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members, for your support of the fairest member benefit we receive - per capita. Best to all, Rosemary Jameson Roll #883 Dear Tribal members: There has been a petition signed by many Tribal members asking Tribal Council to ensure that we receive a minimum of 25 percent of our revenue in per capita payments. Tribal Council has received copies of this petition, and I would like to urge them to consider the positive effects that this would have on every Tribal member, everywhere, without exception …

by attorneys, Fasana said. CASA volunteers serve as secondary advocates for these children; first ensuring the cultural connection and, more generally, being a voice for the child's best interest. "How I view CASA," said Kristi Petite, Foster Care supervisor, "is as another caring adult in a child's life. Kids in foster care need as many supportive people in their lives as they can have. CASA volunteers bring a fresh perspective about how to meet those needs." The Tribe's Indian Child Welfare …

can do." The change is from "the factory model," which has been in existence since the Industrial Revolution in the 18 th century, that was designed to prepare students to work in factories, said Siegel. "It changes everything to say 'this is what you know; this is what you need to learn,' " he said. And the best news is, the proficiency-based model "is on its way," he said. Retired Oregon State Ethnic Studies Professor Kurt Peters (Blackfeet/Powhatan), who last year brought Oregon State …

1, 2017.” Those school districts include Amity, Banks, Roseburg, Lebanon, Oakridge, Philomath, Scappoose and Warrenton-Hammond, among others. Leno and Siletz Tribal Council member Lily Butler testified against the new rules, chastising the Board of Education for not working in a collaborative government-to-government relationship with the nine federally recognized Tribes in the state and also for assuming that the board knows what is best for Tribes. “Our warrior mascot does not create …

organization at every quarterly grant presentation. Olalla Center for Children and Families Development Director Diana Teem said the assistance it receives from the Community Fund is crucial to its mission of helping those in crisis. “It is often when working through the carnage left by the worst of humankind that we find the best as well,” she said. “I really see the best of humanity here. Our mission is to heal children and families, and we could not do our work without the help of the Spirit Mountain …

out at Youth Ed or go on trips, I developed some of my favorite relationships. I met my best friend Kaylene Barry on a trip to a water park and we’ve hung out ever since then.” She said the department is always available to help youth in a variety of ways. “I think more Tribal youth should take advantage of the programs offered to us and I wish I would have,” McKnight said. During her time at Willamina High School, McKnight played volleyball with fellow Tribal member Madison Leno, who is now …

influences the result. Take video poker for example. Professional gambler Dom LoRiggio owns Golden Touch in Las Vegas and teaches gaming seminars there and in Atlantic City, Memphis and Shreveport, La. He is considered one of the best professional gamblers, ranked eighth best ever by Listverse. LoRiggio, who is from New York City and has been a professional gambler for more than 40 years, says there really is a difference in the machines and players know it. LoRiggio says video poker machines …

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of Tribal Council, he pledged the Grand Ronde Tribe's support as host. "We were invited down because a lot of people know about our Veterans Powwow," Leno said. "They picked Grand Ronde because they recognize that ours is one of the best Veterans Powwows in the country. I've been on council for 17 years and this is the first actual outdoor conference I've ever been involved in. Everything else is always at a casino or something." Leno said it is an honor for the Tribe to host the Summit. "I think …

Tribal Government & News ATNI Winter Convention draws large Tribal turnout 01.31.2019 Danielle Frost, Staff Writer PORTLAND – The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Winter Convention was one of the best attended in recent years and Grand Ronde was well-represented. The annual event, held Sunday, Jan. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 31, at the DoubleTree Hilton, is an opportunity for meetings, discussion, presentations and committee work that affects policy, legislation and the future of Indian …