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and continue to build relationships that help all of us to work better together across jurisdictions," said Justin Martin, Grand Ronde Tribal lobbyist. "This, in turn, creates safer communities and a safer state for all Oregonians." Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno welcomed the group to Grand Ronde in a conference room at the casino and added, "It has always been a dream of the Tribe to have our own police force. Now we do." Leno said that the Tribe honors veterans for their service to the country …

seen that before." The program in Grand Ronde started last year, said Mercier. "Our role is to facilitate," she said. "They love getting to take a book home and they love to read. When they start, they're timid." Later on, she said, "their excitement takes over." "The Delphian students are so mature. They're like young teachers. They seem to have a joy for working with little kids. Plus, they love books. It's awesome to see and that gets passed on to the kids. We appreciate the service …

teens from the Warm Springs Tribe attend summer credit recovery sessions so they could graduate from high school. “Those really felt like important investments,” George said. “In Warm Springs, they were really excited about the program because high school graduation rates in Indian Country are very, very bad for a number of reasons. Having a back-up bus option for these kids made all of the difference. That was huge to people out there, who live in a very remote area without taxis or bus service …

-Rentas began his career working in community health and has always enjoyed interacting with clients from different cultures. “It is something I really like professionally,” he said. “When we moved from Florida to Oregon, my ambition was to work in a Tribal community. When I saw the opportunity out here, I applied. I feel that I can provide a service that is needed in the region.” De Jesus-Rentas completed his residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the South Bronx, which includes …

and served 26 years. “It’s an honor to be here among veterans and families on the 150 th anniversary of the first Memorial Day,” he said. “Many of you are here to remember an individual who impacted your life. … We must honor our fallen heroes. Their memory inspires us to be better.” Crowder talked about his father, who served in World War II and returned with lifelong internal trauma. Crowder joined the Army at age 18 in 1968 and served in Vietnam. Father and son never discussed their service …

changing economic landscape and our generation’s attitude toward making passions and lifestyles a priority,” the business website states. “Together, we can build a brighter future.” Millennial Wealth specializes in helping young professionals in the tech industry with full-service financial planning and investment management. Levi says this is a change from a traditional investment firm, where clients have to accumulate assets before receiving advice. “We believed it was possible to provide …

and also will assist with day-to-day restaurant operations. During the remodel to turn the former coffee shop into a full-service restaurant, the couple’s four children, who range in age from 11 to 18, have spent several hours helping out. “We have been paying them in ice cream and coffee,” Holly says. “It seems to be pretty popular.” On a recent Sunday, Holly, her husband, parents, uncle and children spent 13 hours painting, scrubbing, re-upholstering and preparing the restaurant for its projected …

Industries, in 2016. The 49-year-old sawmill employed more than 80 people. In December 2015, 86 percent of Warm Springs Tribal voters said yes to growing, processing and selling marijuana on the recreational market in an election that drew record turnout. The proposal called for production and processing at a facility on the Reservation with sales at three Tribal stores located off the Reservation. On Saturday, July 21, Warm Springs Elders held a prayer service in front of the hotel lodge …

American health and medicine. In addition to her work on the Grand Ronde Health Committee, Empey also serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Native American Child Health. The group visits different Indian Health Service locations and also advocates in Congress. “Our patients can’t vote, but are some of the most vulnerable population,” she says. “They need a voice.” Her advice for other Tribal members who are considering becoming doctors, but are not sure if they can do …

Culture Dinner honors TERO workers 02.28.2018 Danielle Frost People , Events , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Will James was working for the Postal Service and struggling to make ends meet when he first learned of the Tribal Employment Rights Office program offered through the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “I needed a change from my current work situation because I wasn’t getting the hours I needed to be financially stable,” James said. “I really appreciate the opportunity TERO gave …