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supervisors. Changing the definition of “waters of the United States” in the Clean Water Act is a two-step process, EPA officials said. After the proposed new rule is published in the Federal Register sometime this summer, the proposal will be out for public comment and Tribes will be able to submit their input at that time. Portland Harbor cleanup The consultation segued into discussing the Portland Harbor superfund site cleanup and most of the EPA officials on the phone left the meeting. Mercier said …

the Tribe at least $2 million in the development of Chachalu, former and current Culture Committee members, former and current Tribal Council members, contractors, Tribal Employment Rights Office workers, and charitable organizations, businesses and individual Tribal members who helped finance the Phase II remodeling. “This was truly a community effort,” Harrelson said. Stewart said that most museums feature dead or dying cultures, but that he sought to make Chachalu’s design reflect a Tribal …

. McKnight said he chose Hernandez based on Hernandez’s previous experience with the major incident task force in Deschutes County. “He’s got the most experience and he’s just a good guy,” McKnight said. “He’s really articulate and he cares. I just think he will be a good fit for the position.” Hernandez, who was the past vice president and president of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Employee Association, spent seven years in Central Oregon as a criminal detective primarily investigating deaths …

and continues through the winter. “Every spring, we hold a Round Dance to honor those who have passed in the last year,” Mercier said. Tribal member and Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier talked about the plankhouse and what its construction has meant to the community, He said that for years, plankhouses were discouraged or even outlawed. “The fact that we have one today is a huge blessing,” he said. “It is something we have to house our own spiritual practices and beliefs. Most valuable to me …

in 2014. “This technique has saved the Tribe money in Contract Health dollars and has provided a safe, non-invasive way to deal with cavities,” she says. Blacketer and Rowe say they are both proud that the Health & Wellness Center has the latest equipment and uses the most current dental techniques. “I will say for our dental clinic I am proud because we are on the cutting edge of dentistry – we are using procedures that are very conservative, but very preventative,” Blacketer says. “We have very …

was honored for her work with the Culture Committee and on many First Foods celebrations Bly, flanked by family members, received a Grand Ronde Pendleton blanket. “I am very humbled,” Bly said. “I think most people think of me as an activist, but I wasn’t. I am just someone who cares a great deal. I am very surprised by this. Thank you.” There also an honoring held for Saige Selwyn, a Grand Ronde Tribal youth who passed away in September 2015 from injuries sustained in a bicycle-and-auto accident …

others in their healing,” said Coyhis. Ulery-LaFriniere said her father taught her Native American spirituality when she was growing up on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. “We had a sweat lodge in the back yard,” said Ulery-LaFriniere. “That is where I gained most of my connection to Mother Earth.” Despite the large family upbringing and connection to her culture, Ulery-LaFriniere began drinking as a teenager and had issues with substance abuse and domestic violence that shaped her life when …

with their medications. We’re actually making sure they know how to take it, what they are taking it for and making sure they are being safe.” Little said she thinks the recent problems come from frustrated Tribal members who are used to getting in line and being on their way 20 minutes later. “It’s not like that anymore,” said Little. “We want to make sure we are bettering them and their health in the long run.” Little said the process of filling a prescription may be more complicated than most people …

get the funding from Congress, that any veteran who contacts the VA for health care will get same-day service for their individual need.” McDonald said the appointment controversy of two years ago was something that should have been anticipated. In 2017, an estimated 10 million veterans will be older than 65. “The crisis that occurred in 2014 at the VA most of us would think was because of the fact that we’ve been fighting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq for 12 years,” he said. “It actually wasn’t …

. Many of our Tribal members have Rogue River blood. I hope we can have a small powwow or something to celebrate this treaty signing because it’s really one of the most important things that happened with our Tribe. “When you come to our chambers we have all seven of our treaties hanging on the wall because it’s the guide; it’s the guide for us to what we should do for our people.” Among the guests in attendance were Grand Ronde Tribal member Celia Randolph, who lives in the area, Alison Chan …