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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 15, 2021 02.11.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I was so proud to hear our leader, Cheryle Kennedy, on OPB. She was so articulate, knew so much about the health issues we face and how to address them, as well as her experience over the years in dealing with different federal administrations. She is so kind and humble, and the best representative of our people that I can imagine. I hope she and her husband will know how much we …

. “It’s unfortunate that we still have this battle going with the federal government to try to get our land back that was originally ours,” Billy Frank III says at the end of the five-minute video. “But I feel like with this administration, this is going to be one of the best shots we have at it.” You can watch (and read) the full story at https://www.king5.com/article/news/community/facing-race/tribal-land-national-parks-washington/281-fec522a5-cb26-45f2-9d61-9c95d7030294 or find it linked …

Culture Watchlist: ‘Why some Native American Tribes do their best to avoid seeing an eclipse’ 04.12.2024 Kamiah Koch Watchlist By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist Although many Tribal members and United Stated citizens flocked to catch a glimpse of the eclipse, Arkansas CBS-affiliated 5News reports some Tribes have cultural beliefs that encouraged their people to avoid seeing it. Navajo Nation Tribal member Alaynna Littlefeather described her Tribe’s cultural practices during …

to rely on our traditions,” the assistant-coach said. “You descend from warriors.” The trailer shows the team preparing to play by smudging sage and shooting hoops on their reservation. The tension builds as they are preparing for a championship game against the Santa Fe Catholic High School team. To help give them an advantage, the Chuska Warriors decide to call their plays in the Najavo language, so the other team can’t anticipate their moves. “We are going to do what we do best,” their coach said …

for about 2.5 hours, ensuring the fire was completely extinguished before being cleared. “I am proud of the crews, not only for their quick response to the fire mitigating extensive loss, but also for the amount of training the crews continually put in to ensure they are providing the best service to the community as possible,” Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In the post, Emergency Services thanked the Sheridan Fire District, Grand Ronde …

back in the 1990s when Ed was on Tribal Council, he was acknowledged as a key figure in the effort to win over West Valley residents and business owners. He was nominated for his first run for Tribal Council by Tribal Elder John Mercier, who at the time was in his 20s. “I remember it quite clearly because we used to go and visit him at the store,” Mercier says. “I didn’t even give it a second thought. Now, all these years later, I would definitely give it a second, third, 10th thought before I …

for their own child, he says. “I brought her into one of the treatment groups that I was doing,” recalls Leno. “I introduced her and told my story. After that she was able to come in as a regular visitor of mine and just visit.” Time has brought reflection for Leno. He is now a father. He still wonders. “Even to this day, I don’t know if I was in her shoes,” says Leno. “I don’t know if I could be that forgiving. I don’t know and I’ve been the person. I know that it was an accident. I never intended …

, homelessness and the criminal justice system, they have both emerged sober, employed full-time and have stable housing. It was a hard-fought battle for the two Tribal members, who both dealt with physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Nichelle’s ex-husband, stints of incarceration and estrangement from their children. In 2011, Nichelle, 50, was sentenced to serve 19 months in Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. “They gave me the best punishment they could have locking me up …

the plan. “We thought we were ready to roll in June 2023 when the MOA was on the agenda, but it was pulled and delayed to give what turns out to be the petitioning Tribes more time to review,” he said. “Then, it was back on the agenda in August 2023 and you approved that plan. I really wish you could see the power of the decision you made that day…The best description I can give you is that it was really a celebration. We have Tribal members who have waited decades to hold a Tribal tag to hunt …

Coon, Tribal Housing Authority Housing Improvement coordinator. Housing units facing south, best for making the most of solar panels, each received eight solar panels that deliver 2,500 kilowatt hours of power a year, which amounts to two to four months of electricity free at current rates, Coon said. The solar energy collection is improved because the units are well insulated and served by efficient heat pumps that heat the units in the cold months and cool them in the warm. For housing units …