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The Grand Ronde Tribal Library is hosting author David Lewis in the Tribal Gym on Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss his book about the history of Oregon through the stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Willamette Valley. Books can be purchased for $25 at event.

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Christmas Party set for Dec. 4 10.27.2011 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Events Tribal Council's annual Christmas Party will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Tribal gym. The party will start at noon with a visit from Santa (bring your camera for pictures), a 1 p.m. meal and children singing at 2 p.m. Children's hats and gloves will be collected for the Willamina Tree of Giving. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

to a two-year term. Members select their own officers to serve one-year terms of office. Quigley said the goal of the Legislative Day is to encourage legislators, legislative staff, state agency employees, Capitol building staff and the public to visit Tribal government information tables and to visit with Tribal leaders and Tribal staff to talk about their Tribe, Tribal priorities and programs, and culture. "It is also an opportunity for Tribal representatives to visit legislators, sit …

Culture OPB's 'Think Out Loud' to discuss Chachalu, Summers Collection loan 06.07.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Cultural Resources Manager David Harrelson and Interpretive Coordinator Travis Stewart will appear on Oregon Public Broadcasting's "Think Out Loud" program at noon Thursday, June 7, to discuss the re-opening of the Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center and the 16 Summers Collection items on loan from the British Museum. To listen, tune in to 91.5 FM in most of western Oregon or visit …

Health & Education Applicants sought for Eula Petite Scholarship 03.27.2013 Ron Karten Education The Eula Petite Scholarship was established and dedicated to longtime Tribal member and educator Eula Petite and is awarded to a student in the Education Field at the Graduate level. Must be postmarked by April 30, 201 3. Visit the Tribal Higher Education Web site for more information and an application. http://www.grandronde.org/departments/education/higher-education/ Please contact the CTGR …

Tribal Government & News Food Bank seeks Food Sovereignty Assessment survey participants 02.07.2019 Dean Rhodes Food Bank Marion-Polk Food Share and the Grand Ronde Food Bank are seeking responses to a Food Sovereignty Assessment survey by Grand Ronde area residents over the next couple of months. People interested in participating should visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/28TPBHX to take the survey. For more information, contact Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663 …

Pacific Power hosting wildfire community forums 05.07.2025 Grand Ronde Tribal members living in Central and Southern Oregon are invited to participate in the Pacific Power wildfire community forum livestreams. These will be held from 5:30 to 7: p.m. Tuesday, May 13 (Medford), Wednesday, May 14 (Grants Pass) and Thursday, May 15 (Bend). To register for the livestream, visit https://www.pacificpower.net/community/workshops-events.html , and scroll down to the event in your area. Share …

Culture Tribe cancels Tomanowos delegation visit 06.23.2025 Danielle Harrison Tomanowos By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe cancelled the yearly delegation visit to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to see the meteorite Tomanowos, due to concerns about security in the wake of the U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran Saturday, June 21, which also resulted in increased security in NYC and at airports across the country. The Tribe informed …

Culture UPDATED: National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition seeking survivor stories 08.18.2025 Indian Boarding Schools The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition Oral History Project will be in Portland from Monday, Aug. 25 to Friday, Aug. 29. It will offer an opportunity for those who attended Indian boarding schools from across the Pacific Northwest and the United States to share their stories and contribute to a national initiative. “NABS’s visit …

Tribal Government & News Tribe purchases Greyhound Park property in Wood Village 12.30.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council WOOD VILLAGE – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is now the owner of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village. The Tribe closed on the property on Friday, Dec. 11. The site, which is no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million in 2015 by owner Arthur McFadden. Tribal Council approved pursuing purchase of the site at its Oct. 14 …