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or fish parts cannot be bartered or sold. The Tribe also is required to notify Oregon State Police and the Department of Fish & Wildlife two days in advance of fishing. In addition, the Tribe is required to report to the state within 30 days following the end of the fishing season the number of unmarked wild salmon and steelhead captured and released. “These proposed rules will provide an opportunity for Oregonians to see traditional salmon fishing methods in use at this historic site …

of Pharmacy has been a long road, but one worth waiting for when one of our own with her credentials is hired.” Lynch has a science background and studied genetics, but she also has experience with executive-level administrative work and spent time working for the Tribe as a site monitor doing archaeology-related activities. “I believe life is a pathway and you go after what you’re passionate about,” said Lynch. “That’s what’s going to make you happy.” Rowe said Lynch fills a crucial role on the team …

Bank, which Ambrose runs as an employee of Marion-Polk Food Share. In addition, nominations were held for three openings on the Elders Committee. Julie Little, Penny DeLoe, Dan Ham and Duane Wheeler were nominated and votes will be cast during the Wednesday, Dec. 19, meal site luncheon and at the Jan. 6 General Council meeting. Education Committee Chair Tammy Cook also announced a “School Is Cool” logo design contest for Tribal youth with a grand prize of a $250 Amazon gift card. Cultural …

for continuing to select Portland as its Winter Convention site. “I really appreciate all the work you do to protect the environment,” Wheeler said. “Creating relationships with Tribal governments is very important to me personally and my colleagues on the City Council. … We have to acknowledge our history to move forward. There is so much dark history to reckon with.” Wheeler highlighted the city’s Tribal liaison Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), who began her job more than a year ago to help …

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 …

. It became a sacred site for western Oregon Indian Tribes, particularly the Chinooks, who believed it was sent to Earth by the Sky People. In 1902, Tomanowos was “found” by part-time miner Ellis Hughes, who removed it from ceded Tribal land that then belonged to Oregon Iron and Steel Co. In 1905, by judicial order, Tomanowos was returned to Oregon Iron and Steel and was subsequently purchased by New York philanthropist Mrs. William Dodge for $20,600 after she saw it at the 1905 Lewis and Clark …

Conservancy regarding a management plan for the Tables Rocks area north of Medford. Table Rocks was the site of a temporary reservation that held Tribal members before they were force-marched north to the Grand Ronde Reservation in February 1856. Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr., who has been a proponent of the Tribe continuing and increasing its outreach in the southern part of the state, said that he was happy with this year’s attendance, which totaled 11 not counting Tribal Council members …

members.” Those who have not yet registered for a gift can do so by visiting www.grandronde.org , click on the “Celebrating 37 Years of Restoration” link and below there is an online form to fill out. Additionally, the video presentation and the raffle event can be viewed on the site. Kennedy has said moving the Restoration Celebration online allowed the Tribe to honor the day while keeping Tribal and community members safe. “We’re saddened that we won’t be able to gather in person for this year …

of tests coming back positive. The first COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in Oregon on Monday, Dec. 14, and Legacy Health was the first registered vaccine provider in the state to receive them. Sites in Portland and Tualatin each took delivery of one package of 975 doses, according to a press release from the Oregon Health Authority. Additional doses were expected at three other locations in Oregon on Tuesday, Dec. 15: Oregon Health & Science University Pharmacy, a Kaiser Permanente site in Portland …

to an already approved $100,000 that funds the Tribe’s work as a technical consultant regarding Portland Harbor superfund site cleanup; Approved a Tribal application to the State Fire Marshal’s Office that would award a wildland urban interface grant that would cover supplies, training, equipment and communications equipment. Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the grant is worth $25,500 per fire engine for a maximum of three engines; Approved a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Indian …