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the honor of wearing a uniform of one of the fighting forces of the United States of America, to join the ranks of the brave men and women who will never run from those who would bring harm and destruction to our nation.' "Even with the potential of being emotionally and physically scarred for the rest of their lives, of dealing every day of their lives with things they are asked to do, for having to witness mankind at its worst and maybe the giving of your own life and the heartbreak …

,' but we said, 'This is inappropriate for him as an Indian. Why not do something more appropriate for his culture?' "He's presenting a different story of history and culture to his class. Everybody's of one mind with pioneers and wagons; Natives used canoes. Why can't we (as Natives) feature that history? In public education today, there is not enough emphasis on Native culture." As a child, Lewis also attended Swegle Elementary, and noted, "Education about Oregon Indians was nonexistent in my …

. "I hope this turns into a true collaboration between Salem-Keizer schools and Grand Ronde. If so, it will help us to establish Native culture and history programming and curriculum in the second largest school district in Oregon. "The Salem area has one of the largest populations of Grand Ronde members outside of the Reservation yet they do not get much in the way of culturally appropriate programming in the district." Both schools will open for the first time in the fall. Kalapuya Elementary …

Transportation Program. In other action on Jan. 22, Tribal Council: Approved an agreement between the Tribe and the Regional Automated Information Network, as well as an agreement between the Tribe and the city of Salem, for police records management software services. Approved a three-year agreement with Automated Elections Services of Rio Rancho, N.M., to provide technical support for Tribal elections. Approved the enrollment of two infants and the disenrollment of one Tribal member for violating …

said that the memorandum is similar to one the Umatilla Tribe near Pendleton has with the Department of Transportation. The Tribe stands to also collect a fee on state road construction projects that occur either on the Reservation or within the 60-mile radius when the Tribe cites Indian preference and deploys a Native workforce. For example, the Tribe would receive $20,000 for a $3 million road construction project within the area. Azure said the road construction season will start in earnest …

Tribe. Tribal Council also sent 17 cases involving possible dual enrollment back to the Enrollment Committee for reconsideration. One of those 17 Tribal members has since walked on. After rehearing the cases, the Enrollment Committee endorsed its original decisions, recommending the 16 Tribal members for disenrollment for violating the dual enrollment clause. But in a series of 5-3 votes, Tribal Council voted to retain all as members. Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary said he voted to keep …

Tribe and her continuing dedication to serving the community. "One of the members of our selection committee called her 'an Oregon treasure,' " Kawahara said. Harrison was born March 28, 1924, the descendant of an Alaskan Native (Eyak) mother, Ella, and Henry William Jones (Molalla), in Corvallis. She was named Kathryn May Jones in honor of her great-great-aunt Molalla Kate. She graduated from Chemawa Indian School in 1942 and subsequently married Frank Harrison, with whom she had 10 children …

. The next General Council meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The one-hour early start is traditional to accommodate the Tribal Council Christmas Party, which will immediately follow in the Tribal gym. Dan Stroebel, Duane Wheeler and William Beaver Jr. won the $50 door prizes and Isabelle Grout won the $100 door prize. Stroebel donated his door prize to the Tribe's Veterans Special Event Board. In addition, two necklaces created by Tribal Council member Jon A. George were raffled off …

to the Police Department. "The obligation used to rest with the Tribal Court, but in anticipation of the move of the responsibility to the Police Department, existing permits were not renewed," said Tribal Police Records and Evidence Technician Mindy Lane. Lane said the Police Department has received one application and there were four other applications pending. The biggest caveat in obtaining a Tribal concealed carry permit is that applicants must already possess a valid concealed carry permit …

Culture Seventh First Nations Powwow set for Jan. 24 in Salem 12.31.2014 Ron Karten Culture , History , Events , Entertainment SALEM -- Native American drumming, dancing and crafts will return to the Salem Pavilion at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, with the doors opening at noon and Grand Entry scheduled for 1 p.m. The seventh annual Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations Powwow, called “Standing Strong,” started as a one-time event to coincide with Oregon’s 150 th …