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Party in New Mexico. She was elected to Congress in 2018, becoming one of the first Native American women to serve in the House of Representatives and was nominated to serve as Secretary of the Interior by President Biden. “Secretary Haaland’s lifetime of service demonstrates her strong commitment to defending our public lands and waters – natural treasures that make countless contributions to the spirit and vitality of communities and local economies throughout Oregon and across America,” said …

for the Indian Health Service, $1.248 billion for Housing & Urban Development Tribal housing programs and $20 million to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on Native languages. The Trump administration received criticism in 2020 for not using Tribal enrollment data when it distributed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding to Tribes nationwide. Despite requesting enrollment numbers, the federal government instead used outdated federal housing program population data …

in Chemawa Indian School in Salem. She was a key participant in the Grand Ronde Tribe’s early 1980s Restoration efforts and was one of five Tribal members who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 18, 1983, in support of restoring the Tribe to federal recognition. The Tribe’s federal recognition had been Terminated 29 years earlier in 1954. After the Tribe was restored on Nov. 22, 1983, she continued her service to her people on Tribal Council from 1984 to 2001. During her time …

; emergency medical services were his life. He was preceded in death by Cleo and Geneva McKnight and is survived by his brothers, Leslie McKnight and Lorry McKnight and his wife, Elaine; sisters, Patricia Watson and her husband, Ron, and Nadine Scott and her husband, Brady; nieces, Wendy and Teri Watson; nephew, Cody Watson; great-niece, Tessa Reither; great-great-niece, Aariyah Paden; and granddaughter Tiana Haynes. Laisane, you may be gone, but never forgotten. Your love and service throughout your …

, family and community. Two weeks ago, seven of us met at the buffet for a birthday lunch for a 78-year-old man. We had fantastic meals with great service by our waitress. So enjoyed the seating and not like in a food court. There have been thousands of dollars spent in advertising alone that has stated the “drawing card” to the casino as being “the premier casino and entertainment center of Oregon with the largest buffet in the state.” We have even seen it stated on “Wheel of Fortune” on television …

School in Salem. She was a key participant in the Grand Ronde Tribe’s early 1980s Restoration efforts and was one of five Tribal members who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 18, 1983, in support of restoring the Tribe to federal recognition. The Tribe’s federal recognition had been Terminated 29 years earlier in 1954. After the Tribe was restored on Nov. 22, 1983, she continued her service on Tribal Council from 1984 to 2001. During her time on Tribal Council, she served …

my book of business.” Lawrence’s Tribal roots come from his mother, Victoria Tom Lawrence, and his grandfather, Leon “Chips” Tom, who also served on Tribal Council from 1991 to 1999. “I want other Tribal members to know I will provide attention to detail, customer service and a sense of community,” he said. “Farmers isn’t the cheapest, but you will have a local guy who will answer the phone and can meet your needs.” He gave an example of Farmers claim turnaround times as a way in which …

of five Tribal members who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 18, 1983, in support of restoring the Tribe to federal recognition. The Tribe’s federal recognition had been Terminated 29 years earlier in 1954. After the Tribe was restored on Nov. 22, 1983, she continued her service to her people on Tribal Council from 1984 to 2001. During her time on Tribal Council, she served as secretary, vice chair and six years as Tribal chairwoman. She never lost a Tribal Council election …

) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a maximum $4.5 million loan to Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. to finish constructing a 74-space full-service recreational vehicle park at Spirit Mountain Casino during its Wednesday, June 15, meeting. The new lodging option at the casino is hoping to capitalize on an increasingly more popular RV trend in the United States. “This aligns well with who our primary customers are,” said Tribal Council member Kathleen George, who also sits on the SMGI …

, challengers Reyn Leno and Brenda Tuomi joined Tribal Council incumbents Denise Harvey and Kathleen George for a 93-minute forum that attracted approximately 40 viewers. Incumbent Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. is not running for re-election, ending 18 years of service on the Tribe’s governing board. General Manager David Fullerton handled moderator duties and Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez watched the clock to ensure candidates did not go over their allotted time. After …