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and an art lesson. We tried to make it cross-content so that the information could be integrated anywhere and everywhere.” The eighth-grade curriculum consists of 17 lessons that provide information on the time before the Tribe was terminated, information on when the Tribe was restored, information on the Tribe’s sovereignty, information on the Tribe’s Trail of Tears, the assimilation of Tribal people, the laws and treaties of the Tribe, an explanation of the Tribal Court system, language, basketry …

and closes his eyes in the memory. “He is very spiritual,” says Kathryn. “We carry with us a huge heart. We spent a good share of our lives with the traditional sun dance and vision quest camps, and we would go for weeks. He was the security there.” Kathryn says the two of them traveled with family members throughout Oregon, Washington and California to the sun dances and the vision quest camps. Mushy’s quest began when he was born in June 1947 in Willamina, where he spent his early years in a house …

this ceremony into the future. “The Elders remind us to be mindful when we’re at a ceremony such as this to be respectful to ourselves and to each other so that we can show our young people a better way,” said Morin. “It’s very important that we do our best to guide them in a good way so that when they do come up they’ll understand the intent of this ceremony, the meaning of these drums, these songs and how it is important to follow that so that these drums will work for us, these songs will work …

of a diluted version with just the elderberries so that people can enjoy it with their meal. We could also make a thicker, richer syrup that is used for illness.” Ross said the fir bow water also was very good for people. “That one is a spring tonic,” said Ross. “It wakes up the body from the winter time. There are fir tips in it, there are hawthorn leaves and Nootka rose in there and all those combinations jump start the heart, gets circulation going, boosts immune systems with vitamin C …

not register will now have more time to do so. Registration packets for the March 22 election will be sent out on Monday, Feb. 4, with a new registration deadline of Friday, Feb. 22. Ballots will be mailed on Friday, March 1, assuming that the federal government does not shut down again on Feb. 15. Tribal members who turn 18 between Feb. 26 and March 22 and those who are adults who were enrolled during the last quarterlies will receive the revised registration packets. Register to vote, then wait …

and interest, to the Tribe from Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Tribal Council also approved using up to $20 million from its line of credit to maintain account liquidity. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene said during the Legislative Action Committee meeting that the two moves will help prepare the Tribal for all financial contingencies. Tribal Council member Michael Langley said he thought the line of credit resolution was a “good move” because interest rates are very low currently. Tribal Council member …

, for its veterans’ art program. Our Forests of Eugene, $5,000, for the “Vets in Our Forest” program. Trauma Healing Project of Eugene, $7,500, for bridge funding for a healing arts program. Young Audiences of Portland, $7,500, for its “Arts Integration for Enhanced Learning” program. “We are thankful and grateful to our nonprofit partners who work tirelessly to provide pivotal services for children and families during this very challenging time,” says Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Michael …

Oregon was held for the first time in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist MEDFORD – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde reinvigorated its outreach in southern Oregon by hosting its ninth Coffee & Conversation at the Courtyard by Marriott adjacent to the Medford Airport on Friday, Oct. 7. This event also commemorated the Sept. 10, 1853, treaty with the Rogue River Tribes that ceded a large swath …

Michael Cherry provided an invocation after welcoming people to the event. “I wanted to make sure to be here to honor all of our veterans and everyone who has served,” Cherry said. “We know that our ancestors are with us today. … It’s very special and I just want to say thank you for everyone being here today and taking the time to be in community.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance were Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi, Secretary Michael Langley and Lisa Leno. Past …

Department also partners with Polk County for five vouchers. “If you’re willing to live in Polk or Yamhill counties, these programs are very beneficial and currently there’s vouchers open in both programs,” Leno said. In Grand Ronde, housing waitlists remain long for certain units, with 49 applicants on the waitlist for one-bedroom units in low-income housing with 38 applicants waiting for market rate, two-bedroom units. In Elder housing, the two-bedroom waitlist is at 36 for low-income and 16 …