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Tribal Chair Reyn Leno in a letter to the conference. The Tribe is seeking federal support for reauthorization by the Oregon Legislature. Tribal Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. represented the Tribe in person. "I thought it was pretty historic that so many high level, decision-making officials from Washington, D.C. came out for the Northwest Tribes," Giffen said. Other issues the Attorneys raised during the day included their support for Tribal sovereignty through efforts to facilitate …

relapse. If I was clean and sober, then why would I want to hang out with drug-using friends? Yet, I see people doing it over and over again.” Although she is grateful for the numerous recovery services the Tribe provides, one thing Leno wished would have been an option for her after completing inpatient treatment was a facility like the Women’s Transitional House, which opened in 2014. “I would have been waiting on the doorstep,” she says. “It’s good because the women can also have their kids …

Culture Jobs program keeps Tribal youth busy during summer 08.14.2014 Dean Rhodes People , Education This year's summer interns worked hard, learned a lot and accomplished much as part of the annual Summer Youth Employment Program. Some youth finished the program - 160 hours over six weeks -early. The program was flexible enough that others took time off for Youth Education programs, for example, and were able to work another week at the end to make up the time. Such was the case …

co-workers in any way he can, he has a great rapport with internal and external guests, and he is always willing to change hours or days off to fit company needs. Larry sets the example for Supervisor of the Year.” Being selected came as a surprise for Menning. He said he was thrilled to be chosen for such an honor because he works among so many great employees and supervisors. Only those who were named employees of the month or supervisors of the quarter were eligible to be named Employee …

how to best care of their community in the future. A smaller, follow-up gathering was held Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the Tribal Community Center so that past attendees could reconnect, and to provide an opportunity for new people to attend. “Tilixam” means “People, family or gathering” in Chinuk Wawa, and the event was organized by Tribal Social Services Manager Dana Ainam along with the Native Wellness Institute of Gresham. “When we learn about healing and compassion, we are responsible …

at the 27 th annual Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow held Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14. The three-day powwow was the first held since the spring installation of 8,800 square feet of synthetic turf to prevent powwow dancers from spraining their ankles like they did on the previously uneven sod. “I love it,” said 47-year-old Ian Gallagher (Klamath Modoc) before the Saturday afternoon grand entry. “It feels good on the knees. It’s real cushiony. I really like this. It’s bouncy …

their removal to the Reservation. “They wanted to make us farmers (on the Reservation), but the land wasn’t good for that, so our people would come here to fish and take it back to Grand Ronde,” Archuleta said. After he spoke, Tribal drummers Jade Unger, Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier, Chris Rempel, Historic Preservation Manager Briece Edwards, Enrollment Officer Nick LaBonte and Jon A. George opened the ceremony with a drum song. Kennedy, who is descended …

in this effort, so are we just continuing where they left off? If we keep this up we will destroy our Tribe emotionally and spiritually. I am asking you as a fellow Tribal member to contact the council members and let them know what they are doing is wrong and that you will remember their actions come re-election time. Michael Bolton Roll #4762 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. The house is perfect for family living with three bedrooms and two baths. There is a playground in the backyard for the little ones and easy access to the senior center. Solar panels help keep the home electric bill affordable. All this made the whole process lots less stressful. When kids are upset and insecure because they don’t understand why they cannot be with the only family they have ever known, a good, warm and secure home is an absolute must. Things have worked out very well for us. All …

Tribal General Manager Dave Fullerton. “He’s going to be a great asset. Obviously he has big shoes to fill, but he is connected to the community. I think it will be a good transition.” Fullerton had high praise for Baxter and said that he is happy to have someone of Warden’s caliber step in and guide the program into the future. “I think she (Baxter) did an amazing job,” said Fullerton. “She got the program off the ground. She was already networked and not only locally, she was networked …