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Culture Watchlist: ‘This is Indian Country 111: Oregon’ 05.28.2025 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist Ruth-Ann Thorn hosts a series on the Native-based channel, First Nations Experience (FNX) called, “This Is Indian Country.” It shares modern Native American culture and in her latest episode of the show, she visits Grand Ronde and other Oregon Tribes. Her visit includes a segment with Grand Ronde Tribal member and carver Bobby Mercier. Mercier, an artist …

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Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com . Donna Rae Johnson Nov. 6, 1949 – Oct. 27, 2018 Tribal Elder Donna Rae Johnson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in McMinnville, Ore., at the age of 68. She was born to Roy and Mary Johnson on Nov. 6, 1949. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clarice Ohmacht, Roy Johnson Jr. and Regina Winder. She is survived by her siblings, Diane …

Ronde Cemetery will follow with a fellowship meal to be held at the Tribe’s Elders Activity Center. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oregon chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. To leave a message or memory for the family, please visit www.dallastribute.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

session directly on their device. The app allows Tribal members to select what topics they are interested in and allows them to enable push notifications to make sure they’re receiving timely updates about important events, news, announcements, and reminders.” Mercier added that staff is working with developer Sembit to expand the app’s capabilities and is looking forward to launching future phases. For more information on the app, visit www.grandronde.org/alta/ . In other action, Tribal Council …

errors on behalf of the BIA's Siletz Agency Office. Another election was set for March 14, 2015, with an additional educational session held after the March 1, 2015, General Council meeting in Grand Ronde. However, the constitution remained unchanged as 381 voted against removing the BIA oversight (62% of the total votes) compared to the 230 votes in favor. Timing questioned Some have questioned the timing of the latest constitutional amendment election rollout coming on the heels …

community, past, present and future." Willamette Heritage Center and the Grand Ronde Tribe's Cultural Resources Department are planning a series of educational offerings that focus on key aspects of Grand Ronde culture highlighting the importance of women to the Native community in western Oregon. This exhibit is the latest in a growing partnership between Willamette Heritage Center and the Grand Ronde Tribe. "This partnership started with the 'Grand Ronde Canoe Journey' last spring, and now …

back in the 1990s when Ed was on Tribal Council, he was acknowledged as a key figure in the effort to win over West Valley residents and business owners. He was nominated for his first run for Tribal Council by Tribal Elder John Mercier, who at the time was in his 20s. “I remember it quite clearly because we used to go and visit him at the store,” Mercier says. “I didn’t even give it a second thought. Now, all these years later, I would definitely give it a second, third, 10th thought before I …

, Morgan 12, Virgil, 9, and Jenny, 8. Paula's children are Angela 23, and Samantha, 21. Big's children are Coyote, 12, AJ, 11, and Conrad, 9. April's children are Michelle, 30, Amanda, 26, and Ben, 24. Many from every generation joined in the celebration. Lighthouse and Recovery Church of Grand Ronde Pastor Ken Haller, who is a Grand Ronde Tribal Elder, officiated. "I know that our spirits don't stop here," said Tribal member and multiple Native American Music Award winner Jan Michael Looking Wolf …