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of endangered salmon on the Columbia River and at Willamette Falls, while promoting Tribal management of natural resources and ensuring the humane removal of the animals. “Earlier this summer I stood, helplessly, at Willamette Falls and watched sea lions take salmon and steelhead away from our ceremonial fishermen, our community and our families,” said Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy in a Facebook post placed on the Tribe’s official social media page on Friday, Aug. 3. “We cannot allow …

for violating the dual enrollment clause in the Tribal Constitution and also identified 67 members who descended from Willamette Valley Treaty signer Chief Tumulth for disenrollment because he did not reach the Grand Ronde Reservation to appear on an official roll or record created by the Department of the Interior before being executed by the U.S. Army. The Tumulth descendants eventually won a long and divisive legal battle when the Tribal Court of Appeals ruled in August 2016 that the Tribe had waiting …

with a budget of $337,272 and a projected exhibit opening date of May 31; And authorized staff to generate an official Tribal membership roll that will include all Tribal members living and deceased, not omit any Tribal members even if requested and be made publicly available. Seven drummers visiting Grand Ronde for the Agency Creek Round Dance performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. They were led by Round Dance master of ceremonies Devon Bellerose and stickman Bobby Mercier …

Patrol, the official parade car, the Happy Canyon Trail Horse, the Boy Scouts of America, the Clown Prince and the Star Valley High School Marching Band from Wyoming. The float was preceded by Junior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout, Veterans Special Event Board Princess Iyana Holmes and Little Miss Grand Ronde Kaleigha Simi, who waved to the crowd along the first part of the parade route. “I was inspired by that float,” said Erwin J. De Luna, president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission of San …

Tribal Government & News BIA official meets with Tribe regarding new police force 11.30.2011 Ron Karten Federal government , Public safety Ten Tribal staff members met with two representatives from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Justice Services on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Adult Education Building to seek information on the Tribe's continuing effort to develop a fully functioning police force. Thomas Woolworth, special agent in charge of the BIA's Office of Justice Services …

investigators continue to investigate the fire’s cause and ask anyone with information about it to contact the Oregon City Police Department tip line at 503-905-3505. No injuries were reported and a damage estimate was not available. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde purchased the site in August 2019 for $15.25 million. The Tribe also is in the process of purchasing another half-acre lot adjacent to the site at 450 Main St. On the Tribe’s official Facebook page, it thanked firefighters …

Culture Yesteryears - April 1, 2022 03.31.2022 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears File photo from 2012 2017 – Tribal Elder Ed Larsen Jr. was profiled in Smoke Signals . Larsen served on Tribal Council from 1992 through 2004 and owned the Spirit Mountain Store at the corner of Hebo Road before starting his 12-year tenure on Tribal Council. During the time he owned the store and served as an elected official, Larsen gained a reputation for giving and looking out for his friends, family and customers …

is located in both counties. The school resource officer will remain a full-time employee of the Tribe and the four entities will re-evaluate the agreement on an annual basis. “It is great to have the official presence of a uniformed officer on campus,” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said. “I think it creates an added layer of safety to the community, but it can’t go without saying that JJ’s personality and demeanor are a perfect fit for this work. He has developed …

Tribal Government & News Fullerton out as Grand Ronde Tribe’s general manager 01.13.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees David Fullerton/Smoke Signals file photo By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Longtime Tribal employee David Fullerton is no longer the Tribe’s general manager after being relieved of his duties after more than seven years in the position on Friday, Jan. 13. No official reason for Fullerton’s termination was given since personnel matters are considered confidential. However …

Culture Yesteryears: Feb. 15, 2024 02.15.2024 Yesteryears 2019 Yesteryears 2019 – Tribal member Bryan Mercier was the first new Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) senior regional official in 40 years. Mercier previously worked for the Bonneville Power Administration for 10 years as a fish and wildlife division director. The former Tribal youth crew worker attended University of Oregon, and was awarded a Hatfield Fellowship in 2003, serving as principal legislative staff on federal Indian policy …