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, so much so that one year ago the Enrollment Ordinance was amended specifically to deal just with them. The question asked on July 1 during Other Business naturally was directed toward them, and asked by someone who has been very public about their wishes to see this family purged from the rolls. As I recall the timing of the Enrollment Ordinance amendment last year was strangely close to the election. What better time to eliminate votes, right? This brings me to my point. Over the past two years …

. 22-24. Some 250 filled the Tribal gym where they heard from Indian Child Welfare specialists across Oregon and from Grand Ronde Land and Culture staff. They heard about best practices in such subjects as moving past historical trauma; vision, courage and spirit values; the importance of knowing who you are; prevention services for youth; suicide prevention; and the value of collaboration. One statistic that makes Tribal family issues so important, said Lois Day, Tribal Affairs director …

. “It was very heartwarming to see all of our veterans, so honorable, and our drummers and singers,” Kennedy said. “I appreciate the prayers and strength that come from the songs and the beat of the drum. For the executive board, thanks for the good work that you do, and the staff of ATNI. I’m also very pleased to see the young people here, our future leaders.” Kennedy noted that the conference’s location was held on homelands of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “We, as Indian people, have survived …

is allocating money to a top priority of the Oregon Department of Transportation," Kennedy said. "It will affect a lot of local communities. The Tribe is being a good partner in helping fund this project with other local governments. … We are genuine about our efforts, and pleased and proud to be part of this endeavor." "This is another example of the true spirit of the government-to-government relationship," said Tribal Council member Chris Mercier, who represents the Tribe on the Bypass Advisory …

to finish in order to graduate.” According to Barry, there are approximately 19 Native senior students in the Willamina and Sheridan school districts. Typically, the Tribe’s Education Department has an annual honors and recognition event in June to fete graduating high school and college seniors, but it is uncertain whether that will happen with COVID-19 restrictions in place. “I think it all depends on what the state and the Tribal leadership decide over the next few weeks,” Barry says. So far …

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Jeffers. “My husband has always been interested in the Bigfoot legends and a couple of years ago we developed an idea one night and it was centered around a Bigfoot book for children,” says Sara. “This whole idea of hide-and-seek came up with the reigning champion of hide-and-seek – Bigfoot. So we developed the idea of creating the activity of finding him on each page as they are reading and developing their reading skills.” The first book in the planned children’s activity series is set …

names. Activist and Tribal Member Amber Eastman, who had been a leader in advocating for ending use of glyphosate, initially said she was grateful for the decision. “The land can finally begin to heal and that is restoration we deserve, the restoration we have always deserved,” Eastman said. “Hayu masi, Creator, for hearing our prayers and guiding hearts toward this decision. The facts were there and could no longer be ignored…Years of advocacy from so many community members are rejoicing …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Aug. 13-26, 2018 08.29.2018 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Monday, Aug. 13 Incomplete 911 call in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Restraining order violation in the 28000 block of Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested for violation of a restraining order and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a reported suicidal subject in the 400 block of Blair …

showed a lot of thought, effort, character and heart, and it was great to see the program come to fruition. On Wednesday, July 26, Sears, Program Coordinator Angela Schlappie and DeLoe did a site visit at CARDV and painted rocks with their staff. “It was really nice,” DeLoe said. “You can read an application and they can say, ‘Oh, we do this, this and this,’ but you can’t fully get that experience until you go meet them and talk with them, because usually they are a lot more passionate …