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would require an immediate work stoppage and confidentially contacting the Tribe under an inadvertent discovery plan. “As a descendant of the Clackamas and the Molalla Tribes, I would say there is a really good chance that my ancestors were here,” Lewis said. “I understand that the development is taking place and I am happy to see that a cleanup is going to happen. My concern is for artifacts and possible remains. … Our people, we all know, were at the falls and were fishing there and were camping …

of Minneapolis, Minn., police officers on May 25. A cell phone video showing former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said “I can’t breathe” and called for his mother has been circulated widely across the Internet and called widespread attention to police brutality toward people of color. Tribal member Jordan Mercier, his wife Amanda and Tribal member children, Ila, 5, and Vincent, 8 months, sat in their vehicle in a parking lot …

to transcend its colonial legacies by grounding research in the values of mutual respect, generosity and trust. I can say without hesitation that Ian and his work with Grand Ronde embodies these values, and in so doing is helping to transform the discipline and practice of archaeology in the 21 st century.” The 496-page dissertation draws on Gerald Vizenor’s concept of survivance, which centers on Native presence in all aspects of archaeology. “In doing so, they address gaps in existing studies …

, Spirit Mountain Community Fund employees and board members, as well as representatives from various nonprofits and several Oregon Tribes. “It’s great to see so many of you here tonight,” Community Fund Director Angela Sears said. “I’m honored, blessed and very thankful for our nonprofit partners. We’re here to recognize the contributions of those who came before us and the partnerships we have created over the years. Your leadership, vision, dedication and generosity has allowed us to create …

employees to the service event, noting how much the Tribe had grown since Restoration in 1983. “I’m so grateful for all of our employees,” Cherry said. “We have close to 700 employees now. When I started here in the 1990s, all the employees worked out of the Depot (building). Growing up in Grand Ronde, the only land we had was the cemetery and five acres.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance included Brenda Tuomi and Denise Harvey. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy was unable to attend …

the new building filled with the sounds of children drumming, singing, laughing and playing. The Tribe’s immersive language program has a home at last, a dream come true for the Elders who envisioned it many years ago. Chinuk Wawa Education Program Manager Justine Flynn, a Grand Ronde Tribal member, was hired to lead the program in December. “Teaching language is a key aspect to our lifeways,” Flynn said. “This building brings positive momentum. I want to see the school expand and grow …

a gambling arms race, changing our state forever and thoughtlessly toss out the longstanding agreement come to in Oregon by Oregonians that all Tribes should share an equal opportunity at success rather than an endless effort of one-up-manship,” Sen. Ron Wyden said in an email. “This recklessly risky route would lead to real harm, and I encourage everybody to weigh in during this comment period so Oregon and Tribes can maintain the historic and balanced approach that’s fair for all.” Sen. Jeff …

to address the long-term health of the Tribe’s firefighters. The course requires a capstone program, similar to a master’s thesis, but intended to result in a tangible outcome for the graduates’ home departments. “I wanted something meaningful,” Wakeland said. “We see a lot of stuff; we go through a lot of stuff. I want to see our firefighters and emergency responders, when they get to retirement, be mentally healthy with peace in their hearts. … I don’t want them dealing with issues that have been …

." At the Dec. 4 General Council meeting, Kennedy said that during her trip to Washington, D.C., which began on Wednesday, Nov. 30, she also testified regarding the Internal Revenue Service's plan to tax general welfare assistance provided by Tribes to Tribal members. Kennedy said she spoke in opposition to the tax proposal because Tribes are stepping up and providing benefits that the federal government has failed to provide even though they were promised in treaties. "I was advocating on behalf of our …

week is very appealing." But there is more. "I am very excited for our athletes to have the opportunity to take this class in Grand Ronde," Riley said. "This week can be a life-changing moment for those that are in the class. I know the guys that have taken this class in the past have had an awesome experience." "The idea," said Peters, "is to have students get out of the campus setting and actually come meet people on a one-to-one basis to better understand how those communities are organized …