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is also a former director of the Community Fund, thanked attendees for attending the in-person event. “I just want to celebrate your hard work and thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” Cherry said. During the past 26 years, the Community Fund has awarded 3,222 grants totaling more than $94.4 million. Tuomi also attended the check presentation. Includes information from Smoke Signals Editor Dean Rhodes. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

Culture MMIP walk honors missing and murdered 09.11.2025 Nicole Montesano Murdered and Missing Indigenous People Riley Freeman, 13, left, and Tribal member Fabian Quenelle participate in Ampkwa Advocacy’s 2025 Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk at Riverview Park in Independence Saturday, Aug. 30. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer It has been 26 years since Leona LeClair Kinsey (Puyallup) of La Grande, Oregon, joined the legions …

.” Cultural Resources programs include the Research Program, Cultural Protection Program and an Archeology and Research Program. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center are also under the umbrella of the department. Some of the department’s highlights include: Cultural Resources currently has 26 full-time employees. Tribal member and longtime employee Travis Stewart is the Chachalu manager. Briece Edwards serves as the Tribal Historic Preservation …

and Lands Director Jan Reibach, Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam. 29 years : Ceded Lands Program Manager Michael Karnosh 28 years : Restorative Assistant Donnette Spaulding, Police Records Evidence Technician Egypt Leno, Cultural Center Supervisor Crystal Szczepanski, Judicial Operations Supervisor Julie Boekhoff. 27 years : Employment Specialist Tauni Tollas. 26 years : Procurement Department Manager Nathan Rolston. 24 years : Housing Improvement Coordinator Donald Coon. 22 years …

Tribal Government & News Canoe Family meeting set for June 1 05.17.2012 Ron Karten Events The next Canoe Family meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the Tribal Community Center to discuss the upcoming Canoe Journey. A family-style dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Cristina Lara at 503-879-2040 or Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

Tribal Government & News Lacrosse Camp scheduled for Aug. 1 07.26.2013 Ron Karten Events The Tribal Recreation Department will host a Lacrosse Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Tribal gym. To sign-up, call Tiffany Mercier at 503-879-2101 or e-mail tiffany.mercier@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Health & Education Proposed Native education curriculum termed 'ambitious' 09.15.2015 Brent Merrill Education , State Government After almost 30 years of sitting on the shelf, a “new” mandatory American Indian/Alaskan Native education curriculum plan could become a reality in Oregon. Grand Ronde Tribal member April Campbell, the Tribe’s former Education Department manager and now the Oregon Department of Education’s Indian Education specialist, presented an updated plan to the State Board of …

Annual Fish Distribution (1) Natural Resources Event Annual Fish Distribution (1) August 27, 2021 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Natural Resources Fish Lab, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road Upcoming Events Health & Wellness Youth Vaccination Event July 24, 2021 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (29) July 28, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council Candidates Forum (1) July 28, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

General Council meeting (13) General Council Event General Council meeting (13) May 1, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Tribal gym and Zoom teleconferencing application Presentation by the Health & Wellness Department. This will be a hybrid meeting with limited in-person attendance and the ability to watch on the Zoom teleconference application. Upcoming Events Community Input Community shred event April 25, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (40) April 6, 2022 4:00 …

Chat With the Chief (1) Public Safety Event Chat With the Chief (1) September 7, 2022 11:35 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Grand Ronde Police Station, 9655 Grand Ronde Road Topic will be "Stop Bullying, Stand Up and Speak Out." T-shirts available while supplies last. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies for lunch. Upcoming Events Events Grand Ronde Education Summit (1) August 24, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (50) August 24, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Holiday …