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Culture Army says Tribal member can grow his hair and wear eagle feathers during official ceremonies 07.13.2023 Danielle Harrison Federal government , Culture Army veteran Alan George (Seneca Nation), left, gifts Tribal member and U.S. Army Maj. Patrick Sorensen with an eagle feather for supporting the second annual Eagle Feather Gifting Ceremony held at the U.S. Military Academy West Point in New York on May 26. Sorensen was the officer-in-charge of the academy’s Native American Heritage …

artists internationally, has awarded Mercier a Collectors Art Prize recognition for his work. The prize is awarded to a handful of artists every two years. It is not open to applications; recipients are selected by a group of curators, museum directors and critics. In addition, Mercier will be honored during the Native Heritage Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “My art is a reflection of where I come from and who …

in increased recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities for the entire community. We respectfully urge you to support this important legislation to strengthen Oregon’s forests, economy and community health.” Tribal officials met with Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst in February but the county commission had not yet submitted a letter of support as of Thursday, March 26. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

Tribal Government & News Program helps Tribal couple buy first home 06.29.2011 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Housing Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal Elder Edwin Ashman and wife, Ellie, have moved into the first home they have ever owned. Before the new place made them a Dallas couple in June, they rented a house in Sheridan for 25 years, raising seven children. On and off for most of that time, they were looking for a place to buy and, according to Ellie, it was always this place …

ingested, effects can range from that of a stimulant no stronger than coffee to one as potent as an opioid. Proponents say kratom, marketed in the United States as a supplement, can help with withdrawal from opiates, anxiety, insomnia, low energy and a host of other health conditions. However, those in addiction medicine are concerned about teen use and the potential for the drug to be used in conjunction with other medicines, with potentially fatal consequences. Who can buy it and from where varies …

. “Depending on the size and house layout, Tribal members would then finance the amount that was needed for that,” Leno said. “I want our Tribal members to be able to have the ability to buy something they want, and not what we think they want.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde chairwoman included in Biden’s brief visit 04.28.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Federal government By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy joined other state and congressional leaders at a brief visit by President Joe Biden on Thursday, April 21. “The president was very congenial,” Kennedy said. “He gave me a hug and was very nice. I welcomed him to our homelands and he …

in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Wednesday, Dec. 26 Forgery reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Male subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in progress in the 38000 block of Tenbush Lane …

arrested for public fighting. Assist outside agency in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 13 on Hebo Road. Officers assisted Oregon State Police on a vehicle crash investigation. Traffic assist occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle was stuck in a ditch. Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for a warrant and issued a citation for possession of methamphetamine …

block of Dragonfly Drive. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 18. The suspect vehicle was not located. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, March 12 Domestic disturbance reported in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. No crimes were reported. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 18. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 …