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Department of Veterans Affairs and the Native Wellness Institute. Saturday featured a special opportunity to meet with 1964 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), also known as Tamokoce TeHila. Mills, a former U.S. Marine, is the co-founder of Running Strong for American Indian Youth. He remains the only Western Hemisphere winner of the 10,000-meter run, a record that has held for 60 years. His story is featured in the 1983 film, “Running Brave.” Powwow dancing Dancing is the best …

he fears he might turn into, if his “dark side” gains the upper hand. Sometimes he’s fighting his fellow officers, in a debate over how best to do the job they’re all focused on. Lawson’s internal struggles have formed a theme that carries through both books, and in “Jericho Burning,” also contain a nod to the killings by police that precipitated months of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. “Police have to change the way we do this job,” Warren tells his partner at one point …

Resources Specialist Annaliese Ramthun said. “There are traditional knowledge holders nearby and some of that information is available but there are a lot of modern social constraints on burning that can make it difficult to apply and build on that knowledge. I would say, currently, we are working on learning how to best take care of culturally significant species within these constraints.” The wind has shifted, and the smoke is now rising in thick clouds, sometimes straight up to block the sun …

, the area served at the time by the Willamina-based West Valley Fire District. “At first I really struggled with the decision (to run for sheriff) because to be 100 percent transparent and honest, I have the best job that anybody could ever have right now,” he said. “I’ve been empowered by the Tribe and our leadership to build something from nothing and before that, when I was emergency manager, there was all kinds of support. We were able to do things I haven’t seen in regular government …

in Lincoln City, where he defeated opponent Jimmy Zydek. “I’m gonna show people that I belong competing with the best in the world,” he said. On Nov. 2, Linton, known in the mixed martial arts world as “Mountain Warrior,” will be back at Chinook Winds to defend his world title as featherweight king of the cage, and he said he wants that fight to serve as inspiration to others. “I want to dedicate this next fight to anybody that can’t fight for themselves, a victim of abuse,” Linton said. “I want …

in the United States, Beck said. “Quakers were the main pushers of the boarding schools, because they believed it was the best way to help Indians,” Carey said. The federal government, however, saw a different opportunity in the idea, she said, including a chance to seize land belonging to students’ families. The archive’s work is “going to paint a really large picture of the boarding school system and how the policy was applied,” Carey said. One of its goals is to show which administrators were …

said. “It really showed how much support and love that we have in our lives because everybody showed up for us. It was the best thing we could have asked for.” Both Foster and Barry are excited that Tribal members are continuing to see more representation in Willamina, as their business is the third storefront to open downtown. Wildwood Hotel and Restaurant is owned by Tribal Council member Matthew Haller and Nebula Ink is owned by Tribal member and tattoo artist Noel Pond. “My favorite story …

Appreciation Dinner at the Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 2. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) TERO Commission members and Tribal Elders Perri McDaniel and Tracie Meyer spoke on behalf of the commission. They said that Grand Ronde TERO has the best program that they have seen in Indian Country. Reibach then introduced ODOT Assistant Director Serena Stoudamire Wesley and ODOT Office of Equity and Civil Rights Manager Angela Crane. Reibach noted that Grand Ronde is one of only …

Life photographs of Indians and explaining that was part of our heritage. Up until then, we’d only known the Anglo side of our heritage.” Mercier noted that, “We just went through an awful election,” but told the gathering that a strong sovereign nation can be a safe home and refuge from national politics. “We still have the ability to deliver our own destiny,” he said. “We don’t have to let the outside world affect us. Let’s continue to support each other and be the best version of ourselves …

is approved, the Tribe has said it plans to seek approval to build a second casino at the Wood Village site, to offset expected losses to Spirit Mountain Casino. However, Communications Director Sara Thompson said that the Tribe is committed to the current policy. “Grand Ronde remains steadfast in our belief that the one casino per Tribe on reservation remains the best policy and path forward for Oregon,” she said. “Our hope is that the state of Oregon recognizes that as well.” Share On Facebook …