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since we did our first preschool immersion class in 2000, right there in the development of it. They’re very familiar with our program, Tribe, history, language and culture. They helped us develop so much curriculum. That’s huge because we can’t buy it. We have had to create it and make it work at different grade levels. That’s really big, not to mention all the teacher trainings in linguistics, teaching methodologies, immersion strategies, all kinds of stuff.” The Northwest Indian Language …

look like Adderall and Xanax,” McKnight said. “Don’t be surprised if we start seeing them in vitamin or aspirin form next. If you didn’t buy the medicine, don’t use it.” In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be in a hybrid format at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 7, on Zoom and in Tribal Council Chambers. Door prize winners were Boaz Wolpe, Karon Chapman, Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Bill Stephens and Mike Portwood, $50 each; and Robert Wiggs, Elias LaGoy and Tyla LaGoy, $100 …

and the wealth of their pioneer ancestors now have extensive resources that continue to benefit each generation.” Other interesting historical facts include that Indian Agent Joel Palmer was pressured out of his job because he was seen as too sympathetic to Native Americans’ plight and that Indian agents had to travel to San Francisco to cash a federal bank draft to buy the supplies for the fledgling reservations because there was no bank in Oregon. “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley …

coverage for everyone,” he said. “I’m very proud of my staff being able to come in and work.” Finance department staff also came in despite offices being closed. With payday looming on Friday, Jan. 19, Payroll Administrator Michelle Peterson, Assistant Controller Trish Squires, and Staff Accountants Casey Case and Shereena Bates made the trek into the office. “We really do care that everyone gets paid on time to be able to buy groceries and pay bills,” Peterson said, who navigated her Ford Bronco over …

, discussed challenges and opportunities for the Affiliated Tribes. This included the White House Tribal Nations Summit in December, where he noted Northwest Tribes were well represented. Other important issues mentioned were natural resources, climate change, clean energy, cultural sacred places and “getting our people out to vote.” Financial reports showed total income of $4,768,428, including grants, allowing ATNI to hire staff and buy a building, which will serve as a Tribal embassy …

their management not just on obtaining revenue from logging, but on improving overall forest health. It requires a different approach, Trammel said, one that benefits trees, wildlife and Tribal cultural practices. That focus, he noted, has not hurt the Tribe’s ability to sell timber; if anything, it increases quality. “We have high demand,” he said, listing companies that buy as many logs as the Tribe will sell and ask for more. Footage from Smoke Signals' tour of Tribal lands with Tribal Timber …

Highway. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. Male operator was arrested for DUII (alcohol) and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with suspicious activity in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Compiled by Grand Ronde Police Sgt. Rod McAllister Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. A Navy veteran Wink is a Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War era from 1951-54. He served on two different ships: A refrigeration ship that supplied Navy depots and a survey ship that charted little-known portions of the Caribbean Sea. After working 26 years for the Postal Service, Wink had several businesses usually involving sales. He spent time as a printing broker, wholesale broker, Amway salesman and he owned a Books Are Fun business before returning to Grand Ronde and eventually …

River Highway. Both subjects involved were warned about disorderly conduct. Suspicious conditions in the 9600 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Subject was warned about criminal trespass. Saturday, Aug. 26 Non-injury vehicle crash at milepost 24 on Salmon River Highway. Reported burglary in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Intoxicated subject in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Domestic disturbance in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint in the 27000 block of Salmon …

complaint who was having a medical issue. A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Multiple driving complaints were received by Tribal police. Thursday, May 25 An abandoned trailer was reported in the area of Yoncalla Road. Friday, May 26 An illegal camping was reported at Big Buck campground. Another illegal camping was reported near Raven Loop. Tribal police assisted Yamhill County deputies with a reported burglary in progress. An animal complaint was reported in the 27000 …