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presentations by Spirit Mountain Community Fund and the Tribal Employment Rights Office. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. in the Community Center; Approved use of a Tribal credit card by General Manager Dawn Doar; Authorized the Natural Resources Department to purchase approximately $220,000 in crushed rock for forest road construction and maintenance in 2015; Authorized the Gaming Commission to negotiate, finalize and execute amendments to the Tribal-State Minimum Internal Control Standards that are part …

on the Native American flute. “I’ve had the unique privilege of years of listening to hundreds of musical traditions around the world,” said Global Music Awards founder Dr. Thomas Baker. “For those of us who live in North America, Native American music is our most undervalued original art form. The cultural bias fostered by Hollywood movies and television about Native Americans and their music was never accurate and does not credit the dynamic, diverse nature of traditional and contemporary Native …

. “It was a goal of mine in 2020 to get accredited before the year was over,” Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight said. “That we’ve done it with a few months left to go is a credit to my team, and the policies and procedures we spent years putting together. Even though we didn’t have the title until now, we worked under these standards. The accreditation looks over our department to make sure we are practicing what we are preaching. Especially these days with unrest and politics, it’s good for us …

. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Changes on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors and at the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission dominated the Wednesday, Feb. 9, Tribal Council meeting. In response to the Friday, Feb. 11, retirement of Grand Ronde Gaming Executive Director Michael Boyce, Tribal Council approved a Tribal credit card for Assistant Director Tanner Fish, who will lead the commission on an interim basis starting on Monday, Feb. 14. Boyce has led the Gaming …

hours – three weeks – of paid time off for all casino and government employees. For casino employees, the Tribe will pay their standard rate with additional consideration for tips. The Grand Ronde Tribal Council and Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors will revisit the closure as necessary. Tribal Council is scheduled to approve a suspension of Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. loan payments to the Tribe at its Wednesday, March 18, meeting, as well as a $20 million use of its line of credit …

of credit that will eventually be paid back. Tribal Council approved making the contribution during its Oct. 12 meeting. The loan will help Shasta address cash flow issues stemming from system upgrades and litigation expenses, a background statement said. In return, Shasta agreed to release the Tribe and its entities from any claims Shasta or its parent company, Lamatsin LLC, have against the Tribal entities arising out of a lawsuit filed by QualiCenters Salem LLC against Shasta and First Choice Health …

Administration for fiscal year 2024 for the Tribe’s participation in the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program; • Approved the first reading of an amendment to the Freedom of Information Ordinance reducing the time certain documents can be declassified from 15 years to 3 years; • Approved an application to the Oregon State Fire Marshall for a wildfire season staffing grant for $35,000; • Approved a Tribal credit card for Excavation Supervisor Bart Bryant for up …

to report that the audit was exemplary with no material or significant findings," Spirit Mountain Casino CEO Camille Mercier said. SMGI Board Chair Andy Jenness gave credit to the casino’s executive team and staff for their efforts. “This report is a testament to the executive team and all of our staff at the casino,” he said. “Their professionalism and business acumen continue to serve our Tribal members well with a clean, tight ship in Spirit Mountain Casino. I applaud them.” REDW Principal …

and has been listed in Good Sam, which is a publication for RV enthusiasts. The funding for the loan will come from the Tribe’s TriState Capital Bank line of credit. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a rent reduction for Grand Meadows subleases to $1, which will allow them to pay for utilities directly instead of into a Tribal management account, which will make the process consistent with the Tribe’s new homeownership development Tipsu-ili’i; Approved a memorandum of understanding …

that are dedicated to the contract now.” Specifically, grant funds would be used to coordinate the Tribal Salmon Strength Initiative, participate in the Willamette Valley environmental impact statement and provide technical help to implement the Willamette Basin biological opinion. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a Tribal credit card authorization for Audit Manager Michael Langley with a $2,500 limit; And approved the enrollment of seven infants into the Tribe because they meet …