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included Kathleen George, Lisa Leno, Matthew Haller and Brenda Tuomi. Tribal General Manager Angie Blackwell reminded employees that rest and relaxation from work were essential to help avoid stress and burnout. “This organization is very committed to the workforce and we want to remind people that those vacation days you take are there for your rest and relaxation,” she said. “It’s important to take care of your well-being, so you should not feel like you need to be responding to emails when …

is roughly $22 million. Grund said the site is a wetlands and will require significant earth work and managing. Ponds will capture excess runoff that will gradually evaporate over the summer. On the south end of the building, which faces the street, the entrances will be reached by crossing small bridges above a wetland. “We think it’ll actually be very nice way to come in to the building,” Grund said. “We’re planning on having that stormwater retention area planted with natural wetland flowers …

that before too long we’ll have more information to share about that, but we want to just assure everyone that we are very closely monitoring things as they happen, both in Washington, D.C. and here in Oregon, and it’s kind of a day-by-day situation right now.” Oregon’s U.S. senators have joined Kotek in opposing the BIA’s decision and called on Oregonians to express their opposition to the Biden administration. “This appears to set Oregon up on a path where decisionmakers 3,000 miles away spawn …

, passed in 2024. She had two children with Gary, Tribal Elders David Gene Lewis and Patricia Anne Schmitt, who survive her, as well as seven grandchildren, Katie L. Schmitt, Thomas M. Schmitt, Saghaley W. Lewis, Inatye D. Lewis, Michael J. Becka, Laura M. Carroll, and Jamie D. Oakes; and seven great-grandchildren. She loved and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren, who loved her very much. Patrick Earl Watson Sept. 11, 1961 – March 11, 2025 Tribal Elder Patrick Earl Watson …

. “It’s the right to govern. It’s the right to take care of our land and our people. It’s the right to teach our children. … I raise my hands to you, because these things would not happen without you. Without you caring for our people or you helping to teach our children, helping them to grow up healthy, to make sure their bodies are strong. For our students, to encourage them, to provide them with what they need to be successful. For our adults, who have needs that are very different, but you all …

educating about HIV, AIDs and prevention, is to support individuals living with HIV/AIDs and prevent new HIV infections. Spellman is treasured as a spokesman-educator and for his ability to encourage diverse audiences to take courageous actions toward safe sexual practices, self-awareness and understanding. "Our time for detours grows ever so short," Spellman said. "Abdicating our birthright to be of service to our entire global family is no longer an option." The award winner in the paid non …

we're going to get it right this time." Archuleta described Tribal protocols when other Tribes came to the area for the lamprey. "They would bring gifts when they arrived," he said. "When they would leave, we would give them gifts." To end the program, Society President Wade Byers presented the speakers with a historic photograph of Willamette Falls by local photographer Ralph Eddy. Referring to Archuleta's comments on Native protocol, he said, "We're quick learners." Share On Facebook Share …

that although Tribal Council members might not be in their offices all the time, it doesn't mean they are not out working for the best interests of the Tribal membership. Kennedy added that thanks to her membership on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Tribal Advisory Committee, more federal agencies will start compacting their funds, which will mean an increase in federal dollars reaching the Tribe. Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom and Valerie Sheker also thanked Tribal staff …

to lessen our health care expenses. Reservation Amendment: Tribal Council has been working hard in 2012 for the passage in Congress of our Reservation Amendment, which would allow us to take property that we own within the boundaries of our pre-existing Reservation directly into Reservation status, which saves us a great deal of time and money. It is our hope and expectation that this amendment will pass in the early part of 2013. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone …

, but also on Facebook (Grand Ronde YouthEd), on the Tribal Reader Board, by e-mail and direct mail and also through fliers that staff will hand out to every child who might want to participate, and every parent whose child might want to participate. Also coming soon will be an update of Youth Ed programs on the Grand Ronde Tribal Web site. At the same time, he said in an interview in his sunny office at the Youth Education building, the programs already in place are as popular as he could hope …