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treaties and wants to do an MOU that will overlap with our MOU. … We met with that Tribe twice and tried to work things out. People tend to think we go and pick fights with other Tribes, but in this case are doing what we need to do to protect our treaties and ceded lands.” The official language of the ODOT-Warm Springs agreement is currently being negotiated, Garrett said in the Feb. 14 meeting. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

victims. The event also saw participation from many Tribal departments. Health & Wellness Center doctors triaged victims while Tribal Building Official Alton Butler assessed damage to Tribal buildings, tagging those that were no longer inhabitable. Tribal Council members learned how to declare an emergency and request additional state and federal aid in such a dire circumstance. “I think it’s critical for the rural areas to realistically pinpoint these places where people can actually go because …

official Orange Line train No. 523 filled with dignitaries, including Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy, slowly crossed the bridge as the Tribal procession, which also included Tribal Royalty, Tribal Council members, Tribal dancers and numerous Tribal members, marched alongside in the pedestrian and bicycle lanes to the rhythm and singing of Bad Soul drum. Tribal Council members who marched included Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Denise Harvey, Jon A. George, newly-elected Brenda Tuomi …

important,” he said. “There are a host of issues regarding Tribal law and federal law that require a close partnership.” Merkley said the job of an elected official doesn’t necessarily become easier with time on the job. “Certainly I get more familiar with the issues as time passes, but my staff works very hard on these issues,” said Merkley. “I came here years ago to see the health center when it was opened. I have been to Tribal Council meetings, but I had never seen the powwow grounds and I hadn’t …

a shuttle bus to tour watershed restoration sites at Oaks Bottom Park, Crystal Springs Creek at Westmoreland Park and Tryon Creek. Crystal Springs Creek is 2.4 miles long and offers “significant habitat” for salmon, lamprey, birds and other wildlife. The naturally cool and steady year-round flow in the creek provides important rearing and refuge areas for juvenile salmon, according to the city. In 2017, the creek was designated as Portland’s first official “Salmon Sanctuary.” Judy Bluehorse Skelton (Nez …

member Jon A. George joined Land and Culture Department employees Jordan Mercier and Travis Stewart in performing the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the News tab and then click on the Video link. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting can be viewed in its entirety at the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Video ta Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Protection Program Manager David Harrelson, Cultural Outreach Specialist Bobby Mercier, Education Department Manager Eirik Thorsgard, Tribal Council member Jon A. George and Ceded Lands Manager Michael Karnosh were among those who provided the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The Sept. 3 meeting is available for viewing at the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org , under the Video tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

was joined by Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary and Tribal Council members Ed Pearsall and June Sherer in sending the cases back for review. Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom, Denise Harvey, Jon A. George and Cheryle A. Kennedy said they voted against the motion to remand because they were ready to vote on the disenrollment cases at that time. The Tribal Council meeting is available for viewing on the Tribal website under the Video section …

Tribe also received attention. AV Sound Technician Wendell Olson and his son, summer intern Jacob Olson, taped the event for broadcast over the Tribal website, where it remains available for viewing at www.grandronde.org under the Video tab. The nine running for Tribal Council include incumbents Reyn Leno, Kathleen Tom and June Sherer. Challengers include former three-term Tribal Council member Chris Mercier. The remaining candidates who have not previously served on Tribal Council are Brenda …