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the historical role that Tribal burning had in contributing to past fire regimes, and for increasing the public’s and resource managers’ awareness of how working with Tribes on forest restoration and restoring fire as an eco-cultural process can benefit society and the environment today,” said Frank Lake, a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service. Researchers examined 100 trees scared by more than 200 fires dating back to 1650. They found that diverse dry forest stands from across the Rogue River …

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, Canada. Cree Confederation will be the host drum and drums will compete for $22,000 in prize money with the best drum taking home an $8,000 prize. Specials will include an old style jingle dance sponsored by the Native Wellness Institute of Gresham that has a $1,000 first-place prize with three $200 consolation prizes; a junior and teens team dance sponsored by the Grand Ronde Youth Council with a $75 first-place prize; a round bustle/chicken dance with an $800 first-place prize; and an old …

category. Golden Age remains older than 50. “Tribal Council supported additional funding to increase opportunities to attract participants to our event,” Ainam said. “Many powwows have moved to a junior adult and senior adult so 28 year olds are not competing against 49 year olds. As you are aware, last year our event was heavily impacted by competing powwows in our region.” Last year’s Contest Powwow drew 171 dancers, down from the usually more than 200 who regularly attend. The new dance …

constitutional framers. And, for more than 200 years, they have bravely answered the call to defend our nation, serving with distinction in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. The nation is grateful for the service and sacrifice of all American Indians and Alaska Natives. “My administration is committed to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. A great nation keeps its word, and this administration will continue to uphold and defend its responsibilities to American Indians …

misdemeanor charges – tampering with evidence and false swearing -- against McConnell as part of a stipulated plea agreement. Feibleman said that the maximum penalty McConnell was facing was 12 months in jail and a $6,250 fine per count. McConnell agreed to voluntarily surrender his Oregon police certification and was sentenced to probation for 18 months and fined $100 per count, or $200 total. “Yes, sir,” McConnell said when asked by Feibleman if he understood and agreed to the plea deal …

a belt buckle, a saddle and chaps for winning the worlds. When asked what’s next, Allen said he will do it all again next year and try to qualify for the Indian National Rodeo Finals again. If he makes it back to the finals next year, he will be on the largest bulls and no longer be a junior bull rider. Desiree thanked the Tribe’s Youth Education program for sponsoring Allen this year. The $200 youth sponsorship he received was enough to pay for his entry fee. After it was all over, Allen said …

. Women’s Traditional and Men’s Round Bustle will be the dance specials with $800 first-place awards and four consolation prizes each. There also will be a Women’s Golden Age special in honor of Tribal Elder Lorene Smith with a $500 first-place award, $200 second-place award and three consolation prizes. In addition, there will be a Mother/Daughter special with a winner-takes-all prize that is yet to be determined and the Education Committee will sponsor a dance special over the weekend open to all …

and renovate the current kitchen, expanding it by 200 square feet. The addition would include two classrooms -- one for 20 3 and 4 year olds and the other for eight 2 year olds. The Tribe would provide a minimum of $166,667 in matching funds. The addition is needed because there is a long waiting list with additional families needing services and the Early Childhood Education building is at capacity. The Indian Community Development Block Grant Program is a competitive program to benefit low-moderate …

,” the directive stated. “The entire casino space will be remodeled with new finishes, carpet, lighting displays, ceiling fixtures and signage.” In addition, the project will allow the casino to move approximately 200 slot machines from The Peak to the main casino floor, which will increase revenue by approximately $730,000 annually. I-5 Design and Manufacture Inc. of Lacey, Wash., will perform the work. The loan will be structured as a construction loan with interest-only payments due monthly …