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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 …

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 …

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 …

statement said. “These statements are aimed at descendants of Chief Tumulth who were the subject of disenrollment proceedings. The (Tribal) Council views these statements as inappropriate personal attacks. They must stop.” 2013 – Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach was nominated for two Native American Music Awards for his release “Wind Dreamer.” He was nominated for Best Instrumental performance, as well as Best Male Artist. He had been named Flutist of the Year and Artist of the Year …

Culture Walking On -- Deborah Childers-Slack, Tony Earl Anderson and Mary Ann Hamilton 07.13.2023 Dean Rhodes Walking On Deborah Childers-Slack Deborah Rae Childers-Slack April 6, 1968 – June 30, 2023 Deborah “Debby” Childers-Slack was born on April 6, 1968, in Salem, Ore., to Candy George and Raymond Childers. She was primarily raised in Grand Ronde and was very proud to call it her home. She left this world peacefully on June 30, 2023, surrounded by family in Salem. Debby had the best sense …

said it fell short. “We need bold and swift action before we lose Willamette salmon forever,” George said in a media statement. “The Army Corps of Engineers' big dams kill fish — yet its new operations plan is too slow, uncertain and half-hearted to meet the urgency of the moment. A historical decision determining whether Oregon will or won’t have Willamette salmon is before us right now. The best science says the Corps’ plan falls short. That’s not acceptable. All of us who value salmon must …

their weapons. He later served in the National Guard. Loren worked in the woods as a choker setter and then went to doing the thing he enjoyed the most, working on cars as a mechanic. He also worked moving houses for the Bunns. He was a champion pool player and enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the casino, target practice with the bow and arrow and going to the horse and dog races. He was good at shuffleboard as well. He also loved to travel and visit friends. He was an Oregon Ducks and Florida Seminole …

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