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Library that was standing room only, Provost said she realized the tide was starting to turn. “They wanted to be recognized as a Tribe again … It was a good thing,” she said. After countless hours and years of work, the group garnered the support of local, state and federal officials, as well as various organizations. “When our bill was passed (by Congress), 400 went in and 12 passed,” Provost said. “Ours was one of them.” Restoration celebration The Restoration Celebration began at 8 a.m. …

. “These modifications are to protect our patients, community and staff, and best utilize our protective equipment essential for treating patients that may have the virus” Rowe said. Meanwhile, Tribal Court announced a temporary standing order regarding its services, including only holding hearings in April via the telephone. The Tribal Court’s lobby will be closed to the public until May 1 and all notary and facilitation services are suspended until then as well. Staff in the Tribal Court office …

excited that Marion is retiring and getting to do whatever she wants. … I think I am a little jealous.” Although Mercier has enjoyed her time working for the Tribe, especially as a librarian, she wants time to pursue other passions while she is still young and healthy enough to do so. “I feel like I have been working since I was 9 years old,” she says. “I’m tired of being on a schedule and am ready to do some other things I have put off doing. It will also be nice to visit family more. Even …

that for many years. Brent brought me in again to the Smoke Sig nals a little later in life and opened up an opportunity for me that I will never forget. His passion will be missed and his desire to keep the membership informed will be missed.” “Brent was a good man with great love for his family and his work,” said former Smoke Signals staff writer Ron Karten. “He had an idealism that he wouldn’t abandon, whatever the costs to himself. I’ll miss Brent and the stories of his younger days …

to be. One can almost taste it in the new pantries filled with food. One can feel it in the living room, see it along the kitchen table for 12 or so; imagine it in the two television rooms, one for children, one for moms; and on the double decker beds, looking through the bay window, taking off your shoes in the mud room with the long, low freezer in it. One can imagine it in the support counselor's room fitted with a Murphy bed for nights the counselor has to stay over. Nelson and Youth Mental …

Tribal Government & News Fire Patrol schedules two engines over Powwow weekend 08.17.2016 Dean Rhodes Natural Resources , Public Safety Due to the warm weather and Contest Powwow weekend, the Tribe will have two engines on patrol Friday and Saturday. Natural Resources staff members are going to start staffing one engine today from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday. In case of a fire, always call 911. If you need to reach the personnel on patrol contact Logan Kneeland at 503-583-5514 …

. The Grand Ronde Tribe urged the Army Corps of Engineers to re-examine its consultation process to ensure that treaty rights and natural resources are protected and that the Standing Rock Sioux are not “deprived of their Tribal sovereignty.” State of emergency On Friday, Aug. 26, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council declared a state of emergency due to the threat and potential harmful effects that could occur from the construction of the pipeline project through its ancestral land. The Dakota Access …

that Kaschmitter has already been in the community for some time will be a big help. “She has a feel for the membership and she has had enough time to know what the community needs so she’ll be a good fit,” said Fullerton. “I think it will be a good time for her to build a program. She has a good opportunity to build a team that meets the needs of the community. I think she’ll do well. She’s connected.” Kaschmitter, who has been married for 38 years and has four children and one grandchild, said …

10 a.m.: Opening remarks 

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.: Guided tours

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Children activities

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Indigenous Creators' Market

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Hand of Ancestors Exhibit by Stephanie Craig

1:30 p.m.: Presentation by Director of Traditional Ecology Inquiry Program Joe Scott

3 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. David Lewis

. She hopes that sharing her story with others will help them avoid the ordeal she endured. “As a stage four survivor, there is an 80 percent chance that colon cancer will return so I need to remain vigilant,” she says. “The next time, it won’t be a surgery and removal. It will mean a colostomy bag. … Colon cancer is on the rise and statistics in Native Americans are more than 50 percent higher at risk increase. … We owe it to ourselves to take the best care of ourselves.” Case set up a display …