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and run the series,” she says. “One of my star volunteers, Kathy Kudo, came up with the idea for poetry-themed hikes a few years ago. We reached out to the Oregon Poetry Association for poets to lead hikes where people could read poems and write some too along the way.” Although the in-person guided hikes were canceled again this year due to the pandemic, Morison and others didn’t want people to miss the opportunity to learn something about the Table Rocks while they walked. The “Signs of Spring …

Council member and Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran Steve Bobb Sr.’s speech during a Thursday, July 1, event to the McMinnville chapter of the Band of Brothers veterans group at Evergreen Aviation Museum. The group is open to all veterans. Bobb was originally scheduled to speak about the Tribe and Native Americans’ military service in April 2020, but it was postponed more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 21 people attended the event, which was one of the first in-person …

working for the Oregon Department of Justice as a lead prosecutor of environmental crimes and cultural resources enforcement, Patrick Flanagan is ready to serve Tribes in a different role. While looking through e-mail one day, Flanagan noticed one regarding an emergency meeting of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services to address the unexpected departure of the former director. He took a look at the job description and it immediately piqued his interest. “My first impression …

one-on-one mental health support.” The next step is providing specialized training for staff members, as well as academic support and mentorship to youth. Due to the virtual format, Sears allowed other organization representatives to briefly speak about their programs as well. During the check distribution portion, the Community Fund awarded seven small grants, 18 large grants and eight Tribal grants. Small grant recipients were: Family and Community Together of Multnomah County, $7,500 …

of grants, it was able to reopen, and Yazzolino subsequently revised the business plan and pored through consultant reports to see where it could improve. “One thing we needed to change was the programming,” Yazzolino said. “We needed to tell the whole story. We made major changes and also reached out to the Tribe, and to the Oregon Black Pioneers.” The Tribe has partnered with the museum on different projects over the years, including signage describing the Tribe’s ceded lands and the effects …

the Federal Power Act to acquire the Oregon Department of State Land's interest in the property. Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said the company’s move is “nothing more than PGE trying to steal one of Oregon’s gems from the public trust” and added that Oregon’s natural wonders, including Willamette Falls, belong to all Oregonians. “PGE’s only concern is protecting their business relationships with these Tribes at the expense of Grand Ronde’s ability to exercise a legally authorized …

speakers while strengthening cultural identity. In addition, community outreach is done to help ensure that the language remains recognized and important. Holsclaw, 36, who has worked in the Tribe’s language program since she was a teenager, has collaborated with NILI on several different aspects of language revitalization over the years. “Usually what happens is we get a grant or they do,” Holsclaw said. “One grant we usually get is the Administration for Native Americans grant, then we work …

customers and falsifying information on vehicle financing forms. Many of those affected were members of the Navajo Nation. Ultimately, the dealerships paid a $450,000 settlement to approximately 3,500 consumers who had been scammed by the dealership’s deceptive business practices. “Cars are one of the biggest purchases consumers make and it’s a lifeline, a necessity to get from place to place,” Vaca said. A Navajo Nation Tribal member, “Sherrie,” who only used her first name, told attendees …

years working at the food pantry,” Ambrose said. “At one time, my little nephew thought I lived there because I spent so much time there. I love the pantry and how much we have grown. … We have so much food to give out that we can’t serve the community inside anymore.” While introducing her to the virtual and in-person audience, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that Ambrose helps provide a critical community service. “A lot of people utilize and benefit from this building and program …

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 …