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it because we will use it and make it useful for our people." In August, Elders working at the center came up with a new strategy for using that extra produce. They created a canning group. In its first session on Aug. 12, the group included Tribal and community members of all ages. "We had bananas coming out of our ears," said Elder and volunteer Louise Medeiros. "Literally. We ended up taking eight boxes to the Elders' lunch room - they were so thrilled - and I took a box and went to the different …

the marathon. Despite training most of 2024, Gaston was unable to achieve that one last dream: She walked on unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 4, just days before she was to race. So, the Grand Ronde Emergency Services Department decided to finish what she had started. Gaston had long been a supporter of the department and loved talking to the firefighters. She suffered a sudden emergency on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter Jennifer Colton was one the first people on the scene …

Yolanda Fraser says, wearing a red t-shirt with her granddaughter’s picture on it. “We started advocating because there was no investigation going on. No proper communication or anything to help us. They didn’t even investigate for over a month.” Fraser says her community experiences this response a lot, or more accurately, no response. “There are so many similarities between all the stories of the murdered and missing people,” Northern Cheyanne Tribal Council member Melissa Lonebear says …

on with our department managers later this year,” Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernadez said during a Tuesday, Jan. 13, Legislative Action Committee meeting. “It is scalable, so there is an opportunity to come in under $250,000.” She continued, “We’ll be able to share out all of the information with managers and council…We’ll schedule kickoff meetings at the end of the month…and the really exciting thing about this work is it really will be driven by our staff and is an inclusive process, so …

Reservation, which was set aside for all Tribes in western Oregon, by equating the boundaries of the Siletz Reservation (established 1875) with the boundaries of the Coast Reservation (established 1855),” Leno said. “The Coast Reservation, as described in the executive order dated Nov. 9, 1855, was never designated exclusively for the Siletz. It was set aside for Indians throughout western Oregon, including the antecedent Tribes and bands of the Grand Ronde … The Siletz are aware that Grand Ronde …

and a member of the Oregon Department of Veteran’s Affairs Advisory Committee. Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak with you today. Oregon is truly unique when it comes to the relationship between the state and the tribes. Together, we have done amazing things, from Governor Atiyeh and the creation of the Commission on Indian Services, to Governor Kitzhaber’s Executive Order 96-30, and then passage of SB 770, which put into statute the government-to-government relationship. We should all …

of Earl Blumenauer and Jeff Merkley about the threat to Portland’s water supply and Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi raised the issue directly with Senator Merkley at a recent Polk County Town Hall meeting. In addition, Clark County issued a stop work order on Feb. 24, which the Cowlitz Tribe has ignored. “The Tribe has been an active participant in this litigation and thus aware of the prospect of an unfavorable result and the possibility of injunctive relief,” the motion states. “U.S. Rep …

will change with it. Operationally, the contract provides facilities and apparatus in the Grand Ronde area. The facilities and some apparatus are owned by CTGR. West Valley Fire District will need to adapt its response coverage in order to provide service through and after this transition.” West Valley Fire District Board member Chris Greenhill was quoted in the Yamhill County News-Register as being in support of the Tribe operating its own fire department even though it will financially affect …

close so that all Tribal language employees can participate. In addition, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dinner and lunch will be provided both days. For more information, contact Esther Stewart at 503-879-1443 or Ali Holsclaw at 503-879-1490. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Sacred Hoop Ceremony set for June 21 05.19.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Health & Wellness , Events The Behavioral Health Department will host a Sacred Hoop Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Tribal gym. The four gifts of the Sacred Hoop are the power to forgive the unforgiveable, healing, hope and unity. The Sacred Hoop will bring blessings and healing. The ceremony is open to all people, so bring your families and friends. The hoop brings healing for all recovering from …