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category for a graphic depicting where all of the Indian boarding schools were located in Oregon that was published on June 1, 2022. Smoke Signals Page Designer and Tribal member Justin Phillips took second place in the Design competition. Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison and Social Media/Digital Journalist and Tribal member Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for the series titled “Parenting From Prison” in the Best News Writing competition. Former Smoke Signals Photojournalist Timothy …

Casino Chief Executive Officer Camille Mercier said. “This decision was carefully considered and ultimately it was decided that it was not in the best interest of Spirit Mountain to continue a working relationship with Happy Dragon.” Mercier declined to elaborate on what led to the decision. She added that there is not a date for when a new vendor will open as casino management is still exploring options for the new venue. “I appreciate the desire for more information and acknowledge it can …

forward to the day that I'll be allowed to join the rest of my family as a Grand Ronde Tribal member. Thank you for supporting the constitutional amendment. Jessie Jones Roll #TBD Dear Smoke Signals : I am urging everyone to vote "yes" on the amendment issue before us. I believe that voting "yes" is in the best interest of our Tribe and encourage you to vote in the affirmative. A vote of "yes" will affirm the rights of denied Grand Ronde who possess at least 1/16 th blood to exercise their rights …

Logan is leading the preparations for the stay locally. For more information, visit the Web site http://sandiego.indymedia.org/pdj/. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

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 …

, inequality, and in-sustainability with not only national but also a global economic down turn. It becomes a day-to-day battle to stay on track so that the changing climate does not cast a shadow over our children and grandchildren's futures. I just want to continue to contribute what I can to our tribe and our people. I love my tribe for all that they have given me. All the best and much love Steve Bobb Sr. #38 Hello my name is Kalene Larose Contreras. My great grandparents were Jack Langley …

team and gaming commission, (a) major strategic advantage both in operations and in compliance.” Smith credits the casino’s continued emphasis on best practices and strong internal controls as some of the reasons for the consecutive no-finding audit. “The management there genuinely cares and wants to do the best they can and the Tribe should be proud of that,” he said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

of Northern Kalapuya names, which included 26 names from Grand Ronde and the surrounding area. “We are fortunate to have as much as we do on the Northern Kalapuya,” Zenk said. “With naming in an oral culture, you don’t have a map with fixed points that is good for all times.” Among the names that endure today is Chachalu, which means “place of burnt timber.” Zenk said this was likely due to monumental forest fires in the Coast Range. Other Thursday sessions discussed oral literature, digitizing …