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this, but we need to support survivors.” Falla said that Warriors of Hope had partnered with various housing authorities for fast track housing vouchers, so those who want to escape a violent situation but don’t have the influx of cash that it often takes for a new apartment can secure a place to live without spending months or years on a waiting list. “Creating these partnerships is critical,” she said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Cherry welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “One of these days I hope we will all be together,” Cherry said. “I’m honored to host you today and look forward to seeing you in person soon. As 2022 comes to an end, I celebrate and acknowledge your perseverance and dedication to making Oregon a safer place for children and families. We applaud your generosity and gift of service.” The event …

Cougar car or rebuild a carburetor. In her teen years, she did many things: She entered the Applegate Trail Days costume contest, winning first place dressed as an “Indian.” Later, she was nominated to run for Rodeo Queen. She missing being queen, but won as princess. She was active in school, keeping basketball stats for four years at Crow High. She raced her Cougar at the Lowell mud flats. She assisted in the pits at the drag races in Eugene. She was hired to help rebuild the Crow Museum. She …

the presentation was complete, Webb fielded seven questions and comments from the audience. “That was a wonderful presentation and I thank you for putting all of the details there,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “Serving on the first post-Restoration Tribal Council, these were really our dreams and they were only dreams then. Now to see these things are taking place, it’s a wonderful thing.” In other action, door prize winners were Jack Giffen Jr., Darlene Aaron, Diane Webb, Julie …

youth,” Justin said, adding that the organization had recently received another grant for equipment. “These grants are a big blessing. … We always have a growth mindset but everything depends on what God wants for us. Simply having a place for kids to go is likely helping to save their lives.” Check presentation Community Fund Director Angie Sears welcomed the approximately 40 attendees to the event. “The presentations are an opportunity to connect, recognize and celebrate the work you do in your …

goals. Littlebird is especially excited about the upcoming art exhibition at the Bush Barn Art Center & Annex in Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem. “Portland is home to some of the most acclaimed Indigenous artists in the country,” Littlebird said. “This is an opportunity to showcase how talented our community is.” She said she’s proud to bring Indigenous art to a space that has largely been reserved for white artists. In addition, the show will take place during the Salem Art Fair, which brings …

. Doctor Jim Laidler, who works in the Portland clinic, said that last resort provides a stable landing place from which people who have struggled with addiction for years can finally begin to rebuild their lives. Just a few months after opening, the van already has 30 clients established. The Portland clinic has 300 patients, Worth said. The Portland mobile unit is the second one operated by Great Circle. In 2022, it added a mobile unit to its Salem clinic that also travels to Grand Ronde …

, McClary said. A Toxics Take Back Event has been scheduled for Friday, April 11. Once a plan has been created, the Tribe anticipates putting it into place by September 2026. The Facilities Department policy on herbicides authorizes uses of specific products, but states that housing tenants who want to opt out of having their yards sprayed may do so if they agree to the required conditions. Those include submitting a formal written request to the Grand Ronde Housing Department and keeping the area …

Tribal Government & News Tribal member joins police force 01.31.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal Police , Tribal member Ayden Bobb By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Being a police officer was not always on Tribal member Ayden Bobb’s radar, but he did know that he loved helping others. After two months serving with the Grand Ronde Tribal Police following completion of the police academy in 2024, Bobb said that even on tough days, he knows he’s found his place. Bobb grew up in Salem …

, it states, they must work with Tribal governments and Native-led organizations, as well as law enforcement, to maintain data on MMIP, and to put community education and support programs in place. “For far too long missing and murdered people have gone ignored,” Leno told the committee. “While over the years we have made some strides in raising awareness and bringing resources to the communities that have been impacted the most, there is still more work to be done. We believe that the Oregon Health …