Grand Ronde

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Original members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde have lived throughout the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, and the Coast, trading with tribes from as far as the ocean to the Cascade Mountains. They spoke their native language (Wawa), and managed their lands through traditional burning. Today, over 5,000 tribe members reside in Grand Ronde, and provide activities such as drum groups, dancing, arts and crafts within their reservation. Young tribal members are able to receive scholarships for