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senator. Spirit Mountain Community Fund annually sponsors a Native American to serve as the Hatfield Fellow, who interns in an Oregon congressional office for an eight-month term. Placement of the fellow traditionally rotates through the Oregon congressional delegation to enhance mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Community Fund Director Michael Cherry said that the fellowship is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. “I continue to be so inspired by our …

cradleboards become more accepted in child care settings, but was finding the lack of knowledge surrounding this traditional practice frustrating. As the Tribal Affairs director for the Oregon Early Learning Division, she has encountered misunderstandings from pediatricians and others when cradleboards were brought up in meetings regarding their use and relevance in child care settings, particularly in facilities operated by Tribes or those that serve Indigenous communities. So, she teamed up …

of the organization’s programs. “Talk Saves Lives tells you that if someone you love is thinking about suicide, one of the best things you can do is directly ask them about it,” Tran said. “While some people worry that asking about suicide will increase suicide risk, research suggests that asking someone directly about suicide actually decreases suicide risk. So, don’t be afraid to ask the question, ‘Are you thinking about ending your life?’ If they tell you they are thinking of suicide, well …

Gaming Grand Ronde Tribe will not support Siletz Salem Casino proposal 06.25.2020 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government , Spirit Mountain Casino The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is seeking to build a casino on this 20-acre parcel at the Portland Road NE exit off Interstate 5. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will not support the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians’ proposal to build …

." Speaking first in Chinuk Wawa, Bobby Mercier said, "It's always good that we come together. On days like this, our hearts become full again." The singing and dancing, he said, "Let's our ancestors know that we haven't forgotten them. And I'm always glad to see the children here. It gives them the understanding that they are part of something bigger." Drummers and dancers, including the women of the Grand Ronde Canoe Family, performed a paddle dance, salmon dance, a dance honoring people coming …

in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. A noise complaint was reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, July 26 An animal complaint was reported in the 24000 block of McPherson Road. A welfare check occurred at the 8400 block of Grand Ronde Road. Criminal mischief was reported at Big Buck campground. A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 21. Officers assisted an outside agency on a burglary call in the 900 block of Main Street in Sheridan. Theft reported …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Log -- July 4-24 07.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Public safety Thursday, July 4 Assist outside agency with a driving complaint at milepost 6 eastbound on Salmon River Highway at Rose Lodge. Reported dispute in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Alarm went off in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency with a traffic hazard at milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single vehicle injury crash at milepost 24 …

seminars and webinars - and website design. Brayden programmed the Umpqua Outdoors website, www.umpquaoutdoors.com, the first of many planned apps, iCallElk, and designed the banner on the Facebook page, his first Web and app language designs. "I've wanted to program for quite a while, a year or so," says Brayden. The Umpqua Outdoors title comes in part because Bryan is partly descended from Umpqua Indians. Bryan, for his part, says he has been dreaming about the idea for as long as eight years …

on those core functions, such as now that we have all of these objects within our collection, we have an obligation to take care of those things first.” The Summers Collection, gathered by a clergyman from myriad Native Tribes on the West Coast in 1870s, includes Grand Ronde items and the Tribe has been working on either getting those items returned or loaned to the Tribe for display. Harrelson said the Tribe is currently hoping to have three items loaned to Chachalu for display so that Tribal artisans …

and execute Chachalu capital campaign grant applications and documentation necessary for the processing and receipt of such grants. Chachalu will be the Tribal museum and cultural center located in the former Willamina Middle School building off Grand Ronde Road Disenrolled two people for violating the dual enrollment prohibition of the Tribal Constitution. Authorized Finance Officer Julio Martinez to negotiate and finalize an agreement with McGladrey LLP for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 audits …