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looks at the decimation of Oregon’s Native Tribes and illuminates a chapter of history that is rarely talked about,” says the program’s pre-release materials. “All we do is documentaries about people or events in Oregon history.” Cain said during a telephone interview from his office in Portland. He has received two regional Emmy Awards for best director and two regional Emmys for best documentary. Cain said he would often see Native Americans mentioned in the news because of water rights …

for it when they do decide to make it mandatory for all law enforcement throughout the country,” said McKnight. “I also want to be as transparent as possible as a police department. That was my main push for it, I guess, was to be transparent.” McKnight said despite being only a phone call away, he still can’t be with all his officers all of the time. “I figured this would be the best supervisor I could give them is a body cam,” said McKnight. “It basically reminds the officers to stay …

high school.” The specific objectives revolve around the idea that every student graduates from high school and is ready for college, a career or for civic life, and that all school districts develop and implement systems of excellence. The plan calls for meaningful engagement of Elders, parents and the community to make Oregon schools among the best in the nation. Specifically, the objectives are to increase graduation rates for Native students that will meet or exceed the statewide average …

combines classroom learning with real-world experiences, such as controlled burns of empty buildings to teach critical lifesaving skills. Next month, Barry will begin her emergency medical technician certification while Bishop is in the process of earning her bachelor’s degree in emergency management. “It has been a challenge, but also an awesome experience,” Barry says. “People really care and are out to teach us the best they can. The physical aspect can be challenging, but I also enjoy figuring …

know the way,” Kennedy said. “And the way is effective leadership by example, to show and demonstrate the lessons they will have to confront and how to navigate those lessons. As we live this life here, we know not everyone will be an attorney or a doctor. But every person can help someone else. Make sure that the life you lead sets the best example you can.” During her speech, Kennedy discussed the history of Indigenous communities in Clackamas County and how people can work to honor …

and voices gave goosebumps to Willi Becker, father of Tribal forestry intern Felix Becker. Willi and his wife, Beate, had included the Restoration celebration in their first visit to the American West. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. and his wife, Connie, have been hosting Felix during his internship and hosted Felix's parents during their visit from Germany. "I didn't understand all of it," said Beate, with her son translating, "but I felt the respect for (Tribal) ancestors in the building …

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that was lost in the mid-1850s when Tribal members were removed to the Reservation. The annual Tribal trip to visit Tomanowos featured 14 Tribal members, including two Tribal youth interns working at the museum for three weeks. The ceremony was led by Youth Prevention Coordinator Cristina Lara, who also was chaperoning the youths, in the Frederick and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth & Space. Deputy Press Secretary Sara Thompson ferried the cedar boughs from Oregon while Lara provided rose water …

, but it’s also an acceptance of who you are and that you don’t need to have it all figured out,” Hudson says. “Kids are smarter than we give them credit for. We coddle kids, but they are already having discussions like this.” For more information about “Looking for Tiger Lily,” visit www.artistsrep.org . For more information about Anthony Hudson/Carla Rossi, visit www.thecarlarossi.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

of the powwow grounds, selling everything from jewelry to baskets and regalia. Zani Nevayaktewa (Hopi) and her mother-in-law, Regana Begay (Navajo), own RRB Native Jewelry. Both said the pandemic had been rough as the business is their main livelihood. “The grants we got from NAYA and the loans from the federal government really got us through,” Begay said. “It’s been rough. We tried to sell at online sites, but with jewelry it’s tough because people want to pick it up and see how it looks. If we …