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-themed and reflect military service. The logo will be used on all Veterans Summit promotional materials and the winner will receive a Pendleton blanket and $50. Deadline for logo submissions is April 30. Entries should be sent to info@nativewellness.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News 58 employees honored for 740 years of service 12.12.2014 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Fifty-eight Tribal employees with a combined 740 years of service were honored during the third-quarter Employee Recognition breakfast held Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Tribal gym. The event featured a continental breakfast for employees and door prizes. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Secretary Toby McClary and Tribal Council members Tonya Gleason-Shepek …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 15, 2018 04.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Thank you for you kindness following the passing of our father, Marvin Kimsey. We are so grateful for everything you all have done to support us during this sad time. Our family wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation for your prayers, beautiful flowers, visits, phone calls and the delicious meal provided after the memorial service. We are humbled by all the support we …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- July 1, 2019 06.28.2019 Danielle Frost History 2014 2014 – Seventy-eight Tribal employees were recognized for a combined 875 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during an employee recognition event held at the Community Center. Health & Wellness Business Officer Manager Tresa Mercier reached her 29 th anniversary of working for the Tribe. She began working on Oct. 1, 1984. 2009 – Tribal Elder Gene LaBonte was elected to chair the Governor’s …

Tribes of Grand Ronde has assumed control of both fire and emergency medical services in the West Valley Fire District, including the station in Willamina. “West Valley is no longer providing service and the Tribe is providing service, by contract, to the entire West Valley Fire and EMS service area,” said Tribal Department of Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden. During its Dec. 15 meeting, Tribal Council approved a three-year contract for the Tribe to provide expanded fire and emergency medical …

Veterans Day luncheon (1) Tribal Veterans Service Office Event Veterans Day luncheon (1) November 8, 2023 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center, 8720 Grand Ronde Road. RSVP to CTGRTribalVSO@grandronde.org or 503-879-1484. Upcoming Events Tribal Council meeting (81) October 11, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tribal Council meeting (82) October 25, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cultural Lifeways event | Events 40th Restoration Celebration November 19, 2023 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM …

Porter passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 76. Bollman’s Tribute Center is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available at presstime. The family will be holding a celebration of life at a later time. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On: Juanita Elaine Schlappie 09.03.2024 Walking On Juanita Elaine Schlappie Sept. 4, 1948 – Aug. 14, 2024 Tribal Elder Juanita Elaine Schlappie passed away on Aug. 14, 2024. Mt. Scott Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon, is assisting the family. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Tribal Cemetery, followed by a meal at the Elder Activity Center. Leveta Mary Sell Oct. 20, 1945 – Aug. 30, 2024 Tribal Elder Leveta Mary Sell passed away on Aug. 30, 2024 …

is if not for the very hard work of the team that worked on this on our behalf, from the polling to the commercials, and the many outstanding relationships that we made with the help of Justin Martin, and the televised debates that he handled with clarity and professionalism, the outcome may not have been the same. "Even another publication referred to the amount of influence the Grand Ronde Tribe carried. All of this together contributed to the end result and they deserve all the credit. My thanks …

and moccasins, a bowl and a rattle, among a dozen or so projects over the years. "I really want to give him credit," she says. "He taught me everything I know about Native arts. He was a lot of fun and a really wise guy." Along the way, she visited Grand Ronde and had a look at Umpqua crafts. With Rowan's support, she shifted her education to learn the Native cultural arts through the Umpquas, who now live on through her and others in the Grand Ronde Tribe. She started sharing her culture with her …