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S moke S ignals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
‘AM Northwest’ visit
2011 – The Bureau of Land Management, Nature Conservancy
and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde were scheduled to sign a
memorandum of understanding on Sept. 10, agreeing to cooperate
in an emerging management plan for Table Rock. Sept. 10 also was
the 158th anniversary of the Tribe’s Table Rock Treaty.
2006 – The Culture Depart-
ment introduced a new virtual
gallery, Ntsayka Ikanum: Our
Story, on the Tribal website,
www.grandronde.org. “Nothing
will ever be taken down,” said
Cultural Collections Coordi-
nator Lindy Trolan about the
website.
2001 – A new family housing
development that would include
36 units on a 20-acre site was in
the works by the Tribal Housing
Authority. Completion date for
the housing development was
set for early in 2003.
1996 – Ground was broken
for the Grand Ronde Health &
Wellness Center. Human Ser-
File photo
vices Division Manager Cheryle
A. Kennedy was honored by breaking the ground using a backhoe.
“Today, we take one step forward in fulilling the dream of the Con-
federated Tribes of Grand Ronde,” she said.
1991 – Approximately 5,000 people attended the seventh annual
Contest Powwow. Deana Gardner was crowned 1991-92 Miss Grand
Ronde and Courtney Galligher was named 1991-92 Junior Miss
Grand Ronde. Other activities included a parade, fun run/walk,
Native dancers from New Zealand and a Tribal meal of salmon, elk
and fry bread.
1986 – The Tribe enlisted the services of Ken Smith, former assis-
tant secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to help it negotiate
fairly with local timber companies. “Ken will be very valuable helping
the Tribe negotiate with the timber companies, who are voicing their
concerns about timber supply and export,” reported Tribal Council
Chairman Mark Mercier.
Photos by Dean Rhodes
Above, Spirit Mountain Casino Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear,
right, talks with “AM Northwest” host Helen Raptis during a broadcast
of the KATU morning talk show ilmed at the casino on Monday,
Aug. 15, in The Peak gaming area. Part of the show was devoted to
promoting the Grand Ronde Contest Powwow and many powwow
dancers attended to display their skills, including now Senior Miss
Grand Ronde Iyana Holmes, left, and other Royalty members.
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in ive-year in-
crements through the pages of Smoke Signals.
MǝkʰMǝk-Mania
A celebration of local food, farmers,
hunting & gathering!
Saturday
September 24
10AM-2PM
Tribal Gym
(THERE WILL BE SIGNS)
There will be activities
for the whole family.
Join us for cooking
demonstrations,
educational workshops,
informational booths,
and a free community
meal.
FREE & OPEN TO
ALL COMMUNITY
MEMBERS
Questions? Contact Francene Ambrose @ 503-879-3663
Organized by Grand Ronde’s Food Access and Community
Team, sponsored by Marion-Polk Food Share & the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Ad created by George Valdez