Oregon House approves ORICWA
SALEM – The Oregon House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation to make further refinements to the Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act (ORICWA), a top priority of the Confederated Tribes of […]
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CTUIR makes appearance on Bravo reality TV show
Hand-picked roots and salmon paired with television cameras and chefs when the cast and crew of Bravo’s “Top Chef” gathered with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian […]
Read MoreCoyote Stories: R.I.P. DMX
If you’re from an Indian reservation and were born between the 1970s and 90s, there’s a good chance DMX’s music played a big part in your life. Earl Simmons — […]
Read MoreBoard of Trustees Approves Removal of a Policy Barrier to Accessing Tribal Housing Units
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) have approved changes to the Housing Department’s Drug Elimination Policy, making it easier for potential residents who test positive […]
Read MoreCTUIR launches Umatilla Language Online Dictionary
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has launched a Umatilla Language Dictionary website at https://dictionary.ctuir.org. The project was a collaborative effort between Amazon Web Services […]
Read MoreSams, Quaid part of honoring women panel
By Miranda Vega Rector of the CUJ Tears filled their eyes as the panelists spoke with pride honoring the women who shaped them as adults. Recalling their grandmothers, mothers, friends, […]
Read MoreA GREATER PRIORITY: Umatilla County to start Thornhollow Bridge construction in 2023
By Miranda Vega Rector of the CUJ MISSION – Construction for the Thornhollow Bridge located on the Umatilla Indian Reservation will begin in 2023, about four years earlier than originally […]
Read MoreCTUIR names newly identified species of ancient saber-toothed cat
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) proudly announce the publication of a scientific study unveiling the discovery of an ancient cat species that has been […]
Read MoreCTUIR Wins Safe Routes to School Construction Award
Last summer the Tribal Planning Office collaborated with Yellowhawk’s Community Health program and the Nixyáawii Community School to collect input from the community on where safety improvements are needed in […]
Read MoreCTUIR hazard planning effort seeking public comment
The Umatilla Indian Reservation experienced several natural and human-caused disasters in recent years – flooding, smoke from wildfires, hazardous materials spills and train derailments, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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