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voters during the last three years have been increasingly disinterested in voting. Turnout of eligible voters averaged 37 percent during the six Tribal Council elections held between 2003 and 2008. Between 2009 and 2011, turnout decreased to an average of 30.9 percent - a 6.1 percent drop - for the three most recent Tribal Council elections. The decline in Tribal voter participation coincided with the recession in the U.S. economy, which forced the Tribe to tighten its budgetary belt as Spirit …

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and former Education Department Manager Jackie Leno Grant, who is Rural and Native American Programs coordinator for the university. "The Indian club on campus - Speel-Ya (Coyote) - NA Student Council is one of EOU's oldest and most active clubs," says Grant. In November, the group organizes events for Native American Heritage Month. It works with other campus departments on events for all students. These events include Indian arts and speakers. In May, the group sponsors the annual Indian Arts …

things were done." He described how attentively she watched the laying of pipe and wire when most other inspectors feel like, 'It's all you can do to stay awake.' "When I saw that, I knew this was going to be a fit for her. Everybody is fighting over her because she does such a good job." "You're not going to learn unless you have it in your heart," said Inspector Nadine Meyers. "You have to be creative, resourceful. Well, Phebi knows her stuff. She knows how to hold her ground with contractors …

to tell that story; as well as using it as a marketing tool for our casino." But most importantly, he adds, "is that people know that the Grand Ronde are the indigenous people of the Willamette Valley." Kiana Leno and Peter Nelson posed as models for the float. They stand back-to-back in the rushing water that will pull them down with their hands together forming the shape of a heart. "I had to give it some thought this year," Bobb said, "but came up with this pop song from the 1960s." This year …

been "impressive," she said. Before Christmas vacation, for instance, Cole assigned students to produce a small book in the language of Grand Ronde's Tribal ancestors. "Something most adults could probably do by end of the year," she said. Ebensteiner put together a book about bears while Tribal member Codie Haller, a sophomore, created a book on giraffes. Cole also has taught the language to both pre-schoolers and adults in Tribal Education classrooms. Years ago, she taught the language for two …

displayed a miniature plankhouse on their table while the Siletz showed off intricate basketry. At the Grand Ronde table, Clark explained the ceded lands map to state employees and how the Tribe ceded most of western Oregon from the Columbia River to the California border to the federal government in seven ratified treaties during the 1850s. “Don’t you have a hotel there?” a man said, pointing to Grand Ronde on the map. “Yes, we do. Spirit Mountain Lodge,” Clark replied. “Yes, I’ve been there,” he …

her honesty. If she would contact the owner at 541-327-2949 it would be most appreciated. It seems fitting to acknowledge a good deed for a change. I am not the person who lost the item, but am trying to help her locate the young woman. Theresa Sawtell-Davie Salem Dear Smoke Signals : I read the last issue of Smoke Signals and found it quite interesting, especially the part about the constitutional election going on. It’s true; we are lucky to be voting on such major issues. I honestly don’t …

their top three priorities if elected to Tribal Council. Question topics from the audience ranged from enrollment issues to the protection of the Tribe’s endowments and the Constitution. Candidates were asked if they supported a new swimming pool in the community, what they were most proud of the Tribe for, if they were team players and if they were independent thinkers. Membership also wanted to know what each candidate would focus on if elected, how they would keep the Tribe strong, what ideas …

to guide staff to collaboratively plan timber sales, build and maintain forest roads, develop recreational opportunities, preserve wildlife habitat and work with adjoining land owners to ensure resource protection," he says. With the management plan, the department has been improving relationships with federal, state and local agencies and the public. Most recently, the department signed an agreement to work with the Willamette National Forest and many other public and private stakeholders …