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Health & Education Spirit Mountain Casino to host high-volume vaccination site 01.18.2022 Dean Rhodes COVID-19 , Spirit Mountain Casino Spirit Mountain Casino (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Spirit Mountain Casino will host one of four Oregon Health Authority high-volume vaccination sites to provide Oregonians with easy access to COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots starting on Saturday, Jan. 15. The casino site will be open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday …

Tribal Government & News Portland Harbor Superfund site cleanup begins at Alder Creek 09.15.2014 Dean Rhodes Natural resources PORTLAND -- Work has started on the 52-acre Alder Creek restoration project, which is within the Portland Harbor Superfund site at the southern tip of Sauvie Island. The site is in the Tribe's ceded lands and when the project is done it will have a positive effect on the local environment with many cultural benefits for the once devastated harbor. Alder Creek …

. These sites can be very informative. They are a great way to interact with your fellow Tribal members. I have made some amazing friends on these site. However, I will warn you our Tribal members are a passionate group and can get a bit feisty at times, but there is a wealth of information available. A list of Facebook sites includes the Grand Ronde Tribe, Grand Ronde Forum and Grand Ronde General Council (For Tribal members, spouses of Tribal members and parents of Tribal members only …

the goals set forth when their programs were created is reaching a concrete result. “Your Money, Your Future,” which will offer financial advice to Tribal members young and old, will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Presentations by Oregon State Credit Union and Baird Financial Services will discuss how to handle sudden financial windfalls and there will be a question-and-answer session about the Tribe’s Minors’ Trust Fund, classes …

, in-home trainer and two caregivers to provide direct care and train family members to be effective in-home care providers. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved Tribal credit cards for Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson to pay for business travel, training and purchase of culturally significant items, and for Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam for such items as emergencies related to child protection; Approved establishment of the Yoncalla Falls Recreation Area …

Events Center in Niagara Falls, N.Y. “My heart is full of gratitude to receive this award,” Reibach said. “It’s really an honor to be among such talented artists. Hayu masi to everyone for their love and support. I’ve been doing this a long time and more than ever our world needs love, compassion and connection. I can’t take credit for the music. I’m just an empty vessel. The beauty comes from inspiration that others provide. My heart is full of gratitude.” Reibach gifted the medallion …

to Tribal members. We are truly blessed by your hard work and generosity. Know that we are truly grateful for the many opportunities and services that are provided to us as Grand Ronde Tribal members.\ Jeremy Haller Roll #2058 Dear Smoke Signals: It has been several years since we as members have been given the opportunity to vote on something other than Tribal Council elections. For that we should all be thankful and more importantly give credit where credit is due: to our Tribal leaders …

of Reservation meadows. The grant would pay for trail cameras, memory cards and batteries; Approved an agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs that will bring the Tribe $1.149 million to fund Grand Ronde Tribal transportation projects and activities; Approved adding Controller Amy Gallant and Assistant Controller Christine O’Day as authorized signers on the Tribe’s bank, credit line and investment accounts and removing former employees Linda Hanna and Jody Jerger as authorized signers; Approved …

-guided study classes offered at local schools, reviewing assigned classes and assisting with school staff. Staff also attend important parent/student meetings, collaborate with on-campus and outside agencies for assistance as needed and offer the Summer Credit Recovery program at the Tribal campus to keep credits on track. “Student attendance, parental involvement and consistency with schools and students are all factors to success,” Barry says. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

; Approved a Tribal credit card for Tribal Court Administrator Shawn Branson with a $5,000 limit; Approved increasing the Procurement Department’s credit card limit to $50,000; Approved a per capita payment date of Friday, June 13; Approved reappointing Ralph Baker and Steve Nuttal to the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2028; Approved an amendment to the Tribal Transportation Program between the Tribe and the U.S. Department of the Interior; Approved reappointing Tracie …