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president of the Native American Journalists Association. He also worked for the Tribe as editor of the Tribal newspaper, Smoke Signals . With nine Tribal Council members as bosses, Merrill said he also sees Tribal Elders and members as his bosses. "Access to the Tribal Council can come through this office," he said, "and I'll do whatever I can to get their issues in front of Tribal Council." For Tribal Council, Merrill sets the agenda and pulls together background information on issues …

” graduated until recently, he always had deep ties with the school district. His two brothers and three children all attended Willamina High, and that is where he met his wife of more than 51 years, Connie. Bobb said he didn’t know until his name was announced that he was one of the first five inductees into the Hall of the Fame, but had an idea something was going to happen. “I had a feeling something was up, because people kept coming up to me and saying, ‘Congratulations.’ Plus Reyn (Leno’s …

of the usual handshake, along with copious containers of hand sanitizer. Tribal Council member Kathleen George said the best part about Legislative Information Day is the opportunity for networking and interacting with other Tribes across Oregon. “What I appreciate most about it is that it’s a day where we put Tribes in the center of our government, literally,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to get to meet new people. Having people here, interacting, this is what it is supposed to be all about …

was unable to obtain an appointment before they were filled, but traveled with her daughters for support. “It is all about the kids,” Lauren said. “It’s a long drive and I wanted to make sure they were safe.” The family was undeterred by the prospect of driving in wintry conditions in their Mini Cooper wagon. “It was too late to try and rent a car,” Lauren said. “There was some ice on the way, but we were fine.” The two sisters only made their appointments after being reassured by their Tribal …

in Washington, D.C. “I think she will do very well in the position,” Harvey said. “One of the things about Deb that I’ve known and all of the times that I’ve had the opportunity to work with her is that she always listens and she always shows up. She’s very knowledgeable about Indian Country and the Tribes, and she just has a very fair, equitable kind of disposition about her. “It’s a day in history for a Native woman to be in the position for the first time and I think she is a great lady for the job. I …

leaders and emergency managers. “I’m very excited to be here today,” Criswell said. “I hope through my time here we will have an opportunity to work with Tribal communities and understand what your challenges are.” The meeting began with an invocation by Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, who also spoke about the struggles once-terminated Tribes like Grand Ronde face when trying to provide basic public safety services, such as police and fire safety. “Part of our funding that has never …

meetings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Ronde Education Summit returned to an in-person format on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center and saw record attendance with more than 260 educators registered to attend. The summit, now in its sixth year, is intended to educate educators about the history of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “As we go through our sessions today, I encourage you all to keep an open mind,” Curriculum Specialist Cheyanne Heidt …

that is administered by seven elected directors who serve without pay for four-year terms. The board is made up of five landowners from different zones and two at-large directors who represent the entire county and meet monthly. “The reason I am running is my desire and position to bring a different voice and also a positive influence on the board,” McClary said during a Thursday, Oct. 6, interview. “I’d like to bring a fresh, positive voice to the current board that’s going to create a positive working …

discouraging to have this go on in our schools,” Vickery said. “I was very angry when I read the complaint, but as superintendent, I also need to take the steps and follow due process. And as superintendent I know the Sheridan School District remains committed to creating a safe space for all our students and our guests.” Vickery said the investigation is ongoing and she invites any witnesses to the behavior to contact her at dorie.vickery@sheridan.k12.or.us . “We are still working to get a full picture …

Culture Greene card 03.15.2011 Dean Rhodes People , Elder Profile These days, Tribal Elder Dorothy "Dottie" Greene, 92, has the color of spring about her. She talks about her "Honeybun," an admirer from McMinnville. "He's the best thing to come into my life," Dottie says in her living room in the Tribal Elder Housing development. They were on the phone the night before, and Dottie said, "I told him everything I did (during the day) and he told me everything that he did. He trusts me and I …