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seven-year lifespan of the lamprey. “We have one more year of moving the fish and we hope to narrow down what they are doing to migrate out and see if it can be applied to other reservoirs,” Dirksen said. “The (Willamette) Falls is a critical piece for the Tribe, as both a historic and cultural site.” Pacific lamprey 5-year review During the Portland conference, various Tribal and governmental representatives talked about their commitment to lamprey recovery. Grand Ronde Tribal member Bryan …

were 11 authorizations to proceed. Some of them included: Opening the Portland Area Office at 4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd. on Sunday, May 7, to allow Tribal members to watch the General Council meeting via the Internet; Modifying a Bureau of Indian Affairs grant request to include the feasibility of expanding Grand Ronde Station as a small format grocery store and to review the potential for other economic development on the site; Allocating the $25,000 2017 Pepsi Scholarship, with most of it going …

or fish parts cannot be bartered or sold. The Tribe also is required to notify Oregon State Police and the Department of Fish & Wildlife two days in advance of fishing. In addition, the Tribe is required to report to the state within 30 days following the end of the fishing season the number of unmarked wild salmon and steelhead captured and released. “These proposed rules will provide an opportunity for Oregonians to see traditional salmon fishing methods in use at this historic site …

of Pharmacy has been a long road, but one worth waiting for when one of our own with her credentials is hired.” Lynch has a science background and studied genetics, but she also has experience with executive-level administrative work and spent time working for the Tribe as a site monitor doing archaeology-related activities. “I believe life is a pathway and you go after what you’re passionate about,” said Lynch. “That’s what’s going to make you happy.” Rowe said Lynch fills a crucial role on the team …

of Tillamook, $30,000 for capacity building of its Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy Team. University of Oregon Foundation of Eugene, $50,000 for its 90 by 30 Child Abuse Prevention Initiative. Upstream Public Health of Portland, $35,000 for its Early Childhood Wellness program. Western Rivers Conservancy of Portland, $35,000 for re-establishing the Chahalpam site in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Willamette University of Salem, $30,000 for its Native American Programs …

Bank, which Ambrose runs as an employee of Marion-Polk Food Share. In addition, nominations were held for three openings on the Elders Committee. Julie Little, Penny DeLoe, Dan Ham and Duane Wheeler were nominated and votes will be cast during the Wednesday, Dec. 19, meal site luncheon and at the Jan. 6 General Council meeting. Education Committee Chair Tammy Cook also announced a “School Is Cool” logo design contest for Tribal youth with a grand prize of a $250 Amazon gift card. Cultural …

for continuing to select Portland as its Winter Convention site. “I really appreciate all the work you do to protect the environment,” Wheeler said. “Creating relationships with Tribal governments is very important to me personally and my colleagues on the City Council. … We have to acknowledge our history to move forward. There is so much dark history to reckon with.” Wheeler highlighted the city’s Tribal liaison Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), who began her job more than a year ago to help …

speaks volumes. “It’s a sign of what parity and recognition can look like,” Edwards said. “Both institutions recognized and respected each other. It meant a lot. The British Museum is one of the most recognized museum names in the world.” The seed was planted in the 1980s for an eventual Tribal museum, which first opened at the site of the former Willamina Middle School in 2014 after phase one remodeling was complete. Phase two included an extensive remodel of the library area, which was turned …

. It became a sacred site for western Oregon Indian Tribes, particularly the Chinooks, who believed it was sent to Earth by the Sky People. In 1902, Tomanowos was “found” by part-time miner Ellis Hughes, who removed it from ceded Tribal land that then belonged to Oregon Iron and Steel Co. In 1905, by judicial order, Tomanowos was returned to Oregon Iron and Steel and was subsequently purchased by New York philanthropist Mrs. William Dodge for $20,600 after she saw it at the 1905 Lewis and Clark …

Conservancy regarding a management plan for the Tables Rocks area north of Medford. Table Rocks was the site of a temporary reservation that held Tribal members before they were force-marched north to the Grand Ronde Reservation in February 1856. Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr., who has been a proponent of the Tribe continuing and increasing its outreach in the southern part of the state, said that he was happy with this year’s attendance, which totaled 11 not counting Tribal Council members …