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was proud that the copy of the Chinuk dictionary gifted to his class is already showing signs of wear after just a few weeks. “The kids are in it all the time,” said Hart. “There is a major interest. The more we incorporate this into our classrooms the more people realize and appreciate what really the history of this valley is. Mercedes has been phenomenal to work with.” Hart said one of the best experiences he and his students have had during the school year so far occurred very naturally while …

unstoppable as she led us to our 1982 federal sovereignty re-recognition. Those same traits led to businesses as well as programs that benefitted Tribal members’ health, education and housing needs. Her influence and impact extended and benefitted many at the state and national level, too. She was a beloved Cow Creek Tribal member. Her loss is deeply felt.” Quigley, who worked for many years with Shaffer on the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, said that she was the best kind of champion …

think that was super important.” “I think the best thing about what our TAPP does is when we hired the individual who was going to be the family advocate at the school, myself and Audra Sherwood sat on the hiring panel so we had a lot of say about who that person was going to be,” Riggs said. “The last thing that we wanted to happen was for somebody to come in and try and hammer everything that looked like a nail.” Riggs agreed with Zimbrick that Arredondo’s outreach to Native families …

met a movie star or someone like that,” Sanchez said. “That’s what I’m doing here. She always believed in me. She always believed in all of us. She planted that seed inside of us and said, ‘Let the seed grow.’ She always did the best she could.” Daughter Christine Contreras said her mother was strong and that she loved to dance with her children when they were younger. “The strength of an Indian woman cannot be compromised,” Christine said. “My mom was a great friend. I know my mom loved us. She …

with Tribal pre-school children to identify early signs of poor dental health. “I just wanted to let everybody know that we really want to provide the best quality care at the clinic and we want to hear from the people if there are issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us,” said Rowe. “We want to make sure that we’re working on improving the care that is being delivered.” Rowe also said that the Health & Wellness Center is planning to celebrate its 20 th anniversary of opening in August 1997 …

, but found there were problems and that the Tribe’s Information Systems Department scrapped it in favor of AlertSense. “We started looking around at other services and we selected AlertSense as the best option and we have been really pretty happy with it,” said Patton. Patton, who previously worked for the Dayton School District before the Tribe, said the new system was first used during the Cascadia Rising earthquake drill this summer. “That was really our first effort at using it for its main …

this ceremony into the future. “The Elders remind us to be mindful when we’re at a ceremony such as this to be respectful to ourselves and to each other so that we can show our young people a better way,” said Morin. “It’s very important that we do our best to guide them in a good way so that when they do come up they’ll understand the intent of this ceremony, the meaning of these drums, these songs and how it is important to follow that so that these drums will work for us, these songs will work …

at 26820 Salmon River Highway on the Spirit Mountain Casino grounds. “I am having so much fun,” says Nelson. “I love working here. This is the best job I’ve ever, ever had. For the first time in my life I’m excited to come to work every day. Everybody has been so supportive and so helpful since I’ve been here. I just love it.” Nelson actually delivered her daughter’s baby when the doctor stepped out of the room. “Me and the nurse had to deliver the baby,” says Nelson. “It was awesome …

and develop the best of Maori art and culture. Waikarere and the Puketapus are accomplished Maori artists who are considered people of culture in their communities. Tribal Council member Jon A. George said he believes canoe journeys are important to the Tribal community in Grand Ronde. “Canoe Journey for me is one of the three top cultural events that occur annually for Grand Ronde,” said George via e-mail. “It is designed as a clean and sober event, and I am proud to be part of that family …

that they will want to stay involved with us. We’re going to try to figure out what is best for the community and we’re taking the foundation that has already been laid and we’re building the house around it.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …