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and determination, the Tribe’s resources could have very well been in jeopardy. Thankfully, the fire was eventually contained and didn’t reach our Tribal timber lands. Moving forward, the Tribe will continue to look at ways to take preventive measures to protect our Tribal resources and our Tribal timber lands. Multnomah Greyhound Park On Oct. 14, Tribal Council voted to pursue the purchase of the Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village. Since then, Tribal Council has met with the city of Wood …

of these homes makes a very important statement to this community that not only are we here to stay, but more of our people are coming home.” Leno thanked his staff for the work they put in to get the project done. “First of all I want to thank Randy Bean,” said Leno. “Randy has been my eyes and ears for this operation.” Leno also thanked Engineering and Public Works Manager Jesse White, Tribal Council, the General Manager’s Office and the officials present from Gerding Builders. “This was a team …

, which can vary," said Quilt. Reasons may include fear of retaliation from the perpetrator and/or the perpetrator's family, fear that law enforcement will do nothing and fear of further harm. Unfortunately, leaving the relationship does not stop the violence. In fact, the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is when she takes steps to leave the relationship. "The ones that go unreported are the ones that we cannot do anything about," said LaChance. "Some start out with simple assault …

Culture Sho Dozono retires after 21 years from Community Fund Board of Trustees 12.28.2018 Danielle Frost, Staff Writer People , Events , Spirit Mountain Community Fund Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees Chairman Sho Dozono, left, is retiring after serving on the Community Fund Board of Trustees from the very beginning in 1997. The former owner of Azumano Travel agency plans to continue doing volunteer work. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) Sho Dozono could …

an $8.4 billion opioid package bill with much of the federal funding going to medication-assisted treatment, Martin said. “It was the largest amount of cash for addiction services ever,” he said. “Some of that is for medication-assisted treatment with suboxone and methadone, the largest expansion ever. … But methadone clinics are very expensive to start up, which is a good reason to look at suboxone. It’s also incredibly safe.” Methadone has been used to treat heroin addiction since the 1950s …

for continuing to select Portland as its Winter Convention site. “I really appreciate all the work you do to protect the environment,” Wheeler said. “Creating relationships with Tribal governments is very important to me personally and my colleagues on the City Council. … We have to acknowledge our history to move forward. There is so much dark history to reckon with.” Wheeler highlighted the city’s Tribal liaison Laura John (Blackfeet/Seneca), who began her job more than a year ago to help …

coordinator of Native American Recruitment. She was an asset to my veterans’ affairs casework team during her time in my Eugene office several years ago, and I’m glad she’s coming back to learn more about the legislative process in our D.C. office. “Her passion for public service, law and public policy will serve her well in this fellowship and will benefit the Fourth Congressional District as she works with us to respond to the needs of my constituents. … Spirit Mountain Community Fund’s Hatfield …

and encourage other Tribal members to attend. She stood along Kings Valley Highway and Ellendale Avenue holding a sign while passing cars honked in support. “I also reached out to a bunch of people in our community and told them about it,” she said. “It is at this point and time that black lives really need to be honored. I am here to show my love for the black community. I feel that love will always win out over hate.” Tribal members Shayla Myrick-Meyer and Sarah Ross stood on the sidewalk at Ellendale …

the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employees, various Tribal committees and Tribal Council. Tribal Council also uses Facebook Live to host informative meetings. For the Tribe, after the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic erupted in mid-March, it had to cancel the regularly scheduled April General Council meeting in Eugene. However, by the time the May General Council meeting came around, Zoom was in the Tribe’s toolbox and approximately 70 Tribal members attended the virtual meeting. A quorum …

on the Grand Ronde Reservation. During that time, he worked with many employees from the Tribal Cultural Resources Department, including Manager David Harrelson, Historic Preservation Manager Briece Edwards, Cultural Protection Specialist Chris Bailey and Senior Archaeologist Jessica Curtman. “Being able to work in partnership with the staff at the Historic Preservation Office, with Briece Edwards and David Harrelson and really the whole staff there, really taught me what archaeology can look like …