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Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department log -- Dec. 11, 2020-Jan. 12, 2021 01.29.2021 Dean Rhodes Public safety Friday, Dec. 11 Assist outside agency by covering Department of Human Services employees on a house visit in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Report of criminal mischief in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a traffic assist in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two …

, to get back the land lost in the wake of the treaties. "When we did a moment of silence because of 9/11 (at the memorandum signing)," she said, "I was thinking, 'Grandmother, I'm home.' It dawned on me. The whole event, this is an honor. Think where you are, and what was going on back then. And now I'm home. I'm on home ground, even though I'd never been down there before. My grandmother would be so happy." "I'm so pleased with the level of cooperation for everyone I've worked with," said Tribal …

living in the valley. In addition, Oregon Parks hopes to create ghost buildings at Fort Yamhill to give visitors a better idea of how large Fort Yamhill actually was since little above-ground physical evidence remains. There are also plans to rebuild the Blockhouse, which now stands in Dayton and is in such poor condition that it cannot be moved back to Fort Yamhill. "It is a lot bigger than I imagined," Burns said as she looked over the excavated site where the Officer's Quarters used to sit …

for Environment, Fish and Wildlife at Bonneville Power. "This is an important site for protection and a big accomplishment for BPA ratepayers. … The power of partnership is so great, for us, for our children and for our grandchildren." The Nature Conservancy's Bell noted that one of the parcels that made up this donation came in 1985 from John Pickett, owner of the Pickett Slide Rule Co. "I'm not old enough that I'm even sure what a slide rule is," Bell said. "I'm still not sure I know what it does …

. In addition, Blumenauer said he is also looking for Department of Defense dollars for the project. Defense, he said, was a big contributor to the pollution since World War I and "should put in money for the cleanup." Defense has always been exempt from environmental laws. Industry has long held that environmental regulations hurt jobs and the economy. Karnosh said that the cleanup efforts can produce jobs as it improves the environment. The EPA agrees. According to the Public Affairs office …

government working against Tribal interests at every turn. "There is a record of the federal government favoring miners and timber interests over Native Americans," he said. Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and Tribal member Eirik Thorsgard described institutional racism and violence against aboriginal peoples. "I was watching the faces (in the room) when the Doctrine of Discovery came up," he said. "Everyone cringed. They know violence when they see it." He discussed situations both at work …

who see it to seek out more information about the peoples who lived in western Oregon before the arrival of white settlers. "There is no history that is taught on the Indians of Oregon," Kennedy said. "What you will see today is cutting edge education and information. … I believe it fosters more acceptance and camaraderie in people." Kennedy said that although the Tribe has an oral history that comes from the lips of its ancestors, it is also attempting to ensure that the Tribe's message gets …

gotten to know," says Duncan. "We can laugh with them and joke with them. I've been doing it for four years." With her spare time now, Duncan says, "I work for the Elders Committee, so I'll have more time to spend there." "It's time to rebuild," says George, "to invite folks to work with the Tribe and Food Share, and do as good as they can to provide for children, families and Elders." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

rights when it was forced to sign a 1986 consent decree while seeking state support for the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy said the Tribe has been working on regaining its lost sovereignty since signing the consent decree. "I served on that first council when the consent decree was signed," Kennedy said at the Sept. 7 General Council meeting. "It was very heart-rending to go through all of the hearings …

percent for high school students who are enrolled in Oregon Tribes. "When kids miss, as you can imagine, more than 10 percent of the school year, their success in school is greatly diminished and that carries throughout their education career," George said. "This, I think, is the enemy. … We have to help change the culture about how education is valued in our families. We have to be sure that every kid knows that school is their path to success. We want them there and we'll do what it takes …