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Givens (Coeur d’Alene) 2016-17: Robert Ahern (Warm Springs) 2017-18: Karlen Yallup (Warm Springs) 2018-19: Traven Joseph (Koyokan Athabascan/Gros-Ventre) 2019-20: Cholena Wright (Klamath) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer In what has become a year of pandemic-related cancellations, there have been a few notable exceptions: One of these is the Tribe’s Hatfield Fellowship program. Recently, Grand Ronde Tribal member Simone Auger was selected as the 2020-21 Hatfield Fellow by the Tribe’s …

Tribes of Siletz Indians, 61.3 percent; Klamath Tribes, 46.2 percent; Burns Paiute Tribe, 46 percent; Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, 45.6 percent; and Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians, 39.2 percent. Tribal Council member Denise Harvey thanked the committee for its efforts and recalled the challenges when she was tasked with leading the census effort in 2010. “Your report is amazing,” she said. “In 2010, I was a one-man band. I really appreciate all of the efforts you guys made and helping …

posters, collectible figures from myriad NBA teams, posters, Blazers jackets, shoes, hats, bobble heads, books and vintage drinking glasses. An NBA Jam arcade game sits in one corner. Although opening a retail store in the midst of a global pandemic may seem like a Hail Mary to some, Douglass said the opportunity to be in the bustling Hawthorne District was too good to pass up. He notes the store is off to a good start thanks to what he calls Portland’s love affair with basketball culture. “Basketball …

matching grant program continues to be one of the most popular programs, Leno said, with 37 grants awarded in 2020. There is a lifetime cap of $4,000 and funds can be used for virtually anything that improves a home’s value. The applicant is required to contribute a dollar-for-dollar amount to receive money. “It’s a pretty wide-open opportunity for Tribal members to increase the value of their home,” Leno said. Although down payment and home improvement grants remained very popular, rental grants went …

. The primary focus is canoe building and educational outreach. “It’s my honor to be able to help create my ancestors’ canoes,” he says on the company’s website. “I have learned how to take modern materials and create traditional lines, weight, colors and I use western red cedar for important hand-carved elements to incorporate the spirit and heart of the cedar tree, and remember the old way of carving them from one cedar log.” Agency Creek Expressions also offers virtual workshops to provide …

was one way we sought to affirm the uniqueness of the Grand Ronde community,” Foster said. “We also chose to focus on topic areas instead of governmental departments. … These are constructs that are subject to change over time. We wanted to make sure we reflect the interconnectedness of the community development actions, and develop a plan that inspires collaboration.” The presentation ended with draft initiatives within the four communities. “This represents the Tribe’s journey,” Reibach said …

stories to share of how she encouraged us and reminded us to pray and that the Lord will answer. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. She will continue to stay with us all through memories. Loretta’s favorite Bible verse; Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” She leaves these as parting …

experience of modern HHR machines.” Ultimately, the ECONorthwest study concludes, if Grants Pass Downs and the Flying Lark are unable to increase the number of gamblers and the amount Oregonians gamble, the money it earns from historic racing machines will come at the expense of the Oregon Lottery and Tribes. “All of a sudden it’s like, has the state’s prohibition on casinos been waived,” Grand Ronde Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin was quoted as saying in The Oregonian . “We played under one set …

says. “We often have to create our own, but that can be one of the most rewarding gifts in our life. Living your truth openly and loving yourself is the first thing we can and should do to honor our Two Spirit ancestors. But being openly Two Spirit is on your own terms. We will be waiting for you when you're ready.” Hoffer also has questions for Tribal linguists: “What word did we use in our Tribal languages that was equivalent to Two Spirit, what is its direct translation and how were we seen …

, and referred to them as the “backbone of Restoration.” Kennedy also recalled how Tribal Elder Kathryn Harrison testified in front of Congress. “They said, ‘We’re not going to take this anymore. We are Grand Ronde Indians so let’s go ahead and renew our Tribe,’ ” Kennedy said. “Grand Ronde Indians, I was one of them, said, ‘Yes, let’s do this.’ I am so happy about this and so pleased. We are restored and we are blessed. Today, we are here through the hard work of our visionaries and all of our …