Search

’s choosing to the library. She has them proudly displayed on a set of shelves near the door. “Most of them are books that we don’t have,” she said. “It was somewhat hard to choose, but there are a lot of good ones here that the kids will like.” She said she was impressed by Kinney’s philanthropic actions, such as traveling to Tasmania to drill a well for a village with poor water access. “He goes once a year and they do research before about which village needs the most help,” Cole said …

the descendants of boarding school survivors, a legacy that drove their decision to work with the archive. The abuses are more recent than some realize. The boarding school era, when genocidal assimilation policies were in effect, is defined as 1801 through the 1970s — less than 50 years ago, Carey told the audience. But news accounts about abuses at Chemawa Indian School were appearing in newspapers as recently as the 1990s, and troubling allegations have been raised in recent years. Although most …

said, but must be backed by actions. Speaking at the Gila Indian River Community in Arizona on Friday, Oct. 25, Biden told attendees and the nation that the boarding school era was “one of the most horrific chapters in American history. We should be ashamed.” He added that it was “a chapter that most Americans don’t know about. The vast majority don’t even know about it.” Treatment of the children at the schools was traumatizing and sometimes deadly, Biden acknowledged. “Their clothes taken off …

they might be. But times changed and colonialism brought in another view – that gender is not a many-splendored thing, but inescapably binary. By the time Tribal Elder Qahir-beejee was growing up, to be identified by society as a girl was to be shut out of most things that interested them such as drumming, carving and participating in sports. “I always thought there was something wrong with me,” Qahir-beejee said. “On another level, I was very happy not to be like everybody else. I didn’t like what …

and keep them small.” Larsen said being on standby involved a constant state of readiness. “We always had a plan,” he said. “We were kind of on the sidelines, which was fine.” Ashby said the out-of-state firefighters were there to support the local crews so that they would have enough resources available. Fire Management and Protection Program Manager Andrew Puerini, however, noted the import of the response team. “Four of our most experienced staff were dispatched to the Southern California …

fan of the OSU Beavers, attending many football and baseball games to cheer on his team. His enthusiasm for the Beavers was contagious, and he enjoyed sharing this love with those around him. For more than 20 years, Pat worked as a long-haul truck driver, forging lasting relationships with fellow drivers, many of whom admired his remarkable memory. His friends fondly nicknamed him "WikiPatia" due to his vast knowledge and his ability to recall even the most obscure details. Pat had a love …

Tribal Government & News Wildfire season expected to be severe 05.28.2025 Nicole Montesano Environment By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Forecasters are expecting a sizzling summer with potential for significant wildfires this year. Grand Ronde fire officials said that they’re prepared. The National Interagency Fire Center issues monthly predictions for fire agencies. Its most recent prediction on Thursday, May 1, said the western United States is likely to see above normal …

a wildland firefighter. Harrison stated she was going to do the pack test this year as a personal challenge and I said I’d join her in the challenge. After learning about the red card process, I decided I wanted to try to compete the entire process and earn my red card. The medical exam was the most in-depth exam I’ve ever had, but if you pass, you know you are healthy! The pack test was probably the most physically challenging thing I’ve done, yet not as difficult as I envisioned. I started training …

. “For the Maori of Aotearoa (New Zealand), menopause represents a powerful transition from community member to spiritual Elder,” another write-up said. “It signifies entrance into a revered stage of life where her influence and guidance sustain both family and community wellbeing.” That contrasts sharply with the view of mainstream society in the U.S. and Canada, where menopause is “most often viewed through a biomedical lens encompassing both the end of menstruation and the broader process of female …

to the opening for Stratus Village – I was there, every step of the way … and now I get to go on a tour of it.” She said she most enjoys her environmental work. “I am not a litigator,” she said. “I can tell you what is not my favorite part; going to court. I do it and I think I’m good at it, but it’s not my favorite part. What I really enjoy is working with my clients; helping them be successful. I really enjoy that.” Wakeland said he had intended to pursue a medical career in forensic psychology …