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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Aug. 15, 2020 08.13.2020 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Regarding the current election: Yes, I am all for a child care center at Grand Ronde; it is a wonderful idea. But why in the world is a $60,000 study needed? That makes no sense to me. We vote for Tribal Council to have the brains to figure something like this out. So no on the ballot, but a big yes to the idea. Secondly, it is vague to me what exactly is meant by “electronic …

every single person that participated and voted in this election. There were countless warriors that supported my election and each one of you has inspired me. It absolutely was a team effort. Serving the membership is a great privilege and an even greater responsibility. I am ready to do the hard work for all of you.” Tribal Council incumbent Michael Cherry was not reelected. She came in fourth, with 610 votes, slightly more than 15%. “I am so thankful to have served the membership this past 3 …

to express my appreciation to my awesome daughter, Kathy Coley, who initiated the surprise party and to tell all those involved who helped me celebrate my 90 th birthday at the Round Dance here in Grand Ronde on March 28, 2014. What a thrill and pleasant surprise to: Hear the kind words offered by Deitz Peters; Hear more of the same from Bobby Mercier; Ken Scabbyrobe, emcee, requested all present to sing the "Birthday" song followed by all the drummers and singers; Be ever grateful to all those …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Nov. 1, 2014 10.30.2014 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I want thank Tribal Council, the Human Resources Department and staff for recognizing my 30 years of employment with the Tribe. Working for the Tribe has given me a great opportunity to take care of my family and I am thankful every day. Hayu masi, Tresa Mercier Roll #959 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 15, 2015 04.14.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I want to especially thank my kids for the wonderful 80 th birthday party they had for me. Thanks to all my friends and relatives who came to help me celebrate. Thanks to the caregivers for bringing all the Elders from Cougar and Elk lodges to help me celebrate. I wish I would have had more time to spend with each of you. Need to have a big friend and family reunion this summer …

. But look at us now. Some of us have no way of getting around because the younger people just don’t care. We are nothing to this place anymore. Why mistreat Elders? We are good people, but I have a surprise for the Tribe. I have a rent bill for the Tribe to pay back to me. So far it is $1,500. If I had my own place, I would not have to do this. Elders desire a lot in life, and I mean not being homeless. The Tribe put me up at the hotel for 12 days. I have paid for all the other days. My cost so …

. Lewis also has played guitar with Tribal member and Native American Music Award winner Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. "I've done a lot of work at the Tribe, playing music, during Restoration celebrations and at private shows at the Tribal gym," Lewis said. "He's played a lot with me," said Reibach. "Kenny won the Native American Music Award Record of the Year with me last year for 'Breakin' Free.' "He's performed with my band at Native American casinos. One of the highlight performances for Kenny …

Culture New recruit joins Grand Ronde Police Department 07.15.2014 Dean Rhodes People , Public safety Tribal member Tyler Brown, 22, has been a police officer since June 13, the day he finished 16 weeks of training at the Salem-based Oregon Public Safety Academy, where he won the health and fitness award in his class. "I am a big fitness nut," Brown says. "I work out about two hours a day or more. That was a huge deal for me, because three years ago that would have never happened." "Tyler …

I am,” Mercier wrote for the magazine. “As a Chinookan carver and digital artist, I carry the stories, teachings and spirit of my ancestors into every piece I create. My hands learned their way through the cedar from those who came before me and my heart stays close to the old ways, even as I explore new forms of expression. For me, art is not just about creating something beautiful – it's about connection. It's how we speak across generations, how we honor the ones who came before us and how …

enjoyed working there very much. I was nervous when I started because I wasn't sure if I would be able to do the jobs that were given to me. I found out that I was a little smarter than I thought! I was able to do everything pretty well and I didn't need to be too nervous. Here are a few things that I liked: Luhui Whitebear was very helpful in answering my questions and was kind to me when I didn't know what to do about a job. This made it easier for me to go ask her when things weren't going well …