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, but as just people on this Earth,” said Kennedy. “Wherever I’m at I’m always thinking of ways that can be helpful to us. I believe the council has to have the passion to keep those issues at the forefront.” Kennedy said she will focus during the next three years on the well-being of Tribal children. “I think about our children,” said Kennedy. “I think about the development of those children and their place in our Native American society.” Kennedy said she wants the children to be proud of their Grand …

Culture Tribe celebrates 32nd anniversary of Restoration 11.30.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , History , Events The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde celebrated its 32 nd anniversary of Restoration to federal recognition as a Tribe on Saturday, Nov. 21, with a full day of events. The celebration began with a Tribal member-only prayer service at the Tribal Cemetery in Grand Ronde. The prayer service took place at the Atudship rock monument north of the cemetery. The community began gathering …

for its culturally specific programs for underserved populations. Bridgeway House of Springfield, $20,000 for its Social Group Program for children with autism. Child Advocates Inc. of Oregon City, $30,000 for A CASA For Every Child. Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation of Portland, $49,950 for its Dental Van Outreach Program. My Sisters’ Place of Newport, $22,996 for a security upgrade for its shelter. New Avenues for Youth, $30,000 for its PDX Connect effort. Oregon Lions Sight …

or localized activity to state and local authorities and has stepped in to enforce the Controlled Substances Act only when the use, possession, cultivation or distribution of marijuana has threatened to cause one of the harms identified above.” Even in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, if there is not a “robust” state regulatory system in place, all federal action “is on the table and could be enforced,” Martin said. Retail sales of marijuana in Oregon are scheduled to begin …

distribution ceremony opened with Land and Culture Department employees Bobby Mercier, Brian Krehbiel and Travis Stewart, accompanied by Tina Lara and Kyoni Mercier, performing cultural drumming and singing. Community Fund Director Kathleen George told attendees that the Grand Ronde Tribe appreciates partnering with their organizations to make western Oregon a better place to live. She added that 22 of the 24 organizations were previous grant recipients. “Welcome back to many old friends and welcome …

will be moving into. “I’m so happy I have tears in my eyes,” said Mercier. “It means a lot to me to finally have a place. This is perfect for me and I’m so appreciative.” Tribal Elder Dakota Whitecloud smudged the units a couple of days after the grand opening. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, was the place to be on Saturday, Jan. 24. By noon, when the pavilion’s doors opened, people already were arriving on foot, in baby carriers, with walkers and in wheelchairs. They brought drums and suitcases with regalia inside. Already in and set up were 44 vendors selling Native clothing and jewelry, dentalia and beads, handmade knives and dream catchers and recorded Native drum songs; all the things that come with powwows and much that has been traded …

and someday we’ll be a healthier population.” Tribal Royalty – Savannah Ingram, Mabel Brisbois, Promise Rimer, Kaleigha Simi, Iyana Holmes, Isabelle Grout and Hayley Lewis-Little – performed “The Lord’s Prayer” and George gave the invocation. Cultural Protection Program Manager David Harrelson welcomed guests to Chachalu and explained that the museum’s name means “the place of burnt timber” in Tualatin Kalapuya. “Places that are burned out are good places to get food,” Harrelson said about …

they probably have not met that goal. But it’s you people who make the difference in trying to make sure that we do get those dollars and make sure we put them in the right place.” Following the welcoming, delegates got down to work. Indian Health Service Portland Area Director Dean Seyler (Warm Springs) and Indian Health Board Executive Director Jon Finkbonner (Lummi) gave their respective reports. Seyler announced that a listening session with Indian Health Service Acting Director Robert McSwain …

by this legacy of widespread and egregious human rights abuses." "We've lived through a holocaust that started in 1492," said Quilt. "Intergenerational trauma is part of our history. It's important to look where we've come from to see where we are going." That place, she said, is one where "children grow up without violence in their lives." "The answer, though, is within ourselves," Quilt said. Traditionally, Native women were very respected. That respect has eroded over generations of institutional …