ICT - National - Northwest http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest RSS Feed for ICT - National - Northwest en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:15 GMT AISES conference attracts America’s next young leaders http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70619352.html PORTLAND, Ore. – The enthusiasm level was over the top at the 31st annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s conference which drew 1,000 professionals and 500 students Oct. 29 – 31 at the Oregon Convention Center. Casino projects await Interior decision http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70278432.html PORTLAND, Ore. – Both the Cowlitz Tribe and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are inching one step closer to a final decision from the U.S. Department of Interior on their land into trust applications, which if approved, would allow each tribe to build a casino close to Portland, Ore. Roll for a million dollars at Red Hawk Casino http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70271417.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Red Hawk Casino Rewards Club members have an opportunity to roll four dice for a chance to win $1 million Nov. 21 between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m. Northern California tribal leader airs concerns with Obama http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70185167.html (MCT) – Leslie Lohse, leader of a small band of Indians in Tehama County, recently found herself speaking directly to President Barack Obama – one chief of state to another. Six artists receive Aboriginal Art Awards http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70183852.html VANCOUVER, B.C. – Six aboriginal artists were honored Oct. 15 at the third annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art. Swinomish help extinguish trestle fire http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70183927.html ANACORTES, Wash. – An old railroad trestle that extends over sensitive fish and shellfish habitat caught fire Oct. 15, requiring the assistance of eight agencies, including Swinomish Police Department. Orca calf receives Samish name http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70183997.html ANACORTES, Wash. – An orca calf has been given a traditional name by the Samish Indian Nation. State ferry will be named for Klallam historical figure http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/70184307.html OLYMPIA – A new state ferry will be named for Chetzemoka, the leader of the Klallam people from the mid-1850s until his death in 1888. Small casino prospers in rough economy http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/68887462.html PORT ANGELES, Wash. – While numerous casinos struggle to make profits in a lagging economy, some even closing their doors, one new, secluded and cozy slot-driven tribal casino has managed to buck the odds and stay in the black. Quileute Tribe embraces ‘Twilight’ buzz http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northwest/69389122.html LA PUSH, Wash. – For the first time ever, the Quileute Nation granted ReelzChannel cable network access to film a documentary-style episode on their reservation for the “Twilight Weekly: Spotlight” series, which aired Sept. 28. The series highlights everything “Twilight,” whetting the appetite of hardcore fans from around the globe, known as “Twihards.”