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viewers to Willamette Falls, which is located near the center. “My ancestors are from this place,” Kennedy says. “They lived in villages on these lands, fished at these falls and regulated commerce in the region for thousands and thousands of years. My great-grandfather was Chief Wacheno. He was a chief at Willamette Falls when the settlers arrived in Oregon.” Kennedy talks about how Native people became ill after the settlers arrived and eventually had their villages destroyed, plankhouses …

prevention education program to build healthier communities; Long Tom Watershed Council of Lane County, $50,000, for its program to empower Native families through cultural education; Meals on Wheels People of Multnomah County, $100,000, for its Meals 4 Kids eastside expansion capital project to purchase a refrigerator and freezer; Open School of Multnomah County, $50,000, to fund interventions for students disproportionally affected by COVID-19; Ophelia’s Place of Lane County, $50,000, to fund …

for the Tribe,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “This is a very scholarly area that many Tribal members have moved forward to advance their education and careers. I believe it’s because of things that happened to our people and they wanted to know and explore areas that aren’t prominent in history. I applaud all of our members who have embarked upon the learning that has taken place today. Thank you for all that you do and the staff that work there.” In other action …

grounds,” Bailey says. Bailey says he hopes to host a youth disc golf tournament in the future, perhaps on Contest Powwow weekend in August when the youth basketball tournament takes place. “This would be for kids who aren’t interested in basketball but still want to participate in something,” he says. “I know there are lots of Tribal members I’ve seen on social media who are also interested in disc golf.” The course, which will be called Spirit Mountain Disc Golf, is expected to open this summer …

and sweet. Fresh bulbs also can be dried or frozen for later use in soups. Organizers hope the Camas Festival becomes an annual event and have other plans in the works as well. “We’re hoping to do more with Grand Ronde and integrate art next year,” Ochoa said. “If everything falls into place, there will be a call for Native artists to create work around the theme of lakamas. We also have a literary journal called Camas and we want to integrate that. There is endless opportunity for collaborative …

Metro Enhancement grant. There were also in-kind donations from Sherwin Williams, Party Factory Events and Pioneer Rental. White Rabbit owner Danielle Walsh says that her business tries to support local artists and felt it was important to have the perspective of a Grand Ronde artist for this piece, especially as it faces Tribal property and the falls. “We are interested in representation -- each person with a historical or current connection to this place and time being able to see themselves …

this, but we need to support survivors.” Falla said that Warriors of Hope had partnered with various housing authorities for fast track housing vouchers, so those who want to escape a violent situation but don’t have the influx of cash that it often takes for a new apartment can secure a place to live without spending months or years on a waiting list. “Creating these partnerships is critical,” she said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Cherry welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “One of these days I hope we will all be together,” Cherry said. “I’m honored to host you today and look forward to seeing you in person soon. As 2022 comes to an end, I celebrate and acknowledge your perseverance and dedication to making Oregon a safer place for children and families. We applaud your generosity and gift of service.” The event …

Cougar car or rebuild a carburetor. In her teen years, she did many things: She entered the Applegate Trail Days costume contest, winning first place dressed as an “Indian.” Later, she was nominated to run for Rodeo Queen. She missing being queen, but won as princess. She was active in school, keeping basketball stats for four years at Crow High. She raced her Cougar at the Lowell mud flats. She assisted in the pits at the drag races in Eugene. She was hired to help rebuild the Crow Museum. She …

the presentation was complete, Webb fielded seven questions and comments from the audience. “That was a wonderful presentation and I thank you for putting all of the details there,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “Serving on the first post-Restoration Tribal Council, these were really our dreams and they were only dreams then. Now to see these things are taking place, it’s a wonderful thing.” In other action, door prize winners were Jack Giffen Jr., Darlene Aaron, Diane Webb, Julie …