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in scope to what the commission adopted with the Coquille Indian Tribe and Cow Creek Tribe in 2022. Each agreement sets up a framework under which Tribal members, within certain areas, can participate in subsistence and ceremonial harvesting of fish and wildlife licensed and managed by Tribal governments in conjunction with ODFW and Oregon State Police. Annual limits and harvest areas by Tribal members will be agreed upon between the Tribe and ODFW. For more information on existing agreements, visit …

Kathleen George to visit Tumwata Village to see the clean-up and restoration work the Grand Ronde Tribe has been performing since buying the former Blue Heron Paper Mill property in 2019. George is also chair of the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission. “This is particularly powerful work for us since this is the site of one of our traditional villages before our people were removed to Grand Ronde,” George said in her invitation to Sixkiller. The site was home to the Charcowah village …

are in the process of developing an assessment as to how the curriculum is being shared and how it’s being implemented, and will be conducting site visits. After a lunch that featured a roasted pork loin buffet, attendees chose from breakout sessions ranging from how to visit Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center, to ways to infuse Native American culture in the classroom, to how to use cultural artifacts in the classroom in an appropriate manner. Scheduled presenters included Cultural …

Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier hiking near obsidian cliffs. “In those stories of place, they do a number of things,” Thompson said. “They ground us to our ikanum (traditional stories), they teach us how these places were created and what they were created for. Place tells us who we are and where we are from, and about a landscape that has always supported us.” The first day of the summit included several breakout sessions, such as a visit to the former Grand Ronde governance and cannery sites …

Plan. A community input meeting will follow. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

million from clinic revenues. During a recent site visit, Webb pointed out architectural features such as indoor fir beams combined with exterior cedar salvaged from the 2020 Detroit Lake wildfire. The 8,400-square-foot interior includes a reception area with vaulted ceiling and children’s play area, spacious medical and dental exam rooms, high-tech labs, a break room and administrative offices. Copper acorns catch rainwater as salmon stamped in the concrete appear to swim toward the 800-square-foot …

the need for a pipeline of skilled workers who would stay in the area. The question of who will pay for it remains. Oregon has a voter-approved cap limiting the amount of property taxes that can be used for school funding. Consequently, new funding for career and technical education often must come from private philanthropists and charitable donations rather than the state. For more information on the reports visit: https://www.ode.state.or.us/data/ReportCard/Reports/Index and then enter “Willamina …

Bobb. He considered both Ray and Stevie to be brothers. Funeral services will be held for Eddie starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Tribal gym in Grand Ronde, followed by interment at Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. A meal at the Tribe’s Elders Activity Center will follow. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family, visit www.BollmansTributeCenter.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

amendment and conducted surveys about going with a 4/4 proposal or lineal descent. The 4/4 blood quantum proposal was rejected by a majority of voters during the Sept. 9 election. The most recent meeting on the constitutional amendment was held Wednesday, Aug. 21. A survey will also be distributed to Tribal members. For more information, visit grandronde.org/media/3728/08072024-final-lineal-descendancy-faq.pdf. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

difficult. Without the direct bus to Lincoln and Salem, “People aren’t able to visit their families, get their shopping done, go to the DMV or the courts,” Public Works Coordinator John Mercier said. Since December, Mercier’s phone has been ringing, a lot. He said the inquiries are polite, but “I do get people saying ‘gosh, this is taking a long time.’” Mercier said he understands the loss has been frustrating for many people and he has been scrambling for months to find a new transit provider …