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McCartney, a retired high school teacher, described the process of putting together a Kalapuya dictionary with all dialects represented. One discovery made during the effort was the Kalapuyan's sense of humor, translating, for example, "ear" as "side of the head." Word connections that hold ideas together are also of interest, McCartney said. Cultural Education and Outreach Program Manager Kathy Cole introduced the Chinuk Wawa application that is currently set up for Apple users. Next year, she …

with a member of the Oregon delegation to enhance the mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Past fellows have served in a number of congressional offices, including those of Sens. Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith and Reps. Kurt Schrader, Darlene Hooley, Earl Blumenauer and Greg Walden. Bodine will begin her Hatfield Fellowship in November with a one-month orientation with the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C. Following the orientation …

for legendary Native actor Will Sampson in Los Angeles. The dinner showcased Sampson's work and legacy. He is best known for his portrayal as Chief Bromden in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," which was filmed in Salem. 1999 - The Grand Ronde Food Bank opened its doors near the Bunnsville neighborhood in the old sheriff's substation. The Food Bank was a project of the Grand Ronde Community Resource Center, which is made up of local residents interested in providing services to the community. 1994 …

Culture Walking On - Kenneth E. Lafferty 08.14.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Kenneth Edward Lafferty Nov. 20, 1938 - June 6, 2014 Tribal Elder Kenneth E. Lafferty, 75, of Grand Ronde, Ore., walked on on Friday, June 6, 2014. Kenneth was born and raised in Grand Ronde to Elizabeth (Leno) and Paul Lafferty. He was one of eight children; five of his siblings preceded him in passing over. He has two living sisters, Margaret M. McAbee and Juanita Lee. Kenneth married Darlene Joyce Sheker in 1958 …

Health & Education Help available to re-apply for Oregon Health Plan 06.17.2014 Ron Karten Health & Wellness In October 2013, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) sent out a one-page application to sign up for health benefits called "Fast Track." Any recipient on SNAP (food stamps) received a Fast Track letter. All OHP members who qualified for coverage through Fast Track must re-apply within the first year of coverage or risk losing coverage. If it has not been a full year, you still need to reapply …

, singing, dancing, the sun, the outdoors and, in his younger years, wrestling and weightlifting in which he was second in the nation for his weight class. Thomas is survived by his children, Sean, Thomas, Joseph and Tanya Sell; sisters, LaVeta Sell, Marlena Lancour, June Sherer, Nancy Coleman and Theresa Haller; brothers, Bill and Wayne Sell; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents and foster son, Zach Helton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. …

, Chemawa Veteran's Powwow Committee, Siletz USDA program and numerous Tribal activities with the Grand Ronde Tribe. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. He also was preceded in death by his son, Donald Hudson. He is survived by his sons, Ronald Hudson and Bill Hudson of Keizer, Ore. He had 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He had numerous relatives of the Grand Ronde Tribe. To honor his request, no services will be held …

Tribal Government & News Friends of Nixwa raise $4,200 for bulletproof vest 05.29.2014 Michelle Alaimo General Council , People , Public safety Tribal member Veronica Gaston announced at the May 18 General Council meeting that Friends of Nixwa raised $4,200 to purchase a bulletproof vest for Tribal K-9 officer Nixwa, which is Chinuk Wawa for "show me." Gaston said that one anonymous donor from Salem pledged $1,400, which almost covered the entire cost of a vest for the Belgian Malinois. Tribal …

Agency." Tribal members were scheduled to vote on two proposed amendments during the June 6 election. One would have exorcised the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs from the Tribe's constitutional amendment election process and the other would have instituted term limits on Tribal Council service. Leno said a new constitutional election probably will be scheduled following the September Tribal Council election. In other action on May 14, Tribal Council: Re-appointed Jerri …

Program at near the maximum $500,000 amount spread out over three years. The First Nations Native Agriculture & Food Systems Initiative AARP grant would possibly bring $20,000 to the community garden effort. The Tribe would provide an $11,251 cash match if the grant is received. In other action, Tribal Council approved the enrollment of four new Tribal members - one infant and three non-infants. Tribal Council also approved the 2014 Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority annual performance report …