Carl Scheeler retires from DNR
MISSION – Normally, Zoom sessions aren’t full of laughter and heart-felt reminiscence at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), but after more than 30 years with the […]
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BOT Lifts Mask Mandate within Umatilla Indian Reservation Boundaries
BY JILL-MARIE GAVIN CUJ Reporter MISSION – The Board of Trustees (Board) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) discussed lifting the indoor mask mandate briefly during […]
Read MoreCay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters hosting meeting
The public is invited to the monthly themed meeting of the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters club. The theme is “Love is in the Air”. The date for the themed meeting is February […]
Read MoreAward-winning journalist returns to CUJ
Jill-Marie Gavin hired as reporter in February MISSION – A CTUIR member has rejoined the staff of the Confederated Umatilla Journal after serving as a Board of Trustees At-Large member […]
Read MoreNCS surpasses state graduation average for first time since 2018
BY CARY ROSENBAUM MISSION – Nixyaawii Community School reported highlights for the 2020-2021 school year in January. Among the success, the school has increased its overall graduation rates each of […]
Read MoreCTUIR judge reflects on new Oregon law and equal justice
An Oregon law that went into effect in January provides full faith and credit for tribal court judgments. This means that if a judge from a federally recognized tribe requires […]
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STEPPING INTO POWER: Sams sworn in at NPS
By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ One December day Chuck Sams was in a suit and tie in front of the Lincoln Memorial, shaking hands with Secretary of the Interior […]
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By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ How many times can you link the word “history” with Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III? First, the nomination for National Park Service Director as […]
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Youth vaccinations occur in November as Yellowhawk sees cases drop
By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION – Things have continued to slow down for Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center regarding the battle against COVID-19. November saw a total of five […]
Read MoreBoard of Trustees, General Council and CTUIR Youth Council start tenures
MISSION – The culmination of an election season that saw three changes to the Board of Trustees occurred with a swearing-in ceremony Dec. 1 in the rotunda of the Nixyaawii […]
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