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Douglas D. Stake, Alden H. Clark, Linden W. Frederic, Donald E. Holsclaw, David W. Weaver and Mervin J. Holmes and Navy veteran Ramona L. Quenelle had their names etched on to one of the four black granite pillars – one for each major branch of the U.S. military. Clark was a Grand Ronde Tribal member. So far this year, the Tribe has received only one application to have a name added to the memorial. Bobb said he has recruited Army Col. Larry Brown as the keynote speaker. He was a helicopter …

Culture Tribal member’s missing wedding video resurfaces; TikTok of her reaction goes viral 07.22.2021 Dean Rhodes People Contributed photo By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor When Grand Ronde Tribal member Kayla Jenness married Drew Gottfried 14 years ago at Ogren Gardens in Eugene, one of the worst things that could happen did. The video of their wedding went missing. “We were told shortly after our wedding that the video had been accidentally erased,” Drew wrote in a post on the app TikTok …

received 584 votes, bringing Haller the win by one vote. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator The one-vote difference between challenger Matthew Haller and incumbent Tribal Council member Michael Langley during the Saturday, Sept. 9, election set a new benchmark as the closest race in Tribal Council election history. After a recount, Haller received 585 votes to finish third while Langley tallied 584 votes and lost his seat on Tribal Council after serving two terms …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $900,000 in Yamhill Community Care grants 12.15.2023 Dean Rhodes Grants , Tribal relations A 26,000-square-foot Child Development Center will be constructed where the current softball field is on the Tribal campus. The building will take approximately one year to construct and should be open in December 2024. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator McMINNVILLE – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received two grants …

it is properly used and the potential origins of the 19 th century version on display in the museum. “In this singular object, we can learn so much about daily life of the Koiwe in the 19 th century and the knowledge shared among community members,” a video narrator said. Cradleboards, traditionally and currently, are used to hold and transport babies and young children. According to the video, cradleboards were not specific to one area and the techniques used to make them changed as trade became more …

. “Oregon Department of Forestry responded as well and took over the investigation. The fire was quickly contained and controlled, with our total on scene time of one hour and 20 minutes.” The season for backyard and agricultural burning has closed, and fire season was declared by The Oregon Department of Forestry on Monday, July 1. Warden noted that despite plentiful rainfall this year, fires can still spread in dry vegetation under new grass. “Around 2 or 3 in the afternoon the winds pick up …

. The somber mood in the two-minute trailer switches to a rock music beat halfway through as the Tribes began to fight back. One man says the objective of the Native people’s retaliation was to catch the attention of the federal government. “We burned one of their bridges,” a Tribal Elder said as footage of the bridge is shown going up in plumes of smoke. The trailer jumps back to the interview with the same Elder as she begins to laugh at the memory. The Native protestors eventually caught …

of harmful chemicals. We honor our ancestors by caring for our homelands through hands-on, toxin-free methods that promote health, biodiversity and cultural resilience. By reconnecting with the land and each other, we reclaim our role as first stewards one weed at a time, one prayer at a time, one generation at a time.” However, the response so far has been disappointing, Eastman said in an email. “This past month, only my niece, Kiah Runningbird, and my neighbor’s daughter were able to help,” she said …

program to continue into November, and free and reduced-price school meals will still be available. Currently, the shutdown is not affecting the National School Lunch Program, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. But some 757,000 Oregonians on SNAP will receive no new benefits issued after Friday, Oct. 31, according to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. One in six Oregonians receives SNAP benefits, according to ODHA. Approximately 210,000 of them are children. Another 130,000 are adults 65 …

as well as their sustained excellence of performance demand recognition. It may be a co-worker, peer, or someone you know that is affiliated with a partner nonprofit organization. We hope you will assist us in finding that one special " helping hand" person in your organization or community by sending us your nomination. Accordingly, SMCF announces that nomination letters for the this year's Ye? lan Lima Award are being solicited and due by November 30, 2011. There are two separate award …