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to clear some of that up. FACT member Lexi Stickel of Marion-Polk Food Share said the Mania event is a direct response to information gathered at the conversation held in January. Marion-Polk Food Share collects and distributes nutritional foods to food pantries, meal sites, foster homes, low-income day care centers, shelters and senior housing sites. As many as 44,000 people receive emergency food monthly through the Food Share Partner Network. Marion-Polk Food Share is part of the Oregon Food Bank …

agencies charged with protecting Tribally important species, habitats, sites and other resources on the landscape, with no apparent plan to ever replace/restore their functions or capacities.” Fortunately, Karnosh said, “Grand Ronde has our own staff, so we have a good team. … There are a number of other actions over the last year that have really had an impact on the Tribe’s ability to confer meaningfully on ceded lands.” In addition, “The president issued several executive orders allowing …

of Termination. She said it is those memories of the people who were dreaming of what they knew the Tribe could be one day that fuel her. “We had nothing,” said Brown. “We just knew we were going to be something. I’m hopeful that as we create opportunities like this cultural center that perhaps we will be able to re-visit the passion and the loyalty and the design that we had back in the day.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

built the Tribe’s Fire Protection Program into one of the best and most successful in the country. “We have six engines now and a very successful program,” Kuust says. “We try to align our efforts with the Tribe’s mission and direction. Jeff is responsible for that. I don’t think we would have as successful of a program if it weren’t for Jeff.” Kuust says Nepstad pays attention to detail. “He focuses on results and he doesn’t get distracted. He gets things done.” Natural Resources Department …

rental housing, salmon recovery and other natural resource efforts. “While we’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished, we’ve got work yet to do,” she said. “We have to refocus on maintaining our market share and leadership in Tribal gaming in Oregon…On council, we need to adopt best practices around when we should be having executive sessions and confidential ATPs (authorization to proceed).” Atanacio is a second-time candidate and currently serves on the Tribe’s Education Committee and previously …

Returning to Agency Creek" and also took first in Best Layout for a bi-monthly publication -- Tribal member Justin Phillips is the Tribe's page designer -- and first place in Photography for Michelle Alaimo's feature photo "Graduation Gift." Smoke Signals received a second place award in General Excellence. At the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention held in Gleneden Beach, Smoke Signals was the only Tribal publication to be honored by the state's mainstream journalism professionals …

for preparing all of the food and serving everyone so graciously. Ray was the best husband, dad and papa. He loved his family beyond measure, and his passing has been a tremendous loss for us. He had a beautiful smile, beautiful hair, beautiful eyes and, most importantly, a beautiful heart. He truly was our hero and best friend, and he will stay forever in our hearts. So, again, our heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped us in any way. Thank you for the cards, flowers and condolences. Your time …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals honored at ONPA convention 07.17.2012 Ron Karten Tribal employees WELCHES -- The Grand Ronde Tribal newspaper, Smoke Signals , received one first-place award and two second-place awards in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Associate Member contest. Award recipients were announced Friday, July 13, at the annual convention held at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches. Smoke Signals received a first-place plaque for being the best newspaper …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals wins six awards from Native American Journalists Association 06.12.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Smoke Signals staff writer Danielle Frost's story about Tribal member Heather Cameron Haller, who has been missing for five years and is likely a victim of violence against Native American women, garnered a first-place award for Best Coverage of Native America in the 2018 Native American Journalists Association journalism competition. Award recipients were …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives two NAJA awards; named best digital publication 07.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for her multimedia coverage of Tribal member Steph Littlebird designing the artwork for Deschutes Brewery's seasonal beer release in the 2022 National Native Media Awards announced on Tuesday, July 19, by the Native American Journalists Association. Smoke Signals …