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Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, and resume Friday, July 12, and then segue into the annual Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow at 7 p.m. Friday with the first of four grand entries. The Veterans Summit will begin under the powwow grounds arbor with the theme “Honoring Gold Star Families: Healing From Trauma.” Gold Star families are so designated because they have a relative who died while serving in the military. The first general session will feature …

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 …

on land and water issues, traditional gatherings (powwow, round dance, plankhouse and canoe journey) and breakout sessions will survey such Native American topics as first foods, weaving, records research and indigenous experimental films. A dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. at achaf-hammi, the Tribal plankhouse adjacent to Uyxat Powwow Grounds on Hebo Road. Thursday’s events kick off at 8 a.m. with remarks by Edwards and an opening song by Lands Department Manager Jan Looking Wolf …

years of Restoration and all of the accomplishments that have come with it. “Our community has grown so much over the past 41 years,” Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said. “Restoration is a special time when we can gather as family, a community and a Tribe. It’s a special time because it allows us to honor the journey that has brought us here while we look toward the future and the amazing things still to come.” This year, Restoration is returning to a two-day format …

. There are so many Tribal leaders in one place.” Seven of the nine Tribes had various cultural and informational items set out on tables. Besides the Grand Ronde table, George said she liked Coquille and Coos Tribal tables the best. “As a basket weaver, I admire that they both have beautiful basketry and I love the opportunity to look at it,” she said. “Also, seeing the old cedar hats is always a treat.” The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s giveaway table included a ceded lands maps, copies …

, participants can use scratch paper to work out any of the math problems. “It was a piece of cake, I was accepted into the school and that’s where the story begins,” Sabin said with a grin. “I’m kind of an extrovert and I love working with people.” He stayed at the casino, eventually being promoted to a management position. He said the best part of his job is the people. “It is so welcoming here and just a perfect fit,” he said. “There is a lot of support, and not just for Tribal members …

benefit out here,” Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose says. “Meat is our number one request at the Food Bank, followed by fresh fruit and vegetables. The local corner stores don’t usually offer those and if they do, it is at a high cost. We don’t have a farmer’s market yet, so this is the cornerstone to building clientele who will use it.” Additionally, Oregon State University Extension Service’s Food Hero program offers on-site weekly recipe ideas and tastings that feature vegetables …

on his own time. So, Smith's volunteer job at the Tribe's Natural Resources Department is a perfect fit. Fulfilling a requirement for a biology class, she has been driving out to the Tribe since March for an afternoon every other week. Tribal Biologist Rebecca McCoun, her supervisor, notes that she works with "a positive attitude in a wide range of weather conditions." Smith assisted with surveying the rotary screw smolt trap on Agency Creek in Grand Ronde, assisted with radio tracking collared …

treaties but now Tribal governments are finding themselves having to defend them once again in the wake of federal funding freezes and slashed agency staffing by the Trump administration. Still, there are some protections in place for Grand Ronde. One of them is the self-governing agreement the Tribe entered into with the Department of Interior in early December, under which it receives a lump sum for its contracted services at the beginning of the year. This year’s allocation was $3.66 million …

what was best for their families, but it seems some fellow Tribal members want to punish them for that. As somebody who spent a very long year trying to come up with a solution, I am happy to see a resolution that takes into account all the work we did, and the impacts and the families who have been waiting for so long to join a Tribe they clearly should be a part of. As a former Enrollment Requirements Ad Hoc Committee member appointed by Tribal Council and who took that job seriously, I am …