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with Chinook salmon prints as well for their leadership with the state Department of Education Native American mascot project. Further information can be found at the OIEA Web site at www.oiea.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

participated. Krehbiel is Cultural Education specialist, Mercier is Cultural Language specialist, Harrelson is Cultural Protection specialist and Chandler is a Cultural Site monitor. The exhibition runs at Willamette Heritage Center through Monday, May 28. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, Northern Ireland, Reibach and his entourage - wife, Rhonda; son, Shane; godson and guitarist, Daniel; and percussionist Nathan Myers - headed to the Waterside Theatre, site of his scheduled concert that evening. While signing autographs after the concert, a 7-year-old boy named Liam O Gallachoir approached Reibach and said that he was a Grand Ronde Tribal member. Then the boy's mother, Maya Frost, introduced herself as a Tribal member as well. "There was an immediate connection and they told me …

, so doctors will know what services the Community Health program has been providing. Chamberlain said she aims to expand the role of Community Health representative and certified nursing assistant positions to include an educational component. For Elders who receive the one noon meal from the Elders' meal site, that education might involve helping coordinate and plan other meals during the day, whether that involves cooking or ordering in. On shopping trips, education might touch on reading …

and Hermila Chavez, as well as University of Oregon graduate student Stephanie Wood (all are members of the Tribe) in putting the project together. In addition, master weaver Margaret Matthews, and Tribal members Brian Krehbiel, Bobby Mercier, David Harrelson and Melisa Chandler participated. Krehbiel is Cultural Education specialist, Mercier is Cultural Language specialist, Harrelson is Cultural Protection specialist and Chandler is a Cultural Site monitor. Elders voted to allow the exhibit to use …

, "are not hippies growing pot for personal use. These are Mexican mercenaries who camp out for four to five months with firearms on site and big rewards for delivering the crop. "The solid waste generated includes household garbage, agricultural (including chemical) garbage and the remains of marijuana plants themselves," he said. In 2009, his group uncovered 21,000 plants in six growing operations at a cost of $11,000. "Native agriculture is taken out and trees are pruned up six to eight feet to create …

more land in the local area. "Additionally when we can, we may pick up contracts off-reservation which can supplement some of the budgetary draw from the Tribe and lessen the budget over time." "The position is to do a lot of things," Edwards says. "One, is to flesh out the department, the Site Protection Program … by bringing in and creating positions, having the personnel resources to handle existing lands, historic lands, including the ceded lands, which is a very large area. "Sixty percent …

gas connection, increased electrical capacity and the decommissioning of an existing septic system. Site work included creating a small paved parking area, an off-street turnaround, perimeter fencing, ramp access to the main floor, garden space, a small storage shed and trash enclosure, play equipment and drought-resistant landscaping. The contractor was Native American-owned company Advanced Native Construction. The architect was Portland-based Sarah Cantine with Scott/Edwards Architecture …

the Willamette River and caught abundant salmon and lamprey. Today, Grand Ronde claims the area as part of its ceded lands through the 1855 Willamette Valley Treaty and continues its traditions by harvesting lamprey and salmon from the site annually. The menu featured the traditional foods of salmon, venison, huckleberries and, in a light-hearted touch, mini ELTs - smoked lamprey sandwiches on fry bread. And, of course, there was the modern infusion of the Grand Ronde Tribe, which included opening …

bundles. George explained the meaning behind giveaways. “In our culture, when you visit someone’s home you bring a gift,” he said. “That is part of our tradition.” Coffee & Conversation attendees also were invited to participate in cultural activities afterward. This year, activities were expanded throughout the weekend and included free camping and meals at nearby TouVelle State Recreation Site along the Rogue River in an effort to increase interest for Tribal members to make the 225-mile journey …