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, talked about the history behind Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many observe the day by visiting cemeteries or memorials. “One of the things that has always been interesting to me is the complaint that people don’t understand the importance of Memorial Day,” he said. “In 1923, complaints were made that those born after the Civil War didn’t understand the sacrifices veterans had made. … Sometimes, we …

when he returned to the Warm Springs Reservation. Veteran Gil Calac (Paiute Mission) then shared his story of trauma following his return from the Vietnam War and encouraged attendees to develop some kind of faith to get themselves through the pain. “After seven years of this summit, now it really makes sense to me to help another veteran heal,” Tailfeathers said. Shalene Joseph (A’aniiih) and Josh Cocker (Tongan/Kiowa) from the Indigenous 20something Project then encouraged attendees to play …

going.” Giffen, who ran on a slate with former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno and Peter “Boon” Grout, was the only one successful with 634 votes. He will start serving his sixth term on Tribal Council on Wednesday, Sept. 11. “I was very humbled and grateful that the membership re-elected me for a sixth term,” Giffen said outside of the Tribal Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 8. “There’s not many Tribal members who have been on Tribal Council for six terms. It’s just very humbling to me …

the challenges of working with those with whom I may disagree,” Wright said. “This experience will make me a more resilient leader. Adversity and struggle are some of the most effective teachers. I would love the opportunity to embrace political differences and advocate on behalf of the interests of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Indian Country in general.” Wright’s plans include potentially earning a joint doctorate degree in Indigenous studies with a research emphasis on Indigenous …

and sent to an on-Reservation boarding school in the 1930s. Sparks says that due to forced assimilation, his mother did not discuss Tribal culture, heritage or customs when he was growing up. It wasn’t until her Elder years that she began to re-embrace her heritage. “Because of my mom’s experience at Holy Rosary (Mission), she wasn’t able to give me the cultural heritage I should have had,” Sparks says. “That’s why it’s a dream come true to have a job like this.” Sparks, 58, has been involved …

and controls most of the Emerald Isle that is located west of England. Northern Ireland remains part of Great Britain, which also includes Scotland, Wales and England. Tribal member Maya Frost and her son, Liam, live in Athlone in central Ireland in County Westmeath. The city has a population of approximately 22,000 people. “I spent many years in county Donegal in the northwest of Ireland,” Frost says via e-mail. “It is a very beautiful area. Ireland’s climate is very mild and reminds me of growing up …

their help I would more likely still have to catch up. Thankfully, I completed everything I needed to and graduated early.” And her thoughts on potentially not having a prom? “I actually was planning on not attending prom. However, I am sad for my fellow classmates that were looking forward to prom because I know how important it is for some,” Holmes says. “I am also sad I could not say goodbye to all my teachers and thank them for all they have done for me.” Holmes says her family is planning …

to identifying our veterans and learning how we can meet their needs.” Quenelle’s first goal as the Veterans’ Services Officer will be to attain accreditation, which takes approximately 12 months and 1,000 hours of working with veterans. She began her first week of training July 6. “What I didn’t anticipate about this job is that my unique background of military service, health care, education and criminal justice work would all come together to prepare me for this,” she said. “Every single …

” versus “health disparities.” “I’m not a health practitioner, but I love working on things,” Edmo said. “I love operationalizing our traditional values into how we do our work. For me, I much prefer the term ‘health inequities.’ Health inequity is something you must make equitable. Health disparity makes it seem like a foregone conclusion, that something is just the way it is.” Robinson agreed. “Disparity means different. We need to get away from that term. Health outcomes aren’t just different …

first sought help while still living in Oregon, Dickie utilized the Tribe’s Behavioral Health Program. “I have a lot of gratitude for that program,” he says. “It got me started in the right direction. For me, getting sober was a lot of slow steps over time. I tried for six years, but there was a lot of hard-headedness and I wasn’t willing to take suggestions all of the way yet.” After landing on his grandmother’s couch in Batesville, Ark., with nothing but a suitcase and a GED, Dickie was finally …