Wildhorse Pow Wow Cancelled for Second Year
Mission, OR – Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Wildhorse Pow Wow which was scheduled for July 2-4. The annual outdoor event which normally draws […]
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Umatilla artist featured in Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS – Transforming a bare room with colorful horse sculptures, canvases, and traditional Native items is art by CTUIR member Ellen Taylor that is currently on display at The […]
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Dalles Dam Housing Discussed
MISSION – Board of Trustees members and employees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) held a work session in April to discuss strategies to move forward […]
Read MoreOregon 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 […]
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