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years. “This is the best job I have ever had. It has been an amazing experience for me.” said Dozono. “It’s been a wonderful experience.” The first grant of the day for $5,000 was awarded to Antonio Jackson, executive director of Building Blocks to Success, for the LEGO Robotics program. Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization based in Multnomah County that exposes youths to science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOs and robots. “We are really empowering kids and inspiring them …

between local, county, Tribal and state police. “When I heard the Tribal members speak about the missing and murdered women … these are the people of Oregon,” he said. “This is honorable work. I give my assurance that I will treat these women as if they were my own daughters, and put my best foot forward.” The proclamation declaring May 18-25 as American Indian Week awaits Gov. Kate Brown's signature during the Legislative Commission on Indian Services Spring Celebration held at the Capitol in Salem …

Executive Director Jack McGowan in November 2001. “Kathryn Harrison manifests the best we can be as people and as Oregonians.” She was the first Native American recipient of the Oregon History Maker honor in 2012 given out by the Oregon Historical Society. She also received the Betty Roberts Women in Leadership Award from Emerge Oregon, a Portland-based training program for Democratic women that same year. Harrison received honorary degrees from Portland State University in 2003, the University …

salmon fry and returning adults. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) Grand Ronde Tribe asking for dam drawdowns Editor’s note: Salmon, rain and conifer forests are symbols of the Pacific Northwest. In a three-part series, “The salmon situation,” Smoke Signals examines how the region’s signature fish is heading for extinction, with little time left to reverse course and save these ancient species, which are crucial to both the ecosystem and Tribal culture. In the end, the Tribe’s best hope to prevail may lie …

, the Tribe began negotiating with PGE and engaged in months of discussion and negotiation, including discussions about how to construct the platform, Tribal staff said. PGE also allowed the Tribe to enter through its property to scout for the best locations for the platform. Greene testified the study was finally completed in mid-summer 2018 and DSL Director Vicki Walker convened a meeting to review its conclusion that the area is owned by the state. PGE’s lone representative at the meeting agreed …

. Orrenzo Snyder (Comanche), gave the invocation. Midnite Express was the host drum. Invited drums were Southern Cree, Hay Creek Singers, Fort Peck Sioux, Iron Swing and Wankinyan Luta. The invited drum groups competed for $30,000 in prize money, with the $10,000 top prize going to Fort Peck Sioux. There was also a best-dressed drum competition Saturday evening, with prizes ranging from $200 to $500. The top prize went to Fort Peck Sioux as well. During the royalty coronation Friday evening before …

culture that is still alive and continually changing. He also thanked Interpretive Graphic Specialist Teal Reibach for helping bring his ideas to visual fruition. Jon A. George said he hopes the 16 items currently on display are just the beginning of Grand Ronde-associated pieces in museums coming home to visit or stay. “A living piece of our ancestors are now in our presence,” George said. “This is such a powerful, powerful time in our lifetimes. … The living objects of our ancestors have come home …

always wanted to visit your new arena,” Spotted Elk, 55, said on Saturday afternoon. “We’ve seen it in the paper and online. We’re just glad to be here, basically. Real excited.” “The enthusiasm was good,” Bobb said. “The powerful impact of the Pearl Harbor survivor and the Vietnam veteran amputee brought the reality of what war does physically to people and what those of us who witnessed these events live with every day. “Veterans deserve respect and recognition, but mankind deserves a world …

as guards. “When local people are aware of the issues, they have a lot better ability to deal with the issues,” said Leno. Sifuentez said the way he approaches his job will not change. “I’m here to help,” said Sifuentez. “I want to help everybody. For me, that’s what it’s all about. Sifuentez said after being in the community for so long, he sees the Tribe and its people as his family. “That’s the way I look at it,” said Sifuentez. “I don’t see it as coming to work; I see it as coming to visit my …

Tribal Government & News Merkley tours Tribe, holds Town Hall in Grand Ronde 06.30.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Federal Government Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley toured Grand Ronde on Saturday, June 20, and started his visit to the Reservation by stopping at the Tribe’s powwow grounds to view the new arbor. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said Merkley. “It is just jaw-dropping. It’s beautiful. I have never seen anything like it.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Tribal Council Vice …