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Marcella. "I'm so proud. I never thought that anything would be named for anyone in the family. I'm proud of Sharon, too. I just wish Marce was here to see this, but I know that he does. I just knew when we were out there dancing, he was there dancing with us." "We're thankful for what he stood for and for the time and effort he put into making this powwow what it is today," said Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy in her invocation. "Marce set the example of how to treat our veterans …

Powwow This year’s Veterans Summit and Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow were a big success. I’d like to thank the Native Wellness Institute for once again working with the Tribe to provide resources, benefits coordination, health care and opportunities for healing and networking for our veterans. For the last three years, the summit has provided a venue and platform for the Native Wellness Institute and the Tribe to bring awareness to veteran’s issues and have conversations with federal …

Tribal Council election, more than 4,150 Tribal members were 18 or older, making them eligible to vote in a Tribal election. In the run-up to the election, Tribal Council has scheduled four educational sessions: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Grand Ronde; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in a Portland location yet to be announced; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in a Eugene location yet to be announced; and again in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20. The Bureau of Indian Affairs continues …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Nov. 1, 2016 10.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : This is one of the most difficult letters I have ever tried to write and I almost feel I must apologize for doing so. So forgive me, I am far from perfect and unwell. I am writing to ask for only a little help, nothing more than we do in our daily lives to lend each other a hand; help each other when needed. Where I am there is none I can call to except Creator, and while I know I …

to give you a full afternoon off to thank you for your continued service,” Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said in an all-employee e-mail. “We will no longer be asking employees to go to the powwow grounds for the third-quarter service awards.” Additionally, there were raffle prizes given out with the lunches that ranged from $50 to $500, as well as additional days off. Leading those honored in employment longevity are GED Coordinator Tracy Biery, General Manager’s Office …

on the board of Discover Klamath. "We're pushing a lot of agendas," said Lewis, who indicated that his role on the board is not solely to pave the way for Tribal agendas, but to serve the best interests of the state. With that said, he is pushing, through the commission, for better Native content in school curricula and heritage programs that are open to Tribal peoples. "It's amazing how much we've accomplished since Restoration," said Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. in welcoming the group …

of profits from Spirit Mountain Casino to nonprofit organizations in 11 western Oregon counties, as well as to Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes as part of its Oregon Tribal Grant program. Since its inception, the Community Fund has awarded 1,984 grants worth $60.68 million. So far in 2013, it has distributed 83 grants worth $2.3 million. The Community Fund supports projects in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Historic Preservation, Public Safety, Environmental Preservation …

reported in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, April 10 Motorist assist occurred in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Alarm went off in the 47000 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Reported fraud in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Big Buck campground. Assist outside agency with a reported shooting in the 25000 block of Loganberry …

. It's important to have respect for Elders and to pass that on to the children." The smoke from two fires inside the plankhouse also was passed on to the children. At one moment before the start of the plankhouse ceremony, a group of Grand Ronde Royalty poked their faces out of the building's round opening. "I can breathe again," one said. Even with fans blowing upward at the front and back of the plankhouse, smoke in the building was thick enough that Mercier told the group as it headed out to lunch …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- June 1, 2014 05.29.2014 Ron Karten Letters Tribal Council, fellow Tribal members and friends: My father, Charles Gordon "Two Feathers" Haller, was on this Earth for 69 years, was part of my life for 41 years and was in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for 21 days. I won't even pretend to know the impact he made on so many people during all of this time, but I know it was powerful, I know it was enduring and I know it was valued. Generous, happy …