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,” “Your future isn’t a matter of chance. It’s a matter of choice” and “It’s your journey.” The theme throughout the poster series is that the best way for Native students to empower their dreams is to get an education. “I feel so proud to look at the posters and see our fantastic Tribal members reflected in a positive way,” said George. “I was excited to participate in something that will bring awareness to people about education,” said Contreras. “I think it is important for grandparents …

and Brenda Tuomi. Kathleen George and Harvey also serve on the fund’s Board of Trustees. Attendees watched a 12-minute video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono then quizzed grant recipients with questions that were answered correctly. “I am privileged to have been on the board 21 years,” he said. “It is the best job I have ever volunteered for. I get to hand out checks to organizations that deserve it.” He also asked …

a survey error today, we couldn’t do anything about it because of that language that was inserted.” Merkley also discussed legislation he is working on with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, to restore hemp farming in the United States. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 is scheduled to be included in the Senate version of the Farm Bill. Greene called the legislation the best that has been written for Native American Tribes because it places them on the same footing …

Human Services Transportation Plan, creating a new one and combining the two into an overall Transportation Plan. Senior Engineer Zachary Horowitz discussed the background of the plan, work-to-date and future goals. “We’re trying to find out the needs of the community,” he said. “Where we are going, for what reason and what we can do better. We want to gather as much information as possible and figure out the best use of Tribal money for the Grand Ronde community.” Part of the firm’s research …

of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono introduced Tribal Council members in attendance, which included Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Brenda Tuomi, Kathleen George and Jack Giffen Jr. Kathleen George and Giffen also serve on the fund’s Board of Trustees. Attendees watched a 12-minute video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono then quizzed grant recipients with questions that were mostly answered correctly. “This is the best job I …

challenges that restored Tribes face in obtaining funding. “In closing, Tribal police forces are grossly underfunded and Tribes nationwide are suffering from staggering violent crime and victimization rates,” Tuomi said. “PL 280 Tribes and those facing the challenges of Termination and Restoration are disproportionately impacted by this underfunding. When determining how to best allocate its funds, the Tribe asks that increased and targeted funding for those Tribes be given a high priority.” Share …

was proud that the copy of the Chinuk dictionary gifted to his class is already showing signs of wear after just a few weeks. “The kids are in it all the time,” said Hart. “There is a major interest. The more we incorporate this into our classrooms the more people realize and appreciate what really the history of this valley is. Mercedes has been phenomenal to work with.” Hart said one of the best experiences he and his students have had during the school year so far occurred very naturally while …

unstoppable as she led us to our 1982 federal sovereignty re-recognition. Those same traits led to businesses as well as programs that benefitted Tribal members’ health, education and housing needs. Her influence and impact extended and benefitted many at the state and national level, too. She was a beloved Cow Creek Tribal member. Her loss is deeply felt.” Quigley, who worked for many years with Shaffer on the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, said that she was the best kind of champion …

think that was super important.” “I think the best thing about what our TAPP does is when we hired the individual who was going to be the family advocate at the school, myself and Audra Sherwood sat on the hiring panel so we had a lot of say about who that person was going to be,” Riggs said. “The last thing that we wanted to happen was for somebody to come in and try and hammer everything that looked like a nail.” Riggs agreed with Zimbrick that Arredondo’s outreach to Native families …

with Tribal pre-school children to identify early signs of poor dental health. “I just wanted to let everybody know that we really want to provide the best quality care at the clinic and we want to hear from the people if there are issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us,” said Rowe. “We want to make sure that we’re working on improving the care that is being delivered.” Rowe also said that the Health & Wellness Center is planning to celebrate its 20 th anniversary of opening in August 1997 …