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Health/Alcohol and Drug Counselor Nicole Estrada, Mental Health Counselor Jan Kaschmitter, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Karan Scharf and Secretary Nadine Burt had six hours (two hours on each of three successive Wednesdays) to put the place together. The house has been three years in coming. The effort included consulting with other programs, applying for and receiving grants for the building and operation of the facility, purchasing all the furnishings and "getting everybody on board and making sure …

by the dominant culture, ‘Indian’ sports brands have grown to become multi-million dollar franchises.” In 2012, the OSBE set a precedent and became a leader in stopping schools from promoting racism through the use of Native American-imaged mascots. They passed a ruling removing all Native American-imaged mascots from Oregon high schools and gave the schools until 2017 to make the change. However, in 2013 the issue returned to the table. Discussions and meetings took place and an amendment to the ruling …

on the map as far as what we’re trying to do and where we place our veterans in importance of things that we do,” said Fullerton. “Not only are you setting aside a complete powwow to honor your veterans, you are also saying you don’t just want to honor your veterans, but we want to help so we added the summit as a resource. We want to see if you can leave after these days in Grand Ronde in a better place than you were when you got here.” Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi, an Army veteran, said she …

grandmother taught her when she was small. Tribal member Kevin Simmons introduced his family. "This is a good place. This is a healing place," Simmons said. "There have been warriors, and there still are warriors." He called today's warriors "briefcase warriors." "We have built a home for our children," said Mercier, "but that doesn't mean our work is done. We tell stories about how our ancestors came here in the wintertime, but they did not ask, 'What can I have?' Instead, they were teaching …

a shared experience with the Tribe’s partners,” Historic Preservation Manager Briece Edwards said. “It’s a chance for people to learn that they are living on the Tribe’s ceded lands. The Tribe is a good host, and part of that is to provide education and a comfortable place to ask questions.” After attendees ate a buffet lunch of salmon, fruit, cookies, salads and crackers, Jon A. George gave an invocation. Other Tribal Council members in attendance were Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Denise Harvey …

center was opened in 2020. “The Gate not only provides a safe place for the teens to hang out during the hours between school and when their parents are home, we provide recreational activities, mentoring, food and tutoring,” Bobeda said. “Youth have the opportunity to have their real needs met, catch up on school work and connect with safe, caring adults. Providing the teens with a safe place to be with a positive environment gives them the opportunity to be mentally refreshed and be ready to re …

in a nationals competition in 2022-23. She was back in 2024 and secured 13 th place in her favorite event, the halfpipe, but a broken ankle sidelined her. Jessica Lampert said in an email that this year, “Azayla came into the season wanting to focus on being a part of the high school team for the Oregon Interscholastic Snowboard Association. She rides on the Sandy snowboard team in the Gorge League.” The OISA has four leagues, Lampert explained, and students compete both individually and as a team …

War veteran Steve Bobb Sr. “He’s on to something, trying to see if the VA can work with Tribal governments to service Tribal veterans,” Schrader added. “As Reyn (Leno) said at lunch, why should he have to go to Salem for a checkup when he could do it right here.” McDonald received a briefing from Health Services Director Kelly Rowe at the Health & Wellness Center. “This is a gorgeous building,” he said while admiring the Native-themed carpeting. “It feels like home.” During the visit …

in prize money. Five Grand Ronde Tribal members placed in the dance categories, including two dancers in the Junior Girls Jingle dance category. Kaleigha Simi finished fourth and Aleena Westley finished in fifth place. Tribal youth Nacoma Liebelt finished fourth in the Junior Boys Traditional category, Marcel Allen finished third in the Teen Boys Grass dance competition and Leah Villa finished third in the Womens Traditional dance category. “I think it definitely answered the question …

Health & Education 211 now available in Marion, Polk counties 01.31.2012 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , State government In these days of single-button phone numbers on cell phones, operator and 911 are about the only numbers people still remember. Starting in September 2011, however, residents of Polk and Marion counties could add 211 to that short list. These Mid-Valley 211 counties are among the latest included in a nationwide service, which now covers 83 percent of the country …