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of women, the underlying cause of many substance use and resulting criminal behaviors are desperation, it states, and many would be better served by community treatment programs than prison time. “Many women on the social and economic margins of society struggle to survive outside of legitimate enterprises, which brings them into contact with the criminal justice system. … The most common pathways to crime are based on survival (of abuse and poverty) and substance abuse.” Jail to prison During her five …

at constructing a fishing platform at Willamette Falls, Jon A. George gave an invocation and a catered buffet lunch was served that included baked salmon, chicken breast, pot roast, garlic mashed potatoes, wild rice pilaf, roasted butternut squash, green salad, fruit salad, rolls, mini huckleberry pies, cheesecakes and Nanaimo bars. Most who attended Restoration received a gift box with salmon, beef jerky, a note pad, magnet and salmon-shaped gourmet chocolates. During lunch, raffle prizes including …

Jr. told the group. "A line of communication is just vital to move forward." "All through Restoration," said Tribal Elder and longtime Tribal Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison, "it was consultation, consultation, consultation." "This is the most information I've had about the Tribe since I came to Oregon six years ago," said Shelley Fenton, a Bonneville Power Realty specialist. "So many agencies don't even know that we're here," said Humphreys. Presentations included summaries of Tribal history …

century (starting in 1792). The first traders came by ship to the mouth of the Columbia River and traded for Indian furs. "Other scholars believe that the hybrid language is actually older and was used among different Tribes earlier in the aboriginal, or Native, trade." Whatever the origins, it was already in widespread use in 1856 following the Trail of Tears when the Grand Ronde Tribe was formed. "The most important part of the vocabulary is from the Native Chinookan languages of the lower …

and casino Marketing Sponsorship Coordinator Jocelyn Huffman. And it is again this year. Speaking from the VIP Chalet where floats and parade people of every size, shape and color emerged from Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, June 11, Huffman also was listening to the loudspeakers. Float winners were being announced. The Tribal entry won the President's Award for the "most effective overall floral presentation." The sponsorship is also about telling the Grand Ronde story, said Tribal Council member …

efforts, noting that most investments are dependent on the oil industry. She said she supports ways for the Tribe to create its own energy, get off the grid and grow its own food. McDaniel's comments inspired a discussion among Tribal members about what Tribal self-sufficiency means. "To me, diversification of assets is the only way to become self-sufficient," Tribal Council member Valorie Sheker, who chaired the meeting, said. "They go hand in hand." Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg said …

and the Klamath Tribes. Thus, we are currently undertaking a project to have each specific Tribal community work with and process the records from this collection that relate to their Tribe. The collection not only contains manuscripts from his book, but most importantly the field notes and genealogical information about individuals in each community. "This collaborative effort will ensure that the records are properly described by the communities and that they have an opportunity to utilize the records …

Campbell and Marion Mercier were also very kind and helpful when I needed help in completing my tasks. I enjoyed working there very much. I learned so much about filing, computers, copying, shredding and, most importantly, wrapping. I learned a lot about Microsoft Excel and video editing. This job helped me to see that I can do things that make me a little nervous and that I can do a good job. I liked everything about this job and I hope that there is a chance I could work here in the future. I hope …

members Gene LaBonte, Wink Soderberg, Reina Nelson, Bob Duncan and Wayne Chulik. The T-shirt legend most representative of the veteran spirit? "Impossible is nothing." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Elder Bob Tom emceed the first one. State Rep. Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay, who is co-speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, attended. "This is one of the great events to happen in western Oregon," Roblan said. "Most people in Oregon don't understand the long history of Native Americans here, but we need to understand the relationship between the Tribes and Oregon. It's important for us to listen to each other." Traditional dance specials for men and women were held during the afternoon …