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access to the public. hayu-masi to everyone that worked so hard to make this historic land recovery possible. Now the Tribe can bring healing to this historic place. There is no one more appropriate to care for our homelands." In working with Tribal Council, we will conduct some land blessings, a celebration event, and eventually rename the park. The property will remain open with no change in existing access to the public. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved the sale of the 111.6-acre Win …

the pendency of this litigation. Nor have they described how they might have to reallocate resources because of a near-term drop in gaming revenues.” The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe issued a statement by email. “This ruling does not change the fact that this casino is illegal under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and was approved in the final hours of the Biden administration based on personal politics rather than policy,” it stated. “It’s simple - one cannot restore lands they never had …

or minors who are the subject of pending juvenile dependency proceedings. Before the first reading was approved, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier read a statement. “The Tribe’s path to lineal descent has been a long one. We appreciate the time everyone has taken to participate in this process and be part of the discussion. The community meetings, surveys, and ongoing conversations have all been an important part of where we are now. We’ve heard your comments and are happy to be rolling …

of our extended family. Dee enjoyed wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona, with her sister Maxine and mother Elsie, taking cruises, dancing, and sightseeing. She was a snappy dresser all the way to the end, her hair always brushed and curled “just so.” Inexplicably, she loved white zinfandel wine with one ice cube. For the past decade, mom enjoyed the love and companionship of her partner Bill Irvine, who passed away only a few months before her. They would spend winters at his home on Kauai …

in the southeastern Asian countries where it grows, and sometimes for pain relief or recreation. But it has found a different audience in the United States; one far more interested in the fact that “at really high doses, way higher than the tea level, you can get an opioid-like effect,” Dr. James Laidler of the Tribe’s Great Circle Recovery Clinic said. Unfortunately, those effects also come with serious downsides, and a new, synthetic form, sold as an all-natural and organic supplement, is drawing …

Chris Mercier said it’s difficult to know how things might go, in part because it’s impossible to know how long the shutdown will last. “The shutdown just seems like one of many fires going on in our country,” he said. He noted that the Tribe does have an advantage in being its own nation. “I did have somebody ask if we were going to shut down,” Mercier said. “We’re our own sovereign nation here and no, we’re not shutting down like them. So far, the fact that the shutdown isn’t affecting us …

got us through and what made the day so special. We thank you. Mom loved a good gathering and this one we know in our hearts she would have approved of. Our love to you all, Candi, Anthony, Josh and Ava Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Red Bear is still here and remembers those songs. OPB shares more stories of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Red Bear, Istiyehe and Stiyaham from the Native people of Oregon in this video. Although the stories and names vary, one thing remains the same: To Native people, this elusive relative remains a guardian of the land. You can watch the entire video for yourself at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApbXUAAeAWw . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

reporting directed by the Tribes strengthens our public health system—something we are continuously seeking to improve.” Other Tribes in Oregon also expect the bill to be beneficial. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla testified in a letter to the Legislature that its Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center “is one of only two Tribal health clinics that currently has the infrastructure to accept reports and investigate our reportable disease cases.” However, the letter said, “We are limited by lack …

Ampkwa Advocacy art exhibit on display in Salem 01.12.2026 Nicole Montesano Tribal member Amanda Freeman has an art exhibit honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous People at the Gretchen Schuette Gallery at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. Photographs by Freeman are featured in the exhibit, including this one of Tribal Elder Toni Quenelle. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Freeman) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal member Amanda Freeman, who has made advocating for Missing …