin; her daughter, Lena; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Shari; grandchildren, Alyshea, Jada and Elleigh-Ana; and great grandchildren …

member Bobby Mercier in a recent episode that looked at several Indigenous artists and craftspeople in Oregon, titled “This is Indian Country 111: Oregon.” Mercier, a cultural advisor in the Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department, was discussing his Chinookan wood carving. It’s an art form he and the handful of other practicing artists have had to teach themselves because so few examples of Chinookan art have survived. Chinookan art was relatively rare to begin with. “It only lives in one place, from …

and then Removing the Consent Decree. All of this, however, begs the question for the average Grand Ronde Tribal member: What is the consent decree and how did it come about? After the Grand Ronde Tribe was restored to federal recognition on Nov. 22, 1983, another arduous task faced Tribal leaders – obtaining land. “While we realize it is unrealistic to acquire a land base in the total acreage of our former 69,120-acre Reservation, it has been our goal, nevertheless, to strive for enough land so our people …

. So, it’s an honor to be able to do something like this for our veterans and to give back to them for all they have done.” Nelson said it was a busy weekend for everyone who worked to make the event a success. “We all came together and worked together and this powwow went very smoothly,” said Nelson. “It was incredible to be under the new arbor and it felt good to know that we, as a Tribe, are truly blessed to have what we have. It’s an honor to be part of that.” Polk County Commissioner Jennifer …

identity was never in question as a child in Grand Ronde. Her mother told her to never deny her Tribal ancestry. “I knew I was an Indian and I never did give up my heritage,” said Hobbs. “I was always an Indian.” Being a Tribal Elder and being around the Tribal events makes each of these Restoration Roll Elders feel as if they are part of something important. “It makes me so proud of the Tribe,” said Hobbs. “They have really done a lot. I feel very, very good about what the Tribe has done. I really do …

Tribal Government & News George discusses the power of Tribal philanthropy 09.27.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Events , Spirit Mountain Community Fund By Danielle Frost Tribal philanthropy and the new relationships it has created among Oregon and Washington Tribes, as well as their surrounding communities, was one of the topics discussed during the Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington Conference: Grantmakers as Changemakers held at Spirit Mountain Casino on Wednesday, Sept. 26 …

Internet at home or no Internet at all, so this is a good way for them to utilize the library,” Fasana said. Fasana took seven questions from the audience and Cook fielded one question. Following the two presentations, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy announced that the meeting would end promptly at 11:10 a.m. so that attendees could walk over to the Tribal Council Christmas Party occurring simultaneously in the Tribal gym. The next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. …

Tribal Government & News Tribe readies for second hunting season 02.29.2016 Brent Merrill Natural Resources , State Government Grand Ronde’s initial Tribally-managed hunts occurred in 2015 during deer and elk seasons and Natural Resources Department staff members are preparing for them to occur again. Last year’s hunting tags were the first ever issued by a Native American Tribe in Oregon to its members for hunting on its own land. The hunts were scheduled at times that were offset from …

Jenness (Grand Ronde). Both are among the few independent press publications in Indian Country. “I had my first story suppressed soon after the free press was repealed,” Ellis said. “They pulled my stories off the front page and we struggled to get the paper out because administration took so long to approve it. It took three months before my work made the front page again.” However, Ellis has resolved to stay and fight for independent journalism. “Without the help of NAJA and the Society …

on the Community Fund's Board of Trustees, said the Tribe's "message of giving" dates back to before the Tribe built Spirit Mountain Casino. "People helped us for 30 years (during Termination)," Leno said, adding that the Tribe wants to help those communities now. "The membership understands and supports the fund." Community Fund Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono said that the best part of his job "is giving away the generosity of the Tribe." Dozono distributed the checks as King read off their names …