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goal is to become a powerful Native attorney who will proudly represent my Tribe and pursue justice throughout Indian Country. I feel the most passionate about legal issues concerning criminal jurisdiction, violence against Indian women and treaty rights. I view this opportunity as the beginning of an industrious career fighting for Tribes in and beyond the courtroom. I am eager to serve as a bridge between Tribal-federal relations and continue the legacy of public service as exemplified by Sen …

for the governance of nonprofit corporations under Tribal law and enabling the nonprofits to have tax-exempt status as per IRS code; Authorized a limited waiver of sovereign immunity with Apple under its business terms of service; Approved the 2026 Bonneville Power Administration funding agreement for $141,709 to continue to fund the hydrosystem compliance specialist position, which helps with Tribal representation on BPA processes; Approved appointing Angelina Montgomery to the Education Committee with a term …

dictionary, at almost 500 pages, included roughly 1,000 core words and 3,000 compound words that documented the language as it was spoken by past generations of Grand Ronde Indians. The new edition was roughly one-third larger than the previous dictionary created in 2001. 2006 — The Spirit Mountain Community Fund approved $1.7 million in grants to 36 nonprofit organizations across its 11-county service area. “This latest round of giving underscores our tradition of sharing what we have with our …

Folden for her hard work on the Avenue of Flags, all the vendors for their outstanding products and services as well as their donations to our raffle, and finally to all veterans for their service and sacrifice! As chairman of the Powwow Committee, I take full responsibility for the actions of my committee members. I would like to extend a heartfelt apology to any and all vendors who may have been treated with anything less than the highest level of respect and service this year. We had some …

is the message that Nora leaves behind for all of us to follow. Now it is time for all of us to continue that message so that gentleness, kindness, generosity and caring for one another are a way of life for all. A funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 12, at the Grand Ronde Tribal gymnasium followed by burial in the Tribal Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center handled the arrangements. Loren Francis Holmes Dec. 15, 1936 - Sept. 17, 2011 Tribal Elder Loren Francis Holmes, 74, a resident …

in the Mojave Desert and at Fort Riley in Kansas from 1995-98. "I drove it around a lot," he said of the Bradley. He followed Army service with a year in Topeka as a military police officer trainee with the National Guard. After the service, he worked at different occupations. "Trying to find my niche," he said. He ran his own bail bonds business for four years. He became a driver for a medical equipment company. He got a feel for the industry there and decided it was something he wanted to do …

that offers health and resilience to Tribal youth, as well as creating greater opportunities in sports, art, media and education. It also has been successful, said Upham, for "solving differences." The program now reaches 2,500 youth in Native American communities. It has provided more than 1,300 volunteer service hours and handed out more than 1,500 lacrosse sticks and equipment. In addition to the service booths, the powwow attracted 15 food vendors and 51 craft vendors. Then, it was an amazing …

that all Tribes are different and should be treated as such. Kennedy touched on her expertise - health care - and noted that Native Americans and veterans are both recipients of rationed health care from the federal government. She said that an agreement struck between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service that allows Native veterans to be seen in Tribal health clinics, which then receive reimbursement, should be amended to allow all veterans to access care …

and Alan Ham told the packed General Council audience that access and quality of care, as well as communication, needs to improve. “We wanted to begin by acknowledging that we do have problems that need to be fixed,” Ham said, adding that the committee has the beginning of a four-page plan to improve service. Health Services Executive Director Jeffrey Lorenz went through a PowerPoint presentation that gave an overview of the services offered at the Health Clinic, including medical, dental, optometry …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno bows out of 2017 election 06.01.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council An emotional Reyn Leno announced during the Wednesday, May 31, Tribal Council meeting that he will not seek re-election in 2017, ending 21 years of service on Tribal Council. Leno, whose seventh consecutive three-year term on Tribal Council ends in September, said he will be on a plane to Hawaii with his grandchildren when Tribal Council candidates are nominated on Sunday …