Photo Gallery: Two rhythms, one heart
By LEE GAVIN | The CUJ Big drums and bagpipes set the tone for the Two Cultures One Community powwow The 2026 Two Cultures, One Community powwow contest winners Tiny […]
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From past leadership to our future responsibility
Opinion | By Monica Paradise, Board of Trustees Secretary I hope this message finds you all well, and your new year is starting off right. I am finding my footing […]
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‘Open Mic’ returns to General Council regular meeting agenda
Opinion | By Lindsey X. Watchman, chair of the CTUIR General Council ‘ee’ysni’n heetewit leeheyn oykalo (happy Valentine’s Day, everyone) from your General Council. Prayers this month for heightened compassion, […]
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From the Chair’s Desk
Opinion | By Kat Brigham, Chair, CTUIR Board of Trustees I’m now about two months into serving as chair of the CTUIR Board of Trustees (BOT), and it’s been a […]
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Protecting Umatilla Reservation streams
Opinion | By Troy Baker, CTUIR Water Resources Program Manager Streams and rivers on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR) are more than just lines on a map. They provide clean […]
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Making an effort to vote alleviates future effort, struggle
Opinion | By Sterling Cosper, Legislative Affairs Manager The Hard-fought Native American Voting Rights Act is 102 years old. Use it, “The first people on this land should not be […]
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Wildhorse Foundation marks 25 Years of giving back
MISSION — The Wildhorse Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving back and supporting programs that strengthen the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and neighboring communities. The Wildhorse […]
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Woman gets one year for embezzling $100K from Spokane Tribe
By The CUJ Spokane, Wash. — A former employee of the Spokane Tribe of Indians was sentenced to one year and a day in prison for embezzling more than $100,000 […]
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Honoring the life and service of Tribal Elder Frank Edward Ball Sr., 90
MISSION — Frank Edward Ball Sr., 90, a member of the Klamath and Modoc Tribes and a U.S. military veteran, died Jan. 16. He was born Aug. 30, 1935. Funeral […]
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Bridging worlds through film and community
By Luna Reyna, ICT+ Underscore Native News SEATTLE – Like so many other parents and caregivers, Tracy Rector struggled to make ends meet while raising her two kids and working toward […]
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