Housing receives federal grant to repair tribal-owned homes
By Casey Brown of the CUJ MISSION – Funds from a $30,000 federal grant will be used to repair houses owned by tribal members on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This […]
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Glavis Wagner prime example of CTUIR voc rehab client
By Casey Brown of the CUJ The open road became the long road that brought Glavis Wagner, 59, back home to Oregon in 1995. Wagner is a peer recovery mentor […]
Read MoreCTUIR ready to celebrate Voc Rehab’s 100th year
From the CTUIR Vocational Rehabilitation Program On June 2, Vocational Rehabilitation turned 100 years old. President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, which established the first […]
Read MoreBy Casey Brown of the CUJ MISSION – While the decision about graduation is pending as of press time, Nixyaawii Community School’s New Media class has been working to produce […]
Read MoreTribes developing ‘Safe Routes to School’ plans for Nixyaawii students
By Dani Schulte, CTUIR Transportation Planner MISSION – How many Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) students are walking or bicycling to school? Have you seen students cutting across the busy highway […]
Read MoreStudents earn biliteracy diploma seals in Nez Perce, Umatilla languages
PENDLETON – Five graduating Native students, including Seth Scott who made remarks in Nez Perce at the Pendleton High School commencement ceremonies, have earned the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy for […]
Read MoreJohn taking track career on to Colorado School of Mines
ZILLAH, Wash. – Sydney John Jr. wasn’t able to complete his prep track career as a senior this year at Zillah High School, but he plans to continue his running […]
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Rivera resigns as NCS hoop coach
By Wil Phinney of the CUJ MISSION – Shane Rivera is resigning as head boys’ basketball coach after compiling a record of 171 wins against 51 losses in eight seasons […]
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Heavy rains create May 20 flood scare
By the CUJ MISSION – The community mostly dodged another bullet May 20 when the skies darkened before dumping more than an inch of rain in less than 24 hours […]
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Demo provides opportunity for new vision at July Grounds
From the CTUIR Capital Improvements Committee MISSION – The month of May brought a significant milestone to the July Grounds – the demolition of the former Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, […]
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