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Northwest Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition gathering promotes traditional food practices & preservation
By LORI ANN EDMO
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CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — Practicing food sovereignty was prevalent throughout the Northwest Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition gathering September 8 and 9 in Cascade Locks along the Columbia River.
Salmon, roots, wild game, corn, traditional medicines, herbs, teas, among other food sources were available, along with food preservation. (cont.)
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MOSCOW — Dosa Nappo, Shoshone-Bannock, is a University of Idaho Law School student.
He said his time at the UI College of Law is going great, “Learning how to think like a lawyer and understanding how the world works is always enjoyable, which is a daily experience in law school.” Dosa said he enjoys meeting other law school students and getting to know the type of work they aspire to do after graduating. He’s involved in the school’s Native American Law Student Association serving as secretary. He’s a second year student and plans to graduate in spring 2027. (cont.)
By JOSEPH WADSWORTH
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ALMO — Shoshone-Bannock tribal members traveled to the City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park visitor center for the annual Language & Culture Preservation Department (LCPD) Tribal Member Pine Nut Gathering trip in Almo on September 13.
Tribal elder Audrey Ponzo opened the day with a prayer for the food during lunch.
A presentation by LCPD Original Territories and Historical Research program manager Nolan Brown and Research Education Specialist Bailey Dann followed where they spoke about the reason for being in the State Park to gather pine nuts. (cont.)
By LORI ANN EDMO
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FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Transit is increasing the cost to ride from $2 to $4 because of the rising cost of fuel.
Susie Racehorse, transit manager, said they’re spending upwards of $9,000 a month on fuel and about $10,000 per month on repairs. Previously $10,000 in cost for fuel would last for months. (cont.)
