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a year into my tenure as staff writer at Smoke Signals . At the time, there were few slots available and I wasn’t selected. But opportunities sometimes arise out of otherwise unfortunate circumstances: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the training switched to an online format, enabling the Press Foundation to have 23 spots available. This time, I made the cut. The Press Foundation conducts trainings throughout the year for journalists in the United States and around the world. The nonprofit’s …

of what is happening here is happening where we live, too," said Chappy Harrison, a Maori visiting Grand Ronde for the first time. "The same spirituality and the same connection to our ancestors." "When you're paddling, you feel like your ancestors have come with you," said Rotchal Kite, also in his first year from New Zealand. "Listening to Bobby at the longhouse, it seems your culture is very much like ours." Joe Conrad, who is back for the second year and leads the cultural exchange …

of Forestry and that the Tribe’s role was only to assist. Because of the extremely dry conditions for the 2015 fire season, Tribal leadership closed the Reservation three times this summer. Drake said he thinks that is the first time there has been a closure since 1988. “When we had a fire within four miles of our Reservation it was very clear we were concerned, but having our own fire crews we knew we could take care of our Reservation,” said Leno. “It’s a reminder that stuff can happen and it can …

” and about the lack of meaningful consultation with Tribes, including Grand Ronde. “If we don’t take the time to understand the potential impact of this action, I think it makes it incredibly difficult for Tribes and citizens to be able to engage in a meaningful dialogue about our concerns,” George said. “It seems that a rush rule-making may not be the best approach here.” George said an analysis of how the new definition would affect water discharge permits is something the Tribe and its staff would …

on Tribal Council. “If you ever met him, he would tell you he was the best-looking guy in Grand Ronde, maybe the best-looking guy in Oregon and maybe the best-looking guy in the world,” Leno said. “If you ever came to the powwows, you’d see him wearing a cedar hat. I was fortunate to call him a friend and fellow veteran. He served on our Honor Guard. We served on our council at the same time. We also served together down at our casino and he will be dearly missed.” Leno then requested a moment …

rainwater, build communities, take care of waste and much more." McDaniel has been a champion of returning to natural and Native food ways and sources for many years. What is so attractive to McDaniel about Aprovecho, she said, is that its philosophy is working with nature rather than against it, and relying on the teachings of indigenous wisdom. "We really want to bring back our traditional foods, including camas, tarweed, Indian celery," McDaniel said. Meanwhile, at the same time that this project …

succumb at a 60 percent greater rate. At the same time, as a group, Native Americans receive the fewest federal dollars of any recognized group of recipients, including the incarcerated. "The inequities seem to be getting worse," said Richardson. For the Native American community, argued Joe Robertson, president of Oregon Health & Sciences University, health care reform means equal access to care. Both Roubideaux and the AMA's Lazarus said in their remarks that they believe federal health care …

and were given a detailed breakdown of work done on restoring the Officer's Quarters building - the only original structure remaining onsite -- and archeological field investigations that will allow for the eventual relocation of the building to its original spot at the fort. "Spirit Mountain Community Fund's grant was very significant," said B. Bennett Burns, co-chair of the nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Oregon's state parks. "We couldn't have done it without them …

office coordinator and lives in Grand Ronde. All nominees accepted their nominations. Ballots will be mailed to voters with verified signatures on July 27. Tribal members may create a verified signature card at any time up to and including Election Day, Saturday, Sept. 10. Through July 25, Tribal member Penny DeLoe, chair of the Tribal Election Board, will be available to help during normal business hours in the Member Services office on the second floor of the Governance Building. Other members …

Miller Teen Club was the selection of Tribal Council member and Community Fund Board of Trustee Steve Bobb Sr. He remembered when Tina Miller sat on her porch, which is now the entrance to Willamina City Hall, with a "herd of cats. She took care of all the strays, so it's very fitting that the teen center is named after her. It's a place where kids know that they're cared about, where they know that they're loved." The $3,500 grant to Bringing Back the Bow will help fund a traditional bow camp …