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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 …

. Twenty students have their art represented, including the work of six Tribal members, in the exhibit of 33 photographs, 29 ceramic pieces and two wood carvings. Boyson has one of his five-piece tea pot sets and three of his bowls and plates displayed and Cultural Interpretive Specialist Bradley Leno has two ceramic pieces on display that he made when he was in Boyson’s class from 1998 through 2001. Also on display as part of the exhibit is a 7-foot-tall painting of Boyson by Tribal Artisan Travis …

. The issue of the Tribal flag was presented as policy INDB – flag displays and salutes -- under decision items. “You have two policies before you. One is the original policy and the second policy kind of reflects the discussion that we had with Tribal Council out there,” said Forster. “We came back and changed the original policy and put some additional language in there. So you have two policies before you and basically you have three different choices – you can vote down the policy, you can …

to comment because comments are seriously considered and do alter proposed changes to ordinances. Currently, Tribal members cannot get married in Tribal Court, but they can divorce if it is uncontested. In late 2004, proposed amendments to the Marriage Ordinance revised it to clearly define marriage as a “consensual union between one man and one woman.” During the Feb. 16, 2005, Tribal Council meeting, the ordinance was repealed in a 5-2 vote, removing Tribal Court’s ability to perform all marriages …

Culture 'Renewing Spirits' fights back in war on Native women 07.01.2013 Dean Rhodes Culture , Health & Wellness , Events At the "Renewing Spirits" meeting held at the Elders' Activity Center on Monday, June 17, a sticker sitting on one the vendor tables read, "Sexual violence is NOT our tradition." Outside, a line of T-shirts hung from string and featured hand-made ideas for fighting domestic and sexual abuse in Grand Ronde. Tribal staff members who are trauma survivors, their friends …

consistent with the Tribe’s culture and values.” In addition, the Community Fund operates the Hatfield Fellowship Program, which was created in 1998 to honor former Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield. The program sends a Native American to work for nine months in an office of one of Oregon congressional members to foster a better understanding in Washington, D.C., of Indian Country. The Community Fund is overseen by an eight-member Board of Trustees that selects grants to be distributed in seven categories …

questions concluded for the Economic Development presentation, lunch was served. Following the meal break, the membership heard from Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno about the department’s mission, grant programs, services, prior and new construction, partnership projects and ongoing challenges. One frequent topic of discussion in housing has been more home-ownership opportunities in Grand Ronde in addition to rentals. There will be a community meeting on that topic at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 …

returned from America’s military conflicts. Woods also brought her eagle staff, which she recently took to Normandy in France and visited five D-Day beaches. Friday events also concentrated on one of the main goals of the Veterans Summit – getting veterans the benefits that they earned from their military service. A Veterans Affairs panel discussion featured Fitzpatrick, VA Portland Women Veterans Program Manager Sarah Suniga, VA Portland Primary Care Division Director Valdez Bravo, National Cemetery …