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pinpoint, I read the historic chronology authored by Dee Brown, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (An Indian History of the American West)." Boy, is that ever an eye-opener! So, good work, April Campbell. Good luck in your next job! I suggest that parts of Grand Ronde Road might be redesignated MLK Boulevard (Marvin Loren Kimsey) to never forget what was done for Restoration, particularly the stretch from Highway 18 to Andy Riggs Road would not be difficult, to give that honor and to preserve history …

for a quorum to be available five days a week. I am a firm believer in having your house in order before you go out. I would like to see our Tribal Council as a whole prioritize attendance at Tribal Council and General Council meetings and at local Tribal events. It is my belief that if we strive for a quorum five days a week and prioritize Tribal meetings and events, we will be prioritizing Tribal business and Tribal members, and that is how I believe it should be. I believe the membership is ripe …

Culture Walking On -- Dorothy Lorraine Shortt 02.14.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Sept. 26, 1947 – Feb. 3, 2020 Tribal Elder Dorothy Lorraine Shortt suddenly walked on from the flu on Feb. 3, 2020, at Willamette Valley Hospital in McMinnville. She was born in Dallas, Ore., on Sept. 26, 1947, to Arlene Mary Surber (Holmes), and George Willis Surber. She was raised in Rose Lodge, Ore., and graduated from Taft High School in 1966. She worked …

on 50 miles of coastline and 50 miles out to sea. Tags and informational packets should be available no later than Monday, Oct. 2. “That license will be good for all things that just require a license under the state program,” Dirksen said, using a fishing license for trout as an example. Tribal members who want to hunt for deer or elk will need a Tribally issued nontransferable hunting tag and those wanting to harvest salmon or steelhead will need other documentation, including harvest cards …

fundraisers include an Indian Taco Time scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. Tacos will be $6 each, fry bread $3 each and soft drinks and water will be $1 each. The second fundraiser will be a car wash, bake sale and hot dog stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Elders Activity Center. Hot dogs will be $2, chips and soft drinks will be $1 each and a combo meal of hot dog, chips and drink will be $3. Car …

,” he says. “I was told that years ago, many were baptized at the church, but had left because of cold treatment. … I would like to invite them to visit again and increase their circle of friends. It is a very warm and welcoming congregation. ... Things have changed.” Pacanza, who grew up in the Philippines, was assigned to St. Michael’s in July 2017 shortly after completing Mount Angel Seminary and being ordained in Portland. After working as a journalist for several years in his native country …

a lot of people who have land here and can use this information. … This is also a good way to see what our community is interested in.” During the live stream, Lewis highlighted the traditional ecological knowledge of the Kalapuyans in the Willamette Valley. They are one of the five main Tribes that make up the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “The whole valley was home to them, but we have had to deal with discriminatory discussions in science for a long time that we simply ‘wandered …

expertise on the state and national stage. "The real benefit," said Karnosh, "is that the Tribe can show that they can take care of the land as well as, and in some cases, better than the government. This is our proving ground." In addition, said Tribal Council member Chris Mercier, "We're asserting ourselves in our ceded lands again, showing that we're serious about environmental issues." A 2011 Memorandum of Understanding gave the Tribe a hand in managing - with the Bureau of Land Management …

for us here at Chehalem Cultural Center, and we hope the effects will resonate within our organization for years. I know there is no way for me to thank everyone from the Tribes who had a part in this partnership, so I simply say thank you to the Confederated Tribes through you, the Tribal Council, for your leadership, for your vision and for your support of this project. Rob Dailey Executive director Chehalem Cultural Center Dear Smoke Signals : My name is Jessica Holmes. I am writing this letter …