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or food at the Veterans Powwow should contact Molly Leno at 503-879-6790 or via e-mail at charleslenojr75@gmail.com . Tribal Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., a Marine Corps veteran from the Vietnam War era, said the Veterans Powwow is an opportunity to visit with old friends and swap military service stories. “It’s always nice to see everybody again,” Bobb said. “Rekindle the old friendships and the ongoing things with veterans. We like to visit and talk old stories. That’s …

Hearts and the Bronze Star with V “device” for valor. He rose to the top of the enlisted ranks, retiring from the Army as a master sergeant. He continued his federal service by beginning a career as a postal carrier, where he served faithfully for more than 20 years. Richard was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, where he volunteered much of his free time on weekends, working pancake breakfasts, food drives and other events that raised funds for local charities and churches. Richard …

veterans a day. The issue was discussed several times at the Veterans Summit, which also was sponsored by the Gresham-based Native Wellness Institute and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Tribal Government Relations and has a goal of connecting veterans, especially Native American veterans, to the services they have earned through their military service. During a pre-summit workshop held Thursday, July 7, Dr. Todd Burnett, acting director at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center …

they probably have not met that goal. But it’s you people who make the difference in trying to make sure that we do get those dollars and make sure we put them in the right place.” Following the welcoming, delegates got down to work. Indian Health Service Portland Area Director Dean Seyler (Warm Springs) and Indian Health Board Executive Director Jon Finkbonner (Lummi) gave their respective reports. Seyler announced that a listening session with Indian Health Service Acting Director Robert McSwain …

said. “I appreciated his enthusiasm and that his heart was always in the right place.” Cherry added that Dozono is passionate about the health and well-being of Oregonians, and improving the lives of the disadvantaged. “The staff will be forever grateful for his 21 years of service and leadership as an ambassador of Spirit Mountain Community Fund and Tribe,” she said. “hayu masi, Sho.” Dozono, a former high school teacher, is well-known for his sense of humor and “quizzes” during Community Fund …

are suffering from staggering violent crime and victimization rates,” she said. “PL 280 Tribes and those facing the challenges of Termination and Restoration are disproportionately impacted by this underfunding. As Congress determines how to best allocate funds, Grand Ronde asks that increased and targeted funding for these Tribes be given a high priority.” Kennedy also touched on two other funding issues in her submitted and oral testimony – more funding for the Indian Health Service to improve health …

served as the Tribal Court chief judge since February 2015; Approved Portland Harbor Habitat restoration projects for the 33-acre Rinearson Natural Area and 27-acre Linnton Mill area; Approved an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to include the conservation property Rattlesnake Butte into the service’s Partners Program, which works with landowners to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife, and their habitats. The Tribe acquired the 97-acre Rattlesnake Butte property …

a two-year break in service. Tribal members Peter Grout, Lewis Younger and Victor Cureton are all seeking their first terms on Tribal Council. George, 47, is running for her second term after leading the pack in 2016 with 624 votes. She was nominated by fellow Tribal Council member Michael Langley. Harvey, 57, is seeking her third term on Tribal Council. In 2013, she was the top vote-getter with 444 votes and was re-elected in 2016 with 557 votes. She was nominated by Tribal Council Chairwoman …

Indigenous people access health care. “For me, it is IHS (Indian Health Service) first,” Edmo said. “It is one thing that has been a common element of treaty and trust responsibility. We have to first fully fund IHS. Every time the budget comes up, the myth of scarcity does. How health dollars are managed has troubling reverberations throughout Indian County. Elders are very aware that this is the case. They will forgo care in case a younger family member gets seriously ill. These are upsetting …

was a way to stay engaged in things that already interested me,” Flanagan says. “The way I got into the park service is that I had buddies who were in search and rescue. That is how I fell into that work and found it very satisfying because I could use my knowledge in a way to help others. ... I’ve had an interest in natural resources, Tribal and cultural issues since my time as an undergrad.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Prescott College in Arizona and a juris doctorate from …