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consecutive three-year term on Tribal Council. He had been serving as Tribal Council secretary since September 2021. "Congratulations to all of the candidates, especially Chris, Lisa, and Matt," Langley said. "For Veronica and Chris, even choosing to run takes courage and is worthy of kudos. While it has been a demanding job, it has been an honor to serve our Tribe the last six years. I'm proud of what we accomplished. I will always wish for the best outcomes for the decisions this Tribal Council …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Native activists set up prayer camp outside Minneapolis ICE detention center’ 02.25.2026 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist In a snowy field at Fort Snelling – with the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building looming in the background – a prayer camp has been set up by Native activists. “I am praying for our people to be good relatives,” Dakota descendent Allen Michael Owen said to WCCO News (CBS Minnesota) reporter Derek James. The Whipple …

of European encroachment, he said. When Martinez arrived at the Miccosukee Reservation in 1989, it was funded 90 percent by government grants. Today, it is a very wealthy Tribe funded 90 percent by a casino and other enterprises they run. "I wanted to take what I'd learned there to other places," Martinez said. The biggest of those: "I learned to listen," he said. "When I first started, I wanted to talk, to tell what I knew, but they are taught to listen. They don't talk over one another …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Sept. 1, 2012 08.30.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal members: I want to thank everyone who participated in the per capita payment petition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by those who believe in the wording of the petition. However, there are still some Tribal members who do not realize that per capita was created as a Member Benefit Program. With that in mind I want to say that it seems strange to me that the Tribal Council, from …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - May 15, 2016 05.12.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : In my time on Tribal Council, one of my biggest priorities has been to responsibly manage the Tribal budget and to protect our endowments and our investments while providing fair and equal services to our Tribal members. Last year, my priority was the same, but I wanted to make sure that Tribal members looking to increase the value of their homes or the homes they would …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Nov. 1, 2015 10.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Family and friends, it is with a joyous heart and gratitude that I share this news! I am performing my last concert this December and am no longer touring. And, I just finished my final commercial music recording, slated to be released next year. The Creator has blessed me with a fruitful music career that I will be eternally grateful for. After much prayer, thought and consulting …

. The Community Fund annually sponsors a Native American to serve as an intern in an Oregon congressional office, enhancing the mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C., and Indian Country. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Auger will attend a virtual orientation with the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C., and then concurrently begin working remotely with U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader’s office in November. “I look forward to gaining insight to the inner workings …

will move to the deputy director role. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Office of Equity and Human Rights with the city of Portland,” Watson says. “I thank Commissioner Rubio for the faith and trust placed in me for this role. Prioritizing equity within the city, its bureaus, and for our leadership and employees paves the way for everyone to be able to bring their full humanity to their work.” Rubio was assigned to oversee the Office of Equity and Human Rights by Mayor Ted Wheeler last …

, which has two plug-ins available. All employees must sign a charging policy prior to usage. Tribal Audit Director Steve Harrop owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. He commutes from Portland to Grand Ronde, and drove a convertible Mini Cooper when he first began working for the Tribe. “It was getting tired and even at 30 miles per gallon, I didn’t like putting the emissions from four gallons of gas into the air every day,” he said. “I’d been a fan of Tesla and its technology since launch, and federal …

. "To be elected six times to Tribal Council is a real honor to me," Leno said during the Sept. 11 General Council meeting. Sherer, who took a year off from Tribal Council to spend time with her grandchildren, returned to Tribal politics with a second-place tally of 404 votes. This will be Sherer's fourth term on Tribal Council. "I had a lot of support from Tribal members who called me up and asked me to run," Sherer said. Tom was elected to her third straight term on Tribal Council, receiving 315 votes. "I'm …