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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 2003)
JANUARY 1, 2003 "" A Pub"cation ' the Grand Ronde Tribe www.grandronde.org H1 1 H P ; xk ..... ' k ' :- V! ' iAj ; L L: i, l Annual Pow-WOW Highlights Eventful Year The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Annual Pow-wow was the largest ever in Grand Ronde bringing in an estimated 15,000 visitors over three days - August 16,17 and 18. The Tribal pow-wow, which started with a handful of people and a couple of vendors down at the Elementary School, has turned into a one of the largest annual Native gatherings on the west coast and is a showcase for the continued renewal of the people of the Tribes that make up the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. A year of great accomplishments with many reasons to give thanks. By Ron Karten Spirit Mountain Casino feature started off the 2002 year for Smoke Signals. A few names have changed in the interim the search has begun for a new CEO but the casino still is the number one visitor destination in the state and still suc ceeding with skill and style. As the year marched on, Smoke Signals followed the discussion as the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs considered whether to open a casino off the reservation and closer to Port- Review continued on page 6 A Iff Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Address Service Requested PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT NO. 178 ft- flffiS' '335113' ft Jit- rtSKliJHHB. j , . :l isr ft " STATE HIST. SOC- NEWS. 816 STATE ST MADISON WI 53706-1417
