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longstanding connection to the area. “As a name, Tumwata Village represents the Grand Ronde Tribe’s connection to the falls as well as the sacred lands and practices of our ancestors,” said Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy in a press release announcing the name change. “As a place, Tumwata Village will be a welcoming one that provides public access to the falls, a chance to learn about our heritage and culture, and an opportunity for new prosperity throughout the region …

– Tribal member Jon A. George was hired by the Tribe as a vocational rehabilitation specialist, working for the Health and Human Services Division. He worked out of both the Portland and Grand Ronde offices and was charged with further developing the Tribe’s job services offered by its Portland office. “It’s shocking to realize how many people didn’t even know the Portland outreach office existed,” he said. “I’m kind of like the guinea pig to see if there is a need to place a person here full-time …

and fourth place during a Tribal Council election occurred in 2015 when Tribal Council member Jon A. George received two more votes than the late Steve Bobb Sr. to capture a seat on Tribal Council. The next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, and will feature an annual presentation on the Tribe’s endowments. Haylee Dehart, Mike Portwood and David Leno won the $100 door prizes and Deborah Good, Kelli Matthews, Mike Wilson, Emma Leno and Peter Grout won the $50 prizes …

. The previous record for closest race between third and fourth place during a Tribal Council election occurred in 2015 when Tribal Council member Jon A. George received two more votes than the late Steve Bobb Sr. – 434 to 432 – to capture a seat on Tribal Council. A two-vote margin also occurred in 1997 when Val Grout edged Robert Haller 254-252 for the final seat on Tribal Council. Robert Haller is Matthew’s grandfather. In 2016, Tribal Council member Denise Harvey edged Lisa Leno by three votes …

to release them onto the plateau, bundled-up Tribal members and children drum and sing. Baldes said the Shoshone Tribe was at first given 300 acres, but has now acquired a total of 2,000 acres through fundraising and purchasing property. “The goal is to continually acquire these lands after the lands were illegitimately taken in the first place when our reservation was opened up for homesteading,” Baldes said. Now, more than 150 buffalo roam the acquired lands, thanks to the InterTribal Buffalo Council …

subcommittees responsible for different aspects of the creation of the memorial. They included fundraising, design, location and research. 1994 – The first Life Skills for Independence seminar took place in Grand Ronde for many Tribal members and JOBS participants. The four-week seminar covered a variety of topics including career planning and job search, personal development and support services. Coordinated through a program at Chemeketa Community College, all participants received college credit …

of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, inched closer to the $62 million mark in giving during its quarterly check presentation held in the Tribal Governance Center. Community Fund Executive Director Kathleen George welcomed grant recipients and thanked them for creating solutions that make western Oregon a healthier, more resilient place to live. 2009 – A get-together was held at the Facilities Department to honor and celebrate Tribal Elder Russell Leno’s retirement. He retired from his position …

. The training is a result of a consultation that previously took place at The Evergreen State College, in which Tribes requested a training for newly elected Tribal officials and Tribal liaisons. “Attending the Elected Tribal Official Academy Training was a transformative experience that provided invaluable insights and opportunities to collaborate with other elected officials,” Cherry said. “The training offered a unique opportunity for both new and seasoned elected Tribal leaders to gain …

to the Tribal Governance Center grounds and included additional deputies. They were added to keep pace with the increase in the Grand Ronde community’s population growth. 1994 – The Grand Ronde Chemical Dependency Program hosted a basketball tournament at Chemawa Indian School. There were nine teams from different Tribes. The Spirit Mountain team, coached by Grand Ronde Prevention Counselor Vernon Kennedy, took first place. Grand Ronde had another team entered called Greg 49ers, coached by Mike Larsen …

to the most outstanding float. 1999 – The Tribe hosted a gathering at the Portland Art Museum for Spirit Mountain Community Fund grant recipients. One grant was in the amount of $15,150 to the nonprofit A Child’s Place/Un Lugar Para Ninos for a school readiness project. 1994 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier joined other Tribal officials and leaders from across Oregon in participating in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland. The parade was televised throughout most of the Western states. 1989 …