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and Finance, as well as function in a manner similar to a State Capitol building. 1993 – Tribal member Charlene Freeman was featured as entrepreneur of the month for her business, C Street Hair, in Independence. She worked “very closely” with Economic Development Specialist Elaine Moore to refine the details of her business, such as having customers in a database, utilizing tax write-offs and working on expense tracking. “Thanks to the Tribe, I am a lot more organized,” Freeman said. “I have learned …

, but the desire for the Tribe to have its own museum and cultural center dates back to before Restoration. “This space has been called for, worked for and desired by the community and Elders, some who have passed on before seeing it completed,” Harrelson said. “It feels satisfying knowing we are on track to open.” Julie Brown, Chachalu manager, said that when Restoration efforts were underway one of the top five priorities, especially for Elders, was having a museum. “I was in my 20s at the time and I …

music recording stars in the studio and live on stage,” states the Global Music Awards’ website. “Over the years, he has recorded music for several causes, including social justice, youth drug and alcohol prevention, children’s cancer research, global fracking, homelessness and much needed help for victims of natural disasters.” “For me, music without purpose is like paint without a canvas,” Reibach said. “As an Indigenous person, I always feel close with my ancestors. However, as a human being …

closely together to make a lot of changes to our grant-making programs, applications and processes, and I think we’re in a good place right now at the fund,” Sears said. “So I think I’m going to pick up where Michael left off and carry on.” Sears’ Native heritage includes Rogue River, Clackamas and Rosebud Sioux ancestry. She is the daughter of Dennis Sears and Patricia Petite Sears. Her maternal grandparents were James Petite (Rogue River and Clackamas) and Rebecca Reynolds (Rosebud Sioux). She …

to the Tribe I am a lot more organized,” Freeman said. “I have learned more than I ever dreamed. Every day, there’s something new.” 1988 – A Tribal voter registration drive was set by Social Services staff in an effort to register every eligible voter for upcoming elections. Staff offered to assist in the voter registration process and had forms available at the offices, or could arrange for an in-home visit if needed. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through …

and climate justice challenges. These place-based investments will be focused on community-driven initiatives to be responsive to community and stakeholder input.” “I have a very exciting grant to bring before you today,” Tribal Grants Program Manager Wendy Sparks said during a Tuesday, April 2, Legislative Action Committee meeting. “Because of the scope of our identified projects, today I am requesting a resolution for the first of two grant applications. I will be coming back to you in a month …

2025. During a Tuesday, Dec. 30, Legislative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council members took an opportunity to thank the Tribe’s Finance Department for its work on the budget. “Thank you for all the work you do with your staff, I know it gets hard on the eyes,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “But we got through it.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George said she wanted to take an opportunity to, “echo some of the good words said earlier.” “I want to thank (Finance Officer …

Culture Craig creates Native American exhibit at Independence museum 07.31.2018 Danielle Frost Culture , People , Education , History If you go “Nsayka íliʔi: Our Land” permanent exhibit When: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Where : Independence Heritage Museum in the historic First Baptist Church , 112 S. Third St., Independence. Cost: Free More information: E-mail orheritage@ci.independence.or.us , call 503-838-4989 or visit orheritage.org . By Danielle Frost INDEPENDENCE -- Tribal …

immemorial. When Tribal representatives asked her to consider applying for the new position as executive director of the state Legislative Commission on Indian Services in 1995, she was honored. “I like to think that I may be the only state agency employee ever hired by Tribal leaders and now governor but then-legislator Kate Brown, who were then all members of LCIS,” Quigley said. Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said Quigley is the “go to” expert on Oregon Tribal issues …

women that this song tells them to not be afraid to tell your story. If you were raped, report it. Don’t wait for years. I’m hoping my song says that even though you may have had a hardship, you can still break out of it and feel alive. Tell your story.” To listen to Nichols’ song, visit warriorsongs.org/track/1564075/warrior-wings. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …