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of the Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services, to witness Gov. John Kitzhaber sign the annual American Indian Week proclamation. American Indian Week in Oregon is May 13 to May 19. After Kennedy gave the invocation, Robert Garcia, Tribal chair of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians, said, "Oregon's relationship with its nine federally recognized Tribes is one that is growing and it has certainly been one of the best relationships in the United States. If you …

to the future. From the day that you enter our lives, you are wrapped in a cocoon of hopes and dreams by a generation that knows you will accomplish things. "On behalf of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, all of our members and our wonderful staff, we wish you the best." After Bobb's invocation, the princesses were treated to a meal that included prime rib, eggs Benedict, baby shrimp, fruit, pastries and hash browns. Princess Carter Wallace said the Rose Festival Court …

on the board of Discover Klamath. "We're pushing a lot of agendas," said Lewis, who indicated that his role on the board is not solely to pave the way for Tribal agendas, but to serve the best interests of the state. With that said, he is pushing, through the commission, for better Native content in school curricula and heritage programs that are open to Tribal peoples. "It's amazing how much we've accomplished since Restoration," said Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. in welcoming the group …

know the skills, talent and dedication, and the values and the wisdom that you all represent. "Over the next four years, as long as I have the privilege to be your president, we're going to keep working together so that the promise of America is fully realized for every Native American." Swinomish (Wash.) Tribal Chair Brian Cladoosby introduced Obama to conference attendees, saying that the last four years have been the best for Native Americans in the country's history. During the Dec. 11 …

of vegetables,” she says. “And I have a file of new recipes. … I give my grandkids smoothies and tell them it is just like what they have at Dairy Queen, and they like it.” The result of this healthier lifestyle has been a significant drop on the scale. “I have lost 97 pounds in the last year,” Mills says. “I love to try new recipes. Coming here every week is the best part of summer.” Farm Share Rx Coordinator Rachel Peterson says the biggest benefit she has seen from the program is changing attitudes …

timber stands every year, Wilson says. Sales managed by the Tribal Forest Enterprise are sold through public auction. Often, department staff members complete road maintenance and construction before logging to help with access. After logging, the department ensures that the Reservation roads are still in good shape. In recent years, Tribal foresters have pursued new markets for Tribal timber, including wood for transmission poles and export. All of the work aims "to get the best value from logs …

mitigation and conservation banking, Wildlands takes total responsibility for the success of the project. All of the stakeholders work with Wildlands to ensure the best result. For the Grand Ronde Tribe, construction of habitat is important, said Karnosh, who also notes that surveying and monitoring juvenile lamprey going through the harbor will uncover a world of new information for the Tribe. "Through this project," Karnosh said, "we'll get a lot of data on whether lamprey prefer this type of habitat …

a coordinated response to sexual abuse cases. The response means giving the best information and knowing all available resources to give every victim the same chances. The coordinated response also means among Tribal programs and between community programs. Falla and her Advisory Board have started the groundwork for a Sexual Assault Response Resource Circle, a program similar to Sexual Assault Response Teams operating in all of Oregon's 36 counties, but with a Tribal focus. SARRC principles …

in the foothills of the west Cascades. The effort takes an "All Lands Approach," an initiative of the U.S. Forest Service. It was defined in the 2008 federal Farm Bill as recognizing that "public benefits as well as forest threats cross boundaries and are best addressed through integrated partnerships." As a result, stakeholders include the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Siletz and Warm Springs, Linn County, the city of Sweet Home, the Sweet Home Economic Development Group, the South Santiam …

knows how to connect it so it fits into their whole learning experience." "In class," Reeves said, "it is super important to know the students and the life they have at home, and how you can best help them be successful." Her challenge as a student teacher is "to come into a new classroom and have the students think of me as a teacher, not just a helper for the teacher." She said she feels rewarded by "having the freedom to create your own lessons, creating those that kids find interesting, when …