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of the instruments and sings lead vocals. “For me, this process broke open a heavy shell I was hiding behind for so many years,” Nichols says. “One-hundred percent body, mind and soul, along with tears of sadness, but with the strength from the great creator I found the strength to tell my story.” “Warrior Songs seeks to educate the public and veterans’ communities about veterans’ issues like PTSD, MST and other war traumas,” founder Jason Moon says. “Helping veterans to turn the destructive force of war …

, and she would tell me, ‘We were all closer then. We didn’t have anything to fight over and we cared for one another. All this money has only caused greed and ungratefulness in some people.’ Her wish was that people would just get along and be thankful for what we have. Those are powerful words from such a kind and loving, sweet lady. I love you, Margaret Provost, and I’ll do my best to live up to your words. May the Lord give your family peace and understanding at this time. I will miss you terribly …

Manager David Fullerton welcomed a large turnout of employees to the awards ceremony. Other Tribal Council members who attended and congratulated employees were Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Brenda Tuomi, Jack Giffen Jr. and Denise Harvey. Mercier thanked employees for all of their work, recalling how as a teenager with long hair in 1991 that he was on the first Tribal youth summer work crew. “The growth now astounds me,” he said. “The Tribe was restored to help its members and help the community …

would say things like health care was a big one for me. Education, obviously, because it was something I looked at it was going to make a better life for somebody or their families. I think the sovereignty issues were always big for me. The regaining of our hunting rights, living here and hunting and everything. The fishing rights two years ago was a very emotional time when we went up and watched our fishermen. It was like watching the people I knew fishing on the rocks. Tribes don’t get …

of Transportation Director Matt Garrett. “It felt really cool to put my pickup on this road today,” Mercier said to chuckles from the audience. “This is pretty personal for me, and not just because I attend night classes in Portland twice a week. I got involved with the bypass committee when I was 29 years old and six months into my council career, and knew very little about local governments or transportation issues. I’m now 42. Being a part of this whole project and process has been a learning …

of civilization) wasn’t there,” said Harvey. “For me, that’s one of the things I enjoy about attending these events and participating in them is because I really value and appreciate that we are practicing some of our traditional values in our traditional ceremonies. I really like being a part of it. It’s very meaningful to me.” Harvey said the renewal of the First Salmon Ceremony shows the Tribe can be unified and aware of traditional values. “I’m proud of the people who are moving this forward …

safety deposit box. “I had some rings my husband had given me so when I was going by the pawn shop I thought well I’m going to go in and see what these things are worth,” Yeater said. “Somehow we started talking about Native American artifacts. I don’t remember exactly how. “So you see this all progressed into something wonderful happening. That’s the story. Isn’t that amazing? Nobody could be happier than I am that the collection is finally where it should be.” Yeater said she knows she …

of bravery are important to the community. “I think anytime you can honor veterans it brings out people’s patriotic feelings for sure,” said Bobb. “To be able to have a day that has been singled out strictly for them is a big moment, especially for the ones who get their names up there.” Bobb said he always feels a sense of pride when he organizes and participates in the ceremony each year. “This is always a great honor for me,” said Bobb. “To be fortunate enough to get to stand in front of my …

for providing us this chance. This is also the opportunity for us to voice our opinions through means other than voting. I hope to see more of you explaining how you are voting and why in this section of our Tribal newsletter. If you are fortunate enough to live near Grand Ronde, hopefully you will take advantage of the General Council meetings and Wednesday night meetings to equally express your thoughts on this matter. That is what democracy is all about: debate and vote. As for me, I would like …

some change on Tribal Council. "I think the people are just wanting some change and definitely that came through," she said. "I think that all of my years of running and my perseverance … I think the membership has a lot of confidence in me and I think the votes show that. "I think overall, in general, the membership is a lot more engaged in what's going on in the Tribe and paying a lot more attention to what's going on than in previous years. What I found is that people, if you respected …