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registered to vote. Other recent constitutional amendment elections have seen about 1,100 Tribal members register to vote in 2012 and 2015, but those elections did not concern enrollment requirements. The July 8 election will mark the sixth time Tribal members vote on proposed changes to the Tribal Constitution and the fourth time the proposals involve enrollment criteria. Three educational sessions regarding the two proposed amendments to the Tribal Constitution were held in May in Portland, Grand …

of the Tribe at the time of the applicant’s birth and at the time of application, unless the parent is deceased. Grand Ronde blood is currently defined as “all Indian blood derived from a direct ancestor whose name validly appears on the official Tribal membership roll prepared under the Restoration Act, which may be corrected by Tribal Council with approval from the Secretary of the Interior.” The proposed amendment would eliminate the requirements that an applicant be born to a parent who …

and do jumps in his younger years. At the age of 20, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Chipola, an oiler, based in Hawaii, and the icebreakers USS Staten Island and USS Burton Island based out of Seattle. He was a mechanic on all of the ships, serving from 1960 to 1966. Following the service, he continued to log. For a time, Frank studied automotive repair at Linn-Benton Community College. He spent time in Alaska, fishing and cleaning new construction project sites. He spent some time …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council statement on live streaming 12.04.2013 Ron Karten Tribal Council Tribal Council decided to begin live streaming in order to provide timely access to the Tribal membership about Tribal Council business. Concerns about broadcasts going to an audience beyond the membership have prompted Tribal Council to halt live streaming at this time. The Council has a fiduciary obligation to protect Tribal assets. With our current technology, we cannot limit …

Tribal Government & News Tribe extending 80 more hours of PTO to its employees 04.23.2020 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino , Tribal government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor With the partial closure of the Grand Ronde Tribal government and total closure of Spirit Mountain Casino guaranteed to stretch into May, the Tribe announced on Thursday, April 23, that it will grant all employees another 80 hours of paid time off. After a third meeting between the Grand Ronde Tribal Council …

Culture Walking on - Edward Lloyd Allen, Terry Arnold Houck 02.28.2023 Walking On Edward Lloyd Allen July 22, 1931 – Feb. 15, 2023 Tribal Elder Edward Lloyd Allen passed on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at the age of 91. Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing, Mich., is assisting the family. Funeral arrangements were not available at press time. Terry Arnold Houck Jan. 9, 1956 – Feb. 24, 2023 Tribal Elder Terry Arnold Houck passed on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at the age of 67. Macy & Son Funeral Home …

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Fletcher Walkhoff passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Simple Cremation East in Las Vegas, Nevada, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before press time. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Walk with your family any time on June 15, for the virtual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk. Shirts and supplies available through the Elder Activity Center.