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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs purchase of 217.5 acres of forestland 06.02.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Natural Resources By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved the purchase and sale agreements for two adjacent parcels of land near the Reservation that will increase the Tribe’s property holdings by 217.5 acres during its Wednesday, June 1, meeting. The two properties – one at 177.5 acres and the other at 40 acres – are located in Yamhill County up Coast …

presentation on what the flag means to the Grand Ronde Tribe and its importance. The Tribe’s Culture Department and Canoe Family will attend to drum, sing and dance as well. About one-third of the students in the Willamina School District identify as Native American, and most of them are Grand Ronde Tribal members. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

that of 67 properties owned by the Tribe, 10 are not in trust, including Chachalu. “Of those 10 properties, three are currently with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for conversion, one we are presenting today (Chachalu) and four of the remaining six we are in the process of removing obstacles to make them good conversion candidates,” stated the staff report. In addition, Reibach said the Rattlesnake Butte fee-to-trust application is the first non-local one for the Tribe. The Chachalu property …

Gaming Pumpkin Patch trip set for Oct. 11 09.19.2013 Ron Karten Entertainment , Events The annual Pumpkin Patch trip will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. The trip will be to Heiser Farms, where there will be an animal petting area, hayride, hay maze, hay pyramid and each child will be allowed to take home one pumpkin. Afterward, there will be pizza and a movie at Third Street Pizza in McMinnville. People must RSVP to Youth Education Secretary Tiffany Mercier by Monday, Oct. 7 …

, the Community Fund announced that former Oregon Congresswoman Darlene Hooley is leaving after more than nine years as a trustee. Hooley represented Oregon’s 5 th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years before she joined the Community Fund Board of Trustees. “Darlene is truly one of a kind and I admire her greatly,” said Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Michael Cherry. “Her steadfast work and dedication not only to the Community Fund as a board member …

Gaming Gubernatorial candidate outlines gaming stance 10.13.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Spirit Mountain Casino By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Should the Department of the Interior approve the Siletz Tribe’s plans to build a second casino in north Salem and should Interior Secretary Deb Haaland sign off on the conclusion, there is still one more hurdle – getting approval from the governor of Oregon. With Kate Brown being term limited out of office and no Interior ruling imminent …

Firearm Suicide Prevention Training Events Event Firearm Suicide Prevention Training May 4, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Community Programs Building, 25500 Grand Ronde Road This free event will teach attendees how to support a friend, family member or loved one should they become a risk for suicide. Lunch will be provided. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (66) April 19, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events Social Security Presentation & Luncheon April 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 1 …

Description: A safe space to come together and support one another through community healing. During this time together we will be talking about what self care means to us and making wellness bundles.

received a congratulatory email for being one of eight librarians throughout the country who had won an all-expenses paid trip to Boston, her first thought was, “Is this spam?” “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said. After showing the email to a colleague, Cole phoned the sender, Anna Cesary. Cesary is the executive assistant to Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-bestselling “ Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series. Kinney launched a nationwide search last fall to coincide with the release of his 18 th book …

One food box per Tribal member. Three boxes per car. Available: 400 boxes.