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the possible impacts. There are no controls in place to limit the number of enrollments per year. A recent concern that Tribal members have shared with me is that our Tribe is self-terminating and they believe this amendment will help to solve this. I understand the concern that many Tribal members and families are near the end of their blood quantum. I agree that our Tribe will need to address self-termination. This proposed amendment was never meant to be a solution for our self-termination …

that my letter is published, then feel free to do so as I at this time correspond with numerous Tribes, Tribal leaders and others who I’ve known from past association and counseling in legal procedures that pertain to the freedoms denied many Native Americans whether incarcerated or free. Again, let me thank you for the subscription as your publication is very informative in an educational and professional style. Howard Carson Navasota, Texas Alabama-Coushatta Roll #1538 Dear Smoke Signals : I want …

… Dad, I love you much. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back, and left it all. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss To all my family … you, too, I will miss." He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Esther LaBonte; grandmother, Betsy Schaefer; and Lester LaBonte, Floyd Daniels and Allen "Boskie Boy" Tobiska. He is survived …

to adapting to the heat and humidity of Southeast Asia. “I’m a big fan of pho,” he said. “I’m excited for the adventure. I want to go teach again because teaching is what I am really passionate about. I just wish I could take the people I love with me. That’s the rough part.” Herron also plans on keeping up his responsibilities as an Editorial Board member, participating in meetings through Skype despite the 14-hour time difference. Herron has been a board member since June 2017. “It is my hope since I …

, as well as the quality of services provided to the citizens of both states. Executive Director Scott Hayes met with Tribal Council members and the Tribal Police via Go to Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, to virtually present the certification award. “Grand Ronde is the first Tribal agency in Oregon to become accredited and this is a great step,” Hayes said. “In normal times, I would have a plaque with me to present, but due to COVID, we can’t do that.” To be accredited, law enforcement agencies must …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde chairwoman included in Biden’s brief visit 04.28.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Federal government By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy joined other state and congressional leaders at a brief visit by President Joe Biden on Thursday, April 21. “The president was very congenial,” Kennedy said. “He gave me a hug and was very nice. I welcomed him to our homelands and he …

, homelessness and the criminal justice system, they have both emerged sober, employed full-time and have stable housing. It was a hard-fought battle for the two Tribal members, who both dealt with physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Nichelle’s ex-husband, stints of incarceration and estrangement from their children. In 2011, Nichelle, 50, was sentenced to serve 19 months in Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. “They gave me the best punishment they could have locking me up …

grandparents,” says Kennedy. “My grandfather was a medicine man and an expert in medicinal uses of plants. My mother knew medicine through her father, and she showed me where to look for the plants that are healing. In this way, she showed me it was my calling. I do believe there is a purpose for everyone.” The Salem Health Foundation and the Salem Health West Valley Foundation awarded $119,275 in scholarships in 2022 to 131 students from Polk County pursuing degrees in any discipline …

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began. “I received a call at 4 this morning from our security staff onsite, letting me know about the fire,” Webb said in an email. “When I arrived on site, Clackamas Fire District had already done a tremendous job setting up and trying to contain the fire. They are still actively working on suppressing the fire and have told me they will likely be doing that for the remainder of the day, and maybe into the next few days. After that, the Tribe will help support the fire district in any way we can …