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. Manangan said she found the list of Astorians – as the Pacific Fur Co. men were colloquially known at the time – in her papers after having received it originally in 2007 from a friend who is a history buff. “Gosh, I was so happy about it,” Manangan says. “It has Louis LaBonte’s name and probably his brother. Years ago … 1800s. He was a carpenter and a fur trapper.” LaBonte was listed as a carpenter who was stationed at Fort George, the name that Fort Astoria adopted after proprietor Duncan …

, health care, public safety and natural resources. “You guys are just amazing grantees that do wonderful work in Oregon,” Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Mychal Cherry said. Cherry said that the Community Fund fulfills the Tribe’s Native tradition of potlatch, or sharing of good fortune. “Your steadfast work in Oregon communities fulfills and supports our mission, and on behalf of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund staff, Board of Trustees and Tribal Council, I want to say hayu masi.” Cherry …

were: Active Children Portland, $25,000, for increasing qualified coach/mentors for underserved youth; American Diabetes Association of Portland, $25,000, for the “What Can I Eat?” Program; Building Blocks to Success Corp. of Portland, $30,000, for the LEGO Robotics programming; Business Education Compact of Beaverton, $25,000, for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Connect Program expansion; CAPACES Leadership Institute of Woodburn, $10,000, for the Re-Turno Youth program; CASA …

of the characters in the canoe is really compelling.” Tribal member and Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Mychal Cherry said she and her staff were honored that the fund is being highlighted on this year’s Grand Floral Parade float entry. “I am thrilled that the Spirit Mountain Community Fund will be highlighted at the Rose Festival this year,” Cherry said. “As we embark on our 20-year anniversary with $74 million in giving, the timing is perfect. We appreciate how the Rose Festival values the diverse …

with Tribal pre-school children to identify early signs of poor dental health. “I just wanted to let everybody know that we really want to provide the best quality care at the clinic and we want to hear from the people if there are issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us,” said Rowe. “We want to make sure that we’re working on improving the care that is being delivered.” Rowe also said that the Health & Wellness Center is planning to celebrate its 20 th anniversary of opening in August 1997 …

.” Stickel and her staff jotted down ideas from the roundtable discussions on large notepads and posted them to the wall community meeting-style. “I’m glad to see this many people here tonight. Our goal is to raise awareness,” said Mercier. “There is a food revolution going on across the country.” Dixon-McDonald said that Marion-Polk Food Share is trying to look at the bigger issues related to access of quality food. He is Marion-Polk Food Share’s director of programs. “Francene has done an amazing …

events happen every day and they impact people, all people,” Baxter said. “And life is never the same after a catastrophe. We need to realize that we are all connected. For those of you who live in the Eugene and Springfield area, they have strong emergency management programs here. So what I would ask is that people get involved with your local program. The only real successful programs are the ones that integrate community partners, your community and your neighbors. … In order for a program …

for consideration by Tribal Council. Mercier asked for a show of hands at the meeting of everyone who used the Internet on a daily basis. Everyone raised their hands. “The reality is that Internet service and cell phone use – just telecommunications in general -- are a part of our daily lives,” said Mercier. “I use it every day.” Mercier said that some Tribes have already gotten into the telecommunications business to improve service for their people on their Reservations. Mercier used Tribes …

while recounting the pre-Restoration tradition of returning to Grand Ronde annually to meet at the Tribal Cemetery on Memorial Day. “Spirit Mountain Casino has afforded this Tribe to build the infrastructure and bring back the culture of 27 different Tribes and Bands that is united today to make up what I call our modern-day culture.” Giffen added that the Tribe continues to develop partnerships with nonprofits and educate Oregonians about the Grand Ronde Tribe. Tribal Council members Denise …

. Moved eight (8) miles. “Friday 25 th – I found it necessary to hire another wagon and team as our marches were getting much shorter and many of the Old and infirm were very late getting into camp. Moved about six (6) miles. Encamped near Corvallis.” “This removal was mostly Umpqua Calapooyia with about 40 Molalla and they picked up additional Willamette Valley Calapooyians along the way,” says Beckham. “The exodus of the Indians of the Umpqua Valley was so hurried that most were forced to leave …