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in the fall. 2004 – The state’s first Indian Housing Fair took place at the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, highlighting housing opportunities for the state’s Indigenous residents. 1999 – Tribal member Mark Grosser and his wife, Patti, expanded their Salem tattoo business to add a career school teaching the art of tattooing. 1994 – The Tribe was working closely with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and U.S. Fish and Wildlife experts to preserve a population of Nelson’s checker-mallow, a threatened …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council pauses enrollment, approves emergency amendment 01.31.2025 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Tribal government By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved amending its enrollment ordinance on an emergency basis as well as putting a temporary enrollment pause in place at a special Thursday, Jan. 30, meeting. The emergency ordinance will include updating the membership criteria, genetic testing section, application process and other …

first wife, Judy (Stoken); grandson, Aaron Boatsman; and siblings, Delcie Totten, Frank “Buck” Thomas and Eileen Nichols. A celebration of life was held at Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen Sunday, March 22. A private urn committal at Hoquiam’s Sunset Memorial Park will take place later. Cremation arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen. Larry Douglas Cole Dec. 29, 1935 – March 21, 2026 Tribal Elder Larry Douglas Cole walked on March 21, 2026, at the age of 90. A memorial service …

don’t want them risking their lives, and are hoping and praying it all goes well today and that we will have the foundation in place to move forward and have this completed,” George said. The Oregon Department of State Lands granted approval on Aug. 31 to the Tribe to build a platform at Willamette Falls on which to harvest its annual state-approved take of 15 Chinook salmon and/or hatchery summer steelhead for ceremonial purposes. Soon after, Grand Ronde Tribal representatives blessed the site …

since she was 14 and is a certified Chinuk teacher through the state of Oregon. Before serving in the teacher role, she worked in the Pre-K and after-school programs. “The best aspect of the language program is the relationships we are able to develop and maintain with students and their families,” she said. “Being able to work with them over the years and help instill a sense of confidence, identity and pride is awesome.” Holsclaw said that she finds that the greatest challenge in her job …

across the Pacific Northwest traveled to Portland for the city’s second annual Tribal Nations Summit held on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7-8. The event date was chosen in conjunction with November being Native American Heritage Month. The goal of the summit is to build partnerships, strengthen collaborations and enhance diplomacy between Tribal nations and the city of Portland. It included tours of watershed restoration project sites, a First Foods luncheon, discussions on how to best strengthen …

kindergarten-first grade immersion classroom. The grant will fund the Chinuk Wawa immersion kindergarten during the first year of the grant while developing curriculum for a blended kindergarten-first grade, which will be implemented during the second and third years of the grant. "Our goal is to preserve the language and create new speakers when they are best able to learn," the Tribe's application stated. "The Tribe has created an immersion preschool and kindergarten, but students go …

that although Tribal Council members might not be in their offices all the time, it doesn't mean they are not out working for the best interests of the Tribal membership. Kennedy added that thanks to her membership on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Tribal Advisory Committee, more federal agencies will start compacting their funds, which will mean an increase in federal dollars reaching the Tribe. Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom and Valerie Sheker also thanked Tribal staff …

that the best ideas for Tribal nations come from within, my administration has continued to engage Tribal leaders in developing an agenda that respects their expertise on matters affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. In collaboration with Tribal nations, we are making critical investments to improve health and education services, create jobs and strengthen Tribal economies. In July, I was proud to sign the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Homeownership Act into law, which …

." According to the Historical Society, History Makers are "contemporary individuals who have made a significant impact in their field of work or service during their lifetime. These individuals, with ties to Oregon, are making history through scientific discovery and exploration, innovation in business, communications, the arts, or service in their communities. Whether they were born here, lived here or work here, Oregon History Makers represent the best of what the state has to offer." Harrison is being …