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the access issue. “In 2017, we are having a new medical doctor join us so we can provide as much primary care as possible,” said Rowe. Rowe’s presentation covered the Health & Wellness Center’s response to each priority of quality, access and location as she outlined accomplishments and priorities for the dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy and community health programs, as well as the quality management staff. Rowe said that the Health & Wellness Center also is working on using …

and organizing trainings for state agencies about Tribes and government-to-government consultation. “There are so many changes that were brought about under Karen’s leadership and I am confident that all nine Oregon Tribes immensely appreciate the work she has done for and with Tribal leaders,” Kennedy said. “Karen is the real deal and I wish her the best.” Kennedy cited examples of Quigley coordinating legislative action relating to Tribal issues, such as the removal of “squaw”-named places …

moderated on Sunday, only reaching the mid-80s. Powwow Special Event Board Chair Dana Ainam said there were 171 dancers registered to compete this year, down from the usually more than 200 who attend. Of those dancers, 30 were Grand Ronde Tribal members and 10 Tribal members were winners this year. Tribal Elder Wink Soderberg said it seemed like there were more vendors than ever before. “There is a real assortment of stuff. It’s really good,” said Soderberg. “That’s probably the best I’ve seen …

Gaming Tribe opposes Siletz Salem casino plan 01.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino , Tribal relations The Siletz Tribe is proposing to build a second Class III casino in Salem northeast of the Interstate 5 and 99E intersection. The project would be built on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual hearing regarding the project’s environmental assessment on Wednesday, Jan. 26. (Smoke …

was to “get them off the reservations, move them, put them in the city where they can get jobs, live like a white man,” Smith said. “I thought we had a good life on our berry farm, out in the fresh air and the sunshine. Eat all the berries we wanted.” She laughed, remembering that she once told her boss she needed more time to get to work. “He said ‘Why, it’s just a walk, not too far away.’ I said, ‘I’ve gotta eat my way through the fields. Stop, eat all the berries.’ He said, ‘Go ahead …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third …

on the forehead to initiate the bonus round and at that moment his “good feeling” and the machine paid off with a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of $934,185. Stanley and his wife said they were shocked and extremely excited about their big win. They said they didn’t have immediate plans for their fortune, but said they would like to perform repairs on their house, buy a new car and look for investment opportunities. “We had an amazing weekend celebrating our lifelong relationship,” Stanley said …

the consumer needs. There is a lot of effort and thought going into making sure we’re providing a good service to the membership and the people who use the clinic. Nothing has been taken lightly in the process of making these decisions.” Tribal member and Pharmacy Director Dr. Leatha Lynch said there have been many changes affecting the program since she took over earlier this year. She said she has implemented each change with the best interests of the membership and community in mind while …

living facilities. During the "site tour and tea harvest" section of the class, students picked western red cedar fronds, Oregon grape (really a berry bush) and Douglas fir branches along with a "small handful" of usnea (commonly known as tree lichen or "old man's beard"`). Back in the classroom, Judy Bluehorse Skelton, a Portland State University faculty member, used the ingredients to make tea. "It's good in cold and flu season," she said after serving it to the class. Also in the field, many …

a stand on something like that it’s commendable,” said Fullerton. “You take the time and dedication to go clear back there, especially in these conditions any of those efforts are commendable. I think it’s a good presence to be back there for sure. Tribes care about Tribes.” Herron said he is determined, but humbled to be in a position to help people who need it so badly. “I do all of this with mindfulness and care because I realize that every person who has donated money to the cause, who has …