Valentine’s Powwow: A night of celebration
MISSION — A small powwow grew into a night of celebration and community as family and friends joined hands for a round dance at the Mission Longhouse. Community members gathered […]
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Yasser Marte, editor for The CUJ, can be reached at yassermarte@ctuir.org
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CTUIR, Army Corps partner to improve fish passage on Walla Walla River
MISSION — A new agreement between the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) could reshape flood control and fish restoration […]
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BOT catches first glimpse of Wildhorse Resort’s future
MISSION — Walls are rising and rooms are taking shape at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino (WRC), giving the Board of Trustees (BOT) a firsthand look at the resort’s more […]
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Man accused of TCI, BIA thefts faces state, federal charges
WALLA WALLA — A Kennewick, Washington, man accused of stealing property from the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (TCI) and a fire truck from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on the Umatilla […]
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Pendleton council votes to recommend SkyWest for EORA flights
PENDLETON — Air service at Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (EORA) could change soon, as the Pendleton City Council has recommended SkyWest Charter for the city’s Essential Air Service contract, pending […]
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Cross-state effort protects bighorn sheep
TROY — In the Blue Mountains, biologists, tribal partners and volunteers work side by side to test and monitor bighorn sheep, aiming to protect the animals and stop a bacterium […]
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CTUIR approves $373K to fight opioid crisis
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees (BOT) approved $373,761 in opioid settlement funds to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs in the […]
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CTUIR volunteers help feed families on the Umatilla Reservation
MISSION — Cold weather did not slow volunteers at the Tutuilla Food Sovereignty Center, where they packed hundreds of bags of fresh food, bringing comfort and nourishment to families across […]
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BMCC Spring Powwow to celebrate Native art, culture, community
PENDLETON — At Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC), students are bringing tradition to campus with a Spring Powwow celebrating Native culture, art and community. The community powwow is scheduled for […]
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CTUIR approves reimbursements for passports and REAL IDs
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees approved a resolution to reimburse Tribal members for passports and REAL ID driver’s licenses. The Board of […]
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