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effort to be recognized by the federal government as a Columbia River Tribe received a significant boost when U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader introduced House Resolution 3514, which would amend the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act to include the Grand Ronde. “I was approached by Tribal Chair Cheryle Kennedy and other members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who asked for my support of their effort to be recognized as a Tribe with historic ties to the Columbia River,” Schrader said. 2004 …

as part of a reorganization within the program. “This position will support our providers and program so that our providers can focus on great patient care,” Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier says. “I think Caroline’s experience and education makes her a great fit for the Behavioral Health program. She has a calming energy about her with fresh ideas and knowledge.” Suiter applied for the position after earning her master’s degree in public health from the University …

the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit Oregon, but two are wiped out of high-demand items such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer. “I’ve worked in retail for my whole life and never seen anything like this,” said Tim Jackson, Grand Ronde Food and Fuel general manager. “It’s mainly been a rush on toilet paper and hand sanitizer.” Jackson said canned goods are still in stock, likely because convenience store prices tend to be higher than larger retailers, but he expects business to pick up once those items …

on the final day of competition while Miller lost once again to finish with two losses. Leno won the championship game 44-9 and finished the tournament with a 34.69 ringer average, tossing 640 horseshoes and racking up 222 ringers. “I had one of my better games,” Leno said about the final match. “He (Miller) was pretty much worn out by then. I had 14 ringers and he only had three.” Leno received a trophy in what was his first appearance in the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association event. Leno …

. Attendees spanned the country, from Massachusetts to California. The primary goal of the presentation was to reach Tribal members who live outside the area through technology. 2001 – Tribal member Sara Farlow was interviewed by Smoke Signals about her conversion to Islam in 1989 after marrying a Saudi national. Although the couple divorced four years later, Farlow continued to practice Islam and moved to the United Arab Emirates. “In my life I’ve finally found something that makes sense to me …

American workers. 2012 – The Grand Ronde Tribe’s eldest Elder, Pearl Langley Lyon, celebrated her 100 th birthday at the Elders Activity Center. Dozens of friends, relatives and well-wishers celebrated with the family. “One of the kindest individuals I know,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “You’ve set a very high bar for the rest of us.” 2007 – Cultures connected after a performance by the Watoto Children’s Choir in Grand Ronde. The concert was the brainchild of Tribal Council …

Culture Yesteryears -- June 15, 2022 06.14.2022 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears 2012, Smoke Signals file photo 2017 – An emotional Reyn Leno announced during a Tribal Council meeting that he would not seek re-election in 2017, ending 21 years of service on Tribal Council. Leno said he would be on a plane to Hawaii with his children and grandchildren during Tribal Council nominations. His 21 years on council were the most of any Tribal member who had been elected since 1983’s Restoration. “When I …

Instagram to re-design the logo in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Littlebird, who grew in Oregon and currently resides in Las Vegas, says Yahoo re-designs the logo for heritage and identity-recognition months, working with artists from that respective community. “It’s something that they do throughout the year and I was really honored to be asked,” Littlebird says. The logo Littlebird was commissioned to design uses Native American patterns local to the Willamette Valley area, as well …

said. “I will say as Tribal leaders, we all wear many (advocacy) hats. We can be engaged in our Indian gaming but there are so many other things we have to do as leaders, from the Indian Child Welfare Act to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People to Housing and Urban Development, the list goes on and on. We all have a huge responsibility … I try to be a very responsible Tribal Council person and realize there is a lot of responsibility to our communities and all Indian people. I feel lucky …

Angel Arenas, middle, is awarded the Life Saving Award with Valor during the Oregon Peace Officers Association Law Enforcement Awards Banquet at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Friday, Nov. 17. At left is OPOA Board of Directors past President Robert Wirt and OPOA Board of Directors incoming President Darren Pomeroy is on the right. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) “I’m really proud of their bravery, composure and training to give lifesaving actions,” Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight said …