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and diversify to spread out the risks while still protecting our turf." Asghar invoked well-known investor Warren Buffett, who said that in economic development and investing, "Tomorrow is always uncertain." Asghar said he hopes to work with Tribal Finance to help diversify the Tribal stock portfolio so that not all stocks are in one particular sector of the economy. "We need to divide the pie to meet your needs," he said. Tribal member Michael Bolton said that he is concerned that increasing gas prices …

scholarship to attend college. The mission of the program is to provide scholarships for higher education, promote community outreach and volunteerism, and to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women. The princesses, each representing their families, schools and the Rose Festival Court, stepped off a tour bus to be greeted by Tribal member Jocelyn Huffman, who is the sponsorship administrator for Spirit Mountain Casino. Huffman’s office was responsible for arranging …

Tribal Government & News Everything's canceled? Then take a hike! 06.30.2020 Danielle Frost Natural resources Fort Yamhill State Park off Hebo Road and near uyxat Powwow Grounds offers a family friendly hiking opportunity in the Grand Ronde area. (Photo by Kamiah Koch/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The coronavirus outbreak has meant the cancellation of the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow in July, Contest Powwow in August, summer youth activities, Canoe …

since time immemorial. … Tribal partners worked with our staff so we could understand the history and stories of our Tribal partners … and honor Indigenous history, connection and relation to place.” Harrelson said that the process of meeting with Metro staff about the park project began 11 years ago. “It’s an exciting process and from the beginning Metro was really reaching out and talking with the Tribe and seeing how to make this place come alive and be the type of place Tribal people want …

.” She may also be looking forward to raising the issue of the school’s name. “It’s just so juicy to be doing it all at this little school called Lewis & Clark, because Carla is going to want to bring that up and make it very uncomfortable for people and get them thinking about which histories are the ones that we uplift and why,” Hudson said. For the college, those juxtapositions are exactly why Hudson was chosen. “Lewis & Clark's students are passionate about embracing all of the arts to change …

issues with an integration of services, moving psychiatry into the medical model. Karn is building a program that includes both behavioral and medical specialists. "We have to function as a team," she says. The team approach means establishing key players, reducing turnover and getting the right professionals to pull together. "We have some really good people in place. We have huge support from our administration. It's kind of a new day." Success, she says, gets back to the simple notion of a job …

cultural heritage and craft wisdom in decolonizing methodologies,” said Cornel Pewewardy, professor emeritus of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University, in one of the book cover’s blurbs. “I think it made some pretty good arguments about what’s been going on,” Lewis said. “About the various overlapping land claims. I think it really reveals a lot about that whole situation. “I think really what she is revealing, and I think everyone needs to see this, that there is no sort …

toured the hotel, casino and Hall of Legends. Tribal Council member Val Grout gave an opening blessing. Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison thanked those who had supported building the hotel. “On days like this, I always think back to where our people came from,” Harrison said. “I am sure they didn’t live in a place like this. I hope when the future generations take over, they will have good things to say about us because, then, we will be the ancestors.” 1994 – Grand Ronde Tribal Council …

with power, we recognize that,” George said. “The meteorite has always held significance for our people and continues to hold great spiritual and cultural meaning for our people. … The Clackamas Tribes would place their hunting arrows in the meteorite for good fortune, and it also helped with medicinal healing. Today, it still holds a significant place in our hearts.” The new signage came about through the efforts of Historic Willamette Main Street, an organization whose mission is to “celebrate …

to six presentation sessions, three posters and two informational tables. “Our partners presented work done in partnership with the Tribe in seven additional sessions and one poster session,” Harrelson said. “Other noteworthy engagement with the conference (was) the Grand Ronde Tribe providing a welcome by (Tribal Council member) Jon George at the opening plenary align(ed) with Grand Ronde singers.” The presentation topics included, “Doing Archaeology in a Good Way: Reflections With and From …