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and considering the metrics, teachers, school staff, parents and students should be engaged in this decision-making process to allow schools to make the best choice for their community and their students.” However, schools in areas with high COVID-19 case counts, such as Yamhill, Marion and Polk counties, are still essentially required to follow all of the same rules in the “Ready Schools, Safe Learners,” guidance set by ODE and OHA, and work with local public health officials to ensure guidelines …

customers and falsifying information on vehicle financing forms. Many of those affected were members of the Navajo Nation. Ultimately, the dealerships paid a $450,000 settlement to approximately 3,500 consumers who had been scammed by the dealership’s deceptive business practices. “Cars are one of the biggest purchases consumers make and it’s a lifeline, a necessity to get from place to place,” Vaca said. A Navajo Nation Tribal member, “Sherrie,” who only used her first name, told attendees …

. The Biennale is an international art exhibition often described as “the Olympics of the art world,” and participation in the event is considered a prestigious moment for contemporary artists. “It (The U.S. Pavilion) was really a celebration of what it means to be Indigenous and what it means to be queer,” Hudson said. “It was just astounding for everybody to get to be a part of all of this in such a historic moment.” Hudson is a multidisciplinary artist and writer best known as Portland’s premier …

and nestled between an Indigenous-owned tattoo shop and an events hall hosting yoga, community gatherings and concerts, Bee and Barry Beads is far more than just a business. For Barry, a full-time firefighter/EMT and Foster, a full-time mom to four children ages 3 to 9, the bead shop is therapeutic, a place for them to decompress and a creative outlet to relieve stress. “I have pretty much been dreaming of this as long as I can remember,” Barry said. “This is something we are very passionate about …

in the area that Catabay says was, for a time, "the smallest reservation in the nation." The Takelmas ultimately merged with other Rogue River Indians under the treaty. "It's important to reacquaint ourselves with the area," said Tribal member John Mercier, who also is Tribal Director of Program Operations and Tribal lead for the management plan, "and be able to participate in the management of that area. "My hopes personally, and I think it's a reflection of what the Tribe hopes, is to be able to visit …

," Kennedy said. "If you visit Grand Ronde, you'll see that everything is new. "What we're doing now is educating people because education is a powerful tool. … Our job here today is to build a good relationship. You'll find that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a good partner." Kennedy then gifted copies of the Tribe's treaties to Portland City Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Amanda Fritz. "Our grandfathers signed these," Kennedy said. After a showing of the Tribe's 25 th Restoration …

around here. Bears don't have a backup plan. I would question if she had another place to take her cubs even if she returned." But Vandebergh convinced Dirksen into giving momma bear one more night to return to her cubs. On Thursday morning, Dirksen, Grand Ronde Tribal biologist Nate Breece, Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Adam Turnbo and members of the falling crew returned to the den. After checking the footage from Wednesday night, which did not show a return visit from mother bear, Dirksen …

Tribal Government & News Blumenauer invites Tribal input on marijuana policy issues 06.12.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Federal government Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer told the Grand Ronde Tribal Council on Tuesday, June 3, that he thinks Oregon and Alaska will be the next states to legalize the use of marijuana, joining Washington and Colorado. "It is a movement that is taking place across the United States," Blumenauer said during a two-hour visit to the Grand Ronde Tribal campus …

: 503-879-2226 or visit www.grandronde.org and look under “Rise of the Collectors” on the homepage. By Danielle Frost Although construction of the Tribe’s Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center began five years ago, its story goes back decades. When efforts to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began in the 1970s, having a museum was one of the top five priorities. It has taken time, patience and perseverance, but those efforts will culminate in the phase two Chachalu open house on Friday …

Culture Willamina School Board to consider policy that would permit Tribal flag 06.12.2015 Dean Rhodes Culture , Education , State Government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor WILLAMINA – The Willamina School Board will consider a revised policy regarding flag displays and salutes at its Tuesday, June 23, meeting that would accommodate a parent’s request to place the Grand Ronde Tribal flag in the high school gym. The revised policy, developed by Willamina School District administrators …