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, but the information regarding Native Americans seems to always catch their attention. It almost appears as if Native American culture is this mysterious and secretive thing, so when I talk about it it gives them such a culture shock of interest and amazement.” McKenzie, however far from home, works to remain attached to her Tribe. She receives Smoke Signals in Spain and visits the Tribal website frequently to stay updated on Tribal affairs and activities. Those connections take the place of traveling back …

to the coronavirus outbreak, visit the Tribal government's website at www.grandronde.org or its Facebook page, or continue following Smoke Signals at www.smokesignals.org or on Facebook. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, but we can do the 10-person cohorts based on ODE criteria,” Zimbrick said. In a message posted to the Sheridan School District website, Superintendent Dorie Vickery said the updates could potentially affect the start of school, particularly since Sheridan has more than 10 percent of its staff living in Yamhill County. Before the updated guidance was released, the district planned to start the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with remote learning. “This guidance provides new information …

in the early 2000s. The crisis led to millions of people with addiction problems, some of whom were not helped by traditional abstinence-based, 12-step programs. A recent project update on the Tribe’s website describes why it is pursuing these efforts. “Medication-assisted treatment is one of the most effective forms of treatment for substance abuse because it combines behavioral therapy with carefully managed medications,” it states. “For the past year, the Tribe has been exploring ways to expand its …

Chris Mercier also said that the Tribe’s new Small Loan Program, which started on Monday, March 8, has already received 17 applications. The program allows Tribal members to borrow up to $1,000 from the Tribe with two years to pay the loan back. The program was created to give Tribal members an option besides going to predatory, high-interest loan providers. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribe government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos …

’s report have been posted on the Willamette Falls & Landing Heritage Area’s website at www.wflha.org . “The biggest hurdle ahead is recognizing Tribal sovereignty and the federally recognized treaties that apply to the area,” said retiring Executive Director Siobhan Taylor, who previously worked for the Grand Ronde Tribe as Public Affairs director and currently is chair of the Tribe’s Editorial Board, which oversees Smoke Signals . “Make no mistake, this is in the ceded homelands …

the Tribal Employment Rights Office. There is also the possibility that the meeting will include limited in-person attendance. Door prize winners were Robert Wiggs, Simone Auger, Shelley Sneed, Veronica Gaston and Mike Portwood, $50 each; and Herbert Stephens, Faye Smith and Cristina Lara, $100 each. The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

determined yet. Door prize winners were Simone Auger, Vincent Chargualaf, Jacqueline Wilmot, Leah Villa and Adam Langley, $50 each; and Leroy Good, Herbert Stephens and Mike Portwood, $100 each. The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

could provide a foundation for a physical anthropologist, a position that has also been identified and discussed at length.” Another long-term goal is a complete revamping of the commission’s website to include content that is user-friendly and will help the public have a greater understanding and familiarity with the state’s nine Tribes. “I want to make it more appealing and informative to the general public,” Flanagan says. He anticipates his biggest challenge as director will be the breadth …

Ronde Restoration Act was signed into law,” a message on the Tribe’s website said. “Every year since then, we have gathered as a Tribe, a community and a family to celebrate this historic day. It is with great sadness, that we announce that for the second straight year, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to hold our annual Restoration Day celebration virtually.” After speeches and reflections were concluded, attendees had the opportunity to participate in several short, breakout sessions …