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. “The research shows that our people heal best through their culture and community,” she said. Selwyn grew up in the Grand Ronde area. Her childhood was marked by generational poverty and intergenerational trauma. “Despite the circumstances, I had a good understanding of why things were the way they were and I wanted to help people,” Selwyn said. “But I didn’t have the tools to make that happen when I was younger and I didn’t have a lot of support.” As a young adult, there were a lot of ups …

recommending that people wear masks if they feel more comfortable doing so and bring hand sanitizer,” she adds. A solemn aspect of this year’s powwow will be an honoring on Saturday after grand entry for Charles “Charlie” Tailfeathers and Fred Ike Jr., who walked on in 2020 and 2021, respectively. However, a lighter moment of that portion will include an award for the best dressed drum group. There also will be other dance specials during this time as well as a prize for best classic song by a drum …

, and thankfully somebody always has this year. Somebody always provided something. "You don't expect your No. 7 hitter in the order to be able to do that. We've seen it in practice. I guess she picked a pretty good stage to do it in." Rachelle plays second base for Cascade, taking the spot vacated by last year's only senior. "Rachelle got in there and did a nice job," Ganfield said. "And the last couple of weeks, we've kind of gone with Rachelle in there. She's done very well, especially today. She had …

that are currently offered and how will it affect the current enrollment? Let's face it, there's only so many grants we can apply for and currently do. We stretch every one of those dollars to the best of our ability. The Tribe funds some programs, but again there are only so many dollars to assist with. Sure, we have the casino, but with competition of another one being built on our back doorstep, do you really think we won't take a hit? It's my opinion we probably will. Let me ask this, do you enjoy …

interwoven with drug addiction, are 24 percent for women compared with 16 percent for men, according to The Sentencing Project. Since it was Nichelle’s second property crime offense, she didn’t get any time suspended from her sentence for good behavior. During her time in prison, Nichelle worked to pay off court fines and traffic tickets. She also contacted the Tribe and found out about the 477 program, which helps Tribal members find and maintain employment through assistance with training, tools …

Campbell and Marion Mercier were also very kind and helpful when I needed help in completing my tasks. I enjoyed working there very much. I learned so much about filing, computers, copying, shredding and, most importantly, wrapping. I learned a lot about Microsoft Excel and video editing. This job helped me to see that I can do things that make me a little nervous and that I can do a good job. I liked everything about this job and I hope that there is a chance I could work here in the future. I hope …

and another 50 participated in-person. The meeting opened with an invocation by Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry, followed by a drum song. “Thank you so much for being here today,” Svicarovich said. “It’s a pleasure and honor to talk about the Community Development Plan and the 2023 annual report.” The Tribe launched the Community Development Plan effort in May 2018 to help guide the decisions and setting of priorities for the Tribe as the 50-year mark of Restoration approaches. Svicarovich …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Oct. 15, 2011 10.13.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal Council: I do not like to choose between the good of my Tribe and the good of my family. Please break the enrollment bundle down into four separate questions so I can vote on each of them on their own merit. Rosemary Jameson Roll #883 Dear Smoke Signals : I am a Tribal Elder. I greatly appreciate the benefits that the Tribe affords me and my family. I have four grandchildren who …

in a boat while staying six feet apart,” said Tribal Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen. “Additionally, the action is not without risk and it doesn’t seem like the best time to put people in harm’s way. Not a good time to visit the emergency room.” The fish ceremony, held last year on May 18 in West Linn, also has been postponed. The annual Memorial Day event held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial remains in limbo. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. sounded hopeful …

, scholars and others portray Native people as either warriors or as victims. This does a great disservice to the people of the past in that it steals their humanity. As David demonstrated, the earlier residents of Grand Ronde took a horrible situation and actively took advantage of whatever they could in order to do the best they could. "In this situation, they were already under pressure from prohibition before the rest of Oregon's population. They already had experience at making homebrewed wines …