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grant from the First Nations Development Institute to fund preparation of teacher training workbooks, an instructor’s guide and related audio-visual aids for the Chinuk Wawa language immersion program. Amended the Tribe’s contract with Subtext Digital in Portland to include creation of a Smoke Signals website. The contract now cannot exceed $165,000. Approved a site management plan for the 97-acre Rattlesnake Butte Wildlife Area northwest of Junction City in Lane County. The Tribe acquired …

positive cases reported on the Tribe’s website, some of those afflicted with the coronavirus have recovered. The Tribal government’s website states that the Health & Wellness Center has conducted 1,311 tests with 39 positives for a 3 percent positivity rate as of Dec. 9. “We know that this is happening in our community,” Rowe said. “It’s getting closer. It’s more prevalent. So please, please adhere to the public health recommendations.” Rowe joined Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy …

methods and challenging aspects of delivering services during a global pandemic. “This year has been challenging and humbling for our staff in responding to our families,” she said. “Since March, it has all been a COVID response plan. We immediately had to shift and make changes.” Fasana said that the Education Department’s response plan is available on the Tribal website at www.grandronde.org . “We’re also working on a re-opening plan,” she said. “We had to do a lot of research and sift through …

supported us and now need our support,” Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor said. Community Fund Director Shelley Hanson said that they planned to launch a new website with information about the fund, how to apply and other details. The website also would include an online application to streamline the process and create more efficiency. 2001 – Tribal member Gene LaBonte started working with Tribal Cemetery Caretaker Russ Leno to map the area, and identify lost gravesites and deteriorating …

access to it. … A lot of work was done with department managers to develop prioritization goals and initiatives. We can track those over time and update as necessary.” The Community Development Plan can be accessed by visiting grandronde.org and clicking on the “Grand Ronde 2033” link. A 2022 annual report will be posted to the website later this month. Some highlights from the report include: The Tribal Employment Rights Office was able to establish an enterprise fund using various program …

will instead utilize the services of Wisconsin-based Forest County Potawatomi Insurance Department as its third-party administrator. Harvey said that transition is expected to be complete by mid-summer. According to its website, Forest County Potawatomi specializes in benefits administration services for Tribal nations, focusing on utilizing federal resources available to Tribes and thus minimizing Tribal dollars spent. The benefits administration includes claim processing for medical, dental …

and members, but also programs throughout the region. The Tribe donates 6% of casino revenue to registered nonprofit organizations in northwest Oregon, as well as government agencies in Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties, and to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, the fund notes on its website. In 28 years, it has provided 3,394 grants totaling $100,177,653. Its program of giving “continues the Native tradition of potlatch, a ceremony at which good fortune is distributed …

recommendation for the definition of Grand Ronde blood, which is stated in the transcript of that public hearing, and was as follows: "Grand Ronde blood is defined as all Indian blood derived from a direct ancestor whose name validly appears on any official Tribal membership roll previous to the Restoration of November, 1983." Please pay close attention to the words "previous to the Restoration of November, 1983," as that denotes our Grand Ronde Indian blood is ancestral, meaning it comes from our …

to own the eagle feather? Was she truly a Tribal member? Ten days after Driver's initial request at Reynolds High School, Henstrand made official her first reaction to the problem. She overruled the high school and gave permission for Mykilee to wear an eagle feather next to the tassel on her graduation cap. Next June, Mykilee will become the first Reynolds High School graduate to wear the eagle feather on her cap during graduation. "When Mykilee first heard that she wouldn't be able to wear …

Tribal Government & News Tribe, Portland hold Government Day on Sept. 23 09.29.2011 Ron Karten Tribal Council , History A first-ever Tribal Government Day between the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and City of Portland may lead to an accord between the two governments that outlines a more official government-to-government relationship. The three-hour event held Friday, Sept. 23 - National Indian Day -- in downtown Portland was a concerted effort to build more awareness throughout city …