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Culture Nick Jr. airing Hattie Mercier video 03.07.2012 Dean Rhodes People , Entertainment This story ran in the Nov. 1, 2010, Smoke Signals. The video is now airing and also can be viewed by clicking on this Web site: http://www.nickjr.com/video/?timeOnly=true&videoid=114955 Before it was over, the folks from Nickelodeon Junior spent two days in the West Valley area, shot five to six hours worth of digital video, and will, in a month's time, have that edited down to a 60-second television …

thought I would never hear that from my mother. She said she wanted to come home (from Lifecare), but she needed to find someone who could be with her and I volunteered. To my delight, she accepted." "R-Bears is my menu maker, dish washer, she picks up my pens. She does everything for me," Donna says. "Right now," says Veronica, "I am working on a very special present to give to my mom for Christmas and hoping I get it done in time. It will have a flower, which is the symbol of love. "When I …

in their lifetimes. Your work represents our culture and you are part of our culture." He encouraged casino employees to pass along to casino guests some of the language and culture they were learning, but he emphasized that the session was not cultural "training," rather a sharing of Tribal culture. "It would be very disrespectful to suggest that we 'train' anyone in our culture," he said. "I'm just here to share some things that we hope will be useful in your work here at Spirit Mountain …

and community by delivering excellent care that improves health and quality of life,” a PowerPoint presentation delivered by Rowe said. Rowe said Health & Wellness’s priorities continue to be quality of care, access and satisfaction. “This last year, we’ve been very busy, very productive,” Rowe said. “We’ve had all of our departments working on different projects to improve the access and quality of our health clinic.” Rowe’s presentation was separated into discussing medical, dental …

Defense Service medal and Vietnam Service medal with two Bronze Stars. He served in the Army for more than 20 years, including as a military policeman and a recruiter, and was stationed in a number of countries during those years. After retiring from the military, Wesley and his family lived in Nebraska where he started his own mobile home repair business, becoming very skilled in heating and electrical repair. In his life Wesley also worked as an educator and, among other things, helped members …

Harrelson tended the fire and Mercier wrapped the bones, tails and heads in foil and placed them in the coals. Greg Archuleta placed the first staked-out salmon fillet just before 2 p.m. and those gathered began to eat a potluck-style dinner shortly after 3 p.m. “I think it’s a very good thing that we renewed this ceremony after 130 years,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. He was joined by fellow Tribal Council members Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Secretary Cheryle A. Kennedy, Denise Harvey …

what I was working with before.” Ngo said one of the nice things about being at the Health and Wellness Center is the opportunity to make a difference with patients. “I feel like I have a lot of time with patients,” said Ngo. “They have been pretty receptive to having that time with the doctor, which is what I wanted versus the corporate setting where they kind of just push you through a little bit. That was one of the main reasons for me accepting this position here. Just being able to connect …

Ronde has a beautiful culture. As employees, it is something you should understand.” Edwards said that while Tribes had their own cultures, languages and traditions, one common thread is that the United States has recognized Tribal sovereignty since its infancy. “From the very beginning (of the United States), we were recognized by the government,” she said. “It’s in the Constitution.” Edwards also discussed historical trauma and the continued effects on Tribal people, especially when dealing …

getting started,” Cole says. “Bobby has been huge in my life for language and culture, and I’ve learned so much from Henry Zenk.” In her spare time, Cole enjoys reading, spending time with family and being outdoors when the weather is nice. She doesn’t have a favorite book genre. “I love to read everything,” Cole says. “I have been researching the Holocaust, but when that gets to be too much I also enjoy reading fun fiction books.” Cole was hired for the librarian position by Education Department …

are now allowed back at Spirit Mountain Lodge for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic became a public health emergency in March 2020, valet parking has ended and employees have seen their minimum wage increase to help remedy a critical employee shortage at the casino. The Facebook Live event was the 19 th held by the Tribal government since March 2020. Approximately 140 people logged on to watch the broadcast, which included Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy and Human Resources …