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to the next project.” The Lenos cut a white ribbon stretched across the walkway at Unit D and the grand opening was official. Visitors toured the one- and two-bedroom apartments. Refreshments were provided in one of the units and the views of Spirit Mountain were among the biggest talking points. The streets are named after rivers or creeks on the Tribe’s reservation lands and each street sign has the Chinuk Wawa version below the English translation. “This is pretty sweet,” said Giffen. “Hopefully …

Member Services issues correction to per capita ad 08.05.2019 Danielle Frost Tribal government The Member Services Department is issuing a correction to a previous ad it had printed in the August 1 edition of Smoke Signals. In the ad, Member Services stated that a pickup option for September per capita distribution was available on Friday, Sept. 13. This information is incorrect. The official per capita distribution date will be set by Tribal Council in the coming weeks and updated when …

have a written policy on what students can wear during graduation ceremonies. “It’s all up to local control,” Campbell said. “Typically every year we get phone calls from parents or students concerned that they were told that they were not able to wear regalia or eagle feathers. So for the last few years since we don’t have an official state policy, Dr. Noor and his predecessor, Rob Sexton, have sent these letters out as a reminder for the districts to encourage them to hopefully do some outreach …

on the roll requirement. In June 2012, almost 65 percent of Tribal voters favored establishing a primary in Tribal elections. In March 2015, 64 percent of Tribal voters favored a Tribal Council term limit proposal. None of those proposals amended the Tribal Constitution because they failed to garner the 66.7 percent majority. Tribal member Angela Criss vented her frustration at the two-thirds majority requirement on the Tribal government’s official Facebook page. “Whatever happened to the majority vote …

writer More than 25 Tribal members, spouses and children attended the official Tribal Council Candidates Forum held Wednesday, July 31, in the Community Center and heard all seven council hopefuls talk about why they should receive a vote in the Sept. 7 election. Incumbents Kathleen George, Jack Giffen Jr. and Denise Harvey were joined by challengers Victor Cureton, Peter “Boon” Grout, Reyn Leno and Lewis Younger at a long table where they sat to answer questions. George is seeking her second …

stewards were the Native Atfalati, who wintered around Wapato Lake because the root vegetable prospered in the area and played an important role in sustaining the Indigenous peoples. Later, they were remanded to the Grand Ronde Reservation after signing the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855. The refuge opened to the public on Feb. 1, but the official celebration was postponed to avoid poor weather. It was held at Gaston Junior-Senior High School and included an open house, welcome ceremony and refuge …

far surpassed the required two-thirds. One of those ballots was deemed spoiled, so it wasn’t included in the final vote count. Results were posted at the Tribal Community Center the evening of Monday, Dec. 9. Most reactions to the news on various social media pages have overall been positive, with descriptions such as “so happy for our Tribe,” “elated” and “best day ever.” “The amendment passed and it was close there, but it did pass,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said during …

through the United States Department of Agriculture, it relies on local grocery stores such as WinCo, Safeway, Trader Joes and Dollar General for a majority of donations. Like other food banks, it has been hit hard by the double whammy of federal USDA cuts and an increasing client need due to job loss, as well as increased costs of food and housing. Currently, the food bank is down to less than one pallet of food. The food bank receives produce from local farmers and the Farm Share RX program. Meat …

Culture Walking On notices -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter …

Culture Walking On -- Michael T. Bolton 05.18.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael T. Bolton Sept. 26, 1967 – May 15, 2017 Michael Bolton was born on Sept. 26, 1967, to Marcia Rife and Edward Bolton Sr. in Salem, Ore. He was one of five children. Growing up with many siblings, Michael knew the importance of taking care of his family. He passed these values on to his own five children, each one of whom he loved dearly. Michael married the love of his life, Faith Helene Bolton, on May 10, 2002 …