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a new sacred Atudship site adjacent to the Tribal Cemetery. "Historically, we are stone builders," he said. At the site, those in need will place stones on a mound for healing and forgiveness. The 30th anniversary of Restoration, coming Nov. 22, is a significant time to use the mound and the stones, he added. Tribal drummers and an honor guard with veterans from many Tribes opened the conference. Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno welcomed the group. "People don't realize who we are," Leno said …

interchange west of Interstate 5 near La Center, about 15 miles north of Vancouver. The Cowlitz have announced plans to build a large casino at the site. However, Grand Ronde's lawsuit says that the land is approximately 25 miles from the Cowlitz administrative offices in Longview, Wash., and 50 miles away from Cowlitz Tribal housing and the Cowlitz Elders Program and Senior Nutrition Center in Toledo, Wash. "Grand Ronde has cultural and historical connections to the north shore of the Columbia …

to access and build a fishing platform, which meant Tribal Natural Resources Department employees had to undertake the tedious and more dangerous process of hauling supplies across the river from the Oregon City side of the falls to the West Linn side. Previously, the Tribe was allowed to access the site from PGE property on the West Linn side to conduct ceremonial fishing and perform blessings, a much safer option than crossing the river. According to its website, the Land Use Board of Appeals …

for this site,” said Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy in a press release issued by both Tribes. “Today is the first step in bringing that vision to life. Soon, families will gather here, dine here and work to support their families through the jobs that these businesses will provide. We couldn’t ask for anything more.” The Chemawa Station site is located in a prime spot bordering Interstate 5 and Chemawa Road. To the north is the 237-acre Keizer Station development that includes …

2019 and her contract was set to expire at the end of June. Set June 11 as the next per capita payment date. Approved a maximum $188,745 conceptual design contract with GBD Architects Inc. of Portland. The firm was hired by the Tribe in June 2020 to begin master planning the 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City that the Tribe purchased in August 2019. GBD was hired to work with Tribal Council and staff to prepare options for the property’s use. The new contract will continue …

that it needs federal approval because Tribes must cross its property located at the Willamette Falls Hydroelectric Project site in West Linn to access the fishing site, which is unrelated to the operation of the facility. FERC is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil and electricity. It also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects, such as Willamette Falls. “This regulatory process won’t necessarily resolve specific issues in contention …

ticket everyone who has an unlicensed dog or is parked illegally. “I just ask everyone to not take advantage of our kindness and try to get your dogs licensed and don’t park in no-parking areas,” he said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved submitting an amendment to the Environmental Protection Agency to request a maximum of $274,600 in 2022 to fund the Tribe’s technical consultant regarding continued Portland Harbor site cleanup activities; Approved the addition of 25 Tribal members …

enforcement solve the cases. “The missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis has plagued Indian Country for too long, with cases often going unsolved and unaddressed,” Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland said. “This new website represents a new tool in the efforts to keep communities safe and provide closure for families.” There are currently 19 cases listed on the site, bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-murdered-open-cases, which launched Friday, Dec. 10. Missing Grand Ronde …

. During a January 2022 Bureau of Indian Affairs virtual public hearing on the Siletz proposal, 21 of the 28 speakers were Grand Ronde Tribal members or employees who unanimously spoke in opposition to the idea of allowing the Siletz Tribe to leapfrog over Spirit Mountain Casino and build a second casino closer to Salem. In 2017, the Siletz Tribe proposed building a second casino at the 20-acre site off Interstate 5 and splitting the proceeds with the state of Oregon and eight other federally …

Tribal Government & News Feds, state and five Tribes reach $33.2 million Portland Harbor cleanup settlement 11.03.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Natural resources , Federal government , State government By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator PORTLAND – The U.S. Justice Department lodged two proposed consent decrees on Thursday, Nov. 2, in federal court that will force 20 potentially responsible parties at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site to pay an estimated $33.2 million …