CTUIR to host nuclear energy virtual town hall
MISSION — A virtual town hall will take place on June 17 to allow members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) the opportunity to voice their […]
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Tamástslikt hosts 13th ArtWORKz Junior Art Show and Competition
MISSION — Student artists ages six to 18 filled the gallery walls and pedestals at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (Tamástslikt) with works in a variety of styles for the 13th ArtWORKz […]
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Yellowhawk hosts GONA at Nixyáawii to strengthen connections
MISSION — Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) hosted a Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) to foster intercommunity relationships and build trust among the students. NCS […]
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month highlights progress, challenges
MISSION — Looking back and moving forward framed the message at the 25th annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Family Violence Services in the Public Safety Department held a walk […]
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Cayuse funds help NCS students reach state event
MISSION — A group of three Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) students headed off to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Leadership State Conference, decked in new uniforms funded […]
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Navajo pianist Connor Chee visits Nixyáawii Community School
MISSION — Live piano music filled the halls of Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) as Diné composer Connor Chee shared personal work rooted in culture and storytelling with students. Navajo pianist […]
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EPA finds high lead levels at Johnley Pond site
MISSION — Four cars, multiple tires and a gun store’s worth of bullet shells and casings have significantly increased the lead levels in and around Johnley Pond. While performing a […]
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First Fish ceremony honors salmon’s long, hard journey
MISSION — The first spring Chinook salmon of 2026 arrived on April 27 at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) for the First Fish Ceremony on the […]
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Flash flooding damages roads across south Umatilla Indian Reservation
MISSION — Floodwaters overran roads on the south Umatilla Indian Reservation on April 22, including Conner, Best, Lloyd and Conner roads, along with several others near Coyote and Patawa creeks. […]
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