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As a young Grand Ronde Tribal member, Zoey Holsclaw learned storytelling happens from the first frost until the frogs sing. Wintertime was when activity would slow and the Elders of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde could share their stories and history in Chinuk Wawa, their Native language. “I love speaking the language, and part of why I want to teach people to speak in Chinuk Wawa is because we don’t have that many speakers right now,” Holsclaw said. “If we lose all of our speakers and we lose …

to share their latest products, information and technology. This year’s event was held from Feb. 6-8 at ExCel London. It was Harvey’s first time attending. “I was invited in 2020 but with all of the COVID stuff happening, we cancelled attending that,” she said. “This was the first opportunity that I could make it but I’ve known about it for years. There were probably about 30 Tribal representatives there.” Harvey has served on the IGA commission since 2018, and is the first Grand Ronde Tribal …

of the fashion shows making up the New York Fashion Week in New York City is a childhood dream of Tribal member Auburn Logan – and this month it is coming true. Logan teared up as she thought about what it would have meant to her as a child to see a Native woman showcasing fashion, rather than an endless parade of people who did not look like her. “It’s very healing for me,” she said. “I loved watching movies and TV when I was a kid. … I never saw anyone, especially a woman, who looked like me. It made me …

, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Senate Minority Leader Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day, welcomed the audience. “The Senate President and I remain committed to open and collaborative relationships with our nine Tribes,” Kotek said. “The theme for today is about tradition and about our children, and given the level of uncertainty in our world today, it’s even more important to talk about tradition and our children. … Whether you are a Tribal leader or a legislative leader, ensuring our future …

at the Tribal gym at about 10 a.m. for the Restoration program and the midday meal. The Canoe Family started the celebration with singing, drumming and dancing. Steve Bobb Sr., who is chairman of the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board, emceed the event and introduced current Tribal Council members after Tribal Royalty performed “The Lord’s Prayer.” “Welcome everybody to the 32 nd Restoration anniversary of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,” Bobb said. “I’m glad you could be out here today …

Council candidates ever to receive 700 or more votes in an election. “I was pleasantly pleased to see the results,” Harvey said on Sunday, Sept. 8, before the first General Council meeting of the new cycle. “I was kind of hoping I would make the ‘700 Club,’ but that’s OK. I was happy with the results.” Harvey said she thought her message of not going backward and stressing how well the current Tribal Council works together reached the membership. “I think the message is that they (the membership …

, who will turn 29 in May, is Tribally descended from her grandmother, Karleen Parazoo, and father, David McKenzie. “My father’s family kept me immersed in the culture by teaching traditional food recipes and regalia construction, in addition to attending powwows and other Tribal events,” she says. McKenzie first visited Spain after completing her degree in archaeology at Portland State University in 2016. She backpacked through France and Italy and then arrived in Spain. “I fell in love …

and will stay on as a legislative assistant after July 31. “It’s honestly a dream come true,” Auger said. “I’m looking forward to being able to do this in person. When you are on the Hill, you get to collaborate with your team, and also have the opportunity to meet staff members from other offices and network with them.” The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde established the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship in 1998 as a “living tribute” to honor his accomplishments, both as Oregon governor and U.S. …

artwork advances cultural and social change. For the past 30 years, Deschutes Brewery has gathered submissions from its pool of local Bend artists. This year, Deschutes Brewery sought to expand and diversify that pool by partnering with Caldera Arts Center and Littlebird was asked to submit samples of her artwork as a former resident. “I wasn’t really sure my work would fit with what their brand was,” Littlebird says during a Zoom interview from Las Vegas. “So I was like, I’ll throw my hat …

. McKnight said he chose Hernandez based on Hernandez’s previous experience with the major incident task force in Deschutes County. “He’s got the most experience and he’s just a good guy,” McKnight said. “He’s really articulate and he cares. I just think he will be a good fit for the position.” Hernandez, who was the past vice president and president of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Employee Association, spent seven years in Central Oregon as a criminal detective primarily investigating deaths …