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to treatment and get sober.” He has been sober and tobacco- and drug-free since October 2006. While serving his sentence between April 2007 and January 2014, Freeman worked to improve himself. “I had turned my life over to God so I was seeking a way to utilize that time in the best, most productive way that I could,” he says. He worked in the metal stop, becoming a certified welder. He then started working in the automotive repair shop and earned a two-year associate degree through Chemeketa Community …

meetings, it is clear that the work we are doing here in Oregon is the best in the country and we should be proud.” The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hosted the summit, which rotates among the Tribes on an annual basis. Approximately 275 people attended the event. The summit opened with the Grand Ronde Honor Guard bringing in the colors, followed by members of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council and representatives from Oregon’s other eight Tribes. Drumming and singing was led by Cultural Advisor …

the first-born son of James D. Haller, Roll #898, grandson of Harvey D. Haller, roll #222, and the great-grandson of Adeline Menard Haller. Currently I am incarcerated in a California state prison. The choices I made that brought me to this place are choices that were driven by my addiction to drugs and alcohol; none of which I am proud of. So this time I have here I am using to the best of my ability utilizing the resources available here at the prison. Currently I attend college by correspondence …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Natural Resources Department 02.05.2026 Danielle Harrison General Council Natural Resources Department (Smoke Signals file photo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Natural Resources Department Manager Colby Drake briefed the membership on his department's accomplishments and future goals during the Sunday, Feb. 1, General Council meeting, held at Hilton Garden Inn Clackamas Portland. “It’s good to be here and to see everyone …

in the valley, of not only our ancestors, but of most Oregonians. The celebration reaffirmed the Tribe's commitment to being a good steward of our ancestral lands and waterways." The event started at 5 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres prepared by chef Matt Bennett of Sybaris Bistro in Albany. Attendees sampled a "Northwest sushi" of seared venison loin in a hazelnut Oregon roll, lightly pickled mussels, teriyaki eel and foie gras, steelhead rillettes and a "canoe" of crayfish salad. At 5:45 p.m. …

“limbo” by failing to vote on whether to approve plans for more than 200 gambling terminals in the Flying Lark’s “hospitality center.” The Oregon Racing Commission is the agency that would determine the fate of Boersma’s plans, but it has twice postponed voting on the Flying Lark plans and has repeatedly put off votes on whether to approve four companies that will provide the technology to the Flying Lark. Boersma’s plans drew heated opposition from the state’s Native American Tribes, including …

newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, won six awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association in the Associate Member competition for work produced in 2021. The awards, which included two first-place honors, were announced on Friday, July 29, during the association’s annual convention held at the Mount Hood Resort in Welches. Smoke Signals received a first place in the Best News Photo category for Timothy J. Gonzalez’s photo of a Tribal youth receiving an immunization during last …

, it has distinct parcels deemed reservation through legislation), all parcels are processed under the more rigorous off-reservation acquisition regulations – even if the parcel is located within the boundaries of the original reservation. “After the land is accepted into trust, the Tribe must take an additional step of amending its Reservation Act through federal legislation to include the trust parcels in order for land to be deemed reservation land. Grand Ronde has been forced to come …

Tribal Government & News Cherry represents Grand Ronde Tribe at Tribal Nations Summit 12.11.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Federal government Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids, left, and Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry met at the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit during President Joseph R. Biden’s first term on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Washington, D.C. “She was so warm and kind. Leading with kindness. I’m so inspired,” Cherry said about meeting the Kansas representative. During …

DES director, Brown restructured Arizona’s contractual relations with Tribes. 1984 – Tribal Council welcomed Barb Mercier and Teri Mercier to the staff at Tribal offices and Lynn Bear Robertson to the maintenance staff. Council also thanked everyone who had attended the general and special meetings that were called to establish the Tribal Constitution. “This is a very big step for each and every one of us, and we have more to come, so come on Tribal members, let’s do our best to contribute more …