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Tribal Elder Sammy Bruised Head, who walked on Oct. 26. “Sammy had a wealth of experience working with the Grand Ronde TERO program dating back to 2018,” Reibach said. “Since then, Sammy had been a great asset to our workforce, contributing and helping meet Tribal hiring goals in various capacities. We are sincerely grateful we had those opportunities to work with Sammy as she progressed along her journey within the construction trades. It is with deep sadness and a spirit of mourning that we send …

Tribal Elder Sammy Bruised Head, who walked on Oct. 26. “Sammy had a wealth of experience working with the Grand Ronde TERO program dating back to 2018,” Reibach said. “Since then, Sammy had been a great asset to our workforce, contributing and helping meet Tribal hiring goals in various capacities. We are sincerely grateful we had those opportunities to work with Sammy as she progressed along her journey within the construction trades. It is with deep sadness and a spirit of mourning that we send …

, “the family interactions, the smiles, the laughter, the smells,” bring back those childhood years of helping out. Two years ago, he said, “my cousin presented their food truck to us, and was like, ‘Hey, do you want to buy it?’” They thought it through, Quenelle said, and “it was something we didn’t have to think long and hard about. It was a direction we knew we wanted.” The Quenelles’ grown children, who range in age from 19 to 26, sometimes work in the truck as well, along with nieces and nephews …

a vehicle involved in a driving complaint on Highway 18 near milepost 15. A possible disturbance was reported at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Sunday, Jan. 25 A possible physical abuse situation was reported at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted an outside agency as cover for a domestic disturbance in Willamina. Monday, Jan. 26 A report of two missing juveniles was made but they were located before officers arrived at Southwest Hebo Road. A theft occurred …

Court. Officers assisted an outside agency with responding to the 7000 block of Alvord Alley Road for an RV fire. A criminal citation for possession of a controlled substance occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Trespassing occurred on Grand Ronde Road. Officers assisted an outside agency as cover while attempting to locate a male on North Street. Thursday, Feb. 26 Possible drugs were reported at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Feb. 27 …

." At the Dec. 4 General Council meeting, Kennedy said that during her trip to Washington, D.C., which began on Wednesday, Nov. 30, she also testified regarding the Internal Revenue Service's plan to tax general welfare assistance provided by Tribes to Tribal members. Kennedy said she spoke in opposition to the tax proposal because Tribes are stepping up and providing benefits that the federal government has failed to provide even though they were promised in treaties. "I was advocating on behalf of our …

. Her possibilities have expanded since leaving the Cultural Resources Department last summer to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon. She is now one year completed and 1.5 years to go for her master's degree. She also was just hired as an archival assistant for the University of Oregon's Tribal Legacies of Oregon project, running from September 2011 to June 2012. Funded by the National Park Service, the project will require Wood to work with Tribal colleges and other educational …

the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation. "Native Americans stand among America's most distinguished authors, artists, scientists and political leaders, and in their accomplishments, they have profoundly strengthened the legacy we will leave our children. So, too, have American Indians and Alaska Natives bravely fought to protect this legacy as members of our Armed Forces. As service members, they have shown exceptional valor and heroism …

Tonso, a senior at Willamina High School, to work with the younger students. Tonso sees the work as "an opportunity to grow in my culture with my community. I really enjoy working with the kids. It's definitely a way to be a part of something good." Outgoing Youth Education Coordinator Molly Matthews has used the time to hold cooking classes with the help of Tribal member and Food Service Coordinator Kristy DeLoe, students are preparing lunches for the Monday classes. They get a head count, said …

of October 2005. Throughout the ceremony, Tribal members and brothers Brian Krehbiel and Bobby Mercier kept a fire going outside, as is traditional for many Tribal ceremonies. "Every piece of wood you put on the fire is a prayer for your community, your people and yourselves," said Krehbiel. "It's the way we take care of each other." Tribal Elder and former Culture Committee Chair Kathleen Provost and her husband, Don Hendricks, along with Tribal member and Food Service coordinator Kristy DeLoe …