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this builds bridges and provides awareness,” Avila said. “We developed these sessions so we could all learn together.” Fasana provided an overview of federal Indian policy dating from before the United States was a country to the self-determination era of today. “I find that a lot of people have questions about relationships between Tribes and governments, and how it all works,” Fasana said. “I explain it because everyone has a version of history and I want to talk about actual policies passed …

, to repopulate the waters with oyster colonies. The video shows they do so by building structures the oysters can attach to, creating their own beneficial marine ecosystem. Peabody explains that the partnerships set a goal of restoring a hundred acres of Olympia oysters by 2020. They were able to achieve that goal by October 2020, hitting the finish line with a 15-acre project in Liberty Bay. The four-minute video tells the inspiring story of restoration work and how it can be achieved when …

their treasure home. So, this is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter egg hunters, lest they miss out on the various treats. “We are very excited to be able to have the Easter egg hunt this year,” Housing Service Coordinator Lacy Leno said. “We look forward to seeing everybody and watching the kids have fun finding eggs.” There are four hunt categories for children ages 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12. Typically …

people about life on a Reservation. The video cuts between interviews with Native Americans and statistics regarding poverty rates, suicide rates and negative stereotypes of Indigenous people living on Reservations. “There’s not much to do around her,” Kelly Jo Bruce, who is a young restaurant worker, says. “When you do find something to do, you usually have to travel 20 miles or so.” Shane Red Hawk, a Lakota community leader, says most teenagers on the Reservation have experimented with alcohol …

their stances. In 2011, Kotek, who is former speaker of the Oregon House, also aided in passage of Senate Bill 412, the Tribal police bill that helped Tribal governments and put more “boots and badges” on the ground by having Tribal police officers train and certify through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. “Tina Kotek understands why Oregon’s recognized Tribes are so important to the fabric of our state,” Kennedy said. “We look forward to working with her as Oregon’s next …

. She also encourages families to find out how many Tribes are in their state and what is going on in the local Tribal communities. “There is so much people can watch and really see Native peoples in a contemporary context,” Echo Hawk said. If you would like to watch the entire interview with Echo Hawk for yourself you can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZzHtKAuFU . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

award would provide up to $2.6 million for 195 houses within Tribal Reservation lands to receive updated broadband services. “This grant is primarily a construction grant allowing for new towers and fiber to be installed and will allow us to network with the Native-owned and operated company, Native Network, so that we can ensure its success,” Grants Management Assistant Dana Morfin said during a Legislative Action Committee meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Tribe received $500,000 from the same …

staff members. Five Star Professional, a market research company, evaluates prospective award winners and contacts them to provide information about their operations. “To be honest, it hasn’t meant too much to the company as I don’t feel our clientele really pay that much attention to it,” Sanchez said. “It’s more so an industry insider type award for recognition.” Sanchez told Smoke Signals in 2018 that he quit his job at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to focus on connecting with his own …

release. “Opportunities like these are rare. We have found that when given the resources they need to reach for the stars, Oregon's creatives deliver.” Grand Ronde Tribal artist Steph Littlebird (Contributed photo) Littlebird, an artist and curator, received $55,000 to expand a contemporary Indigenous art biennial exhibit with the Salem Art Association that showcases the artistic talents of Indigenous artists. “We are so thrilled to showcase the deep well of Indigenous talent in the Pacific …

and cucumbers and placing them in a basket. Walking around the garden, various plants used as plant medicine like prairie white sage, sweetgrass and forest huckleberry are seen. “It’s important, we are here for our Native people,” Suppa said. “But it’s also a means to educate the public about our culture and our identity, something that was held back from us speaking on it for so long.” Suppa said there is still a lot of relearning to do and she looks forward to seeing it happen. You can watch …