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in the clinic atrium and organizes employee recognition e-mails and photos, along with educational events at the Tribe’s Portland office. “It’s good for us to have events for those Tribal members who live outside of the Grand Ronde area as well,” she says. “I want them to be able to enjoy these things, too.” When Little learned she had been named 2018 Health & Wellness Employee of the Year, she was surprised. “I have a big mouth and that sometimes gets me into trouble,” she says. “So having people see …

is certified in treating gambling addictions. Jeff Versaw is a full-time child and adolescent therapist, specializing in helping children ages birth to 17. Sergio Gutierrez Gutierrez, 56, was born and raised in Mexico, immigrating to the United States after high school. He found work in a Pasadena, Calif., hospital, which spurred an interest in a social work career. “Being in a hospital, working with patients gave me the interest,” he said. In 1997, he was hired to work in addiction services and given …

a constant. “I’ve always enjoyed Tribal children and families, and I’m grateful to my ancestors for all that they have done,” Fasana says. “This is a good area to try and work to make things better for future generations. Kids and families have always been a priority for me. This is just another way to help.” Fasana previously served as the Tribe’s liaison to the Willamina School Board from 2005-15, and was recently elected as chair. She resigned that position after starting the job as Education …

at the casino,” Jenness said. “His experience and education will serve the casino and Tribe well in this position. Honestly, Bruce is a breath of fresh air to me and the board as we continue to navigate the ripple effects of COVID-19. “As you may know, a labor shortage is plaguing all businesses in our community, larger area, region and state. Bruce spent the first several days assessing these issues and working with the executive team on several tactics to address this at the casino. The board is excited …

operations as of Sept. 1 and offers auto, home, renters, condominium, business and life insurance. He also has specialty insurance for items such as off-road vehicles and mobile homes. Lawrence’s last job was as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, so he is also able to offer retirement savings plans through Farmers. “That was another big attraction to this business for me,” he said. “I could still offer retirement plans as a licensed financial advisor.” His biggest challenge so far has been …

for students to learn. “It’s something that our department has been working on for a while and it seemed like a good fit because I know a lot of the kids from sports and I grew up here,” Flynn says. Additionally, Flynn’s mother, Lynn Shore, serves as the district’s nutrition services supervisor, a position she has held for many years. “Last week when I was at the schools, they were short-staffed so my mom had me help out at lunch,” Flynn says. Serving school lunches probably doesn’t fit the typical …

yards for years. He would tell me stories about it being hard work, but also a time of celebration. “Hearing my grandpa Fremond Bean tell these stories about being with family, laughter, music and movie nights in the hop yards, and even an ice cream truck that would arrive at the end of the day all painted a picture for me that I thought should be remembered.” Huffman started talking with Cory Eisele and Jason Kloser, who work for Bend-based 10 Barrel Brewing Co. which is a fellow Oregon State …

Culture Tribal member named Mrs. Oregon American 09.14.2022 Danielle Harrison People Tribal member Brittny Frederick wears her 100-year-old traditional regalia during a portion of the national Mrs. American pageant held at the Westgate Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 19. “If you asked me what I was most excited about for the pageant it was this part. I got to show a major part of who I am, and where I came from,” she said. (Photos courtesy of Brittny Frederick/Gilliam Photography …

into supporting this,” she said. ICWA remained an unfunded and often unfollowed federal law for several years, but Tribes rallied around the idea of keeping children in their community and with their extended family, and eventually ICWA came to be seen as the “gold standard” of the foster care system. “I hear a lot of times that ICWA was needed for a long time,” Zimbrick said. “It makes me feel really emotional to think of Native children being two to three times more likely to be removed from …

that has always impressed me about Ed and continues to impress me about him is his phenomenal memory. He can remember the smallest details from so many years back, it’s incredible. Whether he was on the council or the board (Spirit Mountain Casino Board of Directors) he brought that same sharpness of mind to the issues and he would report back to the council the various things the board was considering.” Greene said he first met Larsen when he was on the board of directors at the casino …