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to vote in the special election, 71 percent cast ballots, which was a decrease from the 78 percent turnout in 2008 constitutional election. "There is still a lot of work to do with regard to enrollment," said Tribal Council member Toby McClary, who opposed the bundled approach. "Individual views of this most recent election will probably vary. However, my view is that there are a lot of people who belong on our rolls who are currently being denied. How we remedy that is still uncertain …

for gold. I can't forget about his wrongdoing anymore than I can forget about how the U.S. Calvary massacred our ancestors, Elders, women and children. All backed by the U.S. government. Most of us Native Americans want to keep what we have and provide our children accurate historical accounts of our families, Tribes, clans and nations. It is a great insult when the U.S. government recognizes Columbus Day as a federal holiday. It hurts me deeply. We can't change history, but we can tell the truth …

private casinos will increase crime, drug and alcohol abuse and gambling addiction. "According to the 2011 Oregon Problem Gambling Services Data Book, the estimated annual social costs of problem gambling to Oregonians is approximately $468 million even without operation of private casinos," Kitzhaber wrote. "Opening the door to more gambling will only increase these problems and would prey on the most vulnerable populations in Oregon - the poor, the addicted and those who could least afford …

. There was salmon, clam chowder and, on every table, bowls of nuts and dried berries. Although fry bread is not a traditional Native first food, it came into being, said McDaniel, "when they started giving out commodities, like mass quantities of flour and lard. It wasn't the most nutritious, but our ancestors were innovative enough to come up with a way to make good use of it, and it sustained our ancestors during those hard times. We have to remember those times, too." Tribal member Kevin Simmons honored …

as negotiations with the local utility and property owner. "The average station costs more than $100,000, with $50,000 of that being the cost of the equipment. Actual construction takes an average of 17 days," Horvat said. AeroVironment subcontractor Cascadia PM, based in Olympia, Wash., works with the Oregon Department of Transportation to scout locations for charging stations in Oregon and Washington. Hillsboro-based Quality Plus Services Electrical is subcontractor for most installations …

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 …

came across every obstacle I think you can come across when carving a canoe," Krehbiel said, from heart rot to bug holes. The carvers went back to pictures of river-going canoes from the area, but the question still remained, "Where is this style of canoe going to start and stop at?" he said. "It kind of looks like this, but what's that part and where is it from?" With carvers like Tribal Elder Robert Watson, "one of the most dedicated carvers," Krehbiel said, "there were lots of ideas we …

, "is we really listen to their situation." The most common help requested, she said, is for energy, rental assistance and health care. The service has Spanish speakers on staff and access to translators for virtually any language. "It looks pretty good," said April Neill (Umpqua), secretary in the Planning and Grants Development Department. She had not heard of it, but after looking it up on the Web, she said, "It's a service that everybody is going to want." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

" ruling where unlimited corporate funds can be used in elections. People decry this ruling because they say it means elections can be bought by whoever has the most money. I don't like the ruling, but the deeper meaning to me that is people are swayed by bright colors and loud, repetitive voices. Since we have to "live with" this ruling for now, we have to adjust and do research and dig deep for underlying motives on issues that have meaning in our lives. The same goes for Tribal elections: Can we …

Gaming Organizers happy with Stampede attendance 07.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment , Events With events starting on Friday, July 20, and continuing Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the 2012 Spirit Mountain Stampede looked like the best ever attended, said Tribal Elder and Rodeo Special Event Board Vice Chair Dale Langley. "We got a good crowd today," said Langley on Saturday. "The most ever, and it's a good day for it." The stands were almost full and included Tribal …