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issued the first hunting tags to be disseminated by a Native American Tribe in Oregon for hunting on its own land. 2011 — Tribal members were carving a river canoe that Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel said might have been the first one made since the Tribe arrived at the reservation in the 1800s. The Cultural Resources Department, which had researched the design, was carving the 16-foot, three-to-four-person canoe with the help of volunteers, and was also working on a larger canoe …

, it was lots of challenges and being a storyteller visually is very different from writing words and having them make sense to other people.” The book is marketed for the 3- to 7-year-old age range, although Littlebird hopes that people of all ages can enjoy it. It was published by Penguin Random House and released Tuesday, Feb. 24. It is widely available at area bookstores and through Amazon. Littlebird said she is already working on a second children’s book, this one “teaching what the history …

Gaming Casino’s revenue projections praised for accuracy 03.11.2026 Nicole Montesano Spirit Mountain Casino Smoke Signals file photo By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Revenue for Spirit Mountain Casino ended 2025 close to 1.5% less than projected, a level of accuracy that drew praise from members of Tribal Council. “I think that one or two percent is within a margin of error and their accuracy and ability to do that is amazing, and I raise my hands to them for that,” Tribal …

Tribal membership, including current location. “Requests for such information should be directed to the human resources director or other designated authority,” it stated. ICE agents “may enter public areas to the same extent as the general public,” as per the new policy, but may not enter non-public areas unless they present a valid signed judicial warrant – meaning one signed by a federal judge or magistrate – and it has been reviewed by Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight. Administrative …

. "He built a strong management team and led us through the opening of the casino that within 12 months was the number one tourist attraction in the state of Oregon. "He also was committed to meaningful Tribal member employment at the casino. He was at the helm of Spirit Mountain Casino development at a very critical time, and looked at how to diversify the Tribe's new wealth. "I just think he's an unsung hero. It was really his leadership working with Tribal Council and external parties that made …

connections still ring with memory and hope. The Tribes and bands lost eight people during the march with eight others born during the 31-day (Feb. 23-March 25, 1856) ordeal. Kennedy's great-great-grandfather, Chief Bogus, who was among the signers of the 1853 treaty, also was one of those who died on the Trail of Tears. His son, John Bogus Warren, surnamed for the McMinnville family that took him in after the march, was 9 years old at the time. Kennedy's own grandson, Tribal member Kaleb Allen …

things.' "Today, I come to work with a smile on my face. I do whatever this man asks me to do. I'm here. I lace up my boots every day." "I can read people's minds," said Keuftedjian, who purchased the service station four years ago. "I knew he could be a good employee when I saw him." "I love it here," said Anderson, four months into the job and still receiving rave reviews from his boss. "He's doing great," said Keuftedjian. "Today, he is one of my best employees." With seven gas stations north …

enables O'Neal to teach and work with students, possibilities not afforded by the national museum. In Washington, she reported, "I oversaw the daily management of the Archive Center and worked on innovative projects with amazing staff, but I hadn't had the opportunity to teach or work directly with students, which was something I really wanted to do with my career." One of O'Neal's "immediate" goals for this position is "to increase our instruction efforts with various disciplines across campus. Our …

goal is to collect 1 million tabs of soda cans to help a friend on dialysis. If you can help, please let me know via Facebook (Veronica E. Gaston) or e-mail me at ladygodiva03111969@yahoo.com . I want to see how many I can collect by Dec. 31, 2012. Veronica Gaston Roll #2332 Dear Tribal members: This is a follow-up to two letters presented in the April 1, 2012, issue of Smoke Signals. One letter was written by Rosemary Jameson and the other letter was written by Deborah Good. Both letters refer …

. The Superfund law, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, enacted in 1980 "is one of the most complicated environmental laws in the country, by a wide margin," said Sudbury. EPA in Washington, D.C., says that the Portland Harbor Superfund site is "one of the most comprehensive and extensive efforts ever in the Superfund program's 32-year history." In addition to some 150 potentially responsible parties, the cleanup involves six Tribal governments, the Oregon Department …