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the Powwow Grounds arbor was Military Helpline, a free, confidential resource for veterans contemplating suicide to call at 888-457-4838. By Friday afternoon, approximately 130 veterans, family members and others had registered for the summit, which followed an agenda similar to the previous three events. After the pre-summit workshop on Thursday, a dinner of salmon and elk stew was served by the Tribe’s Nutrition Program staff members under a meal tent and cultural sharing was held in achaf-hammi …

and Hearing Foundation Inc. of Portland, $30,000 for its mobile health screening program “2020 Vision.” Partners For A Hunger Free Oregon of Portland, $50,000 for child hunger prevention. Portland Women’s Crisis Line of Portland, $18,000 for its Support & Empowerment Project. Salem Schools Foundation of Salem, $45,834 for its STEM Academy. Salmon-Safe Inc. of Portland, $41,795 for its Mayor’s Challenge, which is inspiring Portland to become a salmon-safe city. Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center …

. “We want to continue to support Tribes that want to continue strict enforcement of marijuana laws. This is not a green light to legalize or commercialize marijuana.” Measure 91 was passed by Oregon voters in November. However, Martin said, the measure doesn’t affect employment matters governed by federal law, such as Tribes ensuring a drug-free workplace to receive myriad grants. Nor does it affect landlord-tenant matters, meaning a landlord can insist a renter not smoke or grow marijuana …

perspectives. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) If you go “This IS Kalapuyan Land” When: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through July 2020. Where : Washington County Museum, 17677 N.W. Springville Road, Portland. Cost: Children through age 12, free; $3 youth ages 13 to 17; $5 for adults. More information: E-mail info@washingtoncountymuseum.org or call 503-645-5353. Willamette Valley Vineyards tasting room exhibit When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 …

phones, and allows users to meet online, with or without video. Zoom users can choose to record meetings, collaborate on projects and share or comment on each other’s screens, all with a platform that is relatively user-friendly. It’s also free for meetings of up to 40 minutes with 100 participants. Paid plans range from $150 to $200 per year. Government agencies in the Unites States and worldwide have been using Zoom to communicate and continue conducting business during the pandemic, including …

the summit has been held in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free professional development training was open to all teachers, who were also provided resources and materials to use in their classrooms. The one-day summit was held on Thursday, June 24, with Tribal Curriculum Specialist Justine Flynn welcoming participants. “We strive to bring you meaningful and useful information to help educate your students about Native culture in Oregon, and how it helps all Oregon students,” she said …

Culture Exhibit puts NW Indigenous art in the spotlight 08.14.2024 Nicole Montesano Art Steph Littlebird If you go: Salem Art Association Exhibition Indigenous Northwest, curated by Steph Littlebird Where: Bush Barn Art Center & Annex, 600 Mission St. S.E., Salem When: Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Hours are noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday Cost: Free Opening reception: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Welcome and artist introductions at 6 p.m. Curator talk: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday …

by the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center in Oregon City. It features presentations from Tribal members and organizations about traditional Indigenous perspectives and practices focused on protecting wildlife and watershed health. The free weekly workshops are presented on Zoom at noon every Thursday through February. Signup is available online, at eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-water-friendly-gardens-free-series-2026-tickets-1964503064549 . During the second workshop Jan. 15 …

early literacy and school readiness to young children and their families. Each year, medical providers distribute 6.5 million books to children, and invaluable literacy advice to parents, according to the non-profit's website. Empey, Andries and Davidson organized the program training for the clinic's health care providers during a lunch hour in May. Empey led the training. The training covered the benefits of children reading books. One benefit is helping improve child brain development. Another …

into current issues. There are some extremely important things happening right now and taking the time to stay abreast of these issues will be advantageous for you and your Tribe. 1) The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde website. This is one of the best resources available to our membership. Log on to the website. In the upper part of the page there is a list of options going left to right. Click on “News” and a drop-down will appear and choose “Video.” You can then scroll down and watch videos …