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loved her dogs more than them, but she loved raising and caring for them and in her later years they were her constant companions. She was a Christian and loved recounting passages she read in the Bible. Her favorite singing artist was Daniel O’Conner and his Christian songs. The union between Eloise and Ray ended in the 1960s and she later married Otto Ingram from Albany, Ore. Some of her best memories were of living in Washington with Otto and near some of her family members who had relocated …

all claims established by the Executive Order of June 30, 1857,” one BLM memo stated in 1994. “This bill should only apply to the Thompson Strip because there may be other similar problems that we are not aware of at this time.” In her testimony, Kennedy was critical of the Department of the Interior for not adhering to its trust responsibilities and looking out for the best interests of the Grand Ronde Tribe in 1994. Under questioning from Gallego, she also said that Tribal Council members …

Director Colt Gill said. “I want to take a moment to reflect on the impressive grit and determination of our students, families and educators, and encourage them to keep persisting. We are with you, we support you and I know we’re all doing our best to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible.” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said she is proud of the progress that Tribal students continue to make. “During the (spring) closure we focused on our seniors to ensure …

Hernandez in an all-employee e-mail on Monday, Nov. 16. “After careful consideration, the Tribe has made the decision to maintain its current operations for the Tribal government.” However, Hernandez added, Tribal employees who feel it is in their best interest to work remotely can do so with approval of their supervisor. Working remotely, if possible, is one of Brown’s “freeze” suggestions for Oregonians. Brown also limited all bars and restaurants to takeout only, closed all gyms, restricted indoor …

and General Manager David Fullerton for the 35-minute Facebook Live event that attracted approximately 260 attendees. Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez moderated the event and tracked questions submitted by those tuning in. Kennedy, who has a long and distinguished career in public health, reiterated that the best way to fight the virus and prevent its spread is the observe public health protocols, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, washing hands thoroughly and frequently …

and required a lot of hard work and myriad sacrifices by many. “Grand Ronde had nothing,” she said. “They had no land, no economic development opportunities. They took the very best they could get and have made it better. I just hope the Tribal members will understand that, that they were magnificent that (Tribal) Council.” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. acknowledged Furse’s passing during the Tuesday, April 20, Legislative Action Committee meeting and sent prayers to her family. “She …

. We had a big list and had to narrow it down to 10.” The books titles are: “Frybread: A Native American Family Story,” “When We Were Alone,” “Coyote in Love: The Story of Crater Lake,” “Indian No More,” “Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-To-Be Best Friend,” “In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse,” “Powwow: A Celebration of Song and Dance,” “Native Athletes in Action!” “Code Talkers” and “The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” Willamina Elementary School Tribal Attendance Promising Practices Program …

, Indigent Defense and Tribal Bar. In 2020, Tribal Court saw 18 new cases filed, conducted 83 hearings, issued two marriage licenses and notarized 68 documents. “I hope to bring a sense of collaboration to the job,” Branson says. “I am team-oriented and I feel staff members should work together as a team to serve the Tribal community to the best of our ability. Let’s see what is working well and what we can do better.” She says Julie Boekhoff, who served as the interim court administrator while …

not the first people here,” Benware said. “We are trying to learn about the people who were here before us. As little as it is, we are just trying to do something.” Benware also said that for years he has been encouraged to make a beer that acknowledges Native Americans and their homelands by his best friend who grew up on a Reservation. When this collaboration came up, Benware thought it was perfect and said he was thinking of his friend while crafting the beer. Ruse Brewing’s “Native Land” beer …

not to report specific information discussed during the executive session. Previous to the Department of Justice releasing its opinion, Tribal lobbyist and Tribal member Justin Martin attended a Jan. 27 Tribal consultation with the Oregon Racing Commission that he said was “OK.” “This really isn’t about winning and losing,” Martin said. “It’s about where we want to go as a state in the future with gambling. What is best for Oregon, Oregon’s Tribes and Oregon’s citizens? This is why we have requested …