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Tribal Government & News Proposed enrollment procedure explained at informational meeting 04.25.2025 Enrollment , Tribal Constitution Smoke Signals file photo An informational meeting on the proposed Enrollment Ordinance changes was held in the Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom Thursday, April 24. Senior Staff Attorney Holly Partridge gave a presentation with the latest proposed changes to the ordinance before fielding 90 minutes of questions from the Tribal community. The discussed …

kindergarten-first grade immersion classroom. The grant will fund the Chinuk Wawa immersion kindergarten during the first year of the grant while developing curriculum for a blended kindergarten-first grade, which will be implemented during the second and third years of the grant. "Our goal is to preserve the language and create new speakers when they are best able to learn," the Tribe's application stated. "The Tribe has created an immersion preschool and kindergarten, but students go …

that although Tribal Council members might not be in their offices all the time, it doesn't mean they are not out working for the best interests of the Tribal membership. Kennedy added that thanks to her membership on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Tribal Advisory Committee, more federal agencies will start compacting their funds, which will mean an increase in federal dollars reaching the Tribe. Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom and Valerie Sheker also thanked Tribal staff …

that the best ideas for Tribal nations come from within, my administration has continued to engage Tribal leaders in developing an agenda that respects their expertise on matters affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. In collaboration with Tribal nations, we are making critical investments to improve health and education services, create jobs and strengthen Tribal economies. In July, I was proud to sign the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Homeownership Act into law, which …

." According to the Historical Society, History Makers are "contemporary individuals who have made a significant impact in their field of work or service during their lifetime. These individuals, with ties to Oregon, are making history through scientific discovery and exploration, innovation in business, communications, the arts, or service in their communities. Whether they were born here, lived here or work here, Oregon History Makers represent the best of what the state has to offer." Harrison is being …

I thought we'd have. And I'm really happy about the turnout." The main goal for the class is to come up with a permaculture design for our lands, said McDaniel. In the second course, tentatively scheduled to start in late April, students will actually implement the best of the design ideas. Certification requires 72 hours of class time. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

other, and perhaps more important goal was to provide an opportunity for networking and community building." The training included archival facility planning; disaster preparedness planning and recovery; best practices for proper care and storage of archival materials; audio/visual collections; electronic records management; records retention and collection development policies, access levels to Tribal records available online; grant writing; social media; professional development networks …

Villa (Yakama), who is known for painting the mural on Macy's Grocery store in Warm Springs; and Leo Wayman, an artist who has worked with Abromavic before. Grand Ronde Tribal members Anna Jeffers, Heyaza Brien and Alexandria Thorsgard were selected as interns for the project, and before it is done they will have rolled paint over the solid sections, painted in details from an Abromavic design and learned about murals from those who do them best. "The young people can stand back and say, 'We had …

where issues, not personal dislikes, will be front and center. But as someone who has been the target of recent attacks, I am not encouraged as of late. Deep down though I am an optimist, and feel that the membership who really wants the best for this Tribe will find a way to prevail. Sincerely, Denise Harvey Roll #1874 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

to focus on best practices. He also is making sure that clinic providers keep track of all problems of all patients with a "personal care" approach. With his background in women's health care, Loberg intends to expand those services in Grand Ronde. The expanded services will give women birth control options and possibly pre-natal care. To start, he says, "I'll provide these services. New providers may have this experience," Loberg said, "and as they perform this work, there won't be as much …