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Justin Martin observed that the event has become a place where Tribes also speak to each other. "That's huge," Martin said. "Any time we get the opportunity to tell who we are, why we exist and how we're a positive force in the fabric of Oregon, it's a positive for the Tribe." The event, organized annually by the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, is "an attempt to provide legislative agencies and Tribal governments to interact," said Karen Quigley, executive director of the commission …

a mother cougar guarding her young as they frolic in a Northwest landscape to illustrate the 2018 theme “Play Happy.” The float won the Peg Roseboro Award for most artistic design and presentation. The “Play Happy” theme was inspired by the Portland Thorns winning the 2017 National Women’s Soccer League championship, as well as Portland resident Shalane Flanagan winning the 2017 New York City marathon. Tribal Council members Lisa Leno and Michael Langley attended. It was Leno’s first time …

, Peter Grout, Jonathan R. George and Steve Bobb Sr. Kennedy, 70, is the current Tribal Council chairwoman. She is seeking her seventh consecutive three-year term on Tribal Council and was nominated by Logan Kneeland. Jon A. George, 57, is the current Tribal Council secretary and is seeking his third consecutive term. He was nominated by Jerry George. Tuomi, 58, is seeking re-election for the first time and was nominated by Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier. Steve Bobb Sr., 69, served on Tribal …

the top vote-getters in the years they were elected. Being just an incumbent, however, was not as large of an advantage. Over the 13-year period, incumbents won 22 Tribal Council seats while challengers – with previous council experience or not – won 17 seats for a 56-44 split. In a much smaller sampling, Tribal Council chairpersons up for re-election retained their seats every time during the 13-year period. Cheryle A. Kennedy won re-election in 2012, 2009 and 2006, and Reyn Leno was re-elected …

of living. That was something that was practiced within camp all the time,” he said. “Everyone helping out, helping one another. Everyone was on the same level playing field.” The generosity of strangers was something that was echoed among almost all eight speakers. Kovacs held back tears when recounting her own story. The Linfield party ran out of water at the same time some of its members fell ill. When Reid went in search of water, offering apologies, a man filled his jug and offered the words …

Culture Native grads receive state support regarding attire 04.13.2017 Brent Merrill Culture , Education , State Government Oregon’s Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Salam Noor recently sent a letter to Oregon school districts encouraging them to work with Tribes and Tribal students to allow Native students to wear cultural items at graduation. “High school graduation is a time of great excitement for students, families and our communities as a whole,” Noor wrote in his letter …

the Marines in 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War. He said during that time it was expected that he serve his country in some capacity. “I come from a strong military background,” he said. Bobb’s grandfather served in World War I, his uncle was killed during the D-Day invasion of World War II and his two older brothers served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. “I believe my uncle’s death haunted my grandfather until the day he died,” he said. Bobb told the students that veterans take …

in that culture. “We want to keep those stories, memories alive,” Ambrose said. “We are trying to keep First Foods an event where multi-generations can come together and talk about how they gathered. We want those stories to come out so we can talk about how we interacted with food, how we came together, when we did it and why we did it. We want to start building on the practices and bringing back ceremony.” Tribal Council member Chris Mercier said he remembers the first time he attended a First Foods …

had three more children: Patricia, Michael and Kathleen. Chips worked in the woods most of his life, retiring from Weimer Logging in 1990. He served on the Grand Ronde Tribal Council from 1991 through 1999 following in the footsteps of his ancestors -- he was the third generation of Tribal chiefs -- during a pivotal time as the Tribe decided to pursue gaming as a revenue-generating economic development option and opened Spirit Mountain Casino. In 1996, Chips was the top vote-getter in a Tribal …

chip. The purpose is a protection issue for the house. It’s not good game protection to have all these different chips in your tray at one time. We want to make sure our chips are clean, modern and easy to recognize.” Dillon said that issuing specialty chips, such as the Martha Jane and anniversary chips, are promotional, but also the casino can bring in revenue from guests who like to collect playing chips. “The reason we do those is because it’s fun and guests like it, but another reason …