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Wellness Institute, VA Roseburg Health Care System and Lines for Life. A closing ceremony was held at the Tribal plankhouse, achaf-hammi. Quenelle, a Navy veteran, dedicated her time at this year’s event to helping veterans with whatever assistance they needed. One of her main goals was to inform veterans about the changes that came about because of approval of the PACT Act legislation in August 2022, which opened up two new presumptive illnesses that Vietnam veterans could apply …

” also features Greg Robinson (Chinook) artwork on the cover. Ooligan Press is affiliated with Portland State University and staffed by students pursuing master’s degrees in an apprenticeship program under the guidance of publishing professionals. “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley” is available for pre-order via Amazon and other book-selling sites for $24.95. “The full history of those who have lived in the Willamette Valley since time immemorial is one that needs to be told,” says Kerry …

-and-wife team Justin and Emmy Arana, who are lifelong Oregon residents. They bought the property in late 2019, right before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered nearly everything for months, except outdoor venues. “We had big plans and we were taking a huge step of faith,” Justin said. “Nothing made sense at the time.” The nonprofit youth ranch is a long-held dream of Emmy, a former Salem-Keizer School District teacher, who found healing through horses, friendship and mentorship after her father …

in 2024,” she said. “I can’t believe it’s been eight years since I started here. Time really flies, it certainly does when you’re having fun, and it’s great that we’re able to make a difference to the membership and bring services and programs that are needed.” Rowe said that Health & Wellness continues to grow, and has recently added a nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse practitioner and a dentist, with a second one coming in April. The department’s tush lamatsin (good medicine) events have …

in Portland. Northwest Regional Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Grand Ronde Tribal member Bryan Mercier presented details about work to fund requests from 27 Tribes, including $3.3 million in one-time requests. Mercier provided background regarding the bureau’s real estate services, noting a land-back achievement of 12,000 acres in this region, which is the most in the country at nearly one-third of all land acquired by Tribes nationally. He also reported $240 million for Tribal hatcheries …

basketball career after years of daily practice, gym workouts and time spent studying his craft via YouTube technique videos and games. When asked about these accomplishments, Cohen is decidedly modest. “I try to always be really humble,” he said. “It’s a nice feeling to be recognized like that but I always feel you should stay really calm and stable with your emotions and not get too excited.” For Cohen, emerging as a strong basketball player came between fourth- and fifth-grade, when he would sit …

said. “I did this on my own accord, without direction or approval. The final production of the posted signs and brochures was outsourced to external companies, and I have receipts to confirm this. As this is an ongoing employee relations matter and there is a citation for which I have sought legal representation, I have been asked not to discuss it further at this time. Having served the casino and Tribe for 28 years, over half my life, I am dismayed by the unfortunate series of events that have …

are,” she said. The check presentation opened with an invocation by Kennedy and drum song led by Jon A. George. Kathleen George, a past Community Fund director and Board of Trustees member, provided opening remarks. “Thank you for coming to our home,” she said. “When you come to Grand Ronde, we get to see the community heroes doing the work in our communities and this is a great gift. Most of the time, when people think of Tribes, they think of casinos. I love the Community Fund because it turns …

Ronde took time to honor 95 employees for their service on Thursday, Sept. 19, with certificates, drawings and games, along with a hearty breakfast. The employees, who have worked from 5 years to 34 for the Tribe, have a combined total of 1,383 years of service. “Forty-one years ago, this was not here,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy told the audience. “None of this was here. There were cow fields, primarily.” The newly-restored Tribe started with just two employees, a general …

“significant” state liability coverage for the burn boss and coverage for potential losses incurred from burning under the program, Puerini said. The Tribe is currently trying to figure out how to create safe opportunities for the cultural practice of fire that are less restrictive than federal training standards, which tend to be less culturally informed and are time intensive to pursue, Rathum said. “The new Oregon Certified Burn Manager program seems like it may be pathway forward …