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Country. His younger brother, Chris, is Grand Ronde Tribal Council vice chair. “Indian Country is pretty small so I don’t think it’s uncommon to have situations like these, but you have to be careful and aware of it,” he said. This means Mercier will need to recuse himself from making any decisions that directly affect the Grand Ronde Tribe. “Even the perception of that is something I want to completely avoid,” he said. “There are ethics rules for federal employees which are very clear.” Mercier’s …

among intravenous drug users. “How long a patient continues with medication-assisted treatment is very individual,” Clark says. “Some people eventually taper off and others do not.” As far as clinic clientele goes, Worth says they have people who are addicted to opioids ranging from prescription medication to heroin. “We see all walks of life here,” she says. “There are working class, homeless, business workers, parents and other professionals. Opioid-use disorder touches all facets of life …

benefits. Dates will be posted on the Tribal Community Garden Facebook page soon, We are starting a list of individuals interested in volunteering at the garden this year. For the garden to be successful, we need at least 10 to 20 volunteers. The last three years we have had four dedicated people who still volunteer. We had numerous garden days where we had a pretty good turnout each time. Yet we need to ramp up our volunteers so we can do a weekly schedule. With more volunteers we could accomplish …

of it,” Reibach explained. “So, it came to us because it’s land acquisition even though it’s a donation or a transfer.” Things went well initially but the hand-off proved unexpectedly complex. A transfer from the state Parks and Recreation Department to a Tribe had never been done before in Oregon, Reibach said. “In 2022, when we completed our due diligence and were getting ready to transfer the property, they were like, ‘Oh. We can’t do it legally; it’s never been done before in the state and it’s …

is as much about the traditional gathering and preparation of materials as it is about making the baskets. “When students first come to my class I tell them that two-thirds of the work has already been done: The gathering and preparing of basket materials,” Graves says. “Roots like cedar and spruce are the most time consuming.” Using cedar and spruce roots in basketry includes digging them up, steaming the roots, peeling off the bark, seasoning it for a year and then soaking it, splitting …

. Commission members select their own officers to serve one-year terms. Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy has been the Tribe’s longtime representative on the commission, serving 12 years. She is currently the commission’s longest serving member. All proposed state legislation is filtered through the commission so that Tribes can provide input when necessary. Grand Ronde participation in the 40 th anniversary celebration was large and quite visible. Grand Ronde drummers – Jordan …

or under “Cultural Blends” on Instagram. Phone: 503-572-9757 By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Having superstars like basketball player Damian Lillard or rapper Snoop Dogg wear your clothing line is something most independent designers only dream of having happen. But for Tribal member Troy Douglass, it’s a case of perseverance paying off. And the secret to his success? “You have to hustle,” Douglass, 29, says. “Sometimes it means you have to make yourself uncomfortable …

and since then has had staff participate in numerous drills including a major earthquake practice, active shooter event, communicable disease exercise and shelter-in-place. “We want to make sure the membership knows we were prepared for an emergency like this,” Fullerton said. “We had (already) developed partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, established HAM radio operation and a continuity of operations plan, so we knew who was in line to work if someone was unavailable.” The Community …

Tribal Government & News Federal signal of approval for Medford casino raises local concerns 12.06.2024 Nicole Montesano Gaming By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer A signal by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that it intends to allow the Coquille Indian Tribe in Medford to build a second, off-reservation casino, is raising concerns in Grand Ronde. The decision could make it easier for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz to obtain approval to open a second casino of its own in Salem …

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