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in psychology and mental health studies. In late November, Painted Horse Recovery, a center dedicated to supporting Native Americans recovering from addiction with peer support and cultural connections, opened a new peer mentoring center in Salem. Selwyn was tapped to lead it, based on those same struggles and her hard work to overcome them. Located in a historic house in Salem, the Painted Horse Recovery BuffaloBoy Center offers both community members and Native Americans a place to gather and spend time …

specialist and museum director. Her last position was as the Tribe’s librarian, which she began in 2020, right at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I loved all of my jobs but that job was like the best of the best,” she said. “You still got to see all the kids and the Elders, it was great.” Her favorite memories of working at the library include compiling the summer reading packets, having events such as Blind Date with a Book and hosting different performers. “The reading packets were a lot …

back,” Main said. “Everything seems to be really good so far and I feel very safe here.” Cohron said the two typically visit Spirit Mountain Casino once a month. “We missed it a lot,” she said. “This is our big outing and our place to go.” Spirit Mountain Casino is in Polk County, which is one of the counties that Gov. Kate Brown gave permission to begin re-opening on Friday, May 22. However, Oregon Tribal casinos are not subject to state law as they are run by sovereign nations. From left …

salmon pit and gathering area. The project is being funded by an Indian Community Development Block Grant and American Rescue Plan Act monies. “It will bring another place for us to provide needed services,” Rowe said. Lastly, Rowe praised the efforts of employees at the Great Circle Recovery medication-assisted clinic in Salem. The outpatient treatment center has been serving several clients who have been with the program since it opened last April, which is rare among those with opioid use …

rental housing, salmon recovery and other natural resource efforts. “While we’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished, we’ve got work yet to do,” she said. “We have to refocus on maintaining our market share and leadership in Tribal gaming in Oregon…On council, we need to adopt best practices around when we should be having executive sessions and confidential ATPs (authorization to proceed).” Atanacio is a second-time candidate and currently serves on the Tribe’s Education Committee and previously …

strategy by looking seven-generations ahead." Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno accepted the award for the Tribe. "It is a pretty prestigious award for us," Leno said at the April 16 Tribal Council meeting. "It shows that we're heading in the right direction. We have several other investments out there, but this one was recognized as one of the best in Indian Country. It was a $10 million deal and a great investment. It seems to be really picking up speed and it falls in line with our culture …

at 503-879-3054 by Friday, June 1. Last year’s float, “Persistence of Culture,” won the Governor’s Award for the best depiction of life in Oregon. Will the casino sign up for another three-year sponsorship? “We’ll probably start those discussions soon after this year because there is still 1.5 years left on the contract,” Huffman says. “But it’s something we’re very happy with. You really couldn’t buy this much publicity for what we pay.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

,” he says. “I was told that years ago, many were baptized at the church, but had left because of cold treatment. … I would like to invite them to visit again and increase their circle of friends. It is a very warm and welcoming congregation. ... Things have changed.” Pacanza, who grew up in the Philippines, was assigned to St. Michael’s in July 2017 shortly after completing Mount Angel Seminary and being ordained in Portland. After working as a journalist for several years in his native country …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council agrees to sell and buy land in Portland metro area 12.18.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council approved purchasing this 20,000-square-foot lot on Southeast 82nd Avenue in Portland during its Wednesday, Dec. 18, meeting. The purchase price and intended use for the property were not disclosed. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved the sale of 4.67 acres of the former Multnomah …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves supplemental budget to buy two properties 06.16.2021 Danielle Harrison & Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes and Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff members Tribal Council approved a third supplemental budget for 2021 during its Wednesday, June 16, meeting that will allow the Tribe to purchase two new properties – one in Grand Ronde and one in the east Multnomah County suburb of Wood Village. The $1.455 million budget increase will fund …