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, I'll let them know, (for example), that they have to get better credit or stay in a job longer. "I have probably the best job at the Tribe because I get to see people come in, and through this grant, I get to see them change their whole life." Only a few months ago, said Ellie, the rent increased dramatically at their house in Sheridan. "We thought, 'We could make a house payment for that,' " Ellie said. The family started looking into buying a house once again. They visited a Windermere Realty …

for it highest and best use. Chemawa Station is a joint effort with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. And Lewis said the Tribe recently sold its interest in Russellville Commons, a 283-unit apartment complex in Portland. She said the Tribe received more than three times its initial 1998 investment in return. Lewis added that she is working on a real estate investment criteria to ensure that future investments "best fulfill the needs of the Tribe," particularly in respect to economic diversification …

members, for your support of the fairest member benefit we receive - per capita. Best to all, Rosemary Jameson Roll #883 Dear Tribal members: There has been a petition signed by many Tribal members asking Tribal Council to ensure that we receive a minimum of 25 percent of our revenue in per capita payments. Tribal Council has received copies of this petition, and I would like to urge them to consider the positive effects that this would have on every Tribal member, everywhere, without exception …

by attorneys, Fasana said. CASA volunteers serve as secondary advocates for these children; first ensuring the cultural connection and, more generally, being a voice for the child's best interest. "How I view CASA," said Kristi Petite, Foster Care supervisor, "is as another caring adult in a child's life. Kids in foster care need as many supportive people in their lives as they can have. CASA volunteers bring a fresh perspective about how to meet those needs." The Tribe's Indian Child Welfare …

can do." The change is from "the factory model," which has been in existence since the Industrial Revolution in the 18 th century, that was designed to prepare students to work in factories, said Siegel. "It changes everything to say 'this is what you know; this is what you need to learn,' " he said. And the best news is, the proficiency-based model "is on its way," he said. Retired Oregon State Ethnic Studies Professor Kurt Peters (Blackfeet/Powhatan), who last year brought Oregon State …

. "I know and understand that people have problems," Kennedy said. "I believe that every one of us has family members, or even ourselves, who may have gone through situations like this. The action that we took was really to make sure that the representation that sits at this table is doing so in a responsible way and we believe that you, as the members, want us to act accordingly. "I just want the members to know that this is not a personal agenda, and she certainly has my best wishes that she …

1, 2017.” Those school districts include Amity, Banks, Roseburg, Lebanon, Oakridge, Philomath, Scappoose and Warrenton-Hammond, among others. Leno and Siletz Tribal Council member Lily Butler testified against the new rules, chastising the Board of Education for not working in a collaborative government-to-government relationship with the nine federally recognized Tribes in the state and also for assuming that the board knows what is best for Tribes. “Our warrior mascot does not create …

organization at every quarterly grant presentation. Olalla Center for Children and Families Development Director Diana Teem said the assistance it receives from the Community Fund is crucial to its mission of helping those in crisis. “It is often when working through the carnage left by the worst of humankind that we find the best as well,” she said. “I really see the best of humanity here. Our mission is to heal children and families, and we could not do our work without the help of the Spirit Mountain …

to attendees about athletics and leadership. Despite being a Division One athlete and a successful student, Lopez said she didn’t always make the best choices. “I was a bad kid and making a lot of really bad decisions at a young age,” she said. “Softball was an escape for me, a gateway that kept me out of real trouble.” When she was 13, Lopez was told by a coach that she was a good player, but “a little small,” and would have to work harder and be better than all of her teammates if she was serious …

out at Youth Ed or go on trips, I developed some of my favorite relationships. I met my best friend Kaylene Barry on a trip to a water park and we’ve hung out ever since then.” She said the department is always available to help youth in a variety of ways. “I think more Tribal youth should take advantage of the programs offered to us and I wish I would have,” McKnight said. During her time at Willamina High School, McKnight played volleyball with fellow Tribal member Madison Leno, who is now …