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mitigation and conservation banking, Wildlands takes total responsibility for the success of the project. All of the stakeholders work with Wildlands to ensure the best result. For the Grand Ronde Tribe, construction of habitat is important, said Karnosh, who also notes that surveying and monitoring juvenile lamprey going through the harbor will uncover a world of new information for the Tribe. "Through this project," Karnosh said, "we'll get a lot of data on whether lamprey prefer this type of habitat …

and research for three years, and a special memorial service was held for her at Spirit Mountain Casino Convention Center on Aug. 17, 2013. The enclosed donation may be used in whatever manner you believe may be appropriate. Thank you for the enjoyment your publication brought to our mother, especially in her later years, and best wishes for the continued success of Smoke Signals. Jane Rausch Portland, Ore. (Editor's note: The staff of Smoke Signals donated the $1,000 check that arrived with his letter …

a coordinated response to sexual abuse cases. The response means giving the best information and knowing all available resources to give every victim the same chances. The coordinated response also means among Tribal programs and between community programs. Falla and her Advisory Board have started the groundwork for a Sexual Assault Response Resource Circle, a program similar to Sexual Assault Response Teams operating in all of Oregon's 36 counties, but with a Tribal focus. SARRC principles …

in the foothills of the west Cascades. The effort takes an "All Lands Approach," an initiative of the U.S. Forest Service. It was defined in the 2008 federal Farm Bill as recognizing that "public benefits as well as forest threats cross boundaries and are best addressed through integrated partnerships." As a result, stakeholders include the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Siletz and Warm Springs, Linn County, the city of Sweet Home, the Sweet Home Economic Development Group, the South Santiam …

knows how to connect it so it fits into their whole learning experience." "In class," Reeves said, "it is super important to know the students and the life they have at home, and how you can best help them be successful." Her challenge as a student teacher is "to come into a new classroom and have the students think of me as a teacher, not just a helper for the teacher." She said she feels rewarded by "having the freedom to create your own lessons, creating those that kids find interesting, when …

on the Community Fund's Board of Trustees, said the Tribe's "message of giving" dates back to before the Tribe built Spirit Mountain Casino. "People helped us for 30 years (during Termination)," Leno said, adding that the Tribe wants to help those communities now. "The membership understands and supports the fund." Community Fund Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono said that the best part of his job "is giving away the generosity of the Tribe." Dozono distributed the checks as King read off their names …

Leno and Henry Deitrich Peters Jr. “Most people probably won’t believe this but I was actually really quiet as a child,” he said. “In high school I was interested in swimming and band.” At 57, Deitz is a young Elder, but has had his share of life experiences and encourages young people to take the journey that best fits them. “Our life here is very short,” he said. “It is always important that you take the steps to stay true to yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask your Elders for something …

as enrollment.” Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said Montano is a great addition to Member Services. “Having come from our Cultural Resources Department, she has a deep understanding of community and knows our Tribal families,” Hernandez says. “There is no doubt in my mind that she will serve our members to the best of her ability and I look forward to working with her in her new capacity as Member Services Program manager.” Montano says the most challenging part of her job so far …

changes were not applied consistently to all lines of a family. Moving forward, Tribal Council said in its statement that it will be guided by several principles that seek to heal a divided Tribe, promote the common good and see to “the best interests of all Tribal members and the stability of our Tribe to provide a secure foundation for the next generation.” “Since the enrollment audit was initiated in 2012, Tribal members have lived through an anxious time and, in some cases, hardship in relation …

to increase advocacy and the voice of Native people in Oregon. Tribal Council member Kathleen George spoke during lunch on Tuesday, May 1, where she thanked attendees for caring about Tribal education and students. “We know that many Tribal students continue to struggle in Oregon’s education system,” she said. “The best statewide report that we have for Tribal students, the Chalkboard Project report, tells us that just about 55 percent of our Tribal member students will graduate on time from high school …