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counties. Currently, Hewitt accepts some private insurance providers, but is not yet able to take Tribal health insurance. In addition to one-on-one therapy sessions, Hewitt also offers a Girl Strong Group, which focuses on increasing feelings of empowerment, self-confidence and connections. The group meets 60 minutes a week for six weeks, with a maximum of six participants per group. “It will help them with communication skills, time management and self-esteem,” she said. “It’s also a lot more cost …

The Tribe will be distributing food boxes on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or when boxes run out) at the Grand Ronde Procurement building and at the Portland office. One box per Tribal member or three boxes per vehicle if release form is presented. 400 boxes are available including carrots, bison, honey, potatoes, cauliflower, apples and oatmeal. Contact Public Health if questions: 503-879-1396.

was a wonderful and caring mother, sister and grandmother. She shined with love and cared more about the people around her than she did about herself. Judy was born on Oct. 2, 1943, at McMinnville Hospital, to Elvira Langley and Thomas McKnight. She was one of 10 children. She grew up in Willamina in a small one-bedroom home with Dorothy, Maxine, Ramona, Beverly, Barbara, Wayne, Robert, Melvin and Rick. Judy graduated from Willamina Union High School and was married to Larry K. Olsen on Aug. 23, 1965 …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council votes ‘no’ on amendments to SMGI Board selection process 09.13.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council voted against approving amendments to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. articles of incorporation that would have put the board in charge of recruiting director candidates, reduced reserved Tribal Council member seats by one and increased non-Tribal Council seats by one, during its Wednesday, Sept. 11 …

Tribal Government & News Tribe to launch transit service Oct. 13 10.11.2024 Transporation After a one-week delay, the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde has announced that transit service between Salem, Spirit Mountain Casino, the Tribal campus and Lincoln City will resume on Sunday, Oct. 13. The Northwest Connector, also known as route 60X, will run three times a day, seven days a week. The route will be operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines and making three daily trips from Chinook Winds …

Fresh food boxes will be available Friday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., (or as supplies last) at the Grand Ronde Procurement building and the Tribe's Portland office. One box per Tribal member household, 800 boxes available.

Tribal Government & News Free online film screening offered 08.22.2025 Smoke Signals Smoke Signals is celebrating nearly nine years as one of the few independent Tribal publications in all of Indian Country. During the Indigenous Journalists Association 2025 Indigenous Media Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, held Aug. 13-15, Smoke Signals had the opportunity to chat with IJA board member, journalist and independent press advocate Angel Ellis (Muscogee (Creek) Nation). Ellis starred …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - May 15, 2016 05.12.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : In my time on Tribal Council, one of my biggest priorities has been to responsibly manage the Tribal budget and to protect our endowments and our investments while providing fair and equal services to our Tribal members. Last year, my priority was the same, but I wanted to make sure that Tribal members looking to increase the value of their homes or the homes they would …

Culture Tribal members transform tragedy into hope 06.30.2016 Brent Merrill People Redemption. In the case of Tribal member Brad Leno, the pursuit of redemption has become his life’s work. Work made easier by the acceptance of Tribal Elder Marilyn Palomar. Two families; one mistake. One life lost and several lives altered forever. On July 15, 2001, then 17-year-old Leno spent a Saturday night drinking and partying with friends, and he made a decision that would change his life and the lives …

. Tribal Graphic Design Specialist George Valdez received a first place award in Graphics for his Tomanowas timeline that appeared in the July 1, 2010, edition marking the Tribe's 10-year anniversary of visiting the Willamette Meteorite in New York City. "Nice and clean," judges said. "Interesting, tells the whole story. Similar in high quality to a glossy pamphlet one would find in a museum. Nice use of assembled clip art and images to illustrate each entry in the timeline." Smoke Signals also …