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on to attend the Tribe’s 23rd Facebook Live event held since mid-March 2020. It also featured Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier and Secretary Michael Langley. Spirit Mountain Casino Assistant General Manager Camille Mercier said that employment recruiting is on an upswing and COVID-19 cases are trending downward. “I’m happy to say we are down to one positive COVID case with our employees,” she said. “It’s a great trend and we are expecting zero soon. The applicant pool has also grown. I …

yards for years. He would tell me stories about it being hard work, but also a time of celebration. “Hearing my grandpa Fremond Bean tell these stories about being with family, laughter, music and movie nights in the hop yards, and even an ice cream truck that would arrive at the end of the day all painted a picture for me that I thought should be remembered.” Huffman started talking with Cory Eisele and Jason Kloser, who work for Bend-based 10 Barrel Brewing Co. which is a fellow Oregon State …

Natives knowing that a local Indigenous art form distinct to this region exists,” Robinson said. “I hope that this work will help proliferate the understanding of Chinookan art as the Indigenous art form of the lower Columbia River and in doing so, aid in correcting the public’s misunderstanding that art form elsewhere is of this place.” Cultural Resources Department Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier said that Robinson is dedicated to studying Chinookan art in museums and collections worldwide …

said. “Time will tell really how meaningful it is. Nonetheless, they made the time and deserve credit. “I think just by having the summit shows a marked improvement from the previous administration. This should be a standing tradition regardless of which party occupies the White House.” Mercier previously attended the White House Tribal Nations Summits held in 2014 and ’15. The summit provided the Biden administration and Tribal leaders from federally recognized Tribes to engage in ways the federal …

the Shawash-ili?i 2033 – nsayka KHapa aLqi (Grand Ronde 2033 – Our Future) effort in May 2018 to help guide the decisions and setting of priorities for the Tribe as the 50-year mark of Restoration approaches. Tribal Engineering and Planning Department Manager Ryan Webb introduced Svicarovich to the online and in-person audience. “This past year has been fantastic for the Tribe, lots going on, and the good work Kristen will present is setting great foundations for the year to come and where we want …

guided the Tribe through the COVID-19 pandemic, which broke in March 2020. An emergency declaration approved by Tribal Council put him in charge of the Tribe’s response to the pandemic. The emergency declaration is still in effect. "I will forever be grateful for the service Dave has provided to our community," Tribal Council member Lisa Leno said in an e-mail after Fullerton’s dismissal was announced. "It has been an honor working with him." "What a sad day for GR (Grand Ronde)," Tribal Council …

for cultural ceremonies to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde members. The Tribe had been working to regain the rights after losing them. “A great day … a historic day,” said Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno. “I wish every Tribal member knew what was going on here today.” The new ceremonial game hunting rights applied in the Trask Wildlife Management Unit where Tribal members had hunted since time immemorial and during state-sanctioned hunting seasons since Restoration. 2003 – New Spirit Mountain …

a Native woman and a non-traditional student in law school. “After recovering and reconnecting with my Native identity, I found activism and that I had something to say. … Law school changes you. It changes how you argue, how you speak and how you approach everything. During law school, I found people to be my giants: My mom, my mentors, Native groups, my sweet children and the Tribe’s Higher Education Department.” Those honored included: Eighth grade promotions: Shyanne Adams, Rylee Bishop …

to painting, drawing, traditional crafts and contemporary abstract. “Some are deeply personal and others are whimsical and fun,” Exhibits Coordinator Lyle Cairdeas said. “Depending on the piece, it may be about learning lessons, loss, heartache, new beginnings or healing. What I love about the exhibit is that it runs the gamut of emotions.” On opening night, artist and Tribal member Leland Butler spoke about his untitled triptych: Three large photographs taken at approximately 5 p.m. on July 16 …

for its employee and Tribal member health care, and has selected Wisconsin-based Forest County Potawatomi as the new vendor. The change will be effective July 1. The process has been going on for nearly two years, dating back to when Shasta began having backlogged claims, some of which were going to collections for nonpayment. “It’s been a long haul and I’m very pleased we’re at this point now,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “All of the accommodations demonstrated by (Forest …