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last surviving World War II veteran. Hudson, who still drives and is quick to smile, easily walked up to a podium to receive his quilt from fellow veterans and Quilts of Valor volunteers Bob Eldred and JV Torgerson. “This is beyond words,” he said after the ceremony had concluded. “To be honest, I am very humbled by it.” Hudson was nominated to receive the honorary quilt by Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran who previously received a quilt …

the field, puts his time in the weight room, and delivers a solid work ethic wherever he goes.” The 6-fooot-3-inch, 200-pound Cooney was recently named a high school baseball leader for 2019 by The Oregonian newspaper. The rankings are based on batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, triples, doubles, RBIs, stolen bases, wins, ERA, strikeouts and WHIP. And his statistics for the year back up his selection: .430 batting average, .526 on-base percentage and four homers. Grant has known Cooney …

and State Indian Education Advisor April Campbell interacted with attendees who discussed their understanding of topics such as sovereignty, time immemorial, lifeways, history, Tribal government, identity, language, treaties and genocide. Smoker-Broaddus said educators at the conference were the first ones to interact with the curriculum. “I’m very excited about this,” she said. “You are the first group outside of the Nations to have this in your hands.” After the morning session concluded …

and tribulations to restore the Grand Ronde Tribe. “All that we see today goes back to the visionary leadership we had in the 1970s,” she said. “We want to celebrate and commemorate that. (Kimsey, Provost and Holmes) put themselves into very uncomfortable situations – in front of TV cameras, legislators, Indian organizations and the local community – to gather support for Restoration. We’re here to show that we love what is happening and to be a part of this is the one of the most excellent things we can …

, they will likely give you a pass in many circumstances.” She adds that census taker jobs do require the applicant have a driver’s license, but the government reimburses for mileage at the federal rate of 57 cents per mile. For those who do not want to receive a knock on their door by a census taker, there are other ways to respond. For the first time, the census will be available online. Other options are to call or use mail delivery to return the questionnaire. Residents can begin this process …

in July 2009 to build and operate the fire station in Grand Ronde. The fire station subsequently opened in June 2010, cutting response time for fire and medical emergencies in the Grand Ronde area substantially. Throughout the last decade, the Tribe has budgeted hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to fund operations at the fire station. The West Valley Fire District located in Willamina recently joined two other fire departments – Sheridan and Southwest Polk – to form one district for fire …

staff writer Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, has awarded millions in nonprofit grants since it was formed in 1997. Now, it is increasing its giving power during the COVID-19 pandemic by partnering with local nonprofits to create a web-based portal to connect a nonprofit’s request with interested funders. “The Resource Connector is a ‘one-stop shop’ for nonprofits seeking funding in one place, at one time without jumping through a lot …

agreement with the Department of Environmetnal Quality regarding site preparation, coordinating with architects and consulting with Metro, Oregon City, Clackamas County and the state on the Riverwalk portion of the project. Webb also will help create a master plan for phased development of the site. “I really enjoy what I am working on,” he says. “I’m diving right into things and everyone has been very supportive and kind, and it seems like a great place to work. There is a nice sense of community here …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Dec. 15, 2020 12.14.2020 Danielle Harrison History 2010 2015 – A Tribal swimming pool was the subject of discussion during a Grand Ronde community meeting. Planning Department Manager Rick George said 86 percent of those who filled out a survey supported the development of a pool in Grand Ronde. “We are going through the process of a feasibility study,” George said. “Your Tribal Council appropriated money to contract out with a very competent firm …

,” “Spirit Elk” and “Seas of Meditation,” to name a few. For a musician who has interwoven the Native American flute with myriad musical genres, such as rock, blues and jazz, “Earth Tribe” is a return to letting the instrument tell a melodious story. “The musical style combines Indigenous embellishments and Indigenous technique with very contemporary flute playing,” Reibach says. “It’s more Tribally based.” Reibach says “Earth Tribe” is the release he was trying to accomplish with 2017’s “Beautiful …