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are abused on Tribal lands by an attacker who is not Native American, the attacker is immune to prosecution by Tribal courts. "Well, as soon as I sign this bill that ends. Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people, and all women deserve the right to live free from fear. And that is what today is all about." According to the Department of Justice, nearly half of all Native American women have been raped, beaten or stalked by an intimate partner; one in three will be raped …

. "This is going to an area that I am confident that it will make a difference in the community," Mercier said about his donation given to Tribal member and Education Division Manager April Campbell. "The Tribal Library is going through an expansion and they should be able to buy a lot of books with this money." Tribal Elders Nancy Coleman and Dorothy Shortt and Tribal spouse Duane Coulson won the $50 door prizes and Tribal Elder Qahira Lorraine Barton won the $100 door prize. The next General Council …

and I can hear that it is not just something they heard. It is something they are intensely involved in. They have a passion.” 2003 – Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy was honored with the Celebrating Traditions & Medicine Winds News “Woman of the Year” award for 2003-04. The award was presented to Native American women who contribute to the well-being of their people and promote the overall well-being of the community. The presentation was made at the Tribe’s General Council meeting …

to the Tribe, community and nation in the Korean War, Norwest was fighting pancreatic cancer. “I want to fight it and fight it to the end,” he said. “Life is short, but if you keep at it, you can accomplish a lot in a short time.” 2004 – Almost $10,000 had been raised for Tribal member Amanda Jones Schulte. The 19-year-old was in need of a heart and lung transplant. At the time, her physical condition remained “stable,” except in cold weather. A board of directors was set up to administer the fund, and one …

members to the Restoration Roll, which occurred on Thursday, Feb. 28. “I would like to congratulate Tribal Council and past Tribal Councils for their persistence and commitment in making corrections of the Restoration Roll a reality,” Lewis said. “It’s been years in the making.” Lewis said correcting the Restoration Roll will help many Tribal families who could not get their children enrolled because they did not have an ancestor on the Restoration Roll. “It has been an honor to be part …

know what your next move is,” said Tribal Youth Mental Health/Alcohol and Drug Counselor Nicole Estrada. “I really hope this home will give them hope and something to strive for.” 2009 – Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy testified about the “severe underfunding” of Contract Health Services and the significant effects that it has on terminated Tribes before the House Committee on Appropriations’ 14-member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. “It is important …

project was considered leading-edge and among best strategies for building care facilities. Work on the infrastructure was expected to begin that summer and on the first of the homes by fall. “I’ve promised them (Elders) a safe environment to discuss the most personal things,” Tribal Housing Authority Development and Construction Coordinator Duane Hussey said. Before the project began, Hussey spoke with a number of employees and Elders to determine different project needs from a wellness and cultural …

Oregon’s official 150 th birthday in 2009, commemorating Native history that occurred before statehood, which occurred on Feb. 14, 1859. 2005 – The Tribe donated $10,000 to the Red Cross to aid victims of the Thailand tsunami, which killed more than 200,000 people. “I think it shows that we are trying to do our part,” Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno said. “Although our main focus is the well-being of our people and our community, we have compassion. This is about the big picture.” 2000 – Tribal …

restrictions during a press conference held Monday, March 16, in Portland. When asked about the state’s Tribal casinos, she said that she did not have the authority to close them because they are operated by sovereign nations. “I would ask that our Tribal leadership of our nine federally recognized Tribes be working with their local health authorities in making the appropriate decisions to protect the health and safety of Oregonians,” Brown said. “We pride ourselves as being a caring community …

, photographs and his carrying bag. 2005 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was honored with a stewardship award from the state’s Water Resources Division. The award was given out annually for outstanding commitment to managing, conserving and restoring Oregon’s water resources. “I want to say we are honored to receive this award,” Tribal Council member Chris Mercier said. “We really appreciate the partnership with the Water Resources Commission.” 2000 – Oregon’s Start Making a Reader Today …