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. Lewis also has played guitar with Tribal member and Native American Music Award winner Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. "I've done a lot of work at the Tribe, playing music, during Restoration celebrations and at private shows at the Tribal gym," Lewis said. "He's played a lot with me," said Reibach. "Kenny won the Native American Music Award Record of the Year with me last year for 'Breakin' Free.' "He's performed with my band at Native American casinos. One of the highlight performances for Kenny …

were split among all the canners at the end of the day. When apple season arrives, Medeiros said, "We're going to do apples, so if you want to make an apple pie filling or juice, feel free to bring the ingredients and that'll go into your cans." "Somebody asked, 'Why are we doing it when it's so hot?' " Medeiros related. "Angela said, 'That's when it ripens up.' My mother and grandmother were at this, too. They didn't have air conditioning then. They found a cool, dark place, and when they were …

be served at 8 a.m. and events will follow the same schedule as Thursday until the 5 p.m. closing. A parade of honor guards set for 6 p.m. will segue into the Veterans Powwow, which has its first grand entry slated for 7 p.m. The Native Veterans Summit is free and all meals will be provided. Camping at Uyxat Powwow Grounds is also free and a limited number of tents and sleeping bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the event, go online at www.nativewellness.com …

for a good challenge.” The restaurant will feature home-style breakfast favorites such as omelets, chicken-fried steaks, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and waffles. A variety of burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads will be on the menu for lunch and dinner. Indian tacos and frybread, made from a family recipe, also will be served. Dessert offerings will include ice cream in handmade waffle cones, shakes and smoothies. There also will be a full espresso bar, as well as Keto and gluten-free …

. There will be 500 free seats available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis and 100 invitation-only spots available for VIPs. “We do anticipate that filling up rather quickly,” Ridgebear said about the general public seating. The casino will provide coffee and a food truck for people to purchase refreshments, free eclipse glasses and casino employees who have undergone “eclipse training” at Evergreen Space Museum in McMinnville will be available to answer questions about what …

Tribal Government & News Coyote Joe's continues holiday tradition with Tribal gifts 01.14.2015 Ron Karten Tribal Council , People , Events In its 19 years as a Willamina restaurant, Coyote Joe’s has had two cars drive through its front window and experienced two burglaries. The most recent theft occurred on Oct. 15 and it almost derailed the restaurant’s annual free Christmas dinner, a tradition almost as old as the restaurant itself. But riding to the rescue were Grand Ronde Tribal Elders …

. Winners of the timed events will receive a portion of the entry fees and $1,500 in added money. Free parking will be at Spirit Mountain Casino, which will run a shuttle to the rodeo grounds, and on 2.5 acres west of the Rodeo Grounds on the Tribal campus. Lyon said the rodeo also might use the old powwow grounds immediately south of the Governance Center for parking. "We're shooting for 1,500 people," Lyon said, adding that the casino also will bring in temporary bleachers to seat that many rodeo …

. Casino guests participated by donating toys at the Players' Club in exchange for free play. Spirit Mountain Casino Chief Executive Officer Rodney Ferguson and Chief Operating Officer Randy Dugger delivered the truck load of more than 7,000 toys to Sandy Westfall, Child Life Therapy coordinator at Doernbecher at the facility's loading dock at 11 a.m. Dec. 20. "The toy drive has been an unbelievable success throughout the past four years," Ferguson said. "In spite of the tough economic times …

different ways, such as at gatherings, etc. Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg said that the song "was so good" that he was going to save it for 40 years to play at his funeral. The song can be listened to and downloaded for free at www.lookingwolf.com . Reibach's presentation also can be watched on the Tribal Web site by clicking on the May 25 Tribal Council meeting video starting at about the three-minute mark. "In continuation of support for our Tribe and wishing us all 'One Heart …

Culture Veterans Powwow set for July 6-8 06.27.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events If you go Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow When: Grand entries are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, July 6; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7; and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Where: Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Highway 22 near Fort Yamhill State Park. Cost: Free parking and camping available. More information: Contact Dakota Whitecloud at 503-879-4240 or by e-mail at sangretta@yahoo.com . Navajo gourd dancers from …