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: 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 …

of their cancer treatment. Seventy-three percent were diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease (stage three or four). Sixty-five percent had to take a leave of absence or quit a job or school because of their diagnosis. Seventy-nine percent experienced anxiety or depression during or after treatment, or both, but only 42 percent said they sought treatment or are currently seeking treatment. The top three symptoms respondents experienced that led them to visit a medical professional were …

singing, drumming and dancing on the top deck of the return ferry from Duke Point to Tsawwassen and attracting a pod of orcas. “The people on the ferry said they never see whales on the crossing,” he said. “They said, ‘You brought these whales.’ The whales know those old songs.” Overall, all involved said the journey was a success logistically, culturally and personally. “The Canoe Journey went really well this year,” Harrelson said. “We had a cohesive group of people.” “It was a good group …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on numerous topics 05.12.2017 Dean Rhodes General Council , Spirit Mountain Casino General Council attendees not only had a full plate during lunch, which featured a taco salad, but also on the agenda. Tribal Lands Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez and three top executives from Spirit Mountain Casino discussed Tribal lands, the former Multnomah Greyhound Park property in Wood Village and the gaming …

getting to school and taking a look at those issues as opposed to once again putting it into a punitive or a top-down model where it was an office coming into the home and telling them what they needed to do,” he said. Riggs said discovering why a student is having a particular problem getting to school regularly and addressing the family’s specific issue is why Willamina has experienced marked improvement in its Native American absenteeism rates. “We made a surgical effort as opposed to just casting …

home to be with her family and take on cancer. Living in her parent’s RV was going to be a stepping stone for her climb back to the top of her life. After learning of the fire, Partridge immediately went to work helping her sister and said she is very thankful that her supervisors allowed her to take the Friday off after the fire. “The next morning I brought her a clean, fresh change of clothes because she literally had the clothes on her back and that was it,” said Partridge. “I brought her up …

, Harrelson discussed Tribal acorn harvesting practices with the Bureau of Land Management employees. The Tribe also hosted a three-hour encampment starting at 11 a.m. at the trailhead to Lower Table Rock. Clark, Simi and Tribal Council Senior Administrative Assistant Lauri Smith beaded necklaces while Greene led a hike to the top of Lower Table Rock. Southern Oregon University Native American Studies assistant professor Brook Colley joined the group on the hike. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

the hard work that went into putting this together.” Jon A. George began the storytelling part of the celebration when he shared that he rarely saw the top of the family’s kitchen table because it was always covered in newspapers for venison. He also pondered the never-ending supply of bed sheets that his mother used to wrap deer. “I always wondered, ‘Where did all the sheets come from?’ ” George said. “I loved deer heart sandwiches on white, buttered bread – that was absolutely delicious.” George …

the Town Hall, as did Tribal Attorney Rob Greene and Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez. Wyden started the Town Hall – his 828 th since being elected in 1996 -- by asking that he not receive any partisan questions and that he not be queried about any recent tweets sent out by President Donald Trump. “No subject is off-limits,” Wyden said, “but I would just as soon not get into presidential tweeting. The last day or two has kind of been over the top.” Tribal Cultural Resources Department …

, but was postponed when a winter storm made travel dangerous in the Willamette Valley. Rowe said the center’s plan is to provide excellent care that improves patient health and quality of life. “We have been working diligently over the last year on that and continue to work on that every moment that we spend with our patients,” said Rowe. Rowe said the Tribe’s 2015 socio-economic survey outlined quality of care, access to health care and location of health care as top priorities of Tribal members. Rowe …