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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council takes stand against personal attacks at public meetings 02.01.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Eight Tribal Council members signed a statement issued on Thursday, Feb. 1, that takes a stand against personal attacks, particularly those against Chief Tumulth descendants, during public meetings. The statement was disseminated using the Tribe’s new Listserv function and was posted on Tribal Council’s Facebook page. The statement was prompted by comments made …

outreach because participation in such programs requires funding we do not have,” Tuomi said. Tuomi said that protecting public safety on Tribal lands is part of the federal government’s trust responsibility, but that available funding for that responsibility is “grossly inadequate.” For instance, the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ own 2016 report to Congress said that base law enforcement services in Indian Country requires $1 billion in funding, but that the available funding only meets 20 percent …

provide minor trust programs and some that are very wealthy award up to a $1 million. “They have seen crisis happen to those who are not ready,” he said. Another consensus reached from the meetings was that the Tribe could improve communicating to members that there are tax requirements involved and offer preparation assistance, George said. “A lot of people don’t know that, a lot get caught up with tax liabilities,” he said. Other groups came up with a list of resources they would like to see …

.’ ” Kennedy said she worked with Portland State University to compile and interpret the data, which helped to plan the services offered in the new Health & Wellness Center. “We had several community meetings where we had put the wish list kind of on the road,” Kennedy said, traveling to population clusters in Eugene, Bend, Portland, Yakima and Seattle. “We asked, ‘What is your highest priority?’ and health care was always No. 1.” Kennedy recalls she planned staff training and certifications, as well …

are eating more fish it will probably affect your brain to a greater degree than other groups.” The Tribe worked with DEQ to increase the statewide fish consumption rate to 175 grams per day in 2011. In September, the Tribe sent a letter to Whitman expressing concern that the fish consumption rate was not being fully implemented. “Water resources are of paramount importance to the Tribe,” Karnosh said. “It is No. 1 on the Tribe’s priority list. A lot of the irreplaceable cultural resources …

time investment for the state’s top elected official. The annual interaction between state and Tribal leaders started on Wednesday, Nov. 1, with a Legislative Commission on Indian Services’ “Fall Gathering and Learning Session” also held at Chinook Winds. During the daylong learning session, attendees heard mostly about federal, state and Tribal law. University of Colorado School of Law Professor Charles Wilkinson talked about the fundamentals of federal Indian law and Daniel Santos, a former …

, under the age of 21. Thursday, Nov. 30 Alarm in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Alarm in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Criminal trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Criminal trespass reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Forgery reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Dec. 1 Forgery reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a fight in progress in the 400 block of Sheridan Street in Sheridan …

from an animal. Thursday, June 1 Tribal police assisted Polk County Sheriff’s deputies with executing a search warrant on Salmon River Highway. A male was arrested on a parole violation. A rollover crash occurred on Salmon River Highway. Tribal police assisted Polk County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police with the crash. A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A civil issue was reported near Tyee Road. Tribal police assisted a motorist parked on Hebo Road …

.” As a result of the amendment, 40 properties totaling 1,227.3 acres were added to the Reservation, Tribal Realty Coordinator Teresa Brocksen said after the meeting. Schrader also inquired about how the Grand Ronde Tribe is faring with the opening of the Cowlitz Tribe’s Ilani Casino located 15 miles north of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Leno, who also sits on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors, repeated news he delivered to the membership during the Aug. 1 Legislative …

trauma, she said. “I know that if it wasn’t for Linda (Woods) and this last year, I never would have filed,” Davis said. “I never would have healed or started healing. It changed my life.” Leno, a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran, gave a welcoming speech when the Veterans Summit opened for the fifth time at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 6. “You can’t wait until a veteran becomes a statistic,” Leno said. “You got to help them now, not later.” Other welcoming speeches were delivered by Oregon …