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bundles. George explained the meaning behind giveaways. “In our culture, when you visit someone’s home you bring a gift,” he said. “That is part of our tradition.” Coffee & Conversation attendees also were invited to participate in cultural activities afterward. This year, activities were expanded throughout the weekend and included free camping and meals at nearby TouVelle State Recreation Site along the Rogue River in an effort to increase interest for Tribal members to make the 225-mile journey …

for 18 years, before it opened in its current location and was housed in another building on the Tribal campus. “I used to really enjoy the trips, but I can’t get around to a lot of those activities anymore,” Lund says. “I liked all of the different places we went and the casinos.” Although she has slowed down a bit as she’s aged, Lund says she still makes an effort to visit the Elders Activity Center every day it is open for lunch. “We get to yell at everyone that way,” she jokes …

began participating in 2005. “My favorite part is Landing Day and working together as a family,” she said. “The most challenging part is the logistical piece and making things work with a large group of people.” Leno said she enjoys the visits with other Tribes along the journey as well. “Getting the chance to visit their homelands, and showing our singing and dances helps build new relationships,” she said. The Tribe’s Youth Prevention Department does much of the work with setting up camp …

community members, has been around for nine years and is free to Tribal members. Tribal Court Programs Specialist Annie Schmidt said the program helps people solve disputes in a non-adversarial way. “It uses the cultural method of having a known and respected member of the community as the peacemaker,” Schmidt said. “Peacemakers do not come up with solutions. They help the two parties come up to their own solution so it’s an agreeable situation overall.” She said Tribal members should see the program …

Hearts and the Bronze Star with V “device” for valor. He rose to the top of the enlisted ranks, retiring from the Army as a master sergeant. He continued his federal service by beginning a career as a postal carrier, where he served faithfully for more than 20 years. Richard was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, where he volunteered much of his free time on weekends, working pancake breakfasts, food drives and other events that raised funds for local charities and churches. Richard …

Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas, Ore. Donna Christine Strafford Nov. 19, 1946 - Sept. 16, 2012 The angels came for Christy on her journey to heaven. She was pain free! I think she danced her way into heaven. Her husband, Joseph (Syd) and loved ones were close by, Adrian, Greg and Gina, and her pets: Bridget, Missy, Spunky and Stormy. Christy passed away from bile duct cancer. She chose hospice care so she could enjoy visits from family, friends, cousins, play …

white oaks, Pacific madrone trees and a variety of shrubbery where wildlife live. The park is located in Gaston and is the largest Metro park on the west side of Portland. Parking is free and it is open from dawn to dusk daily. For more information, visit oregonmetro.gov/parks/chehalem-ridge-nature-park. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

with coronation at 5 p.m. Where: uyxat Powwow grounds, 9600 Hebo Road Cost: Free By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer The first big event to return to Grand Ronde since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 will be the Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow, and organizers are preparing for a crowd. “What I’m thinking is that as more people hear that we’re having the powwow, we might have a lot of people here,” said organizer and Grand Ronde Tribal Elder …

in California, but I did not like my job here. I think a part of that was my soul saying, ‘You don’t need to be here anymore, so why are you still here?’” Connelly took another leap of faith and left her job to focus on her art. “I got my business license, took a small business course … I have gotten a lot of support from the Native community here to support my business,” she said. The digital work she had been doing was very different from the work she now found herself free to pursue. “I would say it’s …

independently. We will continue to attend the monthly resident meetings and provide support and care to those in need. Please feel free to reach out to any Elder Board member with any concerns or issues.” The statement noted that the current Elder Board members are Chair Darlene Aaron, Vice Chair Annabelle Layman, Secretary Pamala Warren-Chase, Melody Wright, Claudia Leno and Kim Contreras. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …