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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 …

and cultural restoration along with new development: Other priorities are to help restore public access, provide economic prosperity and return the Tribe to the role of caregiver over an important piece of its homeland. “Acquiring the property at Willamette Falls let us reclaim part of our history and allowed us to once again become stewards of the land and the falls,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said in a press release. “Now, we head into the future with a vision for this land …

every other week. “I am excited because it will be an opportunity to give back to my Tribe,” she says. “Everyone has been so supportive of me through the years.” Benthin, who has two toddlers, recently attended a Mother’s Day Tea with Empey when she learned that her position in Grand Ronde would be announced at the event. “I am just so proud of her,” she says. “I love my job and love being a physician, and I know she does, too. It is such a good career. I am really impressed with what she has …

field, so getting kids excited about this may help them become more engaged with our program,” Bailey said. “I say this is my way of finding my future replacement. There’s a real demand for Indigenous archaeologists and it’s good to provide an opportunity for kids to explore this career.” Several youth, ranging in ages from 11 to 14, spent the week digging holes, called archaeological test units, and then carefully sifting through the dirt, searching for different clues in the metal, glass …

that, “The ordinance in the findings and purpose section gives the court guidance in this case. The court finds that Cherry’s use of Tribal resources was so de minimis in this case and because there was no evidence that this limited use of resources interfered with his ‘work performance or productivity … during normal business hours,’ the court cannot find this to have violated the ordinance as intended by the Tribal ordinance.” “De minimis” is a legal term meaning a matter is too trivial for the law to address …

transparent to allow Tribal members to better participate in Tribal affairs. There was a comment that Tribal adults are not modeling good behavior for Tribal youth, an area that received much attention. Other questions asked how to involve community youth with more opportunities and reduce the wait list for the Tribe's K-5 programs. The definition of Tribal blood, what the Tribal position on marijuana use ought to be, term limits, prioritizing per capita and creating a more unified and respectful …

culture camps and other events for families, as well as provide a disability screening and referral program. Tribal Education Department Manager Angela Fasana told council members at a Tuesday, April 29, Legislative Action Committee meeting that the programming could potentially feature a mixture of current and new events. “We like to keep things fresh and some people tend to get tired of the same events, so we could sub out or change some of the events,” she said. “We’re always assessing ways we …

Culture Echo-Hawk wows Portland crowd with talk about Indian law 05.14.2012 Dean Rhodes History , Events PORTLAND -- About 350 people almost filled Smith Memorial ballroom at Portland State University on Friday, May 4, to hear lawyer Walter Echo-Hawk talk about his new book, "In the Courts of the Conqueror," and the challenges of fighting the long, uphill battle for Native rights. Echo-Hawk was a staff attorney for the Native American Rights Fund from 1973 through 2009. With modest good humor …

of writing. But I won’t write bloody, gory books.” Dala, 68, says she enjoys writing “true crime”-style books and started a series, “A Special Case,” a few years ago. It follows Detective Sam and her friends on adventures as they solve crimes. Dala has another book being released in November titled “The Heist,” where the perpetrators rob Fort Knox and the reader follows the characters on twists and turns throughout. “It is going to be so good,” she says. Dala says she is inspired by what she sees …

think everyone knows that the federal government has a trust responsibility for federally recognized Tribes,” she said. “The budget process has always been part of the way that services are provided for Tribes and we have seen decreases in all categories. We annually present and consult with agencies and what the needs of Tribes are. They were not met with great reception. So there has been a huge struggle to maintain services in Indian Country, particularly for Tribes. Other areas were affected …