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earlier this year -- and Kennedy urged young people to talk to their own Elders who had experienced Termination by the federal government in 1954. “I would be remiss if I didn’t mention those Elders,” she said. “They are always standing behind us to push us forward.” After Termination, many Tribal members were forced to relocate from Grand Ronde in order to survive. “Termination took away our place as being recognized as a Tribe in this country,” she said. “Today, we have members who have …

Ronde expands to a vast area. … Our history is well known within us but not so well known to other Oregonians. … When we all get on the same page, it motivates us to form meaningful partnerships and all move in one direction. … We can bring something to the table that no one else can because we know the land. We are very interested in opportunities that might unfold.” The meeting opened with Kennedy giving an invocation. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Secretary Jon A. George …

outside agency with a medical call in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 westbound on Salmon River Highway. Reported forgery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with warrant service in the 7000 block of Fire Hall Road. A female subject was arrested on a valid Polk County Circuit Court warrant for failure to appear and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 23 …

. A traffic assist occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Citizen contact occurred in the area of Blacktail Drive. A hit-and-run was reported in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Saturday, March 9 A driving complaint was reported on Highway 22. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9300 block of Hebo Road. Officers assisted an outside agency in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A warrant arrest occurred in the area of Salmon River Highway and Hebo Road. A protection order violation arrest occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 22. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. A welfare check occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. A welfare check occurred in the 28000 block of McPherson Drive. Wednesday, January 8 Found property was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A suspicious vehicle …

, OHSU’s Dental School dean, and Conor McNulty, Dental Association head, were accompanied by Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin and Dental Association lobbyist George Okulitch. They met with Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe, Dental Director Eric Webster and Hygienist Sheila Blacketer to learn more about the dental care options provided by the Grand Ronde Tribe and to discuss legislation currently before the Oregon Legislature that could help lure dentists to rural Oregon locations. “Good …

has been a big part of my family’s life and my connection with the community motivates me to do the best that I can to serve,” Kimsey said. Added Doar, “Keri is a great fit for this position and it’s a good opportunity for her to learn all about the specifics of grant work, and also to help the Tribe move closer to meeting needs for all of our kids.” Kimsey can be reached at 503-879-3476 or keri.kimsey@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

.” Natural Resources Department Manager Colby Drake said that one concept he always tries to correct is the myth of a pristine, untouched landscape. “That concept has never existed within Indigenous people,” Drake said. “Humans are part of the ecosystem and the landscape, so to remove them from large areas of land (National Forests typically or reserves) is doing more harm than good. People have always had a hand on the land from harvesting and tending food sources (meadows and wetland …

into a lengthy discussion. Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. moved to table the first reading, saying he favored an advisory vote from the membership before Tribal Council decides on such an important social issue. “This impacts many generations,” Giffen said. “We all were raised differently and I think an advisory vote by the membership would be, in my eyes, the best way to go with this because each generation has their own opinion of this law. For nine people to make a decision, which encompasses so many …

of Administrative Hearings Senior Administrative Law Judge Joe Allen, stated that PGE, the Division of State Lands and Grand Ronde Tribe all demonstrated disputes to genuine issues of material fact relevant to resolution of all the issues in the contested case, so therefore all requests for summary determination were denied. “That’s why we are moving forward with condemnation as the best legal tool available to expediently resolve issues essential to our operations,” Robertson said. In the motion …