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for Disease Control and Prevention has said is far more contagious than the original strain, and that some vaccinated people can get Delta in a breakthrough infection and may be contagious. However, vaccinated individuals still represent a very small amount of transmissions, and an overwhelming majority of hospitalizations and deaths continue to be among the unvaccinated. All Tribal members and those who live in their households, other Native Americans and their household members, and Tribal …

modern clothes from today before transitioning into traditional Chichimeca headdress and clothing. Kahalewai shares videos of traditional Hawaiian dancing. “I think it was very encouraging to see more people sharing about Native Hawaiian history and culture,” Kahalewai says. If you would like to watch the interview and see some of the TikToks these influencers make, you can follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAotqSHWzCY. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

was the ideal selection from the pool of candidates for the vacant staff writer position. “Nicole has been a journalist working in rural communities for decades and understands how to connect with people,” she said. “During her first few weeks, she has shown her journalistic skill by covering a breaking news story and through her well-written copy that needs very little editing.” Montesano grew up in southern Oregon, moving to the Willamette Valley as a teenager. She attended Western Oregon …

and state resources, as well as municipal departments.” And although the four are seasoned firefighters, they noted that the situation was significantly different than western Oregon. “The topography, the environment and the type of vegetation is very different,” Royse said. “In our region, we have dense timber. All their stuff was very fast-moving brush, chapparal. So that’s a very different aspect and it has to be fought in a different way as well.” Ashby agreed, noting that it was a faster-moving …

for terminated Tribes to get their reservation lands back. In exchange, Tribes agreed to have very limited hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering rights. Decades after these agreements were signed, the state of Oregon has acknowledged that these were a product of the times and represented a distorted view of Tribal sovereignty. “I couldn’t be happier for the Siletz people,” Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “Not only is the repeal of the Siletz Tribe’s consent decree …

members who could have registered to vote, 38.2 percent did. In 2008, 1,491 Tribal members out of 3,578 eligible registered to vote for a 41.6 percent registration turnout. In early June, Tribal Council voted 5-4 to send a bundle of four proposed enrollment changes to the General Membership. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved calling of the election on June 16. The all-or-nothing proposal would change the following requirements for Tribal enrollment: It would reduce the relinquishment time from …

Tribal Government & News Tribe receives $500,000 grant to build transitional housing 03.31.2011 Ron Karten Housing At a time when budget cutting is the loudest mantra coming out of Washington, D.C., the Grand Ronde Tribe received a $500,000 Indian Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The award to the Tribe was among competitive grants to Tribes and Alaska Native villages totaling $33.6 million. The block grant will be used to design …

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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 15, 2018 04.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Thank you for you kindness following the passing of our father, Marvin Kimsey. We are so grateful for everything you all have done to support us during this sad time. Our family wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation for your prayers, beautiful flowers, visits, phone calls and the delicious meal provided after the memorial service. We are humbled by all the support we …