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to play a small part in the bigger picture of things. “I want Tribal folks to understand it is awesome to encourage other cultures to visit out here because it makes us grow,” said Olson. “I love those things when we get together with other people like that.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Walden makes first visit to Grand Ronde 11.30.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Federal Government Congressman Greg Walden, who represents the largest area of any Oregon member of the House of Representatives and is the state’s lone Republican in Congress, made his first visit to Grand Ronde on Friday, Nov. 20. “It’s good to get a check mark next to getting out here,” Walden said to seven Tribal Council members in attendance – Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Vice …

original structures remain intact, except a renovated officer’s quarters, interpretive signage explains the purpose of each area, along with excerpts from soldiers’ journals. For more information, visit www.stateparks/oregon.gov and look for Fort Yamhill Heritage Area. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture New photo exhibit on display at Chachalu 02.12.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Tribal Employees If you have never looked at ice so closely that you can see the spider web effect in the crystal formations, local photographer and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Silviculture/Fire Protection Technician Jeremy “Jay” Ojua has and he has the image to show for it. You can see that particular image yourself at Chachalu’s latest exhibit – “Ili?i: a photographic essay on the beauty that surrounds …

. "It is important when they take the step to give it back that you celebrate their contribution." Griffin advised others that if they find Native American artifacts while working in the garden or digging that the best course of action is to leave it in its place, take a photo and call his office. "Every Tribe is trying to find ways to tell the story of who they were to the general public and future generations," Thorsgard said. "Being given the opportunity to have artifacts our ancestors made is important …

Culture Leona Jean Hariss walks on 08.12.2011 Ron Karten Walking On Leona Jean Harriss Oct. 5, 1974 - Dec. 25, 2010 Tribal member Leona Jean Harriss was born on Oct. 5, 1974, in Portland, Ore., and walked on Dec. 25, 2010, on Christmas Day, only 36 years old. She was born to Barbara Schlappie and Fred Chippewa and raised by her mother and stepfather Dan Alexander. She was the oldest of four children and much later gained a stepbrother. She was the best sister and was always there for the kids …

of Education for leaving them out of the decision-making process in 2012, ignoring the government-to-government relationship Oregon has established with its nine Tribal governments. Leno also testified several times before legislative committees that the best way for Oregon to end discrimination against Native Americans is to include the history of the state's Tribes in its school's history curriculum instead of just teaching about the Apache, Sioux and other Plains Tribes. The new mascot bill …

and Peter Grout had five children: Sharon Freund, Janell Haller, Richard Grout, Penny DeLoe and Boone Grout. She was a resident of Tillamook, where she lived with her husband and mother. Peter Grout preceded her in death. She served on Tribal Council from 1987-’92, ’93-’96, ’97-2000 and 2001-’04. She also ran for Tribal Council in 2004 and ’05. In her final candidate statement in 2005, she said, “I learned that my success on the Tribal Council is best stated as a ‘team effort,’ as a team we can make …

and Murdered Indigenous Women awareness campaign. Braden and Mesplie, who live in Toppenish and Wapato, respectively, work primarily with spray paint. They intertwine graffiti-style techniques and incorporate them into Native American designs. They have completed large, colorful murals throughout Yakima County. The brothers have had artistic leanings since they were children, competing with each other to see who could come up with the best ideas. “We have made it into a business as a mural company …

. Although it was a big win, perhaps the biggest victory for Mercier at the Class 3A state wrestling championships occurred in the morning’s semifinals when he faced Yamhill-Carlton senior Jakob Jarvis, who had beaten him twice before this year. Mercier had lost to Jarvis during a match in December and 3-1 at the district finals a few weeks earlier. “That was definitely the big match,” said Willamina wrestling coach Ariah Fasana. “They were definitely the two best wrestlers in that weight class …