BY LINDSEY X. WATCHMAN, General Council Chair T’ac leeheype oykalo himiyuume kaa laawtiwama (good day relatives and friends). At the Elders’ listening session held on October 20, 2023, at Wildhorse, Mr. Richard Sam asked a question about the Board’s recent…
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By CLAIRE RUSHAssociated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal regulators on Oct. 19 approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top officials in West Coast states,…
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By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer One of the first gifts any member of the Onondaga nation receives is calleda “crib stick” – a small lacrosse stick given to babies that symbolizes theimportance of that sport to people who invented…
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MISSION, Ore – Fall means it’s “fattening up” season for black bears before denning for the winter. While natural food sources are plentiful this year, bears don’t turn down free food. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is getting reports…
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George W. Aguilar, Sr. (Wasco) was honored with The Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Aguilar is an elder and life-long resident of the Warm Springs Reservation who won the 2006 Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction for his book, “When the River Ran Wild! Indian Traditions…
Read MoreCTUIR Department of Education is seeking two preschool educators. $45,000/annual DOE/DOQ. Full Time with benefits package. Covered status (requires background check). Non-Exempt. The Preschool Education II participates in a team approach to implement curriculum activities and program services for children…
Read MoreCTUIR Department of Education is seeking to fill two Educator positions $45,000/annual DOE/DOQ. Full Time with benefits package. Covered status (requires background check). Non-Exempt. The Preschool Education II participates in a team approach to implement curriculum activities and program services…
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Gabe Sheoships, Cayuse and Walla Walla, is a recipient of the 2023 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awards. By NIKA BARTOO-SMITH ICT + Underscore News In a cornflower blue dress shirt with applique floral designs and a gray snapback with the phrase…
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICESSALEM — Medicare open enrollment for the 2024 Medicare plan year began on Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7, 2023. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) wants Oregonians to know about free help…
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