PENDLETON — Among the ruckus and fanfare of the Pendleton Round-Up, an intoxicating smell permeates Roy Raley Park, drawing rodeo visitors to a tent near the River Walk where Michelle Thompson, owner of MT’s Frybread, shows off her craft. Each…
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MISSION — Layered in piles on the tops of tables throughout the commons area at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS), coats, socks, shoes and backpacks lay in wait for students in need. On Sept. 28, NCS hosted a giveaway in collaboration…
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MISSION — Patty Perry was hired by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) in 2007 in the associate planner position. Nearly 20 years later, she has announced her departure from her position as the Planning Director. “I…
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MISSION — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) are working together on a plan to protect the long-term function of the Interstate-84 Exit 216 interchange. The plan, known as an Interchange…
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MISSION — With the Nixyáawii Longhouse set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees (BOT) held a work session with Department of Natural Resources Director Eric Quaempts to…
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UPDATE: Since the publication, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirmed Kola Shippentower’s appointment to the Oregon Commission for Women. MISSION — Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Kola Shippentower was among the list of Gov. Tina Kotek’s nominations…
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MISSION — A previous passive opposition to nuclear development within the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) ceded lands has been updated to a proactive strategic engagement. On Aug. 17, the Board of Trustees (BOT) approved Resolution 2026-047,…
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MISSION — As part of a 110-year-old tradition, MyaLyn Mills and Manaia Wolf were announced to be the 2026 Happy Canyon princesses, serving as ambassadors for the pageant and representatives of their families and community. Mills, whose Indian name is…
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MISSION — Students will be returning to school at Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) on August 24 as the new school year starts off with some big changes. Two new additions have been made to the staff directory at the school,…
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MISSION — For the first time, Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes have a formal role in shaping a statewide early learning system designed specifically for Native children and families. The Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance (OTELA) held its first meeting…
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