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, but still be proud that my ancestors were Native people. I would still be able to come to Grand Ronde for visits and feel proud to have once been a part, no matter how small, of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Indians. Thank you for listening to my thoughts and best of luck in all your future work. May God bless all of you and guide you in your endeavors. Sincerely, Bradley Kowing Roll #1816 Dear Smoke Signals : This is to all my fellow Tribal members for your …

and several dessert options. Raffles were conducted throughout the event that included gift cards from Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Target, Dutch Bros, Amazon, Lowe’s and Best Buy, along with framed and signed Portland Trail Blazers’ jerseys, Beats headphones, a Microsoft Surface Pro and Nike gear. The event also included an ugly sweater contest, face painting and caricaturists. Winners in the ugly sweater contest were Nutrition Program Manager Kristy Criss-Lawson, first place with a $100 gift card …

disorders, Oregon ranked last in the nation. “The critical part of treatment is right at the beginning,” Martin said. “Oregon has some of the best treatment in the United States, but a lot of people think it is awful because of the long wait for a bed. … It takes two to six months. By the time the bed opens, that person is usually long gone.” He added that if a person can get into treatment, many opioid-dependent people drop out within 72 hours of starting the program due to the severity …

are suffering from staggering violent crime and victimization rates,” she said. “PL 280 Tribes and those facing the challenges of Termination and Restoration are disproportionately impacted by this underfunding. As Congress determines how to best allocate funds, Grand Ronde asks that increased and targeted funding for these Tribes be given a high priority.” Kennedy also touched on two other funding issues in her submitted and oral testimony – more funding for the Indian Health Service to improve health …

with silk pockets, which proved to be quite popular among the students at the University of Hawaii. “From there it just grew and we opened up an online store and started selling there and through Facebook,” he says. After graduating in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Douglass decided it was time to return to his Oregon roots. He decided to celebrate that by designing a T-shirt that reads “The Best Coast,” featuring the state license plates of Washington, Oregon and California …

.” In his spare time, Gerbrandt enjoys playing with his black lab, Vinnie, and video games alone or with 15-year-old brother Noah. His favorite subjects in school are social studies and language arts. “They really interest me and I get to learn about cool subjects,” he says. Gerbrandt first became interested in stand-up comedy after watching TV shows like “America’s Got Talent.” “They were all having a blast and living their best life, and I wanted to do that, too,” he says. Gerbrandt says he …

moment playing out.” However, Edwards said the best moments came when Tribal members visited the exhibit and spoke of their family connections. “When an Elder comes down and shares how they are connected, that is an amazing moment,” he said. Chachalu Manager and Tribal member Julie Brown was contemplative when asked her thoughts about the Summers Collection exhibit ending. “Oh my, that’s a tough one,” she said. “My sister (Khani Schultz) and I were engaged in a display board in 2012 at Spirit …

skills to help restore balance. (Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Remember the past, focus on the present and plan for the future was the message of the three-day Gathering of Grand Ronde Tilixam held Tuesday, May 21, through Thursday, May 23. In its second year, the event sought to give participants an opportunity to connect and learn how to best care for the community by discussing historical and intergenerational trauma, wisdom, culture …

overthink it. Today is a day to honor what veterans did and it’s also a day to remember those made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who continue to battle back home after serving our great nation.” Blasi, a 14-year Navy veteran, said she is always struck by the powerful emotions Memorial Day invokes. “Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” she said. “It is this holiday that speaks most keenly to our highest and best ideals.” Director of Statewide Veterans Services Sheronne Blasi …

services, it’s something that is being considered. “It takes lots of planning to see what we need to do to best serve our people,” says Executive Director of Health Services Kelly Rowe. “Right now, we do screenings for signs of depression fairly regularly. This (crisis services) is something that is on the radar, something that we know we need to have.” Indian Country often has its own risk factors with suicide when compared to the population at large. Those communities with high suicide rates …