Tag: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
CTUIR Honors Early Learners During Week of the Young Child
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and its Early Childhood Department celebrated the Week of the Young Child April 8-12 to...
Taylor named NICWA 2024 Individual Champion for Native Children
Julie Taylor, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), has been named the...
Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot
The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being.
The Columbia Development Authority owns...
34th Annual BAAD Tournament Takes Place March 22-29 in Mission
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center and Native Youth Rise Above are hosting the 34th annual Basketball...
CTUIR’s Sams Named to Oregon’s Task Force on Tribal Consultation
Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed Corinne Sams, a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Member at Large, to the...
CTUIR Looks to Expand High-Speed Internet Via $250,000 USDA Grant
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is looking to contract out services that will eventually expand the reservation’s broadband internet coverage...
CTUIR Receives Award for Port of Kennewick Collaboration
Officials with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) joined other dignitaries March 12 at the Port of Kennewick to receive the Governor’s...
CTUIR Gaming Inspector Spencer Elected OAIGC Vice Chairman
Brad Spencer, gaming inspector for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Gaming Commission, was recently elected vice chairman of the Oregon...
Weaskus Named CTUIR’s New Legislative Affairs Manager
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has found its new Legislative Affairs manager in tribal member Brandie Weaskus.
Weaskus, who has served...
CTUIR to Build Walking Paths for Students, Community Members
Construction crews are about a month away from breaking ground on a walking paths project near the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)...
Salmon Return to McKay Creek Near Pendleton After Three Decades
Salmon are spawning for the first time in nearly 30 years in McKay Creek, a tributary of the Umatilla River near Pendleton.
The spawning is...
Ceremonial Signing Celebrates Historic Columbia River Basin Pact
Delegates representing the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) visited the White House on Feb. 23 for a ceremonial signing of the...
CTUIR Awarded $172K USDA Grant for Food Waste Reduction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded a $172,000 grant to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Department of Natural Resources...
200-Plus People Turn Out for ‘Common Ground’ Ag Documentary
With more than 200 people attending, a free one-time screening of the regenerative farming documentary “Common Ground” was held Feb. 7 at the Wildhorse...
GOP Alleges ‘Secret’ Deal to Remove Four Snake River Dams
By Jacob Fischler/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Republicans on a U.S. House panel blasted the Biden administration Tuesday for an agreement they said paved the way for...
Wildhorse Cineplex to Screen ‘Common Ground’ Documentary
The Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex will screen a free, one-time showing of the regenerative farming documentary Common Ground at 4 p.m. on Wednesday,...
CTUIR Contracts with LASO for Expanded Legal Services
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is teaming with Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) to provide legal aid to tribal...
Two Cultures One Community Powwow Set for Feb. 23-25
The Two Cultures One Community Committee and Nixyáawii Community Financial Services will host the inaugural Two Cultures One Community Powwow Feb. 23-25 at the Pendleton Convention...
Jaimie Crane Named New CTUIR Education Department Director
Effective Jan. 2, Jaimie Crane will become the new Education Department director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).
“It was an...
Beginning Next Year, Bus Route to ‘Loop’ Around Morrow County
Starting in the new year, Morrow County residents have a new transit option.
The Loop, an on-demand transit service within the county, is expanding to...
