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said, “We’re all about making the best use of food. We try to be good stewards of our food.” For the food providers in the group, both small and large scale, Burr said that the casino regularly buys from local farmers and other food producers. “It’s not very hard to work with us.” He mentioned fresh herbs, eggs and tons of pork among just about any foods the casino uses, while noting that the casino has opened up lines with Native fishers on the Columbia River, but said that delivery problems …

as possible now and in the future. “It (the clinic) needs to meet the level of everything else Grand Ronde has done,” said Leno. “A Tribal member needs to be able to say, ‘I’m proud of the health clinic’ and I think that is something that Tal understands. I think he clearly identifies with the family mentality. He is a Native American. So, I think he understands that you have to hold together as a family and that there will be difficult decisions that have to be made at times for the betterment …

is the first archaeology graduate recognized for this honor who has conducted community-based research with a Tribal nation,” says Dr. Sara Gonzalez, an associate professor with the University of Washington’s Department of Anthropology. “For a field whose history of relations with Indigenous communities can be best characterized as extractive, Ian’s Tribally led approach to conducting heritage research with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde serves as a model for how our discipline might begin …

40 years,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “I look forward to gathering with all our loved ones to celebrate how far we have come, but also where we are going.” The 40 th anniversary events will begin at the Tribal Cemetery off Grand Ronde Road at the atudship rock mound on Sunday, Nov. 19. The sacred ceremony usually features prayers and singing, and will be led by Tribal Council member Jon A. George. Events at Spirit Mountain Casino begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday …

kindness during this difficult time has meant a lot to our family. We apologize if we have forgotten anyone. The Chavez Family Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to take this opportunity to thank Alton Butler for all of his hard work and dedication over the past two years as our Tribal Recreation Coordinator. My department and I would like to wish him the best of luck with his retirement and other future endeavors. The Tribe has recently hired a new Recreation Coordinator, and moved that program …

into the Portland area. 1993 - Among the new faces at the Tribe was Sanda L. Henny, who was hired as executive assistant at Spirit Mountain Development Corp. "The best part of my job is being able to come home again," she said. 1988 - In the monthly Education Report, it was reported that the Tribe was assisting 19 Tribal members with higher education grants and eight students with adult vocational training. Among those students was Tracy Olson, who was studying journalism at the University of Oregon …

Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Events Event Elder Abuse Awareness Walk June 15, 2023 2:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive A resource fair will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. with the awareness walk slated for 4 to 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Upcoming Events Events Grand Ronde Education Summit (2) August 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Events Good Feeling Walk May 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cultural Lifeways event Wellness Canoe Naming Ceremony May 20, 2023 2 …

Tribal Government & News Per capita check distribution set for Friday, Dec. 9 11.14.2011 Ron Karten Events Per capita checks will be handed out between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Tribal Community Center. Anyone who has not picked up their check by 4 p.m. will have it mailed out at 4:30 p.m. that day. If you are picking up a check for a Tribal member besides yourself, you will need a notarized note to do so. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves establishment of Elder Board, bylaws 04.16.2025 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Elders Tribal Council Chambers (Smoke Signals file photo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved the establishment of an Elder Board and its bylaws at its Wednesday, April 16, meeting. Tribal Council member Denise Harvey cast a “no” vote. The board will replace the Elders Committee, which has been on pause since mid-December 2024 so …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log: Aug 1-31, 2023 09.14.2023 Tribal Police Tuesday, Aug. 1 A welfare check occurred in the 25000 block of Coyote Court. A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 26. A noise complaint was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted an outside agency on a trespass call in the 30400 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle …