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that has featured other Native Americans. The museum is on the university campus near the Many Nations Longhouse. The 5-by-6-by-3-foot exhibit included Wood in interviews, describing her activities at the university's Native American Student Union, and also the basket project she did as an undergraduate that was reported in Smoke Signals in June 2008. In the interviews, she also describes reasons why she is studying Grand Ronde Tribal culture and traditions, and "why I think it's important …

. "There are many people who are hurting as a result of this election and when people are hurting, there are no winners. I feel that the current members of Tribal Council are committed to the issues that surround enrollment. I also believe there is a way to help Tribal families through our hard work and my hope is that we begin that work now." Tribal Council member Chris Mercier, who supported the bundle, said, "It's obviously a very divisive issue, and probably will always be a divisive issue. I think …

that have nourished our people for centuries - since time began. I was always told that if we fail to honor and respect our sacred foods that they will disappear." The event's main course came with the help of many, in and out of the Culture Committee that sponsored the event. Betty Bly "did a whole lot of cooking," she said, including the preparation of salmon, sautéed oysters and mushrooms, crab cakes, the venison made as stew and as pieces on the side that came from the Natural Resources store …

Culture Volcanoes event honors Native American veterans 07.12.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events SALEM -- July 5 was the first night of appreciation for Native American veterans held by the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, a Class A affiliate of last year's World Series-winning San Francisco Giants, but festivities running through July 4-6 represented the team's fifth annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium. "I think veterans are one of our most important groups in America," said Jerry Howard …

testimony. "I think Kathy did a good job delivering her testimony," Leno said. Both Tom and Leno reiterated the Grand Ronde Tribe's long-standing request that Oregon Tribal history be incorporated into statewide curriculum requirements. Leno said they put state Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo on the spot regarding that request. "One of the highlights of her testimony was when it arose that Castillo tried to say they were doing something," Leno said. "Kathy reminded her that she's …

Culture Yesteryears - June 1, 2012 05.31.2012 Ron Karten History 2007 - The Tribe broke ground on a new Elders' Activity Center to be built near Adult Foster Care's Elk Lodge. Tribal Elder Robert Watson spoke about the need for an activity center dedicated to Tribal Elders and Dakota Whitecloud blessed the ground. 2002 - Tribal member Peter Wakeland succeeded Cliff Adams as manager of the Natural Resources Division. "It presents a professional challenge and opportunity that I haven't had yet …

. The reports were followed by speeches from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Environmental Protection Agency Director Lisa Jackson and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Wrapping up the conference was a 12-minute speech from President Barack Obama, who was re-elected to a second term during the Nov. 6 election. "It's good to be back," Obama said. "Every year, I look forward to this event. It is especially wonderful to see so many friends that I have gotten to know from various nations all across …

Culture Chinuk Wawa being taught at Willamina High School 01.13.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , Education At Willamina High School, Chinuk Wawa, the Northwest Native American trade language, is being taught this year alongside other foreign language staples, such as Spanish. "I took one year of Spanish and then heard about this class," said Tribal member and high school junior Braden Ebensteiner. "I switched because I want to learn about my Native American culture." "It's our culture," said Tribal …

grant that would start in August 2015. The idea of publishing a Chinuk Wawa book focusing on Grand Ronde moved the project forward. Next came the writing, illustrating and publishing process. Holsclaw chose the book's model and wrote the story. Crystal Sczcepanski, Chinuk Wawa Language specialist and liaison, and an excellent artist, illustrated it. She said she used "a mix of professional and kid craft materials. I used a variety of mediums: Acrylic, color pencils, watercolor pencils …

, was certified as an engine boss this year, his sixth with the Tribal program. "I've really enjoyed my experience," he said, "and it is something I would like to keep doing." "More and more, the Grand Ronde fire crews are known in the fire community," said Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson. "They now have a solid track record of being hard working and they know fire. To be successful in firefighting takes teamwork and leadership, and these skills help the Tribe in many other ways …