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and endangered animals roaming the land. To help protect the exotic animals, its location was a guarded secret. Wanting to ensure that their land remained protected after they walked on, the Nobles contacted The Nature Conservancy. The property is one of the last spots where the white oak savanna that once dominated the Willamette Valley continues to thrive. It also is near the historic boundaries of the original Grand Ronde Reservation. The Nature Conservancy received funding from the Bonneville …

and Sexual Violence Services grant and a STOP Violence Against Women Act grant that would bring the Tribe $82,772 in the first year and $41,386 in the second year to help fund the Tribe’s domestic violence advocate; Approved using up to $6 million of the Tribe’s line of credit to fund an investment loan to an unnamed company at 10 percent interest. The resolution states that the company has property worth more than three times the loan amount; And approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe …

Operations coordinator, Cardwell applied for an open officer position in Grand Ronde. “Law enforcement across the board is fairly similar so the transition hasn’t been difficult so far,” Cardwell said. “I’m figuring the ins and outs of things. One difference is that we assist a lot with Polk and Yamhill County calls. Back in Newberg, if the county needed help we would go, but we generally didn’t leave our area. Here we will go out to Willamina or Dallas to assist.” Police officers typically have …

the methods we use and what we are teaching. We have to give kids things to identify with.” One of the projects Tribal educators completed with Senate Bill 13 funding was to create several children’s books that tell traditional Grand Ronde Tribal stories that teachers can use in their classrooms. The books are free and can be obtained by contacting the Tribal Education Department. Tuesday morning sessions included a presentation on sovereignty from Grand Ronde Tribal Attorney Jennifer Biesack, Native …

and tribulations to restore the Grand Ronde Tribe. “All that we see today goes back to the visionary leadership we had in the 1970s,” she said. “We want to celebrate and commemorate that. (Kimsey, Provost and Holmes) put themselves into very uncomfortable situations – in front of TV cameras, legislators, Indian organizations and the local community – to gather support for Restoration. We’re here to show that we love what is happening and to be a part of this is the one of the most excellent things we can …

is my favorite. It’s my candy.” Ross prepared a variety of teas for the First Foods medicine table. Each had a singular purpose, from helping with relaxation to combating seasonal allergies. “It’s impossible to say which one is my favorite because they all have roles to play,” she said. “Each plant has its own life cycle and with climate change, you really need to learn to listen to them.” After lunch, those in attendance headed to the plankhouse to hear Ross recite a story and give …

children to play on the structure year-round; Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, Tillamook County, Washington County Visitor’s Association and Port of Tillamook Bay regarding the 84-mile Salmonberry Trail; Approved a relinquishment of membership requested by one Tribal member; Approved the Kali Logging Unit as presented by Natural Resources Department staff that will bring the Tribe an estimated $630,000 in net …

Ronde has a beautiful culture. As employees, it is something you should understand.” Edwards said that while Tribes had their own cultures, languages and traditions, one common thread is that the United States has recognized Tribal sovereignty since its infancy. “From the very beginning (of the United States), we were recognized by the government,” she said. “It’s in the Constitution.” Edwards also discussed historical trauma and the continued effects on Tribal people, especially when dealing …

accurate information. Then, Jones and Fernandes contacted Crystal Starr Szczepanski, then a Chinuk language specialist who now works in Cultural Resources. “She is an incredibly talented artist, part of our community, worked in the language program at the time and is an Alaska Native,” Jones says. “We knew that she would depict the family in the story and the illustrations in a culturally appropriate way. Our young people would finally have a story where they saw themselves … one they could …

History/Shared History curriculum will expand those requirements across multiple subject areas that include English, math, science, social studies and physical education/health classes. Currently, the department has 45 lessons available to districts for fourth-, eighth- and 10 th -grade students. Districts will choose one lesson per grade in each content area and teach a minimum of 15 lessons. Eventually, the department plans to create lessons for all students from preschool to high school …