Opinion | N. KATHRYN BRIGHAM Chair, Board of Trustees In late April, the Northwest Native Economic Summit, co-hosted by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) and our own Nixyáawii […]

Opinion | MATTHEW JOHNSON, Tribal Court Director The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has a constitutional democratic government system with functions serving enrolled CTUIR members, as well […]

Opinion | N. KATHRYN BRIGHAM, CTUIR Chair Board of Trustees In April, it was great to see progress on several projects, some that have taken years to accomplish and others […]

Opinion | Lisa Ganuelas, CTUIR Board of Trustees In 2005, the 59th Regular Session of the Washington State Legislature, Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1495 became law. SHB 1495 was an […]

Opinion | MONICA PARADISE, CTUIR Secretary of the Board of Trustees Greetings. I want to take this opportunity to highlight the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) committees, […]

Opinion | N. Kathryn Brigham, CTUIR Board of Trustees Chair When you drive onto the Umatilla Indian Reservation from Pendleton, there’s a welcome sign that states simply “Be Healthy.” It […]

Opinion | Lindsey X. Watchman, General Council Chairman kíi híiwes qeqít’aal (it’s April)! This month’s General Council Chairman’s Corner focus is on civic engagement. Let’s take a few moments to […]

Opinion | By Monica Paradise, CTUIR Board of Trustees Secretary Happy Spring to you all. I am happy to share updates from the Board of Trustees (BOT) secretary’s office. The […]

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 […]

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, […]