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it.” According to Indian Health Service statistics released in 2012, there is a 72 percent higher rate of suicide among Native Americans. In addition, of the 38,000 Americans who die from suicide each year, 90 percent suffer from a mental disorder, a substance abuse disorder or both. “I think originally when we talked about doing the summit we were definitely targeting the veteran out there that is homeless, the one that doesn’t reach out,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “We can make …

for Theft I, which is a felony. I fell into a deep hole and wanted to die. I contemplated suicide. Three days later, I ended up in the hospital. If it wasn’t for my family forcing me to go to the hospital, I might have died. I just couldn’t figure out why two of my family members at the Elders Center didn’t even try to reach out to me as they knew I was struggling emotionally and why when I agreed to pay them back the money and had already started paying it back they still pressed charges against …

this decision on regular basis.” However, the number of coronavirus cases in Oregon and the United States continues to increase unabated and suggested national social distancing guidelines were extended through the end of April by the federal government. Government estimates say that hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from the virus if stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations are not followed. The closing of Spirit Mountain Casino followed a Monday, March 16, announcement …

, “When I die, it’s OK to be sad for a little bit. But don’t stay sad.” Then she would get a big smile and start clapping when she thought about heaven and she would say, “Can you imagine?” The most important thing in her life was family: Her Christian family, birth family, Tribal family, Narcotics Anonymous family, canoe family and community family. All of you gave her so much joy and purpose. Let us honor her gift of connecting to people, understanding people and her ability to reflect back …

Tribal Government & News No Oct. 14 LAC video will be posted 10.14.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council Because there were no items on the agenda of the Tuesday, Oct. 14, Legislative Action Committee meeting, there will not be a video of the session posted on the Tribal website. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

has taken the position that if the plaintiffs prevail in the appeal, the taking of the land into trust could be undone. U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, whose district includes La Center, previously had questioned the Department of the Interior’s promise to take land into trust for the Cowlitz Tribe while the legality of the land transfer remains tied up in federal court. “It is extremely concerning that the Bureau of Indian Affairs would make this unprecedented move – signing the land into trust …

for the Willamette Falls Locks include decommissioning them or transferring ownership from the Corps of Engineers to a new owner, either private, public or a combination of both. The commission will work to advise state, local and regional stakeholders on the development and implementation of policies relating to the repair, re-opening, operation and maintenance of the Willamette Falls navigation canal and locks. The commission also will oversee transfer of ownership from the corps, as well …

Reservation. Wells Fargo provided investment funding for Energy Transfer Partners, the owner of the project. Tribal Elder Tracie Meyer was one of the most vocal proponents of ending the Tribe’s relationship with Wells Fargo, raising the issue at many Tribal Council and General Council meetings. She said she was happy to hear the news during the General Council meeting. “Yay on Wells Fargo,” Meyer said. Bank officials told Leno that the problems Wells Fargo experienced were on the retail side …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council transfers money to help Student Rental Assistance Program 08.15.2013 Ron Karten Tribal Council Tribal Council approved moving $60,000 from contingency to help provide rental assistance to Tribal members attending higher education institutions at its Aug. 13 meeting. The transfer will help Tribal members who previously received funding from the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority's Student Rental Assistance Program, but who no longer qualify …

-oriented to lead us in such a massive undertaking," Karnosh said. "In addition, the combination of programs into the Land and Culture Department really streamlined things for this complex land transfer." "The process for this project is very intensive with many steps and requirements that demand a high level of coordination by the Tribe with many offices and agencies," Reibach said. He also thanked the Tribe's Cultural Protection Program and its partners at BPA and the Western Rivers Conservancy …