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members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Cherry welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “One of these days I hope we will all be together,” Cherry said. “I’m honored to host you today and look forward to seeing you in person soon. As 2022 comes to an end, I celebrate and acknowledge your perseverance and dedication to making Oregon a safer place for children and families. We applaud your generosity and gift of service.” The event …

.” She passed away on Nov. 8, 2022, at 6:45 a.m. So many very close friends and 58 family members and Kofi will carry her kindness, compassion, laughter and love in their hearts forever. Other passings Rex Dejon Haller Nov. 9, 1965 – Dec. 12, 2022 Tribal Elder Rex Dejon Haller passed on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the age of 57. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 29, in the Tribal gym. It was followed by gravesite service at the Tribal Cemetery and a meal held in the Tribal Community Center …

Ronde Road. A graveside service at the Tribal Cemetery on Grand Ronde Road will follow, with a meal at the Grand Ronde Community Center on the Tribal campus. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rory’s life. Thomas Leroy Misfeldt July 4, 1940 – Oct. 23, 2023 Tribal Elder Thomas Leroy Misfeldt of Brookings, Ore., passed away on Oct. 23, 2023. He was 83. Redwood Memorial Chapel in Brookings is assisting the family. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday, Nov. 5, at the BPOE #1934 Elks Lodge …

application to the First Nations Development Institute Advancing Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant program for funding to develop a climate action plan; Approved a $1.2 million grant application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service, Native Public Health Resilience Program for staffing, supplies and other needs; And approved enrolling two minors into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. Additionally …

-engage at school the next day.” Three programming goals are substance abuse prevention and health and wellness in partnership with Salem Health and Polk County, career exploration in collaboration with the Community Service Consortium and Central School District, and social- emotional learning in collaboration with Central School District. Programming takes place year-round from 3-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Gate partners with Central School District, Polk County, Salem Health, Community …

, Kathleen George, Haller and Harvey participated in the 1 p.m. grand entry. The Grand Ronde Honor Guard leads the 1 p.m. grand entry during the 2024 Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow at uyxat Powwow Grounds on Saturday, July 13. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) Veterans led the procession into the uyxat Powwow Grounds arbor, followed by the Tribal Council, Veterans Royalty and dancers, as the audience stood in respect. On Friday evening, Tribal Veterans Service Officer Ramona Quenelle (Pit River …

“Jericho Burning” to “those who serve or have served in the military, law enforcement and fire service. “Thank you for what you do,” he wrote. “Jericho Burning,” is the second book in what Brown says will be a series and will be released on Tuesday, Aug. 20. A book signing is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Shred City Fitness, located at 1667 S.E. Holman Ave., Dallas. In addition to his adventures with villains of various stripes, Lawson — Brown’s protagonist — is fighting himself or the person …

to start reengaging on that.” The other area Warden would like to focus on is what he said is a combination homeless and mental health crisis. “Everybody looks to the sheriff and wonders what you’re going to do about this,” he said. “It’s not a strict law enforcement area though. There needs to be a focus on engaging the services that specialize in these areas and forming partnerships with your health and human services, mental health departments and service integration teams for people who really …

Northwest to help draft language for the Indian Child Welfare Act, passed in 1978. “It was passed, but with zero dollars,” Kennedy said. “So, in essence, it just became writing words on a paper. And I said, ‘So hopefully, that there will be funds that come with this acknowledgement, with this apology, and that we have the appropriations. … Increase funding for the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Education, because they kept silent; they didn’t publish …

Kathleen George, a member of the Tribe’s Salmon Strength team, said experts believe these fish could be extinct within the next 30 years. The assessments echo a report by the National Marine Fisheries Service published in July 2024, after it finished a 5-year review of the species’ status. In a press release, NMFS quoted lead reviewer Annie Birnie saying, “The real issue is that they need safe connections to and from the high-quality habitat we know is above the dams. As long as they remain cut …