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health, family history and lack of knowledge regarding resources were all listed as potential barriers to academic success. Tribal Education Department Manager Leslie Riggs said that while an emphasis on graduating high school is important, students often need to find their “why” to do so. That is where education programs such as college and business tours, as well as tutoring and mentoring, come into play. “Some of these students we have been working with since sixth grade and now they are getting …

event was held for the planned education complex in Grand Ronde while, simultaneously, work was occurring on a new rodeo grounds. The 140-by-250-foot competition size rodeo grounds will feature two camping areas - one for spectators and one for contestants, and bleachers to seat the expected crowd. 1996 - Gov. John Kitzhaber signed an executive order on State-Tribal Government-to-Government relations on May 22 during a special signing ceremony attended by all nine Oregon Tribes. "Our Tribe takes …

elementary, middle and high schools at its Oaken Hill campus in Willamina. The deed was recorded and final steps in escrow completed on Aug. 15, Reibach said. The property was part of the Tribe's original reservation given to it in President Franklin Pierce's 1857 Presidential Order in exchange for ceded lands that included most of western Oregon. The property is zoned Grand Ronde Public Assembly by Polk County, which allows for a wide variety of uses. Reibach thanked Tribal colleagues for helping …

and Education building. 2002 - The fifth annual Government-to-Government Summit was held at Spirit Mountain Casino. Smoke Signals said it would be the "final appearance" of Gov. John Kitzhaber at the annual summit held between state officials and Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes. Little did they know then that Kitzhaber would return to Oregon politics and be re-elected governor and attend even more Government-to-Government Summits, which he started by signing Executive Order 96-30. 1997 …

captured his third straight wrestling championship, following in his brother Shonn's footsteps, making him only the second wrestler to have won three straight state championships in Willamina High School's history. His record in high school was 100-4-1. 1989 - Tribal Council members Mark Mercier, Candy Robertson and Kathryn Harrison testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, seeking additional funding for the Tribe's Forestry Program. "In order …

, Suquamish and Muckleshoot. This year’s Canoe Journey is hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and has the theme, “Honoring Our Medicine.” Landing day will be Saturday, July 28 in Tacoma, Wash. Protocol is set to begin Sunday, July 29 in Puyallup and run through Saturday, Aug. 4. The order of protocol is the Tribe which travels the furthest to attend goes first. Canoe Journey was designed as a family-friendly event to familiarize northwest Tribes with the trade routes used by their ancestors …

Samish, Wash., and ending in Puyallup, Wash. Stops are scheduled to occur at Swinomish, Tulalip, Suquamish and Muckleshoot. This year’s Canoe Journey is hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and has the theme “Honoring Our Medicine.” Landing Day is Saturday, July 28, and protocol will start on Sunday, July 29, and run through Saturday, Aug. 4, and attracts thousands. It includes singing, dancing, sharing stories and food. The order of protocol is the Tribe that travels the farthest to attend goes …

Members who wish to set-aside money in order to cover any potential year-end State tax liability. Tribal Members aged 18 and over can defer a portion of their Per Capita payments to their adult savings plan. That money would be available to withdraw from your savings plan as needed. Please note – this option is not available for Elders’ payments. Money cannot be deferred to the adult savings plan from Elder payments. Open a regular savings account at a bank or credit union and set-aside money …

Week being declared in Oregon during Tribal Information Day held in Salem. 2001 – The Tribal Rodeo Grounds were under construction. The 140-by-250-foot competition size grounds will feature two camping areas and bleachers to seat the expected crowds. The site was located on a flood plain, but yards of dirt were built up to make a difference. 1996 – Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber signed an executive order on State-Tribal government-to-government relations that will hopefully set a national precedent …

a new underpass was being built to accommodate the under-construction Tribal casino. 1990 – Tribal members were encouraged to limit doctor visits, avoid emergency rooms and use alternate resources in order for the Tribe to avoid a shortage of Contract Health Services monies. Tribal members also were encouraged to use the Tribal Health Clinic as often as possible to save CHS dollars. 1985 – Roger Harrison won $50 for creating the Tribal logo. “My interpretation of my logo is that Spirit Mountain …