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, Archuleta spoke about Tribal oral histories and how first foods still play an important role for many Tribal members. Future presentations will include a talk on “Reconstructing Willamette Valley Environments,” by Tribal Elder and anthropologist David G. Lewis Feb. 12, and one on “Indigenous Partnerships and Restoration,” by Archuleta on Feb. 19. Some of the most important foods relied on by Indigenous people in the Willamette Valley were camas, cow parsnip, berries, nettles, tarweed, yampah, white …

their management not just on obtaining revenue from logging, but on improving overall forest health. It requires a different approach, Trammel said, one that benefits trees, wildlife and Tribal cultural practices. That focus, he noted, has not hurt the Tribe’s ability to sell timber; if anything, it increases quality. “We have high demand,” he said, listing companies that buy as many logs as the Tribe will sell and ask for more. Footage from Smoke Signals' tour of Tribal lands with Tribal Timber …

the fish weir at Agency Creek, Dirksen said, and their chance of survival is about one in 1,250. "Look around you," he said, "if we were among these fish, it is unlikely that any of us would be back again next year." "It takes a lot of work to keep the area maintained," said Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson. "Sometimes, in the cold and in the rain, they work at the fish weir all night." The Tribe won a grant five years ago to build the weir that Natural Resources uses to count, assess …

the delivery of health care services, our goal was simple: to provide the best possible health care to our people. We wanted to provide a continuum of care to our patients that would include as many possible health services in one location as possible so that the care provided by physicians who are providers could be integrated and coordinated. "The challenge Grand Ronde has faced in providing health services to its members is an illustration of the impact that CHS underfunding, IHS under …

experiences that they said they would remember forever. Tribal member Rhonda Leno, Social Services Department secretary, said this year’s powwow was her favorite. She said it was the first time her granddaughter, Grace Ness, danced on the powwow grounds in regalia that she had made for her. “She was really enjoying the dancing,” said Rhonda. “I have to say this was one of my favorite powwows. I think my granddaughter had a lot to do with that. She’s just starting out. She’s just 20 months old …

Schultz and Marline Groshong. The hunters came to the front where many in the crowd walked up and thanked them for their efforts. An honor dance also was held in their name. Tribal Council member Jon A. George introduced current and past Tribal Council members in attendance. "Restoration should be called the day the government made a mistake," Leno said. "Sixty years ago was one of the worst days, Termination Day. But it meant nothing to my family. It was never about benefits, not about a check …

administration) bring in a piece of federal law like the Second Amendment or mining agreements and say it should be protected, it is untouchable, but for Indian treaties? No, they say those are different. We need to remind everyone that we are the first Americans. We have to continue to tell our creation stories and protect our sacred lands.” Forsman noted that in both rural and urban areas, Tribes are often one of the largest employers of Natives and non-Natives. “I don’t think people realize …

to every state. Then Native Americans would be lumped in with everyone else needing health care funding and Native Americans have a long history of getting the short end of the stick. Rowe estimated that the Grand Ronde Tribe could lose about 33 percent of its estimated third-party receipts from services for Medicaid-eligible patients. “The Indian Health Care Act fulfills a trust responsibility by the federal government,” Rowe said. “One of the Medicaid replacements that seems to be bandied about …

or what kind of history has transpired since Euro-Americans showed up.” Cain has lived in Oregon since 1972 and worked at OPB since 1987. He interviewed Harrelson several times, including an interview that occurred in Grand Ronde at achaf-hammi – the Tribe’s plankhouse – on Jan. 3. “David’s an incredible resource,” said Cain. “He is one of the first people I talked to when I set out on this project. He’s great. I think you guys are really lucky to have him.” Cain said he quickly became aware after …

an average of 77 prescriptions an hour, which is more than one a minute. Little said she thinks the changes made at the Pharmacy and clinic as a whole are positive and she said she is buying in to those changes even though she has had to change her work schedule after eight years of working 10-hour shifts. She now works five eight-hour shifts. “I absolutely think it is for the best,” said Little. “Now we are having more theraputical, clinical work to make sure that people are being safe …