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significant to Tribes from southern California to Alaska. Considered one of the “first foods,” the jawless fish, high in fat, protein and vitamin A, has provided sustenance to Tribes since time immemorial. Local Tribes traditionally have harvested lamprey at Willamette Falls and Grand Ronde Tribal members continue to do so annually. “Culturally, they are significant and biologically they add a lot of nutrients back to the stream system,” Aquatic Biologist Torey Wakeland said. “When you could …

Culture Kevin Schultz retiring after 30 years with Marion County Sheriff's Office 12.28.2017 Danielle Frost People By Danielle Frost In a world that is constantly changing, spending 30 years with one employer has become the exception, not the rule. But that is exactly what Tribal member Kevin Schultz has accomplished. Schultz, 53, will retire as jail division commander in January after three decades with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. He also served on the Tribal Fish and Wildlife …

by supporting our children is absolutely essential.” “America is a nation of many peoples,” Ferrioli said. “Oregon is one people made of many nations. I am grateful and proud and glad that the young people of the Tribes are here to listen to the assertion of Tribal sovereignty and the respect we cherish in our government-to-government relations.” Tribal leaders for each of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes then explained how their sovereign nations teach their children and share traditions. “I …

said. “I think the one theme that I got during the election is … just the questions directed toward me were about openness. People want to know more about what is going on in the Tribal government. I think they like some of the steps we are taking, but the sense I got is that the government is still not open enough for Tribal members who really want to know about it.” Chris Mercier said he was not surprised to see a candidate finally shatter the 700-vote ceiling. “I figured if it was ever going …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs new public transit contracts 11.29.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council approved new public transit contracts on Wednesday, Nov. 29, that will change how Grand Ronde-area residents travel to Lincoln City and Salem beginning in 2018. One of the contracts is a two-year update of the Tribe’s contract with the Yamhill County Transit Area, which provides seven round trips Monday through Friday and 3.5 round trips on Saturday between McMinnville …

in public knowledge,” said Eide. “That’s what we’re going to try to accomplish today. What I hope will happen will be this continued dialogue between the state, the district and the community. One of the potentially powerful things about this model is we get district representatives and community members together to begin having these conversations and to begin to think about how we can work together to make sure our kids have the best chance.” Eide said the hope would be to come away with a list …

in Arizona before coming to Grand Ronde, is one of two new medical providers who recently began practicing at the Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center. Amitrano and Kecia Harris are the Tribe’s new family nurse practitioners who have rounded out the medical staff and given Tribal members options when receiving medical services. Amitrano and Harris see patients of all ages. “Family practice is a generalized term that refers to caring for patients all through their lifespan. So from newborn through …

Network. “We’re trying to increase access and knowledge about food resources in the community and so that is what this event is focusing on,” said Stickel, who is the Community Food Systems coordinator for Marion-Polk Food Share. “In terms of what we hope to accomplish, the first one is just to build community around food in Grand Ronde, so we’re bringing people together for a community meal and a fun day.” “We have been gathering information and we have done a survey,” said Ambrose. “People didn …

believe that we are going back to the way we used to do when Tribes sat around their campfires and we dialogued and really listened to one another. And we take to heart and try to find ways of resolving issues and minimizing barriers. … It’s very important that when you ask a question, the answers lie in many different areas and they all need to be considered.” Put on by the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, the annual summit is an opportunity for Tribal leaders and employees to educate …

with Tribal health. For one of our own to be able to come back and be here is amazing.” Tribal Council Secretary Cheryle A. Kennedy, who was the Tribe’s first Health Director, said she was happy about Lynch returning to Grand Ronde. “I am filled with gratitude when a Tribal member comes home to serve our people in the health care field,” said Kennedy. “What a tremendous accomplishment Leatha has achieved in mastering the rigorous studies of her discipline, pharmacy. The recruitment for a chief …