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Barbara and a second bachelor’s degree in Chemical Dependency from Oregon State University. While at UCSB, he won Division One All-American Volleyball as a setter. Sonny spent his life as a volleyball coach. He will be remembered for how he could communicate and lead a young athlete into becoming the best they could be. He is survived by his loving family: spouse, Justin Young; son, Jadyn Joseph Palmer-Young; parents, Carroll and Sandra Palmer; brothers, Calvin and Chris Palmer; sister, Stacy (David …

Culture Yesteryears -- May 15, 2015 05.15.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – After a disastrous 2008 investment year, it was reported that 2009 was one of the best investment years since the Great Depression. The Tribe’s portfolio grew by 16.37 percent after losing more than 25 percent of its value during the recession that gripped the country in 2008. “We recovered all of the paper losses from the big fall and then some,” said Tribal Finance Officer Stanley Arend. 2005 – The Tribe’s Cultural …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 15, 2013 10.14.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Tribal member Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach was selected by both the Indian Summer Music Awards and the Native American Music Awards as the best Native Flutist of the Year. He became the only Native American flutist to win both prestigious awards in the same year. 2003 - Families have been moving into the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's new housing development, Chxi Musam Illihi, a 36-unit housing complex …

as a senior graphic arts and multimedia designer for the Seattle Center. He helped market commercial and noncommercial events at the Seattle Center, including cultural festivals, concerts, family shows, art performances and sporting events at KeyArena. He also has worked at several TV stations in the Seattle area, creating and updating graphic content for live television news broadcasts. He received a regional Emmy Award for best television open while working in Seattle. Briggs is a 1992 …

. “COVID-19 poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of paddlers, canoe families and First Nations across the Pacific Northwest,” said Chief Mike Wyse. “Given the enormous health and safety risk to participants, we have decided that it is the best interest of everyone that Snuneymuxw cancel hosting Tribal journey for this year.” Also complicating matters is the current closure of the United States-Canada border to nonessential travel. The Canoe Journey has been an annual event since …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 15, 2021 02.11.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I was so proud to hear our leader, Cheryle Kennedy, on OPB. She was so articulate, knew so much about the health issues we face and how to address them, as well as her experience over the years in dealing with different federal administrations. She is so kind and humble, and the best representative of our people that I can imagine. I hope she and her husband will know how much we …

. “It’s unfortunate that we still have this battle going with the federal government to try to get our land back that was originally ours,” Billy Frank III says at the end of the five-minute video. “But I feel like with this administration, this is going to be one of the best shots we have at it.” You can watch (and read) the full story at https://www.king5.com/article/news/community/facing-race/tribal-land-national-parks-washington/281-fec522a5-cb26-45f2-9d61-9c95d7030294 or find it linked …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Why some Native American Tribes do their best to avoid seeing an eclipse’ 04.12.2024 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist Although many Tribal members and United Stated citizens flocked to catch a glimpse of the eclipse, Arkansas CBS-affiliated 5News reports some Tribes have cultural beliefs that encouraged their people to avoid seeing it. Navajo Nation Tribal member Alaynna Littlefeather described her Tribe’s cultural practices during …

to rely on our traditions,” the assistant-coach said. “You descend from warriors.” The trailer shows the team preparing to play by smudging sage and shooting hoops on their reservation. The tension builds as they are preparing for a championship game against the Santa Fe Catholic High School team. To help give them an advantage, the Chuska Warriors decide to call their plays in the Najavo language, so the other team can’t anticipate their moves. “We are going to do what we do best,” their coach said …

for about 2.5 hours, ensuring the fire was completely extinguished before being cleared. “I am proud of the crews, not only for their quick response to the fire mitigating extensive loss, but also for the amount of training the crews continually put in to ensure they are providing the best service to the community as possible,” Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In the post, Emergency Services thanked the Sheridan Fire District, Grand Ronde …