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of work but people loved it,” Cole said. “It connected them to the library because they had to come to the library to pick up their packets. That was something we started during COVID because we weren’t open for in-person visits, so it was something we could provide. … The performances helped connect people to literacy. … Giving books away, getting those into people’s hands, just made me really happy.” A major highlight was when Cole won a top librarian national contest for an all-expenses paid …

sites.” George agreed. “The work at tumwata village has been enormous and the 24-acre site is just huge with all of the buildings and structures that were on there,” she said. “I think just so many people looked and saw this old, industrial monstrosity and this was an opportunity for Ryan to really talk about how much work has already occurred. So many people came up to me and shared their excitement about the progress they saw and their excitement about the vision that Ryan shared.” George said …

fits together," Leno said. "It amazes me to see things coming back." The memories of fishing during those years showed how families viewed that part of the culture during Termination. "I grew up here," said Tribal Council member June Sherer, "and we never had these types of ceremonies." "The ceremony has always been here," said Tribal Council Secretary Jack Giffen Jr., "but we didn't have fish to celebrate." "Small, family-centered celebrations have taken place," said Thorsgard. There were …

who personally experienced the immediate injustices of federal Termination of her Tribe and has lived long enough to witness and chronicle its long-term consequences. "I would like to focus my testimony today on a topic of great importance to me, my Tribe and other Contract Health Dependent Area Tribes. Specifically, changing the 2001 CHS Allocation Workgroup formula. This formula is used to allocate increases in Contract Health Service (CHS) funding to Tribes. However, it does not fairly …

. There was a real sense of joy. It was great. I hope next year’s powwow brings the same sort of energy. Powwow is family and that is what it means to me.” New to the area and attending their first powwow were Rob Shader and his wife, Maggie. Shader is the new varsity head football coach at Willamina High School, where he will teach world history, and Maggie is the new cheerleader coach at Willamina Middle School, where she will teach social studies. “My wife and I had a great time experiencing a different …

at the falls, but it was well worth it. “My sons will be able to dip net off this platform someday,” he said. “My grandpa, Marvin Kimsey, recently passed away and he was one of the original people who restored this Tribe. This is my way of doing a minute amount of what he did for our people. It makes me feel good to be here.” Engineering and Public Works Department Manager Jesse White spent the day scaling slick rocks to scout for the safest route to get the materials across. The platform …

instructor Stephen Dow Beckham. He has also served as an expert witness in many Tribal land-use cases. His presentation gave an overview of those who collected more than 200 years’ worth of language, culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and its antecedent Tribes. “Some of us, like me and many of you, are new arrivals in this land,” he said. “But some of those new arrivals (in the 18th and early 19th centuries) had great curiosity and collected information on the Elders, which …

required. “What’s more interesting to me is ‘What else?’ because the EPA, state of Oregon, PRPs (principal responsible parties) and the affected communities have been working on this 23 years now and this river is overdue to be cleaned up,” she said. “The other piece is what I’m more concerned about. … We need to move forward to clean up this river.” Grandinetti and Sheldrake said that if the record of decision were to be re-opened because of political pressure, it would probably entail another 15 …

continental breakfast. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler gave welcoming remarks before he was due to swear in the city’s newest police chief. “It was very important for me to be here,” Wheeler said. “All of us understand that these conventions are an important opportunity to bring together Tribal nations from all across the Northwest. … The peoples who lived here first were not of my people. They were of yours, but we can work together caring for our resources, having well-maintained infrastructure …

seeing the 16 Summers Collection items. “I wonder whose family they belong to. I wonder who made them. It makes me think back and try to put myself in many, many years ago and it’s amazing. It’s quite emotional. … I look forward to future exhibits.” The Phase II re-opening presentation that started at 4:30 p.m. was held outside under a tent. An Honor Guard of Tribal Elders Steve Bobb Sr., Raymond Petite and Alton Butler and community members Al Miller and Rich VanAtta brought in the colors …