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on the Housing Authority Board of Directors, discussed the vision for the future and stressed self-sufficiency. “Self-sufficiency is one of the most significant things we are tasked with helping our Tribal members to achieve,” Bobb said, “so that they can stand side by side with others in this society as equal and not count on, or rely upon, the support of those who do. “Self-sufficiency, since the time of our Restoration, has been a goal, has been a mission and an expectation for our people, our …

its first public meeting in the Employee Service Building on Thursday, Oct. 12, and was focused on that very issue. The Tribe has received a state grant, Partnership for Success, aimed at building a safe and healthy community, and raising awareness regarding alcohol use. A coalition is a voluntary, formal agreement and collaboration between groups of community members. Meetings began a year ago. The mission is that through a “consistent and holistic” approach toeducation, culture, clear …

fourth- and eighth-grade Native American history curriculums and establish a Native Club at its schools. Leo said that approximately 3 percent of Banks’ 1,100 students identify as Native American. “This is very important to the Tribe because it will help to combat stereotypes,” Leno said. “The history of our peoples, who have lived in Oregon since time immemorial, is significant for all Oregonians and is usually ignored or poorly described in our schools. We appreciate the opportunity to work …

Hanna. “I think it will be beneficial to the Elders, so I think it is a win-win situation.” “I think the Elders are very appreciative of their payment,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “It helps them out with a lot of their planning for bills. That was part of the concept to get it to the first.” Currently, Elders’ pension benefits are processed and distributed by Automated Data Processing, which used to handle per capita benefit distributions as well until 2015. All per capita processing …

and camping, collecting guns, playing guitar and spending time with his grandparents Bob and Bet Garret of Central Valley, Calif. Robbie was a happy-go-lucky type of person who would always bring laughs when he would tell stories. Many remember how he would tell family of how he would race cars at the Anderson Speedway alongside his grandpa Bob and brother-in-law Rich Oller on the weekend. He laughed as he told of how when his grandpa would fly by the girls, they would always give him the thumbs up …

Attorney General Sally Yates and Cecelia Munoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. Munoz received applause when she said she has attended all seven Tribal Nations conferences. With an eye toward the end of the Obama administration in 2017, she said the administration is trying to institutionalize its improved government-to-government relationships to Tribal nations. “I have watched this grow,” Munoz said. “I hope none of you are hearing for the first time how much …

,” said Reibach, 26. “I was so persistent in getting this job. I called several times.” Huerter said Reibach made a strong first impression and has followed up on that since he has been hired. “Harris’ attitude and enthusiasm from the very beginning set him apart from all the other applicants,” said Huerter. “That attitude has continued and he has brought that to work with him every day. It impacts my life because I want to have a good day and I want to treat other people positively. He brings …

, the housing market remained very productive. “People are still buying and selling homes,” he said. The Housing Department provides Tribal members of all income levels with up to $10,000 for down payment assistance on a home, and serves the membership across the United States. In 2020, there were 34.5 grants awarded, which included 10 low-income grants. There also were seven home medical adaptation grants, 17 home repair grants and four weatherization grants awarded. The home improvement …

check presentations are a way for us to get together as a community to give thanks and celebrate and honor our grantees who work tirelessly to help those in need,” Cherry said. “We wish we could be with you in person though I trust we will all be together very, very soon.” Lazenby, who has been on the Board of Trustees for 13 years, said he has underestimated the effect of the Tribe’s philanthropic giving over the last 26 years. “I’ve really underestimated what an impact it can have in our …

Joe’s or Monday Elder Night at the buffet meals; Butterfinger blizzards from Dairy Queen in Sheridan; the love of butter on everything; frozen strawberry jam; never met a child or pet that didn’t love him; saying “hello” and making time for everyone was natural for him; but here’s the one we can all agree on … very stubborn LOL!!! In the end, this proud Indian man, father of three, grandfather to nine, great-grandfather to 25 and great-great-grandfather to 10 walked on his way. He …