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Culture Ceded Lands Plan scoping meetings scheduled 07.24.2013 Ron Karten Culture , Events The Tribe is developing a Ceded Lands Plan to provide guidance on Tribal consultation and acquisition activities in its treaty homelands and usual and accustomed areas. Tribal Member involvement and input is vital to the success of this Plan. Please come to the following locations to ask questions and provide comments. Light refreshments will be served. Eugene area: Tuesday, August 20 th , 5:30 - 7:00 …

Tribal Government & News Family Meal Night set for March 27 03.22.2013 Ron Karten Events Family Meal Night, featuring Breakfast for Dinner, will be held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Youth Education building. Space is limited, so those planning to attend should RSVP to Kendra Kuust at 503-879-1921. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

worked with longtime employee Tuff Scherzinger. They got along great. Then about six months later came Arnie. He ran cat and later was a yarder operator. Then came Orville. He was a hook tender. He was good with the crew and everything ran smoothly. One day Orville asked if he could bring “the kid” out to set chokers. I said, “Sure.” That kid was Reyn. He later ran yarder and stayed about 20 years. Thank you Tom and for all the Leno men who followed. They were all great workers and I was proud …

to keep up the good work as we continue to move forward,” Fullerton said. Fullerton added that the increase in coronavirus cases in Yamhill and Polk counties is attributable to increased testing and better contact tracing in Oregon. “While this is all good news, we still need to remain diligent at work and away from work to make sure we are not putting our co-workers or those we serve at risk,” Fullerton added. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

the streams the fish are returning to now are not perfect spawning ground for them, he has hope that after some restoration work they can restore the habitat to make it better. “The fish right now that are in the river are helping us understand what’s needed,” McCovet Jr. said. “They are showing us where the good habitat is, they are showing us where (there) is a lack of good habitat.” McCovet Jr. said they will not only monitor the fish coming into the river to spawn, but also monitor …

to the top finalists per category. The Board of Trustees selected the winners. Physical education teacher Josh Kibbey, mental health volunteer Sharon Flegal and domestic violence shelter operations director Nell Best-Shipway were ultimately selected as the 2023 Helping Hand recipients. “The winners put a lot of heart into their work,” Community Fund Executive Director Angie Sears said. “Their dedication and commitment to helping those in need was truly inspiring.” A Spirit Mountain Community Fund …

and open hands” that the Tribe’s charitable arm represents. Cherry delivered opening remarks. “You can’t truly appreciate where you are if you don’t think about where you have been,” Cherry said. “How far you have come and how you got here. I look around the room tonight … and it warms my heart. I see so many faces of the Tribal leaders and visionaries in the room who helped us get to where we are today, and I know our ancestors are proud. “Native Americans are a very giving people …

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Oregon congressional delegation voicing its concerns. “It basically is to keep in place the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is a piece of the Affordable Care Act,” Kennedy said. “It is the vehicle that delivers health care for Native Americans. “I believe most Tribes have sent in their letters already that try to refocus that health care is a big industry and there are jobs that are very important to all citizens. So we really wanted to emphasize …

the summit this year and he thanked the Elders before acknowledging Tribal Council members present. Harrelson introduced Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “These are always great opportunities to let people know who we are,” said Leno. “We believe in education. I want to thank everybody for coming. These are great educational opportunities, so thank you for being here.” Harrelson jumped right into the heart of the summit experience on day one with a presentation about Tribal history. Local historian …

Coon, Tribal Housing Authority Housing Improvement coordinator. Housing units facing south, best for making the most of solar panels, each received eight solar panels that deliver 2,500 kilowatt hours of power a year, which amounts to two to four months of electricity free at current rates, Coon said. The solar energy collection is improved because the units are well insulated and served by efficient heat pumps that heat the units in the cold months and cool them in the warm. For housing units …