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include basketry, beading, carving, drawing, photography, tole painting, traditional craft work and drum making, and weaving. Whew! No wonder I couldn’t keep up with her. Thank you, mom. And dad says, “She could spend money, too!” Cyndi and mom enjoyed sharing the grace of Jesus together. Dolores is survived by her husband, Bill Parmenter; brother-in-law, Harley Parmenter (Pat); daughters, Kimberly Betts (Wes) and Cyndi Parmenter; brothers, Vic Lomboy (Sheri), David Lomboy and Mario Martinez …

Teacher Hilary Lozar says in the video. “We had all the questions lined up from our kids. It just felt like suddenly we are a part of things rather than watching from the side.” The video narrator highlighted the importance of these students talking directly to a role model who looks just like them. Smoke Signals screenshot “She’s actually really cool and I liked how she took her hand and showed the water on it. That was really cool,” Ronan fourth-grader Bella Sheets said about the live Q&A …

government and pediatrics associations who have not bought into the idea of supporting cradleboard use. We decided we needed to write this. There is a need of more awareness and advocacy for best practices and more policies that support Tribes teaching this.” Added Binh T. Ho, "The process of getting it published in major outlets was frustrating. One editor told me that she's looking for articles on families rather than political articles. But I knew Linda Shockley from Early Learning Lab from …

water rescue certifications. “All of them continually show selfless dedication to the cause. I am sincerely humbled and grateful for the chance to be around this amazing group of folks,” Dirksen said in an e-mail sent to Tribal Council. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. In addition to being a Tribal Council member, Harvey is one of 15 Tribal leaders serving on the HUD Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. “The lenders that are certified to do the (Section) 184 loans are required to follow through … it’s part of their requirements to provide these loans to (Section) 184 applicants,” Harvey said. “I do believe that the reason 1 st Tribal backed out or decided that they were not going to do new construction loans is due to a staffing issue with that company …

staff members. Five Star Professional, a market research company, evaluates prospective award winners and contacts them to provide information about their operations. “To be honest, it hasn’t meant too much to the company as I don’t feel our clientele really pay that much attention to it,” Sanchez said. “It’s more so an industry insider type award for recognition.” Sanchez told Smoke Signals in 2018 that he quit his job at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to focus on connecting with his own …

the quality journalism that the Smoke Signals publishes be rewarded and recognized in Indian Country,” Grand Ronde Editorial Board Chair Mia Prickett said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the work we’re doing to bring timely information to our people.” Smoke Signals also received an award for the story “Tribal member may grow out his hair, Army says,” which profiled Grand Ronde Tribal member and U.S. Army Maj. Patrick Sorenson, who became one of the first Indigenous men in the Army’s nearly 250-year …

, 2024, at the age of 44. Fisher Funeral Home in Albany, Oregon, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before press time. Herbert William Stephens II Feb. 14, 1929 – Sept. 19, 2024 Tribal Elder Herbert “Herb” William Stephens II passed away on Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 95. Herb was born to Herbert Stephens I and Pearl (Goudie) Stephens in Seattle, Wash. He joined the Navy in 1946 and retired in 1967. While serving in the Navy, he met Gladys Ruby Maas in 1953 …

on the Oregon Disabilities Commission. She has also worked in leadership roles in construction administration, housing and the nonprofit sector, and as a personal support worker. Duke copes with mobility challenges brought on by a 2018 car accident. “I have seen firsthand the importance of creating accessible environments for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities,” Duke said. “It is vital that our building codes promote inclusivity, allowing everyone to fully participate …

for terminated Tribes to get their reservation lands back. In exchange, Tribes agreed to have very limited hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering rights. Decades after these agreements were signed, the state of Oregon has acknowledged that these were a product of the times and represented a distorted view of Tribal sovereignty. “I couldn’t be happier for the Siletz people,” Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “Not only is the repeal of the Siletz Tribe’s consent decree …