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the next weaver, carver or canoe maker is going to be if you don’t teach those skills to others.” Krehbiel, 41, grew up at the base of Spirit Mountain and has lived in Grand Ronde and Willamina for most of his life. He attended schools in Willamina as well as Noli Indian School near Palm Springs, Calif. In 1998, then 18-year-old Krehbiel began taking his first Grand Ronde cultural education classes. He learned about Native plants and processing, weaving, carving and tool making. For the next 10 …

and Gathering Spaces, Health Care, Social Services, Education, Employment and Vocational Training, as well as the past and future of Grand Ronde. In-person gatherings were shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but work continued on the plan. The most recent meeting was the culmination of those efforts, three years in the making. “We’re excited to share some of the details and summary of (this) Community Development Plan,” Reibach said. “This has been a huge project for the Tribe. … It represents …

held online. “It’s a very different model (than in-person) and that makes it hard to fulfill the complete experience,” she said. “However, Rep. Schrader’s office has been really helpful with helping employees adjust to the changes.” The most enjoyable aspect has been working on different policies. “I love what I am doing,” Auger said. “The nature of the work is deeply interesting. I really have found a labor of love. I enjoy every day. I’ll continue to work on legislative issues and anything else …

communications and media strategies for the Tribe, and served on the Tribe’s executive team providing counsel to Tribal Council. One of her most noteworthy accomplishments while working for the Grand Ronde Tribe occurred in 2014-15 when she suggested to Tri-Met that a new car-free suspension bridge spanning the Willamette River honor the original peoples of Oregon. The bridge eventually was named Tilikum Crossing. She also produced the Tribe’s 25 th Restoration Celebration video and oversaw …

in-person, something that has not occurred since March 2020. “We wish you could be here in person, but we understand and recognize this is not possible now,” Cherry said. “We yearn for normalcy and have you to thank for continuing to provide much-needed care and services for those most in need.” She also introduced Community Fund Coordinator Angela Sears, Grants Coordinator Jim Holmes and Administrative Assistant Marissa Leno. Lazenby, who has served on the Board of Trustees for more than 13 …

says. “We often have to create our own, but that can be one of the most rewarding gifts in our life. Living your truth openly and loving yourself is the first thing we can and should do to honor our Two Spirit ancestors. But being openly Two Spirit is on your own terms. We will be waiting for you when you're ready.” Hoffer also has questions for Tribal linguists: “What word did we use in our Tribal languages that was equivalent to Two Spirit, what is its direct translation and how were we seen …

Beckham for his cultural and historic input for accuracy content. The movie does not Hollywoodize the short film, but instead tells the truth that is educational for the busloads of kids and the public from all around the world that will come and see the film.” George added that the most important aspect of the film for him is its accuracy. “The movie shows we are still here as Native peoples living and integrated into today’s society and as a living culture and sovereign government …

Coordinator Angela Schlappie and Administrative Assistant Marissa Leno. Holmes showed the approximately 38 people who attended a video on the history of the Tribe and then he and Schlappie announced the grant awards. Due to the virtual format, Holmes and Schlappie allowed most of the organization representatives to briefly speak about their programs. During the check distribution portion, the Community Fund awarded 11 small grants worth $78,500 and 17 large grants worth $784,335. Small grant recipients …

gym and broadcast on Zoom. Most of Webb’s 44-minute presentation, however, concentrated on the capital improvement projects that have been completed or are currently being managed. Some of those projects include: The Creekside Elder Housing project at the southwest corner of Hebo and Grand Ronde roads. The new Elder housing project will feature 24 units – 12 duplexes – and cost $7.2 million to build. The project is installing 1,400 feet of new roadways and sideways, and should be complete …

, the report states. The most federal Indian boarding schools were located in Oklahoma, 76; Arizona, 47; and New Mexico, 43. “The content of this document may be disturbing or distressing,” the federal Indian boarding school list cautions prospective readers. The Grand Ronde Boarding School opened on Oct. 1, 1862, and provided housing and education, and received federal support. Father Adrian Croquet also opened St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde in 1862 and the Interior report examines …