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as well. Tribal Council held executive sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct 12, to receive updates on the Shasta situation and then during its Wednesday, Oct. 12, Tribal Council meeting approved a $350,000 capital contribution to the company using the Tribe’s line of credit that will eventually be paid back. Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley said the loan will help Shasta address a backlog of claims and provide the financial resources the company needs. He added …

said. “Time will tell really how meaningful it is. Nonetheless, they made the time and deserve credit. “I think just by having the summit shows a marked improvement from the previous administration. This should be a standing tradition regardless of which party occupies the White House.” Mercier previously attended the White House Tribal Nations Summits held in 2014 and ’15. The summit provided the Biden administration and Tribal leaders from federally recognized Tribes to engage in ways the federal …

to see the Tribe go,” he said. “Kristen deserves all the credit for all the hard work she has done.” Svicarovich discussed the plan’s history, communication and outreach, 2022 accomplishments, 2023 themes and work plan, and next steps. “I’m excited to give the presentation today,” she said. “For those who aren’t familiar with it, this plan was adopted by Tribal Council in November 2022, and it represents three years of intense community work and outreach. … The (primary) question is, ‘What …

. Last summer, 28 students were selected for the Youth Internship program. Staff also participate in Monday morning meet-ups in Tribal housing; Higher Education currently has 78 students in bachelor degree programs, 46 in graduate degree programs, 91 in community college programs, 11 in non-credit classes, five enrolled in GED programs and five students in education/career coaching. The Tribe also had 93 students who received a state Tribal Student Grant to cover college tuition and other expenses …

to secure more funding. “That is something that I definitely want to give you credit for,” she said. “That was something that we are very appreciative of, having you standing in the gap for Native nations and especially for our Tribe…We love being able to actively see that change in grants.” Harvey said it had been an honor to represent the Tribe. “Many of us have testified on issues over the years and sometimes it takes a long time to see the fruits of our labor, but I will say, in this last year …

, allowing them to better understand the need for assistance in local communities and learn how they can help make a difference, while also earning high school credit through volunteerism. The youth grantmakers are hired through the Tribe’s Summer Youth Internship Program. One of the five grantees was A Family for Every Child of Eugene. During the 2023 school year, more than 2,000 Lane County youth were experiencing homelessness, either couch surfing, staying in shelters or unsheltered, according …

for securing a “tremendous” amount of funding. “The grants team has made these conversations possible,” he said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved annual agriculture permits for the 2024-25 season that are expected to generate $37,372 in revenue. Since the program began in 2009, it has resulted in more than $644,000 for the Tribe; Approved use of a Tribal credit card in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for Tribal Economic Development Director Michael Cully; Approved removing past Tribal Council …

to detail and pride our employees bring to their work every day,” she said. “Not only are we meeting casino industry standards—we are exceeding them. Moments like this remind me how fortunate I am to be part of such a dedicated and high-performing organization and Tribe.” Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board Chair Andy Jenness gave credit to the casino’s executive team and staff for their efforts. “Spirit Mountain Casino’s clean external audit for 2024, marking two consecutive years with zero findings …

happen fast. I have always felt that with our fire crews we have always had everything pretty much under control.” Wilson said the entire Natural Resources Department works with the Tribe’s Legal Department, Finance Department and Tribal Council to make everything happen smoothly. Wilson said contracts need to be worked out and agreements need to get done with different agencies. He said Tribal Council approved a credit card system so the crews can buy food and gas when they need it so they can stay …

that matter. “I started down at the preschool when I was 3,” says Larsen. “People were always cheering me on. I remember in the interview saying that I credit the education program out here for a lot of where I ended up.” Larsen, who graduated in June, began working for the Education Department she has been a part of most of her life as a lead tutor/adviser in Youth Education on Oct. 12. “I just happened to be on the interview panel and I was just very impressed,” says Education Department Manager …