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it a family event," said Rose. Also helping with the float were Tribal Elders Kathryn Harrison, Linda Schmidt, Laura Lund and her husband, Tribal spouse Dennis, Janet Billey, Alton Butler and Steve Bobb Sr. The $4 million Rose Festival production included four and a half weeks of activities and nearly a year of preparation time for some 50 sponsors that support the many events, according to Jeff Curtis, Rose Festival chief executive officer. The return for the city of Portland over those four-plus weeks …

, the proposed definition of Grand Ronde blood had gone through several changes, yet each change was presented as the Enrollment Requirements Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations when those changes were not worded according to the committee's recommendations. Plus, the committee had recommended one amendment and one vote, but Tribal Council decided on two amendments and two votes. This was all done under the leadership of Chris Mercier, who was Tribal Chair at that time, and Angie Blackwell, who was Vice Chair …

Culture 2012 Contest Powwow receives injection of youth 08.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events The Tribe's Uyxat Powwow Grounds filled up with dancers not yet in regalia all day on Friday, Aug. 17. The day was warm and windy, but not torrid like the previous almost 100-degree plus days. Boys threw footballs back and forth on two sides of the powwow tent during the afternoon. They weren't yet in anybody's way. It was appropriate as children were the centerpiece of the Tribe's 2012 Contest …

$20,000. Funding for MERIT comes from government grants, foundations and corporations. Spirit Mountain Community Fund contributed $15,000 in 2011 and $7,000 in 2013. For this year's class, the Tribal Education Department also contributed. The program has 10 weekly 2.5-hour classes plus online time through the MERIT program. Students use the online time to ask questions about homework, conduct research and seek direction. "Startups range from services to products to arts and crafts," Edwards says …

Affairs Advisory Committee and is a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran, urged legislators to support the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs and to “utilize funding approved through Measure 96 above that which is currently budgeted.” In November, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 96, which dedicates Oregon Lottery funds to veterans. Veterans expected to get at least $31 million during the next two years -- $13 million, which they received in the last two-year state budget, plus …

communities doing their own summits has been another plus. That was another reason we wanted to do it. Show an example of how it could be done for people to take back to their communities.” Nick Sixkiller, who acted as master of ceremonies at the Veterans Summit, will continue that role for the powwow and Carlos Calica will be the arena director. Tony Whitehead and Linda Meanus will be Head Man and Woman Dancers, respectively, and Bad Soul will be the host drum. Vendors interested in selling their wares …

land, and also said that employee drug testing policies for Spirit Mountain Casino and the Tribal government would provide for random drug testing for safety sensitive positions plus pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion for all employees. “In essence, it doesn’t change a lot for us,” Fullerton said. “Even if you don’t have to test for THC on pre-screening, once you’re hired we still maintain a drug-free work environment and if you’re in a safety sensitive position or have post …

that will be a plus for our membership here and for all that wish to come and visit. Thank you very much and I hope you still stand behind me on this issue and voice your opinions. Rex D. Haller Roll #905 Dear Tribal members: I am not normally one to bet. But in hindsight I would have bet that the person most eager to respond to my July 15 letter would be Leroy Good. Some aspects of Leroy’s letter are very misleading and warrant responses. I stand by my gerrymandering theory, but more on that later …

. Although he is not a member of a federally recognized Tribe, Flanagan has years of experience in cultural resources protection and also worked in areas on the Navajo Reservation when he was a park ranger in Arizona. “I have to think that my 11 plus years of work with the culture cluster, my time on the governor’s task force on Tribal cultural items, the relationships I have developed with the Tribes, and my experience testifying in front of various legislative committees provided sufficient …

, she was released. Ultimately, her multiple felonies were reduced to one and she served 31 days in jail, plus two years of probation. As part of the plea agreement, McNeel agreed to go to treatment upon her release. “I wanted to come to the Tribe to get help,” she says. “The turning point was sitting in my jail cell, being left with nothing but my thoughts and being forced to reflect on everything. I literally lost it all: My job, my kids and my freedom.” Sorrow turned to anger at herself for ever …