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Culture Watchlist: ‘Indigenous In Plain Sight’ 08.12.2021 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Gregg Deal introduced himself as a husband, father, artist and activist during a TEDx event he spoke at in Boulder, Colo. A video of the event was published to YouTube on June 26, 2018, and has since amassed more than 135,000 views. In his talk, called “Indigenous In Plain Sight,” Deal uses the TEDx platform to talk about the Native American topics his …

not be possible,” he said. “Without love, the notes on my flute would be meaningless. And without the Creator, I would not even have breath to share. Music is a language that we all share together. Everyone on Mother Earth is a descendant of an Indigenous ancestor, and in that way we are all related. Please remember that your feelings are so important and that you are appreciated.” In his career, Reibach has released 26 albums, performed more than 700 concerts, made dozens of music videos and taught …

request in the area of Yamhill River and Fort Hill roads. Traffic hazard reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18 for an animal in the roadway. Abuse reported in the 25000 block of Coyote Court. Disturbance reported in the 25000 block of Coyote Court. Monday, April 18 Assist outside agency by providing cover on a traffic stop in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. Welfare check performed in the 25000 block of Beaver Court. The person in question was checked on and was doing fine. Assist …

:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde and on Zoom. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

may register to attend by Zoom online at www.grandronde.org/constitutional-amendment-on-lineal-descent/ . Additionally, the Election Board will be holding office hours at the Tribal Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Ballots will be mailed out on Friday, Nov. 8. In order for a vote to be counted, returned ballots must be received in the designated post office box at the Grand Ronde Post Office by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The upcoming election …

. The Indian Health Care Improvement Act stated, among other things, that the Indian Health Service is the payor of last resort when an eligible Native American is covered by another health plan and excludes health benefits provided by Tribal governments as taxable income. Before passage of the Affordable Care Act, the Internal Revenue Service took the position that Tribes paying for health care services for their Tribal members should be taxable income. The National Indian Health Board issued a letter …

you for your service,” she added. Harvey said she hoped visitors to Grand Ronde felt welcome and that they would return for events like the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow in July and the larger contest powwow in August. Tribal Council member Chris Mercier recalled how he met Bobb for the first time and how that meeting changed his outlook on veterans. “When I started working for the Tribe and started working with a lot more veterans, especially while serving on Tribal Council, I …

Smith, who is 98. Funeral services are being arranged by West Valley Funeral Home in Sheridan. A public memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 4, at Spirit Mountain Casino with a meal being served at 1 p.m. The service also will be streamed at www.grandronde.org. The Tribal government shut down for the day on Monday, May 22, after the news was announced. “The Tribe lost one of its great leaders over the weekend with the passing of former Tribal Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison,” Interim …

Resources to develop an interactive Web map of the ceded lands. So when it's finished it will be all clickable with images. People will be able to see the signs and graphics without having to get in their car and go there. "We will be able to put a lot more information on the Web site that we couldn't fit on one sign panel. There's way too much information out there to put on one sign, but the Web address will be on all the signs. We're really excited about that because it will be a major …

canoe owned by the Heritage Center will be part of the upcoming Grand Ronde Canoe Journey exhibit at the Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem. The exhibition, with curator credits spread across the entire Cultural Resources Department, "explores the importance of canoes to the Native Peoples of the Willamette Valley," according to the Heritage Center Web site. "(David) Lewis (manager of the Tribe's Cultural Resources Department) and his staff use the canoe as a means to share aspects …