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Culture Tribe hosting fifth annual History & Culture Summit 10.12.2017 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees If you go Grand Ronde History & Culture Summit When: 8 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1-2 Where: Grand Ronde Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Cost: $50 for conference, $25 for plankhouse dinner and $25 for workshops; free to Tribal members and Tribal staff More info: www.grandronde.org/hcsummit More than 100 people will be delving deeply …

that my letter is published, then feel free to do so as I at this time correspond with numerous Tribes, Tribal leaders and others who I’ve known from past association and counseling in legal procedures that pertain to the freedoms denied many Native Americans whether incarcerated or free. Again, let me thank you for the subscription as your publication is very informative in an educational and professional style. Howard Carson Navasota, Texas Alabama-Coushatta Roll #1538 Dear Smoke Signals : I want …

and ’12. Tribal Council also adopted the new General Welfare and the Elders’ Retirement and SSI Program ordinances that make benefits under the Elders’ and SSI programs available on a tax-free basis and the new ordinance affirms the Tribe’s inherent sovereign right to promote the general welfare of the Tribe and provide qualifying assistance and program benefits on a tax-free basis to the fullest extent permitted by law. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a $350 timber revenue member …

as men’s and women’s teams. Teams will consist of four players and all teams must have an adult coach. There also will be a three-point shooting contest with prizes for first through third place. Games will be played at uyxa t Powwow Grounds. Free registration will be held through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at recreation@grandronde.org or by calling 503-879-1369. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

the important legislation and work we are looking forward to in the next few years. I think she left here feeling really good about her visit as we did with her.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves 2017 budget, adopts public records and free press ordinances 12.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council In its final meeting of 2016, Tribal Council approved the 2017 budget that prepares for the anticipated financial effects from the opening of a Cowlitz Tribal casino in southwestern Washington state and also approved changes to ordinances that will open Tribal records to Tribal member review and established by law an independent press free …

to the Independent Tribal Press and Public Records ordinances and it came from the five-member Grand Ronde Editorial Board in unanimous support of the amendments. The Editorial Board, appointed by Tribal Council, oversees the editor of Smoke Signals and is charged with ensuring the newspaper is free from undue political influence while reporting Tribal news. “The Editorial Board feels it is essential to provide protection to Tribal news media employees who are reporting accurate information about the Tribe …

transparency, communication and engagement. “On Friday, Feb. 14, several incidents occurred at SHS that show we have work to do in order to achieve both of these goals,” Vickery said. “We do not currently have a culture of high expectations within our schools nor the community and we need to build better internal and external support for all of our programs.” She read a district policy out loud at the meeting, which notes that “All students are entitled to a high-quality educational experience, free …

Mountain Casino allowed free parking at the casino and had the shuttle run to the rodeo grounds. Casino personnel also provided marketing and ticketing assistance. There was one big question: Should there be a beer garden at the rodeo? After long discussions at several Tribal Council meetings, council members and Tribal Elders answered this question with a firm "No." The beer garden was proposed to help attract more people to the rodeo. However, not having a beer garden did not seem to affect …

. Participants included Jesse Peters, Deitrich Peters, Norman Peters, Chad Peters and David Lewis. "Cedar is considered a sacred tree; a tree of life," Day said. In just a few hours, the six Tribal members removed about 400 board feet of planks from a fallen tree in Willamette National Forest. 1997 - The Tribal Council Christmas Party was held Dec. 13 in Grand Ronde Elementary School. It featured free photos with Santa, a blessing and meal, preschool children singing Christmas carols and drawings for fruit …