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it.” According to Indian Health Service statistics released in 2012, there is a 72 percent higher rate of suicide among Native Americans. In addition, of the 38,000 Americans who die from suicide each year, 90 percent suffer from a mental disorder, a substance abuse disorder or both. “I think originally when we talked about doing the summit we were definitely targeting the veteran out there that is homeless, the one that doesn’t reach out,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “We can make …

and training service. Approved a grant application to the Oregon Youth Conservation Corps for 2015 to acquire up to $10,000 in funding for the Natural Resources Department Summer Youth Crew. Appointed Tribal Council members Tonya Gleason-Shepek and Toby McClary and re-appointed Giffen and Tribal Council member Ed Pearsall to serve on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors. And approved the enrollment of four infants into the Tribe because they meet the eligibility requirements …

of a book titled "Get Oregonized." Also during the Sept. 8 General Council meeting: Campbell received a Pendleton blanket from Tribal Council for her years of service as manager of the Tribe's Education Department; Tribal Finance Officer Julio Martinez made a presentation on how the Tribe calculates per capita payments. He stressed that per capita payments are based on current expenditures and revenues and the Tribe attempts to distribute as much money as it can while taking care of its …

expansion; Benton Benton Hospice Service, $20,000 for a family grief support program; Marion CAPACES Leadership Institute, $5,000 for the TURNO youth program; Friends of the Straub Environmental Learning Center, $2,000 for its Nature Kids youth naturalist series; Western Rivers Conservancy, $20,000 for re-establishing Chahalpam in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Willamette Riverkeeper, $15,500 to its Riparian Response program, which restores and improves riverside habitat; Polk …

of a Tribal police force. The Office of Justice Services is active in criminal investigations and police services, detention and corrections, inspection and internal affairs, Tribal law enforcement and special initiatives, the Indian Police Academy, Tribal justice support and program management. It also provides oversight and technical assistance to Tribal law enforcement when requested. Woolworth said there are 211 Tribal law enforcement agencies in the United States and 31 of those are "direct service …

presentation with a prayer and then accompanied Tribal Lands Department ManagerJan Looking Wolf Reibach in a drum song. Reibach and George also performed an honor song for Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono, who is retiring after 21 years of service to the Community Fund. Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Mychal Cherry introduced Tribal Council members in attendance: Denise Harvey, Kathleen George, Jon A. George, Steve Bobb Sr., Michael Langley and Jack Giffen Jr. Additionally …

found that the overall budget of the Indian Health Service meets slightly more than 50 percent of the health care needs of Native Americans who suffer “striking health deficiencies and disparities.” “The crisis the commission found in 2003 remains, and the federal government continues to fail to support adequately the social and economic well-being of Native Americans,” says Commission Chair Catherine E. Lhamon in a letter addressed to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and outgoing …

service area. “Right now I’m trying to do outreach and, because the position was vacant for so long, to let the community know I’m here and the program is up and running,” she says. “I’m here to help in any way I can.” Murrell can be contacted at 503-879-1660 or via e-mail at danielle.murrell@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

by Tribal history and mythology with the nearby Bridge of the Gods.” 2009 – Bus service began between Grand Ronde and Salem. The Salem Area Mass Transit District and Tribal Council entered into an agreement that started nine round trips daily Monday through Friday between the Salem-Keizer Transit Mall and Spirit Mountain Casino. “This new agreement with the Tribe allows us to lower our layoff rate by using Salem drivers to staff these new Grand Ronde routes,” said Tribal member Shelley Hanson …

a therapist who is passionate about helping children communicate through a natural form of expression,” Doar said. “Brian has been a great asset to the Behavioral Health Department and we are excited that he has brought this service to the program.” Jones currently sees five clients for play therapy and has room to expand his caseload. “The benefits of having this program is that the children look forward to therapy,” he said. “Some ask their parents when they can come back. When they get here …