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their share of unusual traffic stop experiences, but Cardwell said nothing too strange has happened to him yet. “So far I really like it,” he said. “In Grand Ronde, we have a great group of guys and I’m getting to know them. Sometimes, you are the only officer on duty so that is something I’m getting used to. Everyone here is pretty level headed and things seem to be going in the right direction.” The biggest case he has worked on during his relatively short tenure in law enforcement was a credit …

and allow use of Tribal credit cards to cover conference registration fees. Tribal Council also approved a Friday, Dec. 13, per capita payment date. The amount of the per capita payment will not be known until early December, Finance Officer Chris Leno said. Leno also asked that approval of a $292 timber revenue payment be tabled for two weeks to ensure the maximum amount of revenue is available for distribution on Dec. 13. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved amendments to the Enrollment …

says. “She has helped students that are credit deficient get back on track and graduate.” Willamina has three goals district-wide to improve graduation outcomes for all students. These are focusing on core academics such as math and reading, improving school culture by creating an atmosphere where students are cared for and want to attend class, and addressing equity concerns by defining what it means and how current policies and procedures have an effect. “Graduation is the most important goal …

channel with a variety of videos and also have partnered with Youth Empowerment and Prevention. Higher Education currently has 95 students in bachelor degree programs, 41 in graduate degree programs, 87 in community college programs, eight in non-credit classes, nine enrolled in GED programs, two in early college enrollment and 38 enrolled in Families Working with Education & Family Partnerships. There is virtual tutoring offered during the pandemic, and virtual events such as financial aid nights …

. In other action, Tribal Council: Added 24 more names to the Restoration Roll, bringing the total for the year to 70. Tribal Council added 204 names to the historically important roll in 2019 and 127 in 2020. The names are now forwarded to the Department of the Interior for approval; Approved a Tribal credit card for Jennifer Worth, new operations director for the medication-assisted treatment clinics in Portland and Salem; Approved the enrollment of an infant into the Tribe because he or she …

of a loss-leader,” she said. “A loss is still a loss.” The funding for the loan will come from the Tribe’s TriState Capital Bank line of credit. In other action, Tribal Council: Adopted a restatement of the Tribe’s retirement plan with Milliman to maintain it as a qualified plan for employees; Approved the enrollment of two infants into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance; Approved the Tribal Education Department applying …

Development Committee to administer approximately $1.2 million in federal funding to develop and implement small business credit support programs for Tribal member-owned businesses and Tribal enterprises. The funds were included in the American Rescue Plan enacted in March 2021; Sent proposed amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Ordinance out for a second reading, which will give Tribal members 30 days to comment. The ordinance’s proposed amendments originally went out for a first reading in April …

as well. Tribal Council held executive sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct 12, to receive updates on the Shasta situation and then during its Wednesday, Oct. 12, Tribal Council meeting approved a $350,000 capital contribution to the company using the Tribe’s line of credit that will eventually be paid back. Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley said the loan will help Shasta address a backlog of claims and provide the financial resources the company needs. He added …

said. “Time will tell really how meaningful it is. Nonetheless, they made the time and deserve credit. “I think just by having the summit shows a marked improvement from the previous administration. This should be a standing tradition regardless of which party occupies the White House.” Mercier previously attended the White House Tribal Nations Summits held in 2014 and ’15. The summit provided the Biden administration and Tribal leaders from federally recognized Tribes to engage in ways the federal …

to see the Tribe go,” he said. “Kristen deserves all the credit for all the hard work she has done.” Svicarovich discussed the plan’s history, communication and outreach, 2022 accomplishments, 2023 themes and work plan, and next steps. “I’m excited to give the presentation today,” she said. “For those who aren’t familiar with it, this plan was adopted by Tribal Council in November 2022, and it represents three years of intense community work and outreach. … The (primary) question is, ‘What …