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U.S. Census forms and specify that they are Grand Ronde Tribal mem-
bers instead of Molalla, Kalapuya, Chasta, Rogue River or Umpqua.
Although Tribal members might recognize themselves by their band,
the federal government only recognizes Tribal members by their Tribal
name on the federal register.
2005 – Construction on
a new building to house
records archiving, procure-
ment and facilities programs
was being aided by unsea-
sonably warm weather. The
4,200-square-foot building
was scheduled to be complet-
ed by March 15.
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2000 – The Grand Ronde
Tribe signed a memoran-
dum of understanding with Willamette National Forest that states
the forest will seek the Tribe’s input and consultation on forest
management practices. Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison and
Forest Supervisor Darrel Kenops signed the MOU in the Governance
Center Atrium.
1995 – Good weather also was helping the construction of the Tribe’s
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work,” said Bruce Thomas, Spirit Mountain Development Corp. di-
rector. “The nice weather has really helped.”
1990 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier presented the Yam-
hill County Board of Commissioners with a $20,000 check as a one-time
payment toward revenues lost by the county upon the establishment
of the Grand Ronde Reservation.
1985 – Smoke Signals and Tribal archives do have a copy of the
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ments through the pages of Smoke Signals.
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Math and money
Computer training
Online classes
Work and career information
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Construction workers needed
for work on upcoming projects
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Employment
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Tribal members and enrolled members of federally-recognized In-
dian Tribes to participate in a workforce that is being prepared for
deployment on construction projects. Projects are located on the
Grand Ronde Reservation and on ODOT projects in various locations
in northwestern Oregon.
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• Carpenter
• Laborer
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• Cement masons
• Truck driver
• Electricians
• Ironworkers
• Loggers
• Painters
• Asphalt workers
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amount of training positions in construction trades are available to
candidates who meet apprenticeship requirements.
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Photo by Ron Karten
From left, Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno and Tribal Council
members Cheryle A. Kennedy and Jon A. George talk with Portland
Mayor Charlie Hales, second from left, during his Tuesday, Feb. 10, visit
to the Tribe. Hales was part of a team briefing Tribal Council on the
proposed James Beard Public Market project, which will be located at
the foot of the west end of the Morrison Bridge across Southwest Naito
Parkway from Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Willamette River,
and is anticipated to open in 2018. Project leaders, including Hales, met
with Tribal Council to describe the project and seek the Tribe’s potential
economic participation. The group also included Richard Harris,
president of the Public Market’s Board of Trustees; Ron Paul, executive
director of the Public Market; Pietro Ferrari, Community Advisory
Team chairman on the market’s Board of Trustees; and Lucy Buchanan,
Public Market development consultant, who is leading the project’s $25
million capital campaign. Tribal Council gifted Hales a fish club made by
Tribal artisan Brian Krehbiel. Other Tribal Council members present at
the briefing were Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Secretary Toby McClary and
members Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Denise Harvey and Ed Pearsall.
Facilities seeks help
identifying veterans’ plots
The Facilities Department is asking for help in identifying the plots of
veterans buried in the Tribal Cemetery. If your family member or friend
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such as Memorial Day, please contact the department, which will do its
best to mark all gravesites of veterans.
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WIC to visit Community Health
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? Does your family include a child under the age
of 5? If so, you may qualify for the Women, Infants and Children program.
With WIC, people can receive answers to nutritional questions and access
fruits and vegetables, whole grains, eggs, milk, cheese, juice, cereal and
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third Tuesday of the month between 9 and 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Land and Culture Department
Chachalu: Tribal Museum and Cultural Center
8720 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Phone: 503-879-2226
Fax: 503-879-2126
E-mail: landandculture@grandronde.org
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