Danielle Harrison

1 week ago | smokesignals.org | Danielle Harrison |Nicole Montesano |Katherine Warren

By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editorTribal Council approved the establishment of an Elder Board and its bylaws at its Wednesday, April 16, meeting. Tribal Council member Denise Harvey cast a “no” vote. The board will replace the Elders Committee, which has been on pause since mid-December 2024 so that council and staff could develop ordinance amendments and revised bylaws and policies.

2 weeks ago | smokesignals.org | Danielle Harrison |Nicole Montesano

By Danielle HarrisonSmoke Signals editorEUGENE -- Tribal Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb briefed the membership on various capital improvement projects on and off the reservation during a Sunday, April 6, General Council meeting held via Zoom and at the Lane Community College Longhouse in Eugene. “This was another busy year for my department,” Webb said.

2 weeks ago | smokesignals.org | Katherine Warren |Nicole Montesano |Danielle Harrison

By Katherine Warren and Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff Cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture funding by the Trump Administration have thus far resulted in a cancellation of a grant that the Tribe uses for its monthly Healthy Food Box distribution. Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said the Tribe is continuing to distribute the boxes using the remainder of its 2024 funding from the USDA.

4 weeks ago | smokesignals.org | Nicole Montesano |Danielle Harrison

By Nicole MontesanoSmoke Signals staff writerGeneral Manager Angie Blackwell announced Thursday, March 27, that she was leaving her position. “I want you all to know that I have appreciated the work we’ve done together over the past year,” Blackwell wrote in an email to employees. “Thank you for welcoming me into your departments and programs. I’ve enjoyed learning about your work and I admire your dedication to this community.

1 month ago | smokesignals.org | Danielle Harrison |Nicole Montesano |Katherine Warren

By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editorTribal Council approved a first reading of proposed Enrollment Ordinance amendments at its Wednesday, March 19, meeting. The Enrollment Ordinance is being amended to align with the lineal descent constitutional amendment, which was certified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Currently, enrollment for those older than six months and all non-emergency enrollments is on pause until Tuesday, June 3.