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that he was hired by Hollywood. Russell Means starred in the 1992 film “Last of the Mohicans” along with Wes Studi who went on to win an Academy Award. “I think if we hadn’t had these shifts, however small, in the 1960s, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Black says. “I am really, really excited about ‘Reservation Dogs’ and ‘Rutherford Falls’ – these two television shows that broke out in 2021 during the pandemic and generated a tremendous conversation on where Native people stand today.” One …

inhaled. The Tribe currently contracts through Springer Spray Services in Salem. Several commenters, including Tribal Elders Carol Logan and Kathleen Provost, were upset with the company’s alleged lack of warning signs around spray sites. “I’ve watched the spraying increase greatly. I now have cancer,” Provost said. “Why does a contract sprayer have more protection than Tribal members themselves?” Provost’s husband, Don Hendricks, made an emotional plea to Tribal Council to change the policy …

attended. About 65 Tribal members tuned in to hear the briefing. Langley closed the 24-minute Facebook Live event. “We have certainly come a long way in how we talk about drugs and addiction,” he said. “… It just reminds me that one of the things I have learned over the years is that the opposite of addiction is connection. It’s not going through punishment and shaming. I just think, especially this time of the year with the holidays, it’s even more important to reach out to people. That small …

progress on a number of issues and have ongoing consultations between Tribes and the state of Oregon,” Brown said. “The two things I am most proud of doing while serving on the commission are eliminating the ‘S’ word from geographic names and working to allow Tribal Elders to teach Native languages in schools. We must not lose any of our Native languages.” Brown also touched on the importance of participating in the upcoming 2020 Census, as well as passage of House Bill 2625, which she signed …

Bonamici, Earl Blumenauer, Val Hoyle and Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community were the original stewards of Oregon’s land and natural resources – and like so many other Indigenous peoples, they have faced tremendous injustices at the hands of the federal government,” Salinas said. “I’ve always believed that while we are not responsible for the ills of the past, we are responsible for remedying them today. My amendment to the Grand Ronde Reservation Act aligns …

. “We presented our new plan last night to the Keizer City Council and I’m glad to report back that it was approved,” he said. “So that (was) the final impediment for us and now we’re going forward with the next space in that project and there's some really exciting tenants. And we met afterward with a group that's planning a baseball field nearby. “One of our plans for the development is a hotel and they were really excited to hear that because that fits in with what they are going to need …

by Tribal Elder Evelyn Seidel and her husband, Leo. 2013 – Former Hatfield Fellow Francene Ambrose joined the Tribal Council office as an administrative assistant. She was the Grand Ronde Tribe’s 2008 Hatfield Fellow, working in the office of Sen. Ron Wyden. “I felt like this was my opportunity to give back to the Tribe in a meaningful way after they provided me with a scholarship and a wonderful fellowship,” she said. 2008 – Construction on Grand Ronde Road was set to begin in August and included …

participants at grand entry that it took more than 20 minutes for dancers to make their way into the uyxat Powwow Grounds arbor, where they stood four rows deep. “It’s a good weekend to be Indigenous,” Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said as he welcomed attendees. “I’m glad everyone has taken the time to be here.” The Contest Powwow began with the Royalty coronation at the uyxat Powwow Grounds arbor on Friday before the 7 p.m. grand entry. Anavey Smith was crowned Senior Miss Grand Ronde …

nursing assistant Darlene Aaron was recognized for five years of working for the Tribe. Aaron noted that she had seen many changes in that relatively short period of time. “When I first began working for the Tribe, everyone worked in the Manor. There were only about 25 employees and the Health Clinic was only open one day per week,” she said. 1988 – Tribal enrollment reached 2,351, according to Enrollment Director Margo George. “Congratulations to all of our new members,” she said. “I have been …

. The event, coordinated by Portland’s Tribal Relations Director Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), marked the first time in the United States that a local city government engaged with its neighboring Tribes to establish local partnerships. 2013 – Adam Leno was raised taking care of the Tribal cemetery with his grandfather, Russell Leno. So, he felt like he was meant to be in that position when he chose to accept the job as cemetery caretaker. “I worked with grandpa down here since I was 8 years old …