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A visit with Madras High School Administrators at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Jon George – A Tribal Council member from Grande Ronde, tells talks about the history of Grande Ronde’s Canoe Family

The Boys & Girls Club of Warm Springs is now in their new location on the grounds of the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. recent additions to their space include new furnishings, storage and technology. Bill Tsoukalas )Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish Cty), Ebby Sabbagh (President of NPCE Technology Solutions) and June Smith (Club Director of B&G Club in Warm Springs) talk about...

Cowltz Canoe Family Members William Cotch, Terry Grives, Jeremiah Wallas, & Clay Koch talk about their involvement with Canoe Journey 2023.

A visit with many of the folks set up at the Family resource Fair that was part of the 203 Warm Springs Back to School BBQ at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy.

Karen Jim Whitford – An elder of Celilo Village, talks about Celilo Village’s involvement with the Canoe Journeys in the past, as well as how she and her family offered prayers for the Canoe Families that came to Celilo Village. The N'chi Wanapum Canoe Family had their first stop at Celilo on their 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot.

A 2017 radio documentary produced by KWSO and distributed by NV1. Jim Pepper was a world class musician who was a saxophone player of Muskogee and Kaw descent. He grew up in the Parkrose neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. This documentary features Pepper's music along with comments from folks who have participated in the annual Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival on the grounds of Parkrose High School....

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Enterprise updates were provided in all three districts in August 2023. Information fairs were open to folks to come learn about each Enterprise and the current and future projects they are working on. In this program, updates were provided on: - the reopening of the Kah-Nee-Ta Village in June 2024 - Warm Springs Construction - Warm Springs Cannabis Project Ente...

The Warm Springs Canoe Family – N’chi Wanapum – made a incredible journey from Celilo Village to the Muckleshoot Reservation over the span of 22 days. It is a family comprised of various interesting characters who all have their reasons for being on this sacred and ancient journey that transcends generations of indigenous heritage. Participants spoke to KWSO about the canoe journey and the history...

As part of the Museum at Warm Springs Celebration of their 30th Anniversary, a special presentation about Museum architecture was held in July, 2023. Presenters were: Anne L. Marshall who is a professor emeritus of Architecture and American Indian Studies at the University of Idaho and Donald Stastny from the architects of record Stastny and Burke.

The annual Columbia River Indian Fishers Expo, held in late July across the river from Cascade Locks in Stevenson Washington, provided an opportunity for tribal fishers to learn how to improve their safety, marketing, and business. The event hosted by the Columbia River intertribal fish commission featured information, resources, and training for tribal fishers as well as hearing from a panel of i...

Katie Russell has worked in Warm Springs for the past 12 years leaving her position as CTWS Manager of Community Health for a new position at Jefferson County Public Health. She talks about her career path and good memories of her time in Warm Springs.

Mike Williams is a Veteran's Advocate who shares information about the PACT Act - deadlines for filing claims, how important it is for Veterans to advocate for themselves and benefits due to them, and how the VA system can be complicated. He also talks about local Veterans Services Officers and Veteran Organizations that can be a great resource. More information is available online at https://www....

From a past "American Indian & Alaska Native Living" program - a discussion with Dr. David DeRose about living and working in Sedentary Environments and tips for what you can do to stay healthy.

Archival Interviews and Programs Produced from the KWSO Archived on the topic of Huckleberries. Includes comments from Judy Charley, Autwai Nettie Shawaway & Autwai Matilda Mitchell. Also a Know Your Tribes Segment, the kiksht "Bear & Huckleberry" Story, plus the Ichishkin story of "How Wiwnu Got Its Eyeball"

A mash up of language, information and stories about Huckleberries from the KWSO Archive.

The Thursday Market is each Thursday 10:30am until 2pm. It always features the distribution of Fresh Harvest Kits from the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. Other weekly participants include Warm Springs WIC, Warm Springs Emergency Management and Warm Springs Prevention. In this report you can hear from some of the folks set up at the Thursday Market on Aug. 3, 2023. • Warm Springs OSU Extension...

The Warm springs Canoe Family is participating in the journey to Muckleshoot 2023. Coordinator Jefferson Greene talks about the history of the Warm Springs Canoe, the Preparation to get ready for a Journey and the unique benefits for participants.

On-The-Spot interviews with vendors set up at the Warm Springs Thursday Market on Thursday July 20th, 2023.

Pastor Rick Ribeiro does an exit interview after living in Warm Springs for the past 37 years. He and his wife Carolyn are retiring to San Jose. He reminisces about his time on the reservation.

FEMA is the federal emergency management agency. In Oregon it falls under region 10 of FEMA’s scope. A meeting in Warm Springs In June 2023 was focused on building ties with Tribal Nations and FEMA

Bruce Jim is of the Dock-Spus (Tukspush) people and is an elder of the Warm Springs Tribe. He shares his perspective about fishing, habitat and traditional practices.

Warm Sprigns Elder Linda Meanus talks about her book "My Name is LaMoosh" and about growing up along the Columbia River.

A visit with some of the vendors at the 2023 Pi-Ume-Sha Health Fair in Warm Springs - June 2023

the high desert food and farm alliance is funded by the USDA, they are looking for participants for their Veggie RX Program which is a 10 week program for them to receive weekly food boxes and recipes. you will need to be referred by a medical professional.