The CUJ

20/08/2025

Reminder: All political campaign ads for the September CUJ are due today, August 20, by 4 p.m.

07/08/2025

Read our latest publication on Issuu:

Welcome to Issuu’s blog: home to product news, tips, resources, interviews (and more) related to content marketing and publishing.

06/08/2025

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute to hold anniversary sale Aug. 7-9

MISSION – Visitors can save up to 40% off items during the Tamástslikt Culture Institute (TCI) Museum Store’s anniversary sale set for Thursday, Aug. 7 to Saturday, Aug. 9.

“It is 40% off everything in the store at Tamástslikt,” Randall Melton, TCI assistant director of operations, said. “We have this sale every August to coincide with the anniversary of the building opening to the public on Aug. 1, 1998.”

The 40% discount is available to the public but cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

The Museum Store, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, features books, toys, Pendleton Wool blankets and apparel, handcrafted Native American jewelry and art, CDs and more.

For more information about the anniversary sale, call 541-429-7700 or email [email protected].

Located at 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., TCI is the only museum on the Oregon Trail that tells the story of western expansionism from a tribal point of view. It celebrates the customs and practices of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes through interactive displays, special events and informative programming.

While visiting TCI, enjoy delicious lunches and huckleberry treats from the Kinship Café as you view the Blue Mountains, rolling wheatfields and bucolic sky. The Kinship Café is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For orders, call 541-429-7702.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is comprised of the Cayuse, Walla Walla and Umatilla Tribes, and formed under the Treaty of 1855 at the Walla Walla Valley, 12 Stat. 945. In 1949, the Tribes adopted a constitutional form of government to protect, preserve and enhance the reserved treaty rights guaranteed under federal law.

Caption: Shoppers line up to pay for their merchandise during the 2024 Tamástslikt Culture Institute Museum Store anniversary sale. This year the sale runs Aug. 7-9. CTUIR

KCUW-LP Pendleton
The CUJ
The Museum Store at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute

23/07/2025

17/07/2025

15/07/2025

Brian Fullen’s playful initiative at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Nixyáawii Governance Center is helping brighten the days of his fellow employees.

Recognizing the power of surprise and delight, the Environmental Health & Safety specialist during his breaks strategically hides small colorful figurines inside and outside the building, hoping to bring smiles to co-workers and offering a break from the daily grind.

Read the full story https://cuj.ctuir.org/2025/07/hunt-for-mini-figurines-provides-break-from-daily-ctuir-grind/

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

10/07/2025

Atilano Named New CUJ Editor

MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has hired Daneli Atilano as the new editor of its award-winning Confederated Umatilla Journal.

Atilano, who has spent her young career as a journalist serving eastern Oregon communities, started her role on July 1.

“My goal is to honor the purpose and values of the CUJ while helping it grow in ways that serve the community. I want to support accurate, respectful reporting that reflects the voices and experiences of the Cayuse, Walla Walla and Umatilla people,” she said. “I also hope to encourage more community involvement. That includes inviting more local contributions, highlighting youth perspectives and making space for stories that reflect everyday life as well as major events. I plan to expand community engagement and increase accessibility for readers of all ages, while maintaining the respect and integrity that the publication is known for. Above all else, I'm here to listen, learn, and serve.”

Born in Pendleton and raised in Hermiston, Atilano graduated from Hermiston High School in 2019. She then attended Eastern Oregon University (EOU) where she received a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in business administration. During her junior year at EOU, she joined the student newspaper, The Voice.

“I worked as a student reporter for almost two years before the newspaper lost its funding and was forced to shut down,” Atilano said. “Shortly after I joined the student newspaper I began working as a freelance writer for Go Eastern Oregon Magazine. I worked as a freelance writer for two years. Also, during that time I became a staff writer for the EOU marketing department.”

In her senior year, she worked as a general assignment reporter for the Hermiston Herald before taking a hiatus to care for a family member. She was then hired to lead the CUJ.

As editor, Atilano will oversee operations of the monthly newspaper as well as its daily website and social media — writing and editing local, community-focused news stories, designing and laying out the newspaper, selling advertisements to generate revenue and establishing and maintaining subscriptions.

“I'm infinitely grateful for this opportunity and am excited to work hard as the new CUJ editor,” she said. “It's my second week and I already love working for the CTUIR. Everyone I've met has been very kind and welcoming. The energy of the people here and the environment are unlike anything I've ever experienced. I'm grateful that I get to be a part of an organization that informs, uplifts and gives a voice to a community that deserves to be heard.”

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is comprised of the Cayuse, Walla Walla and Umatilla Tribes, and formed under the Treaty of 1855 at the Walla Walla Valley, 12 Stat. 945. In 1949, the Tribes adopted a constitutional form of government to protect, preserve and enhance the reserved treaty rights guaranteed under federal law.

KCUW-LP Pendleton
Confederated Umatilla Journal
The CUJ

09/07/2025

Read our latest publication on Issuu:

Welcome to Issuu’s blog: home to product news, tips, resources, interviews (and more) related to content marketing and publishing.

02/07/2025

13/06/2025

Congratulations Chris and Lee and the CUJ!