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significant improvements in Native health. In 1974, Native American males had a life expectancy of 48 years compared with 68 years for all Americans; today, Native Americans are living only six years less than the general population. "We're thinking seven generations out, and this shows how good that is," Finkbonner said. "There are marked improvements in many areas, but we still have a significant way to go." On specifics, Kennedy made a few suggestions: "If I could give one piece of advice to doctors …

years old," Edwards says. "And, to me, that is one of things about archaeology because it is just not the 'oh my' factor that this shell has survived, but we know what it was … we know that most likely this was being eaten because the drain came out of the kitchen. We know that peacocks are not indigenous to Italy, so this was something that had to be imported, so we're talking about status and economy. So from this one artifact, for me, I just loved how we could go different places …

George. Tribal Council member Chris Mercier welcomed representatives to Grand Ronde. “What I see is that the Tribe really buys into the vision of giving back to the community,” Mercier said. “A lot of the organizations that the Community Fund puts money toward really do help the people of the state of Oregon.” “This right here is how we build community and how the Tribe gives back,” Hoyle said. “For us on the board, we look at each project, and there are so many worthwhile projects. I think …

and we did not overwhelm our local emergency medical system.” Boxed lunches prepared by Spirit Mountain Casino were served and Nutrition Program Manager Kristy DeLoe made breakfast and dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday. Meanwhile, Housing Department and Advanced Security personnel checked on known vulnerable residents in Tribal housing to ensure that they were OK. By late Sunday afternoon, the air quality in Grand Ronde improved significantly as an off-shore front pushed smoke eastward. “I …

attended were engaged with the process. "I appreciate the opportunity of having the information available to the Tribal members who came," said Mike Portwood of Tigard. He was concerned, however, that removal of BIA's neutral oversight will make it easier for Tribal Council to alter the Tribal Constitution. "I'm going to continue thinking about the positives and negatives of ending BIA oversight," he said, and added, "I can't think of any downside to the term limits amendment." Senior Staff Attorney …

there is a desire to learn our language." The celebration opened with a prayer in Chinuk Wawa and then English by Tribal Council member Jon A. George. A drum that included Bobby Mercier, Brian Krehbiel, Jeff Mercier, Reibach, George, Eirik Thorsgard and Halona Butler followed. Reibach welcomed those in attendance and thanked Cultural Education and Outreach Program Manager Kathy Cole for her work on creation of the app. "I can't get her to take a day off," Reibach said. "Even when she takes a day off, she …

and Brenda Tuomi. Kathleen George and Harvey also serve on the fund’s Board of Trustees. Attendees watched a 12-minute video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono then quizzed grant recipients with questions that were answered correctly. “I am privileged to have been on the board 21 years,” he said. “It is the best job I have ever volunteered for. I get to hand out checks to organizations that deserve it.” He also asked …

of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono introduced Tribal Council members in attendance, which included Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Brenda Tuomi, Kathleen George and Jack Giffen Jr. Kathleen George and Giffen also serve on the fund’s Board of Trustees. Attendees watched a 12-minute video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono then quizzed grant recipients with questions that were mostly answered correctly. “This is the best job I …

platform site. “What a joy it is to see you all here today,” Kennedy said. “My heart feels very glad, proud, thankful and blessed that we have a group of individuals who share our vision, who believe in what we’re doing and will put themselves at risk in order to fulfill the goals of this Tribe. “So I stand here today, very humble to be a part of all of this … to know that the blood that flows through my veins is attached to Willamette Falls, as many of you as well.” Kennedy also reminded employees …

Christine Svetkovich, started the meeting with some bad news – Oregon is one of the worst states in the nation in keeping its water quality permits current. “We have the second worst backlog of work on our federal water quality permits,” Whitman said. “For me, as director of the agency and I think for the agency itself, that is not an acceptable situation.” Whitman cited federal law that allows permit holders to extend their five-year permits indefinitely if they apply for renewal before …