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somebody with such a rich historical background and foundation of not only being a resident here in our community but also who has been working on our different programs and services within the Tribe,” Harvey said. “I’ve never gotten to work directly with Angie but I have definitely worked with her in her different capacities here and I will say one of the things I most admire is she’s an amazing problem solver, which is great as a general manager. Her communication is amazing and she has a good …

.” Natural Resources Department Manager Colby Drake said that one concept he always tries to correct is the myth of a pristine, untouched landscape. “That concept has never existed within Indigenous people,” Drake said. “Humans are part of the ecosystem and the landscape, so to remove them from large areas of land (National Forests typically or reserves) is doing more harm than good. People have always had a hand on the land from harvesting and tending food sources (meadows and wetland …

reflected on the difficult years before the Tribe was restored and the work that went into rebuilding a nation after Restoration. “Those were moments throughout the day that just stay with me,” she said. “The sheer joy of watching the students at Chinuk Wawa dancing for us and listening to the drumming, you just can’t help but be inspired and just love the moment.” The cemetery stop was unplanned but one of those moments Kotek won’t soon forget. “For her to share what it was like when …

to call Benefits & Risk Manager Tammy Gould at 503-879-2031. Shasta’s voicemail is full and no one is onsite to field calls regarding coverage. Gardner, who has been onsite in Grand Ronde for the past few days, said she’s enjoyed the opportunity to meet Tribal members and employees. “It’s been a good week,” she said. “We pride ourselves on our service levels, and that’s answering the phones, responding via email, text and if you call afterhours and have to leave a message, there’s a ticket system …

people to never to leave children, elders or pets in vehicles and to handle fireworks with caution. “The safest plan is to watch a professionally coordinated firework show, like the one in Willamina,” Barry said in an email to Tribal employees. “If you do choose to use fireworks at home, we encourage you to be cautious and considerate. Fireworks can quickly turn a fun celebration into an emergency. While fires and burns are the largest concern, other injuries can also occur such as injuries from …

and the property was opening. “I think one of the things about Ed is he was comfortable in any situation in terms of his ability to communicate with people,” Greene said. “I attended a number of meetings with Ed and he was always very comfortable and I think made people who he was talking with feel very much at ease. He was a wonderful ambassador for the Tribe. He was excellent at that.” Larsen said his style of leadership was to bring everyone together. “My way was to get it done and not fight about it,” he …

. “A life of living with our salmon. That lifeway and these fish are in peril. For Tribal people, there is no good way to live without living in balance with our rivers and our salmon. The experience of catching salmon in the Willamette is one we all deserve but those opportunities are quickly diminishing unless we do the right thing and pursue deauthorizing hydropower at the Willamette dams so our salmon and steelhead can safely pass upstream to the high quality habitat above those dams and safely …

, allowing them to better understand the need for assistance in local communities and learn how they can help make a difference, while also earning high school credit through volunteerism. The youth grantmakers are hired through the Tribe’s Summer Youth Internship Program. One of the five grantees was A Family for Every Child of Eugene. During the 2023 school year, more than 2,000 Lane County youth were experiencing homelessness, either couch surfing, staying in shelters or unsheltered, according …

every single person that participated and voted in this election. There were countless warriors that supported my election and each one of you has inspired me. It absolutely was a team effort. Serving the membership is a great privilege and an even greater responsibility. I am ready to do the hard work for all of you.” Tribal Council incumbent Michael Cherry was not reelected. She came in fourth, with 610 votes, slightly more than 15%. “I am so thankful to have served the membership this past 3 …

, Gary was a true connoisseur of life's simple pleasures. His passions were as varied as they were profound, and he embraced each one with a zeal that was nothing short of infectious. A cherished member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Gary was a guiding force of wisdom and tradition within the community. His dedication to preserving and sharing the Tribe's rich heritage was a testament to his deep-rooted commitment to his people. Gary’s leadership, insight, and respect for Tribal customs …