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Center. Attendees took the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, as well as to honor the past and look forward to the future. “It means remembrance to me,” Tribal Elder Colette Abdie said. Her cousin, Tribal Elder Tammy Cook, agreed. “We honor our ancestors today,” she said. “And our own moms are over 80, so we’re happy they’re still here with us. We’re also having the meteorite display here that kind of ties us into where we come from. We’re just happy to be here today. And powwow’s …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors 83 employees for 1,070 years of service 03.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Years of service , Tribal employees Tribal Staff Accountant Shereena Bates, right, hugs Tribal Council member Denise Harvey as she is recognized during the first quarter Years of Service awards in the Tribal gym Thursday, March 20. Bates has worked for the Tribe for nine years. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The Tribe took time Thursday, March 20 …

to become an EMT. She loved all of it, she said. When the department started talking about using grant money for a new position focused on prevention, rather than response, she was immediately interested and began her new role in June 2024. “I’ve been on the ambulance for three years, so it’s been interesting switching to preparedness, from acting as the emergency is unfolding,” she said. While not every emergency can be prevented, Barry said taking steps to prepare ahead of time can make …

of the Kalapuya Tribe. Accessing this river for ceremonial fishing purposes comes at an important time as the Tribe awaits a federal court decision on the Portland General Electric condemnation of Willamette Falls, where the Tribe erected a removable fishing platform in 2018 and has harvested salmon and lamprey from since time immemorial. (Photos by Kamiah Koch) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Although no salmon landed in the Tribe’s fishing nets during its Celebration of Perseverance …

for hosting the event. “We appreciate you opening your doors and your hearts to our presence,” said Brown. Brown acknowledged the Oregon Coast as one of the state’s seven natural wonders and said it is critical to the Oregon economy. “I think it very important that we, as state leaders, continue to be good stewards making the necessary investments to the region to sustain economic growth and vitality in this area,” said Brown. “We are going to need educated thinkers and leaders to face the challenges …

and open hands” that the Tribe’s charitable arm represents. Cherry delivered opening remarks. “You can’t truly appreciate where you are if you don’t think about where you have been,” Cherry said. “How far you have come and how you got here. I look around the room tonight … and it warms my heart. I see so many faces of the Tribal leaders and visionaries in the room who helped us get to where we are today, and I know our ancestors are proud. “Native Americans are a very giving people …

about 10 years ago and I have been with the same friends and students since then. My town and school are so small that the school campus holds all students K-12. When I was younger I remember these big wrestlers coming in to help me and the others. I’m very fortunate that I can now return the favor and help coach and referee youth wrestlers. I like the feeling of giving back, the same sense of leadership when I see young students and athletes around school. I also teach swim lessons and lifeguard. I …

possession of a controlled substance. Saturday, Feb. 25 Two false alarms on Hebo Road. Tribal police assisted Oregon State Police in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. The driver was cited for failure to move over for an emergency vehicle. A driving complaint was received with very little information. Officers were unable to locate the driver. A welfare check was conducted in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway for two children left unattended. The children were old enough to be alone, so …

that the proposed revenue sharing in this proposal does not make sense,” Langley said. “There’s some confusing terminology. Net gaming revenue and net income are two very different terms. Of the two, net gaming revenue represents a bigger slice of the pie. In this proposal, the state will be sharing 25 percent of this larger slice. Participating Tribes, as yet undefined, would be sharing the smaller net income slice and then that would be cut into eight smaller slices. … Looking at this proposal, I …

Stephanie Simmons and Finance Executive Assistant Ken Trevino. Eight years: Food Services Coordinator Kristy Deloe and Environmental Resources Specialist Brandy Humphreys. Nine years: Treasury Manager Rick Andersen, Round Valley Construction Foreman Thomas Brown, Part-time College Program Manager John Harp, Round Valley Equipment Operator Mark Mercier and Audit Director Trudi Yoshikawa. 10 years: Education Administrative Assistant Deborah Bachman and Medical Transcriptionist Linda Henry. 11 years …