Category: Recent News

Agreement Strengthens UO Ties with Oregon’s Nine Tribes

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A new agreement will strengthen the University of Oregon’s relationships with tribes, leading to improved support for Native students, says Jason Younker, a Coquille Tribal member and associate vice president at UO.

Leaders from the tribal nations joined President Michael Schill on May 5 to sign a memorandum of understanding that will enhance collaborative efforts on academic and cultural initiatives.

“This reflects the success of several other joint initiatives between the tribes and the UO that have helped make the UO an institution of choice for Native students,” Younker said.  Read more

 

Preschool appreciates grant

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Appreciation and many thanks to the board of trustees of the Coquille Tribal Community Fund and to Tribal Council for their strong support of their tri-county service area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and Lane counties. The Tribe’s tradition of potlatch brings an investment in our area, giving to many for the benefit of all, which is a wonderful model for us all to follow.

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T.H.E. House says thanks

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It is with great appreciation that the T.H.E. House would like to acknowledge the Coquille Indian Tribe for its recent Community Foundation Grant of $11,000. We will be using these funds to replace our aging domestic grade refrigeration, freezing and dish washing equipment with commercial grade appliances.

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A philosophy of giving

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For the 16th year in a row, the Coquille Tribal Community Fund awarded grants this week to a variety of social service and non-profit organizations that themselves make our community better. Almost $362,000 went to 44 organizations, like the Addictions Recovery Center, Bay Are Senior Activity Center, ORCCA Food Share and the South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival’s Music in the Schools Program.

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South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team scores largest meth seizure in Coos County history

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NORTH BEND, Ore. — Coos County has a new record for the largest single seizure of methamphetamine, according to the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team.

Two Oregon State Police troopers initially stopped a car for several traffic infractions, but several signs of drug trafficking were found.

A vehicle search by a Coquille Tribal Police drug detection K9 suggested controlled substances were present.

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Coquille Tribal grants top $360,000

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NORTH BEND — Forty-four community organizations collected nearly $362,000 on Friday from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund, in the Coos Bay area’s biggest annual distribution of community grants.

“To know that we can help so many people is gratifying,” said Denise Hunter, a tribal elder who chairs the Community Fund’s board of trustees. “I feel blessed to be a part of it.”

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