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and past Tribal Council member Toby McClary, as well as challenger and first-time Tribal Council candidate Pete Wakeland, were elected to the other two seats. Incumbent Denise Harvey was not reelected. For more information on the results, see the Tribal Council election story in this issue of Smoke Signals. Kennedy thanked the Election Board members. “I want to thank the Election Board for all of the work that they’ve done, starting from the time of nominations,” she said. “I know they worked even …

trying to get the word out. … “We’re going to have really rely on Congress, I think, to get things done,” Harvey said, noting that the IGA is asking Tribes and members of the public to tell their congressional and state representatives that sweepstakes gaming must be regulated. Aside from the negative effect on Tribes, Harvey said, sweepstakes gaming can be potentially harmful to members of the public. “There’s little consumer protection so if you’re a consumer and you’re tapping into this, you’re …

way." "We celebrate Tribal self-governance," Hayes said. "And Tribes do this better than the federal government." "The budget principle," said Echo Hawk, "is to confer with Tribes." However, with more than $1 trillion in spending cuts expected, the federal budget also will put limits on what can be accomplished, said Roubideaux. "The budget is the biggest issue," she said. "I wouldn't assume that IHS will be OK, but we're OK, so far. We have incredible support in Congress." By video, Democratic …

. “So, I was very excited about that, to restore our historical practice. I’m Cascade Chinook; so that’s in my heritage, my history. … Having an opportunity to help restore part of that past and be a part of that is just an honor.” Unger noted that the Tribe uses modern safety precautions, rather than precisely recreating history. “We have way more safety gear than was traditionally used,” he said. “We’re required to wear life jackets and helmets and to be tied off … I don’t feel that it’s …

it would take to bring Tribal health up to the level of the rest of the country," said Kennedy. "It's time we address that. Just saying that the care should be 'culturally appropriate' doesn't mean much. "I believe the task of consultation is to remove barriers," she said. The 10-hour Consultation included discussions and updates of the 2010 federal Patient Care and Affordable Care Act, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, Child and Family Well-Being, Elder Well-Being and Indian Health …

the burgeoning charitable total before representatives who attended the event to pick up their grants. "We're not just part of the West Valley, we're part of the community in Oregon." The largest single grant distributed on March 16 was for $450,000 to the Polk County Sheriff's Office to help fund dedicated law enforcement coverage in the Grand Ronde area. However, the 27 other grants will do a world of good. "I couldn't miss the opportunity to tell the people who work to make the world a better …

in Oregon, filmed a campaign ad urging voters to reject Measures 82 and 83. "He feels strongly about this," said Tim Raphael, Kitzhaber's spokesman, in the Oct. 4 Oregonian . "Among other issues, he strongly opposes breaking our promise with Tribal governments." On Monday, Oct. 8, former governors Vic Atiyeh, Barbara Roberts and Ted Kulongoski held a joint press conference to voice their opposition to the measures. "This isn't going to solve Oregon's financial problems," Kulongoski said. "I guarantee …

and this will fund a position to bring all of those different components together to strengthen and grow the program. This is program expansion, and I would not be able to do it without the funding from Spirit Mountain Community Fund." Other organizations receiving Spirit Mountain Community Fund grants on March 14 were: A Family for Every Child in Springfield, $10,000; Adaptive Riding Institute in Scotts Mills, $5,000; Benton Furniture Share in Corvallis, $5,000; Better Life USA in Portland, $2,500 …

in the United States to take such a stand for greener highways. "As a Tribe," said Tribal Council member Toby McClary, "I believe we should be looking at any and all efforts that move toward environmental sustainability. We, as Indian people, have historically protected Mother Earth and our natural resources. By reducing petroleum usage and identifying ways to battle pollution, we are helping to fulfill our environmental responsibilities." "This project is ecologically sound and matches well with our …

., Chris Mercier and June Sherer, as well as Tribal Attorney Rob Greene, Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor and Tribal members Nancy Renfro and Bernadine Shriver, among others. Peterson, along with City Council members Keith Locke, Pat Martyn and Susan Conn, said St. Helens was extending its hand in friendship to the Tribe and also apologizing for the historically bad treatment of Native Americans in Oregon. "I applaud the gesture," Kennedy said. "That key is bigger than it looks. It also …