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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves contract with HR consulting firm 01.15.2026 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council Tribal Council Chambers By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a consulting contract with the human resources consulting firm People Optimize Partners during its Wednesday, Jan. 14, meeting. The contract is for up to $250,000 and will be utilized to develop a plan to help manage growth of the Tribal workforce. According to its website, People …

to serve our membership, our kids and grandkids. … Being a past Tribal Council member also helps with being a good go-between between the Tribal Council and the board.” Other SMGI Board members include Tribal Council members Matthew Haller and Tonya Gleason-Shepek, as well as Tribal members Matthew Kirkland, Lisa Watson and Justin Martin, and non-Tribal member Drew Mahalic, who is former CEO of the nonprofit Oregon Sports Authority. As per the website, the SMGI Board is “responsible for protecting …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two vehicle noninjury crash in the area of Salmon Way and Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 26000 block of Yamhill River Road. Animal complaint received in the 9300 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 29 on Salmon River Highway in Sheridan. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted the driver of a stranded vehicle on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Traffic assist performed near milepost 23 on Highway 18. Civil service performed in the 4100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a fraud call in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, April 12 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near Jahn Road. Officers assisted an outside agency …

(the backlash) comes from a lack of understanding the game. In some ways, people are looking for a target and I unintentionally provided one for them. The term ‘eco-terrorism’ is a bit scary to me. I am not an eco-terrorist at all.” She launched “Thunderbird Strike” at the ImagineNATIVEfestival in Toronto, Canada, in mid-October. According to the organization’s website, it is the world's largest presenter of indigenous screen content. The game was awardedBest Digital Media, which LaPenséesaid …

on Grand Ronde Tribal lands despite HUD guidelines stating that new construction is eligible for the federally-backed loans. “With Section 184 financing, borrowers can get into a home with a low down payment and flexible underwriting,” HUD states on its website. “Loans can be used, both on and off Native lands, for new construction, rehabilitation, purchase of an existing home, or refinance.” The financial institution – 1 st Tribal Lending – has offices in South Dakota, Arizona, California …

www.macyandson.com . Jesse Francis Robertson Sr. Dec. 15, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2012 Tribal spouse Jesse Francis Robertson Sr., 69, walked on Sunday, Feb. 26, at his Willamina home. He was born Dec. 15, 1942, in McMinnville, Ore., to John and Opal Rita (Brandon) Robertson. He was a timber tramp, working from Alaska to Coos Bay. He worked as a yarder and engineer. He was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He is survived by his wife, Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; daughters, Diana Sohappy of Grand Ronde, Angie …

Tribal Government & News George nomination to Environmental Quality Commission moves to full Senate for vote 04.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , People , Natural Resources The Oregon Senate Rules Committee moved the nomination of Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Kathleen George as one of three new members of the state Environmental Quality Commission on to a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 26. George was nominated to the commission by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in March to replace three …

by Sequoia Bobb Raya; and Spirit Mountain Casino IT Systems Administrative Supervisor Angela Schlappie, who was nominated by Angela Sears. Mark Mercier served as the Tribe’s chairman from 1985 through 1996 while Lewis and Schlappie are making their first runs for Tribal Council seats. Seven candidates is the lowest number running for Tribal Council since 2015 when eight Tribal members vied for seats. Ballots will be mailed to voters with verified signatures on Wednesday, July 26. Tribal members …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors 39 for years of service 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde honored 39 employees who, together, account for 532 years of service to the Tribe on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Among the 39 who were honored are the two longest-serving Tribal employees ever. Tribal Elder and Tribal Wellness Manager Bonnie Mercier and Tribal member and Tribal Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Terri Mercier both …