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speaks volumes. “It’s a sign of what parity and recognition can look like,” Edwards said. “Both institutions recognized and respected each other. It meant a lot. The British Museum is one of the most recognized museum names in the world.” The seed was planted in the 1980s for an eventual Tribal museum, which first opened at the site of the former Willamina Middle School in 2014 after phase one remodeling was complete. Phase two included an extensive remodel of the library area, which was turned …

to the ceremony held in Grand Ronde on May 2. “But we also wanted to have an event for the larger community, and when we think of fishing, this is the most logical place to have it.” After the speakers were finished, Bobby Mercier invited everyone to walk down to the river, where the fish bones were returned to the waters. “We have to remember to say thank you to the salmon, so we are not just taking,” he said. At the banks of the Willamette River, Mercier said a blessing while Kimsey removed …

Coordinator Jesse Knight, Board of Trustees Chair Chip Lazenby, Giffen and Harvey shook recipients’ hands. “Thank you for all of the work you do to make a difference in our community,” Harvey said. “This is my most favorite part of the job. I’m very proud of the Community Fund.” Following the check presentation, Marion-Polk Food Share won a Pendleton blanket that was raffled off. Large grant recipients during the June 12 event were: Juliette’s House of McMinnville, $50,000, for its “Prevention Arc …

several “getting to know you” games before they were offered the opportunity to participate in gender-based sweats and sharing circles. The bulk of the Veterans Summit occurred on Friday with Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran, welcoming perhaps the most attendees ever to a summit. Eighty-six people registered this year and Social Services Director Dana Ainam said she thought more people were in attendance than in previous years. “You are appreciated more …

. History of Tomanowos Tomanowos is believed to be the iron core of a planetesimal that was shattered in a stellar collision and most likely landed in the southern Alberta region of Canada. As the Columbia River Gorge was carved in a flood of water, rocks and ice, Tomanowos traveled hundreds of miles westward, eventually coming to rest outside of what is now West Linn near the Willamette River falls. The meteorite collected water that the Clackamas Chinooks believed was invested with divine qualities …

with alcohol use only had lower verbal learning scores. But a lot of these studies don’t look at drug combinations and most addicts don’t just use one drug.” Martin added that scientists have known since the 1800s that alcohol causes brain damage, but until recently children have not been studied extensively. “Right now there is a huge study where they’re taking images of kids’ brains every few years and tracking them over a long period of time,” he said. “It could help reveal the roots of mental health …

of the different departments offering health care at the clinic: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Pharmacy, Community Health, and Administration and Business Office. No matter the department, however, they are all judged on the same criteria: quality care, patient access and, perhaps most importantly, patient satisfaction. “Our complaints went down 20 percent from 2018 to 2019,” Rowe said, adding that the goal is zero complaints. “If we don’t shoot for the best …. We have to meet …

and controls most of the Emerald Isle that is located west of England. Northern Ireland remains part of Great Britain, which also includes Scotland, Wales and England. Tribal member Maya Frost and her son, Liam, live in Athlone in central Ireland in County Westmeath. The city has a population of approximately 22,000 people. “I spent many years in county Donegal in the northwest of Ireland,” Frost says via e-mail. “It is a very beautiful area. Ireland’s climate is very mild and reminds me of growing up …

to receive four meals per Elder. The elderly with underlying health concerns are the most at risk from the coronavirus, which is similar to the flu in causing fever, chills and difficulty breathing. People older than 60 have the highest mortality rates from contracting the virus. The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has closed its front doors to the public to keep its staff from contracting the virus. A sign has been posted on the front door of the station at 9655 Grand Ronde Road telling people …

to thrive. … The most precious thing in life is our life.” The agenda also included: Approval of 24 non-infant applications for enrollment into the Tribe because the applicants meet the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance; Approved a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation regarding the Scroggins Dam, which is an earthen structure built on the Tualatin River for irrigation, water supply and flood control. The dam impounds the water …