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Santiam River from the 1851 Santiam Kalapuya Reservation identified by Chief Alquema as the most important homeland and the one that the Santiam Kalapuya wanted as a reservation. However, the 1851 treaty was never ratified by Congress. The area was included in the Willamette Valley Treaty that was ratified in1855. “The strong Tribal connection to its homeland remains to this day,” Reibach said, “and will strengthen as the Chahalpam Wildlife Area is expanded.” Reibach thanked several Tribal …

November. Nixwa is trained to detect the odors of meth, cocaine, heroin or any derivatives of those narcotics. He presents a passive alert, meaning he sits when he detects one or more of theodors. Since June 2014, Nixwa has been deployed eight times and assisted in seven arrests, which resulted in the seizing of more than $17,000 in illegal drugs, McConnell said. “Nixwa is just getting started with working on keeping drugs out of our community and assisting other agencies with keeping drugs out …

on the ceremonial hunts, the Tribal Wildlife Management Plan and the NRD Youth Crew, and assorted details about those projects.” Despite the name of the award, Dirksen said at the Wednesday, June 17, Tribal Council meeting that he did not win it individually. “I have not done anything individually in years,” he said. “I have a great team that really won the award. This is a great reflection on the Tribe. One of the great joys of working for the Tribe is that the Tribe gives you no excuses …

, installation of exhaust fans and a fresh air ventilation fan and piping, lighting and electrical improvements and rehabilitation of drainage and upheaval issues. A different authorization to proceed supported sending a letter to Oregon Health and Sciences University in support of the One Sky Center, which is facing an uncertain future because of the federal sequestration issues. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

to the federal government. "The Americans will never leave us alone. Let us not concern our hearts … We will take Grand Ronde. We will make it our own place," one placard quotes Peter Kiani (Kalapuya) as saying in 1877. As attendees slowly follow the exhibit's chronology, they learn about the Grand Ronde Trail of Tears from a map created by Tribal graphic designer George Valdez, as well as Gen. Phil Sheridan and the Fort Yamhill blockhouse. They view the Grand Ronde Reservation pass book that recorded …

from prior wars and conflicts still have unmet needs. The purpose of the Veteran's Summit is to honor them, provide direct services and sources, help them on their healing journey and provide a good time filled with food, laughter, culture and positive camaraderie." Tribal Chair Reyn Leno, a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, attended one of the first planning meetings for the summit in San Diego in late November. After returning and talking with the rest of Tribal Council, he pledged the Grand …

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together preparing three dishes. The appetizer came from Nelson, who has competed in the event all three years and who won with Hoover the first year. Hoover created the recipe for the main dish, and the dessert was the brainchild of Bergan, who was competing in the Rez Kitchen Tour for the first time. "The emphasis was on Native American ingredients," Nelson said. "It was kind of intense for my first one," said Bergan, but the Spirit Mountain team drew the last slot, so they ended up with more time …

Pellett; grandson, Braxton Tucker; great-grandson, Reece Romans; and sons-in-law and many extended family and friends. His generosity of spirit did not draw lines that kept others out. His was a life of circles that sought to bring others in. He believed family was everything and the bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. We could talk endlessly about how funny, kind, generous, loving, intelligent and great Dennis is. We are reminded …

due to health issues. He received an associate degree from Portland Community College in criminal law. To Tony, family was very important to him. The children were always hers, mine and ours, and always ours. He was a proud member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. He enjoyed creating several types of art, including cut glass art and woodworking. He also enjoyed reading. He was very community minded, bringing together all of the different churches in Grand Ronde under one roof for an evening of music …