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Native American · UmatillaBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A quarter-century ago, the Justice Department had few meaningful relationships with Native American tribes. While the federal government worked with state and local police and courts, tribal justice systems did not have the same level of recognition, said Tracy Toulou, who oversaw the department’s Office of Tribal Justice from 2000 until his recent retirement. “They were essentially invis…See the Story
How to tackle crime in Indian Country? Empower tribal justice, ex-Justice Department official says – Confederated Umatilla Journal
Umatilla · UmatillaMay 1 is the priority deadline The new changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have made more financial aid available, including grants that do not need to be repaid. The form is also shorter and, for many people, easier to complete. Walla Walla Community College Navigators are ready to help. Call the Student Success Center at 509-527-4262 for Walla Walla and 509-758-3339 for Clarkston, or email warrioradvising@wwcc.edu …See the Story
WWCC offers students one-on-one help with financial aid applications – Confederated Umatilla Journal
Umatilla · UmatillaMISSION, Ore. – Julie Taylor, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), has been named the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) 2024 Individual Champion for Native Children. Taylor, an enrolled CTUIR member in her 12th year as DCFS director, was expected to accept the award at the 42nd annual Protecting Our Children Conference on April 9 in Seat…See the Story
Julie Taylor named NICWA 2024 Individual Champion for Native Children – Confederated Umatilla Journal
Umatilla · UmatillaTRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commission(s)/Committee(s) listed below. Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting, effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes have been approved and processed on CTUIR paydays. Will advertise for the following vacancies: 2 Position for Science & Technology meets 2nd and 4th Tues…See the Story
PUBLIC NOTICE: April 1, 2024 – Confederated Umatilla Journal
Umatilla · UmatillaBy MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds pleaded guilty in federal court March 20 to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana and selling their feathers and body parts on the black market. Travis John Branson pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wildlife trafficking and two counts of trafficking federally protected bald and golden e…See the Story
Man pleads guilty in eagle ‘killing spree’ on reservation to sell feathers on black market – Confederated Umatilla Journal
Umatilla · UmatillaMISSION – 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 thanks to a $250,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant. U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden recently announced the grant award, which will allow the CTUIR to inventory assets that can provide broadband services and create an affordable rate structure…See the Story
