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Culture Tribal members return to NYC to visit Tomanowos 06.14.2012 Michelle Alaimo Culture , People , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer NEW YORK CITY -- Tribal member Lisa Archuleta, Tribal Services Representative for the Portland area office, said during her first visit to Tomanowos, "As soon as I walked into the museum, I felt the energy. It was very strong, very powerful." Archuleta was participating in the Tribe's annual private ceremony with Tomanowos, the 15.5-ton …

will be scheduled before the patient leaves the Health & Wellness Center. Narcotic medication refills will ONLY be done through a patient’s primary care provider during a scheduled visit. Urgent care will NOT refill any controlled substance. All patients arriving at the Health & Wellness Center will need to check in at registration and be screened by a registered nurse. The patient will be asked to fill out a form describing the symptoms he or she would like to be treated for in urgent care …

, Native Americans, Oregonians and all Americans. The Hatfield Fellowship also is in memory of Susan Long, Hatfield's devoted assistant who epitomized the best in public service. The fellowship ensures that Hatfield's legacy of integrity, strength and effectiveness in public service endures. Each year, one Native American is selected to be the Hatfield Fellow and serve as a member of the staff of one of Oregon's representatives in Congress in Washington, D.C. The internship lasts for nine months …

positive case of COVID-19 and that the individual does have ties to the Grand Ronde community,” the post stated. “Fortunately, we have prepared for this situation and we are working closely with our colleagues at the county and state to conduct contact tracing and manage the situation. Our own awareness to prevention measures - hand washing, mask wearing, and social distancing - is the best way to combat the spread.” The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act prohibits health …

resources. “The best plan is for people to call the help line if they are in need of shelter so we can help develop a plan as well as meet other needs,” Social Services Manager Dana Ainam said. “We encourage those needing immediate or long-term resources to call the national Red Cross number (800-733-2767) to get registered.” Eleven separate wildfires broke out in Oregon just after Labor Day and affected most of the state, from the Slater fire in Josephine County to the Lionshead fire west of Warm …

ideal and we really appreciate your flexibility as we look for ways to navigate this interesting new approach.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George thanked the grants team for their hard work. “It’s a big adjustment and we really appreciate how you guys are doing your best to just accommodate the shifting sands of federal funding,” she said. “This sounds like a really great project and one that we could really benefit from.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a Tribal credit card …

. “Not only will it look at where a storm pipe can go and where that falls, but it will look at creating standards and best management practices in how we manage that stormwater as it comes onto sites in and around buildings and roads and how we channel that,” Webb said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a loan from the Tribe’s TriState Capital Bank line of credit to Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. for up to $1.52 million for its rooftop replacement project at Spirit Mountain Casino; Appointed …

, but then we also have Elder housing on the other end,” Leno says. “So the void we have is in the home ownership piece where a person could buy their own homes and move out of a rental.” Leno says a recent survey of Tribal members and employees is currently being analyzed to determine how many people are prepared to buy a home in Grand Ronde. Since the homes would be built on trust land, the Tribe would extend 99-year leases to homeowners, which would help them acquire traditional mortgages. The Tribe …

closely, they can pose a serious threat to an area’s ecosystem. This year, the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department will be sending a series of educational staff e-mails with resources on invasive plants and how to best prevent their spread as a part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week on Feb. 22-26. The effort is being led by Natural Resources Specialist Anna Ramthun. Eventually, she hopes to have a full educational program with in-person events. “Invasive species affect every community …

at the Tribal newspaper. Karten hailed from New York and was a longtime freelance writer. He said the best part of his job was making connections. “I really like my work,” he said. “I really like talking to people and writing about people. I’m just floored by the people I meet (here). Everybody’s been wonderful.” 1997 – Spirit Mountain Casino’s float “Mountain Joy,” which depicted a bobcat playing with a butterfly, won first place for the second year in a row at Portland’s Rose Festival Grand Floral …