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Tribal Elder Sammy Bruised Head, who walked on Oct. 26. “Sammy had a wealth of experience working with the Grand Ronde TERO program dating back to 2018,” Reibach said. “Since then, Sammy had been a great asset to our workforce, contributing and helping meet Tribal hiring goals in various capacities. We are sincerely grateful we had those opportunities to work with Sammy as she progressed along her journey within the construction trades. It is with deep sadness and a spirit of mourning that we send …

Tribal Government & News Recapping a year of COVID: From casino closure to mass vaccination clinics, Tribe persevered 03.12.2021 Dean Rhodes History Spirit Mountain Casino closed in March 2020 for 74 days. When it re-opened on June 1, many Oregonians were thankful for a place to go for entertainment. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor On Feb. 28, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority reported the first case of COVID-19 in Oregon. Three days later …

the current Grand Ronde ancestors on the Restoration Roll to determine Grand Ronde blood definition; 7. Place a limit on the number of adult members who can be accepted into the Tribe each year. I advocate for knowing exactly what you are voting for. The proposed definition of Grand Ronde blood is poorly written so it could be interpreted differently by Tribal Council, Enrollment, Legal, the courts, etc. What does "any roll or record" mean specifically? What are the ramifications if we keep changing …

, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clifford W. Melborne. A viewing was held Sunday, Sept. 27, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym with a dinner that followed in the Community Center. A funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 28, in the Tribal gym followed by vault interment in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To leave a message or memory, visit www.dallastribute.com . Illauna Marie Long Nov. 4, 1966 – Sept. 20, 2015 …

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. It will be held Sunday, May 5, in Tribal Council Chambers and include a report from the Education Department. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, the plankhouse, "a home built of cedar planks," at 10 a.m. Tribal Culture & Language Specialist Bobby Mercier led a 25-member group from the Grand Ronde Canoe Family, who sang and drummed for another 75 attendees who were bunched and scattered throughout the holy building. "I could feel what a spiritual place it was," said Kathy Cole, Tribal Cultural Resources manager. "I could feel the ancestors there," said Mariann Mell, wife of Tribal GIS Coordinator Volker Mell. The mixture of drums …

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, but it’s also an acceptance of who you are and that you don’t need to have it all figured out,” Hudson says. “Kids are smarter than we give them credit for. We coddle kids, but they are already having discussions like this.” For more information about “Looking for Tiger Lily,” visit www.artistsrep.org . For more information about Anthony Hudson/Carla Rossi, visit www.thecarlarossi.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

that led to this dramatic habitat improvement included installing 13 new culverts, re-opening 20 miles of stream, and placing hundreds of logs and fish carcasses into the creek. "One of the things that gets lost is the relationship between us and the fish," said Tribal member Eirik Thorsgard, Tribal Cultural Protection coordinator. Driving home the point, Thorsgard told traditional Native stories that place salmon at the heart of Indian culture. "Grand Ronde has always been a fishing Tribe," said …