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stewarding on behalf of that history." Tribal Cultural Protection Program Manager Eirik Thorsgard said that communication has been excellent between the Tribe and Forest Archaeologist and Tribal Liaison Kevin Bruce. The meeting, held at the Governance Building, was another federal-Tribe consultation, demonstrating a successful partnership though no memorandum of understanding to do so exists. The consultation design allowed time for federal and Tribal staffs to describe their work, their histories …

about it. Rex D. Haller Roll #905 Dear fellow Tribal members: In general, I live a quiet life, respect others and maintain a sense of humor. I love a good debate, and won’t back away from a fight, especially if I see something wrong or unjust. It was disheartening to open up the Dec. 15 Smoke Signals , cute Christmas cover and all, only to see two letters by Leroy Good and Rosemary Jameson. They are brother and sister, a fact omitted by their letters. Here is my take on the dueling letters …

has also been growing, as the Army Corps dragged its feet, George said “Our scientists work closely with scientists from the state of Oregon and NOAA fisheries, and all of the best scientists are telling us the same thing; and that’s that time is running out, to save these species from extinction,” she said. “So … while the Grand Ronde Tribe has been involved at the technical level for a very long time, seeing the lack of progress on this issue, our Tribal government has decided that we really …

. My brother and I were very enterprising. We would go down there with her in the morning and we would get in the line. When she opened up there would be a long line and we would sell our spot in the line for a quarter. A quarter was pretty good money. The loggers thought that was pretty good so they went along with it.” Wink and Arthur were sent to boarding school and they would see their mother when she visited to cut hair for the other school children. Wink says it was his mother who instilled …

-level expectations, compared to a state average of 26%. Regular attendance is also below the state’s low average of 62%. However, Zimbrick provided more background information. “In 2016 we were identified by the Oregon Department of Education as a district in need of improvement,” she said. “We dove into the work of implementing a full scale improvement plan. We analyzed student data to identify needs and developed a three-year plan to improve in two key areas: academic student outcomes …

. LaBonte said he was proud to get an opportunity to learn from and work with Leno. 1996 - Spirit Mountain Casino's first float in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade was the winner of the top award, the Sweepstakes, for best float. "Nature's Spirit" featured a watchful mother coyote and two pups in a setting of plants and flowers native to the Grand Ronde area. Tribal Royalty riding on the float included Courtney Galligher, Diana Robertson and Halona Butler. 1991 - Smoke Signals editor …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals wins three IJA awards 06.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Awards By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Smoke Signals has won three awards for journalism excellence in the 2024 Indigenous Media Awards given out by the Indigenous Journalists Association, including an award for general excellence. Smoke Signals placed third for best overall publication in its circulation category of between 5,000 to 10,000 copies printed per edition. “It’s so great to see …

Tribal Government & News Police Log -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 12.14.2021 Tribal Police , Public safety Thursday, Nov. 25 Responded to an assault at the 28400 block of McPherson Road. Domestic disturbance reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Friday, Nov. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 911 hang-up call reported …

and required a lot of hard work and myriad sacrifices by many. “Grand Ronde had nothing,” she said. “They had no land, no economic development opportunities. They took the very best they could get and have made it better. I just hope the Tribal members will understand that, that they were magnificent that (Tribal) Council.” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. acknowledged Furse’s passing during the Tuesday, April 20, Legislative Action Committee meeting and sent prayers to her family. “She …

glassware, so severely that she had to call the paramedics for assistance. “I’m trying to call paramedics and keep mom calm and keep a towel on my thumb … and then after the paramedics got there, there was Mom, calmly cleaning up the blood,” she said. She said she learned she needed to “kind of lock the house down, because she was a wanderer,” but that “I finally got calm enough to let her have her own thing, once I made sure she wasn’t going to wander off in a snowstorm. … I kind of bought myself time …