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and the Blazers are huge in Portland. The owner of this space is a big fan, so we went for it,” Douglass said. “It’s quirky so it fits in well with the neighborhood. People love it.” Evidence of that was shown on a recent Friday afternoon as Douglass handled a sale using a basketball-shaped phone, customer purchases and an interview with Smoke Signals at the same time. So far, the best-selling product has been the Blazer Barbie Doll. “We sell a lot of Blazer gear in general,” he said. “We have …

is the first archaeology graduate recognized for this honor who has conducted community-based research with a Tribal nation,” says Dr. Sara Gonzalez, an associate professor with the University of Washington’s Department of Anthropology. “For a field whose history of relations with Indigenous communities can be best characterized as extractive, Ian’s Tribally led approach to conducting heritage research with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde serves as a model for how our discipline might begin …

believe that many of our communities experience their best health with eating First Foods and diets that have sustained people for generations, and within our extended family structures. I think culture should always be looked at as an accelerator to achieving health and wellness for individuals.” Added Watson, “It’s a systems change question. How do we embrace the systems that are going to be affirming of all of our identities, and educate people not only to embrace but to work within …

of delivering services during a global pandemic. “It’s been a tough year for everyone and housing is included in that, but we have done our best to continue our mission,” he said. “Many of you know our mission statement: We are here to ensure the membership has safe housing, which is affordable, promotes self-sufficiency, Tribal pride and Tribal spirit. We’re also going to create additional housing opportunities for Tribal members.” Leno said that despite a sluggish economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic …

of the American Political Science Association, where Auger attended virtual orientation sessions in the fall. “There was a lot missing from that, but a small group of us are planning to have lunch in D.C. soon,” she said. Auger also said she appreciates the Hatfield Fellowship program. “I’m very blessed to have it,” she said. “I appreciate the opportunity and will continue to make sure I do my very best and always think about my role as something I am doing to serve our Tribal community …

to leave behind his best buddy and friend, Donovan Kaufman, and his loving “Dad,” fishing buddy, traveling companion and “Captain,” Floyd Holbrook. Toye thoroughly enjoyed traveling dirt roads in central Oregon, taking landscape photos and playing his music loud! Unfortunately, his life was taken May 29, 2021, on a country road in a single-vehicle crash. When his truck accelerated, taking him through two fences and landing on its side, it burst into flames in the Little Deschutes River. Toye’s …

Chris Mercier. "She was always seeing the best in people. She had a zeal for her job and you could see that with the relationships and friendships she helped forge for our Tribe. I think she was the perfect example of somebody who loved this Tribe and would do anything for it. She wasn't just an employee, she was a true friend." Taylor also was a member of the Oregon chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and served on the board of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation. She …

emergency preparedness coordinator, for helping him bring the Tribe’s Emergency Services Department to fruition. “We felt it was best to make a move to serve this community out here and be partners to our surrounding neighbors,” Warden said. “We got the foundation laid and here we are today. Out here we believe in our people and ourselves. We work very hard to take care of our community. My only wish is that I would have started (working) here a long time ago. I love this place and the people out …

with Tribal members Travis Stewart, Greg Archuleta, Jordan Mercier, Francene Ambrose, Bobby Mercier and Stephanie Craig, who discussed topics such as food sovereignty, storytelling and art. Before the Restoration event began, Mercier, Leno, Cherry, Jon A. George and Kathleen George conducted a raffle via Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Prizes included Visa, Amazon, Shell, Best Buy, Shipwreck Beads and Target gift cards, along with game tables, saddle blankets and security cameras. Winners will have …

, a U.S. District Court judge formally signed the consent decree, making it official. “This is a major step in getting the Grand Ronde Reservation established,” Mercier reported. “I was on Tribal Council at that time,” former Tribal Council member Bradley Kowing recalls. “I remember attending meetings in Portland with the state of Oregon fish and game folks. We had lots of opposition. … We did the best we could to get some fishing and hunting rights. “We were up against most county commissioners …