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sovereignty in enabling Tribes to create a much-improved economic standing for their members, as well as how Tribes have used that standing to improve their surrounding communities. “I spoke on two panels; one was on gaming in general and our operations,” Harvey said. “The other panel was on the philanthropic and foundation process. There’s no tracking of how these companies or these casinos and folks are doing charitable donations, but it’s in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Nobody ever talks …

and then the Oregon Coast. This type of schedule would sound exhausting to most but Campos, 45, who spent 14 years climbing the ladder of high-pressure corporate America sales, takes it all in stride. “I’m a West Coast guy so it is great to be back here,” Campos said while unpacking his new office. “This job is an opportunity to do something I wanted to expand on and I’m excited about that.” Campos has a bachelor of science degree in business management from the University of Phoenix, which he …

, June 25. Leno, 66, was first elected to Tribal Council in September 1996. He served as Tribal Council vice chair for 11 years before being elevated to Tribal Council chair by his fellow council members in September 2012. His 21 years on Tribal Council is the most of any Tribal member who has been elected by the membership since 1983’s Restoration. “It has been a quick 21 years,” Leno said while announcing his intention to not seek re-election. “When I think of being on council, I always think …

some endurance. It can get really painful, but when you get to your destination, it's well worth it. The physical stuff goes away. Your heart's lifted." "It gets tough," said Kyoni Mercier, 14, "but I keep praying and thinking about what our ancestors went through. There are Elders nowadays (to remember) who are in wheelchairs, and they can't experience it." A Grand Ronde crew of about 75 came together on shore. They included those from the canoe and support boat, the shore-bound support crew, many …

Tribal Government & News 10 names added to West Valley Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day 05.31.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , People , Events For U.S. Navy veteran Dennis Kleffner, who also is a member of the Grand Ronde Honor Guard, seeing his named etched on the Navy pillar of the West Valley Veterans Memorial elicited ambivalent feelings on Monday, May 29. “I wish my mom could see it,” Kleffner said before the annual Memorial Day event held on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. His …

to Grand Ronde. "When I first visited Grand Ronde, I liked everything here," he said. "All parts. It was more of what I was doing through most of my career. I thought it would let me get back into things I'd done for most of my life." Loberg's charge in Grand Ronde, since arriving at the end of July, is about a third administrative and two-thirds clinical, taking care of patients. "Dr. Loberg comes to Grand Ronde with a tremendous amount of experience in family medicine," said Jeffrey Lorenz …

to train on graders, bulldozers, excavators and wheel loaders. Participants spend 15 days learning on high-tech CAT simulators before testing their skills on real equipment for five days. TERO Compliance Officer Duke Kimsey learned about the program through his contacts with the Umatilla Tribe. “We have 11 road construction projects and need people who know how to operate heavy equipment,” he said. “I picked eight people who have been with TERO for a few years and want to move up in the ranks …

Tribal Government & News Johnston named Tribal general manager 01.10.2013 Ron Karten Tribal employees As of Wednesday, Jan. 9, Mark Johnston dropped the word "interim" from his title as Tribal general manager. Tribal Chairman Reyn Leno announced in a staff-wide e-mail on Thursday, Jan. 10, that Johnston accepted the position of general manager, a post he has filled since a senior administration reorganization occurred in October. "I am pleased to announce that Mark Johnston has been chosen …

Culture Yesteryears -- March 1, 2019 02.28.2019 Danielle Frost History 2014 2014 – Tribal members Bryan Langley and his son, Brayden, launched an Internet business, Umpqua Outdoors, along with Apple-based apps through the iTunes store. They sold the elk call apps, along with elk calling lessons, through webinars and seminars, and website design. The duo had plans for new apps, including one with elk recipes. The name? iEatElk. “I’ve wanted to program for quite a while, a year or so,” said …

, passing them out to whomever came by the table. “I would encourage Tribal families with young children to let us know what their needs are,” Kimsey said. “I can bring the surveys to them if it helps.” The event was organized by Planning & Grants Development Manager Kim Rogers, who said the main focus of the event was to review current projects and programs, take suggestions for improvements and use input for strategic planning. “The input gathered at this event will be taken and used …