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relations with Tribes. “We’ve done this because we want a complete display of flags of importance in the District of Oregon,” Williams said. “So we approached each Tribal nation in requesting a flag to display in this room. … We believe that the display of Tribal flags along with the U.S. flag and that of the state of Oregon will recognize the importance of the Tribal sovereignty of Tribal nations in the state of Oregon. These flags will be a reminder to all employees of the department and any …

Management and Public Records ordinances so that audited financial statements could be mailed to Tribal members. Tribal Council member Jon A. George joined Culture Department employees Bobby Mercier, Travis Stewart and Jordan Mercier and Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Chelsea Clark in performing the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website at www.grandronde.org by clicking on the News tab and then Video. Share …

Casino’s commitment to our guests. It was their voices that helped inspire the north entrance to give our guests better access to the parking and direct access to our gaming floor. It also starts the physical part of our remodel, a very extensive, multi-million dollar remodel that is only going to open a new chapter for Spirit Mountain Casino. So here’s to our continued success that we can continue making our community and all of Oregon better.” Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr., a member of the Spirit …

government. “Our relation with Portland is not just with the city, but to the ground,” he said. “Our connection to Portland is with the land. You can pour a lot of concrete, pour a lot of blacktop and lay down a lot of gravel, but it does not change for us that when we come here we are walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. That is really important to us, so to have you acknowledge that by naming this day is very great. … This is a very historic and moving day. This is a first step forward …

want to become another (Tribal police) officer through the (state police training) academy, so I can serve in the forest better." During the fire season, Soderberg said, he will "double on the fire crew for the initial attack." "I love it," he said about his first weeks on the job. "I love all the people over here. They've given me a pretty warm reception." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

in Enterprise, Ore., which will create the final version of the sculpture. “In this case, we are doing 3-D scans and digitally remaking this under Steve’s direction,” Christman said. “We do a lot of live scanning so this is right in our wheelhouse.” Bobb said Holmes, Kimsey and Provost will be honored with the sculpture because they supported Restoration from the beginning. “There were lots of contributors and helpers along the way, but these are the three who really stepped up and said, ‘Let’s …

, “Of course,” and with whistle in hand she began a 25-year career that brought her immense joy, love and happiness. Some of her fondest memories were made working at Crow Elementary and it gave the opportunity to touch so many lives. Mary was a master craftswoman at knitting and crocheting and shared this gift with many people in her life. Be it a graduation, wedding or new baby, Mary often marked the occasion with one of her handmade afghans. Mary was the hub that kept the family going …

, it is adding a degree of uncertainty,” Hoon said. “It will probably add a lot of choppiness as the year unfolds. … Watch the consumer sentiment, which is key.” Finance Officer Chris Leno fielded one question from the audience after the presentation. He also noted how the Tribe’s investment funds have increased over the years. “I remember two years ago, the Tribe’s portfolio was $695,000 or so,” he said. “I think sometimes we forget how blessed we are to have the resources that we do. I want to thank …

. “We will work with Tribal education leaders to support students and families,” he says. “We will work to implement the new Tribal curriculum into our schools so that all of our students can benefit.” The Salem-Keizer School District Native graduation rates have risen from 62.5 percent on-time in 2014 to 70 percent in 2019. Approximately 4 percent of students identify as Native American. “We have an Indian Education program with amazing staff who support students and families,” says Public …

in the Indigenous Gardens Network being facilitated by Southern Oregon University professor Dr. Brook Colley, approved the Natural Resources Department to purchase a track loader skid steer for a maximum of $180,000 to maintain Tribal conservation properties and directed General Manager David Fullerton to develop policies and procedures for a technology grant program designed for Tribal Elders to purchase computers so they can participate in remote meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch …