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received a congratulatory email for being one of eight librarians throughout the country who had won an all-expenses paid trip to Boston, her first thought was, “Is this spam?” “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said. After showing the email to a colleague, Cole phoned the sender, Anna Cesary. Cesary is the executive assistant to Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-bestselling “ Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series. Kinney launched a nationwide search last fall to coincide with the release of his 18 th book …

and energy to see this come to fruition.” Education Department Manager Angela Fasana expressed similar sentiments. “I am so happy to hear this,” she said. “I appreciate each of you and your contribution to making this happen.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the cap away the staffers violated New Mexico law which is similar to the Federal Crown Act but also includes headdresses,” KRQE reported. New Mexico Senator Harold Pope Jr. sponsored the legislations and was interviewed by KRQE. “The intent was to make sure something like this didn’t happen,” Pope said. “I understand there are rules, there are things that happen at schools, but we also have New Mexico law and we want to protect folks from being discriminated and being harmed on their cultural …

Gaming Casino receives top grade on recent audit 06.13.2024 Danielle Harrison Spirit Mountain Casino By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Spirit Mountain Casino was awarded an A+ grade for a recent external audit conducted by Las Vegas-based REDW LLC. The company performs audits for approximately 170 casinos nationwide, both Tribal and commercial. “Their comprehensive evaluation was presented to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors and the Tribal Council, and I am delighted …

blends contemporary folk songs, Indigenous chants, Native American flutes, acoustic guitar and world percussion. (Photo courtesy of Jan Michael Looking Wolf) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Elder Jan Michael Looking Wolf (Reibach) and the Native Rose Band have released a new folk-rock anthem, “We Rise.” "A huge many thanks and appreciation to Anne Naito-Campbell, Oregon Rises Above Hate and Fear No Music for providing the inspiration for ‘We Rise.’ In my heart, I too will never lose …

- and third-place awards in the Best News Photo category for photographs of a preschool graduation, Tribal members celebrating after the historic MOA with the state of Oregon was signed Aug. 4, 2023, and her photo of Grand Ronde Tribal member Leloo Quenelle dancing during the 2023 Veterans Powwow. Lastly, Smoke Signals garnered a first-place award in the coveted Target Audience/General Excellence category. “I’m truly impressed with the quality level of journalism that Smoke Signals employees produced …

intergenerational trauma on Native children who were forced to go the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School on the Sugarcane Reserve in Canada. After the early screening of the documentary, the filmmakers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie answered audience questions. “I didn’t know the story of my father’s birth and connection to the Indian reservation school, but I knew it was very heavy,” NoiseCat said in response to someone’s question on why he decided to make the film. From left, filmmaker …

for the Tribe, and sees both large and small opportunities. For example, he said, one of his goals is to get a coffee shop built on the campus, so that khofi haws operator Ariel Hunt would not have to rely on the small trailer she operates out of now. “Any support that I can offer to the entrepreneurs in this community, I’m all for it,” Cully said. “(My position) is a fantastic opportunity to build some generational wealth for the Tribe and do some things that are long overdue.” Rowe said that Health …

a competition that pits Tribe against Tribe and endangers the special framework Oregon has supported for Tribal casinos. I will be working with my colleagues, including Senator Wyden, to explore pathways to block or reverse this wrongheaded action,” Merkley said. “This reckless choice by D.C. bureaucrats catapults Oregon into an uncontrolled escalation of gambling with no end in sight,” Wyden said. “And it compounds the collateral damage from this casino arms race by cavalierly tossing out our …

of Grand Ronde are long overdue for reversal and repair,” he said. “This bill would help to achieve those objectives by restoring their abilities to hunt, fish and gather food on their ancestral lands without government overreach and intervention. I will keep partnering with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the other eight federally recognized Tribes in Oregon for justice that protects Tribal sovereignty.” Bonamici called the consent decree a shameful remnant of past U.S. government …