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to have worked beside them. I’m sorry for Tom’s passing. He was a good friend. I know he is free of pain and in a better place. Roy Zimbrick Willamina Dear Smoke Signals : The staff at the Clothes Closet wants to thank the community and Youth Education Department for all the socks donated for the sock drive and the Social Services Department for all the coats. It was a great success and helped a lot of people. Your donations make a difference in our community. Lori Walker-Hernandez Roll #2273 …

title for a proposed initiative petition dealing with the Grand Ronde Tribes. Written by Sheridan resident William Jolley, the proposed petition stated, "Shall the Confederated (Indian) Tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon (all U.S. citizens) be awarded a new tax-free reservation, special hunting, fishing and trapping rights and sovereign immunity in the state of Oregon without a vote of the people?" Frohnmayer said the proposal was not a valid exercise of initiative power because it only asked …

. Mark Hatfield introduced the Native American Free Exercise of Religion Act. The 49-page bill seeks to amend the Native American Freedom of Religion Act of 1978 by protecting areas considered sacred by traditional Native American religious leaders and put into place a process for resolving disputes. 1988 - The House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee held a hearing on Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin's legislation to establish a 9,811-acre reservation for the Grand Ronde Tribe. On the same day, U.S. Sen …

graduate of Newberg High School and was raised in Yamhill County, giving him familiarity with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He lives in McMinnville with his fiancée and one cat, Kitty. In his free time, he likes to ride dirt bikes and hike. He can be reached at 503-879-1416 or via e-mail at samuel.briggs@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Post, 771 N.E. Main St., Willamina. Abbott, who was a Sheridan-area resident, attended many Memorial Day ceremonies held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial where he recited the poems “Remember Me, America” and “Freedom Is Not Free” from memory. Abbott was a veteran of the Navy and then the Air Force, retiring in 1976. He was born on June 8, 1936, in Sheldon Township, Wis., to Verne Ralph and Ethel Irene Abbott. His family moved to Oregon in 1940 and lived hear Taft at the coast and then Fort Hill …

of the Independent Tribal Press Ordinance. “Independent” means that although the newspaper is still funded by the Tribal government, Tribal elected officials and administrative staff cannot dictate news coverage. The editor makes all editorial decisions and reports to the Editorial Board, which is vested with the responsibility of ensuring the newspaper operates free from undue political influence and follows the highest journalistic ethical standards. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

Officer Chris Leno said. He added that the payments will be tax-free since they are considered general welfare payments. The payments will be made to approximately 4,500 Tribal members. During the same Facebook Live event, Leno and Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said the likelihood of a June per capita distribution is miniscule since Spirit Mountain Casino closed in mid-March and any extra revenue made before then was almost non-existent. No firm date has been set for the casino’s …

of Willamette Falls and does not include the horseshoe area at the peak of the falls. Harvesters should avoid these areas. Gear is restricted to hand or hand-powered tools only. A permit is required, but Tribal members are allowed to use their Tribal enrollment card in lieu of a state-issued permit. In addition, Tribal members may harvest for distribution to other Tribal members as long as it is done free of charge. Commercial sale of lamprey and the use of lamprey as bait in fisheries …

.” Kennedy will discuss the history of Indigenous communities in Clackamas County and how people can work to honor their strengths and contributions and celebrate the diversity of contemporary Indigenous lives and experiences. The free lecture will be held in the Niemeyer Osterman Theatre on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. “We are honored to have Tribal Council Chairwoman Kennedy share with us the history of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,” said Casey Layton, the college’s …

have a free press ordinance in place that allows the newspaper to do this work for our people. It’s especially important during these uncertain times and I look forward to Smoke Signals winning more awards in the future.” Smoke Signals was once again the only Tribal newspaper honored in the statewide competition. Earlier this year, Smoke Signals won five awards from the Indigenous Journalists Association, including first place awards for photography and video. Smoke Signals has now won 150 state …