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SILETZ NEWS
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Mike Kennedy, Interim
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 49, No. 12
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December 2021
Save the dates! Community meetings scheduled for first three months of 2022
Because of the positive feedback the
Planning Department has received from
previous meetings – especially the out-ofthe-area meeting – it has been suggested
that we increase the number of meetings.
In addition to the four traditional
meetings for the four service areas, we will
add an annual fifth meeting focused on the
out-of-service-area members. Further, we
plan to hold an additional three quarterly
meetings by Zoom open to all members (a
request generated by our first out-of-area
community Zoom meeting).
The meetings for each of the five areas
will be similar to the meetings we’ve had
in the past and will be dedicated primarily to listening to member concerns and
bringing updates. The three new quarterly
meetings will be focused on a single topic,
such as housing, education and medical,
or an important event, such as changes in
COVID-19 protocols.
It is anticipated that the community
meetings would be about two hours long
and the quarterly meetings would last
about one hour. A structured meeting
with a host and a Zoom technical support
person seemed to help the meetings run
smoothly.
We are planning the following tentative dates for 2022:
Community outreach meetings
Quarterly meetings via Zoom
Tentative agenda format
Jan. 27 – Salem
Feb. 10 – Eugene
Feb. 24 – Siletz
March 3 – Portland
March 17 – Out-of-service-area (Zoom)
April 21
July 14
Nov. 13
Community concerns
Announcements (i.e., required FTA civil
rights declaration for transit)
Grant development/stakeholder outreach
Department of focus (by quarter, i.e.,
Housing, Natural Resources)
Photo by
Katrina Hudson
Members of the
Siletz Tribal
Color Guard
carry the flags
at the end of the
annual Veterans Ceremony
at Siletz Valley
School on Nov.
10, including
(l to r) Jonathan
Kosydar, Tony
Molina, Nick
Sikiller, guest
speaker Cory
Glenn and Kevin
Goodell. School
Superintendent
Sam Tupou
(white shirt),
served as emcee
for the ceremony.
See information about the Virtual Candidates Fair for the 2022 Tribal Council election on page 3.
Biden-Harris administration announces steps to improve conditions for salmon
in the Columbia River Basin, including additional water spill for fish passage
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris
administration has announced an important step to chart a path forward in a longstanding Columbia River Basin conflict
about the operation of 14 federal dams
and their impacts on the region’s salmon
and steelhead populations.
In an effort to take a fresh look at
the important issues affecting the communities, economy and resources of the
Pacific Northwest, the United States, the
State of Oregon, the Nez Perce Tribe and
a coalition of plaintiffs led by the National
Wildlife Federation have reached a compromise on key disputed elements of 2022
Columbia River system operations.
The agreement, filed Oct. 21 in the
U.S. District Court for the District of
Oregon, outlines how eight dams in the
Columbia River Basin will be operated
over the coming year. This will include
additional fish passage spill of water past
the dams at certain times of year while
still preserving reliable hydropower production, transportation and other services
provided by the dams.
The agreement also asks the court
to stay the litigation until the end of July
2022 to afford affected states, Tribal
nations and stakeholders the opportunity
to identify and review alternative and
durable solutions to longstanding challenges in the Columbia River System.
“The Columbia River System is an
invaluable natural resource that is critical
to many stakeholders in the basin. Today’s
filing represents an important opportunity
to prioritize the resolution of more than
20 years of litigation and identify creative
solutions that improve conditions for
salmon for years to come,” said Secretary
of the Interior Deb Haaland. “While it is
important to balance the region’s economy
and power generation, it is also time to
improve conditions for Tribes that have
relied on these important species since
time immemorial.”
“I’d like to thank the parties on both
sides of this issue, who worked hard to
craft a plan for short-term operations of
the Columbia River System, giving us the
time and space to work on a comprehensive, long-term solution for everyone who
depends on the rivers of the Columbia
Basin,” said Oregon Gov. Kate Brown.
“We have no time to waste, with the
basin’s salmon and steelhead on the brink
of extinction. We need a comprehensive
solution that ensures robust and harvestable fish population and economic growth
for agriculture and commodity transport,
as well as an assessment of the replacement of the services provided by the Lower
Snake River dams. The assessment should
include the federal investments needed to
upgrade the evolving portfolio of clean
energy sources and transmission infrastructure for the region,” continued Brown.
“I’d like to thank the Biden-Harris
administration for their commitment to
work cooperatively with us, the Tribes of
the Columbia Basin and the other key parties to begin working towards implementation of a long-term solution in 2022. My
administration stands ready to collaborate
with all stakeholders on this effort, so we
can start immediately to meet our shared
goals for the region.”
Other Biden-Harris administration
officials also commented on the situation.
“Hydroelectric power plays an incredible role in integrating renewable resources
and providing carbon-free power, a great
example of the affordable and clean
energy sources that are available in all
pockets of this country,” said Secretary of
Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “By joining forces with our interagency partners
and key stakeholders in the Northwest,
DOE will ensure that the reduction of
carbon emissions remains a priority,
alongside supporting a strong economy
and affordable power for families and
businesses, as we partner in the Northwest
to meet the full range of the region’s goals.”
“The Columbia River System federal
dams play a vital role in providing for
flood resilience, low-carbon waterborne
transportation of goods and public safety
in the region. We remain committed to
pursuing collaborative approaches to river
management, public safety, and salmon
restoration,” stated Acting Principal
Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the
Army for Civil Works Vance Stewart.
See Salmon on page 4
Chairman’s Report
Tribal Restoration
Congratulations to every Siletz Tribal
member on Nov. 18, 2021. It was the
Tribe’s 44th year of Restoration!
The Tribe has come a long way since
Tribal member Joe Lane began the restoration process back in 1972. Many people
involved in the early effort have since
passed, but we need to be very grateful
for their effort that led to Tribal restoration in 1977.
Art Bensell continued the effort
in 1975 as Tribal chairman. The Tribal
Council testified before Congress in
March 1976; I was happy to be part of
that delegation.
On Nov. 18, 1977, our Tribe was
restored to federal recognition and as we
celebrated at our pow-wow in Newport,
Ore., President Jimmy Carter called to
congratulate the Tribe.
Much work was required after restoration. The Tribe, working with the Bureau
of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health
Service, negotiated for funds to provide
services. The state of Oregon and our congressman insisted on the Tribe settling any
hunting and fishing rights the Tribe might
have before any discussion on establishing
reservation lands.
An agreement was reached (called the
Consent Decree) that required legislation
and a court action, then the Reservation
Act was finally passed giving the Tribe
small acreages of timber parcels to assist
in funding Tribal programs.
Tribal Council has worked diligently
to be rid of the Consent Decree that was
tied to Restoration for Siletz and for the
Grand Ronde Tribe. We are the only restored
Tribes that had to make this concession. I
am happy to announce that our Sen. Jeff
Merkley introduced a Senate bill (see page
12) to right the wrong and to abolish the
Consent Decree. Considerable work must
still be done to pass the legislation and to
then have the U.S. District Court take the
same action.
We’ve come a long way since 1972
and since Restoration in 1977. We still
have a ways to go. Please remember and
appreciate those early leaders who have
given us what we have today.
Lots of information gets posted to Facebook by many people. Some of the information is correct, some is misleading and some
is incorrect. If you have questions or want to
clarify information, you can call any Tribal
Council member. Our phone numbers are
posted and you can get answers.
Salem casino
The Tribal Council recently hired a
public relations firm to assist with getting
good information out to the general public about our efforts to build a casino in
Salem. The results have been good as we
continue to move forward on the project.
Consultations
Many requests for consultations have
been made to Tribes on issues that affect
our Tribe, both state and federal. Today I
have to say there are more consultations
requested than can be met.
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Our congressional folks recently called
a meeting with Tribal leaders in Bend, Ore.
The meeting included Department of Interior officials and BIA officials who were
interested in briefing them on Tribal issues
and requests. Eight tribes had representatives attend. Deb Haaland, the new Secretary of Interior, was to be there but was
called away because of a family emergency.
Gov. Kate Brown has also consulted
with Tribes on gaming issues recently.
The ongoing issue has been the Oregon
Racing Commission’s (ORC) plan to allow
machines similar to video lottery machines
in a designated facility in Grants Pass, Ore.
The ORC has applied for a license to
operate the machines; it’s not clear at this
time if the license will be approved. If so,
it will open a new gaming venue in Oregon
that Tribes oppose.
Housing
The new Mamook Tokatee housing
units in Portland, Ore., will be open and
occupied this month. This is a collaborative project with the Tribe and the Native
American Youth and Family Center in
Portland. It will provide housing to lowand middle-income Tribal members.
Delores Pigsley
COVID-19
The Tribe and the county still have a
ways to go to rid folks of the virus. The Tribe
is still in phase one of our emergency plan.
It’s hard to predict what may happen next.
The clinic has been active in providing
vaccinations throughout our service area.
Unvaccinated people continue to get and
spread the virus.
Be safe. Stay home. Get vaccinated. Stay well.
2022 Virtual Tribal Council Candidates Fair
The CTSI Election Board will host the 2022 Tribal Council Candidates Fair
virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s our objective to protect the
health and safety of the Tribal membership and candidates while also encouraging
participation in the election process.
Date: Jan. 8, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Question Deadline: Jan. 5, 2022
The Candidates Fair will be held on the Zoom platform. For access to the
meeting link and access code, please email Elections@ctsi.nsn.us. Please include
your name and roll number in the email. The meeting link and access code will
be distributed on Jan. 7, 2022, by 5 p.m.
Election rules approved by the Siletz Tribal Council (2020-345) state that the
Election Board will not accept live questions from attendees. If you have questions for the candidates to be read by the moderator, please email the Election
Board by the end of business on Jan. 5, 2022. Questions received after this date
will not be considered or asked of the candidates. A recording of the fair will be
available on the CTSI Tribal Member section of the website Jan. 10 – Feb. 5, 2022.
Voter Registration
If you are not registered to vote in Siletz Tribal elections or need to update your
signature card, please contact the Election Board as soon as possible by emailing
Elections@ctsi.nsn.us or by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256.
Election Deadlines
4 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2021
Deadline to file for candidacy
4 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2021
Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s statement for inclusion in the
Tribal Voter’s Pamphlet
4 p.m.
Dec. 8, 2021
Deadline to withdraw in writing from
the Tribal Elections
4 p.m.
Dec. 8, 2021
Certified Candidate’s List posted
Days of:
Dec. 13-14 2021
Voter’s Pamphlet mailed out
Days of:
Dec. 16-17 2021
Absentee ballots mailed out
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Jan. 8, 2022
Candidates Fair – Zoom (email for link
and access code)
4 p.m.
Jan. 28, 2022
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2022
In-person Voting – Tribal Elections,
Tribal Community Center, Siletz
4 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2022
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
USDA distribution dates for December
Siletz
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 6
Dec. 7
Salem
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sammy Hall, Warehouseman/Clerk
541-444-8279; sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us
Fax: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296
Monday
Dec. 13
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Dec. 14 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 15 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 16
By appt only
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Apply now for Siletz Tribal Head Start
The Siletz Tribal Head Start program is accepting applications now for the 20212022 school year. We have classrooms in Siletz, Lincoln City, Salem and Portland.
We offer services to promote children’s school readiness skills and assist families
with supporting their child’s lifelong learning. Classrooms offer 3½ hours of service
per day, Monday-Thursday, round-trip transportation and developmentally appropriate
activities to promote each child’s success.
To qualify, children must be age 3 or 4 by the local school district’s age cut-off date,
and income limits may apply.
Head Start applications can be found on the Siletz Tribal website or can be requested
by calling 541-444-2450 or 800-922-1399 and asking for Head Start.
Childcare Assistance Program expands eligibility
for Tribal families in service area
The Tribal Childcare Assistance Program has received an increase in funding from
the CCDF Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Act. With this increase in
funding, we requested approval from the Office of Child Care to temporarily waive the
income eligibility requirement for all Tribal families living in the 11-county service
area and to increase payment rates for family home providers.
The approval to waive the income eligibility will be in affect while the state and/
or Tribe is in a declared emergency and can continue for three months following the
suspension of the declared emergency as long as funding is sufficient.
Families must meet other eligibility requirements, which include living in the
11-county service area; parents must be working, engaged in education or in a job
training program; and children must be enrolled Siletz Tribal members or eligible to
enroll Siletz, or be the descendant or dependent of an enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
To request an application, contact DeAnn Brown by email at deannb@ctsi.nsn.
us or by telephone at 541-444-2450.
Elders Council Meeting
The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Dec. 11,
2021, at 1 p.m.
If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from your phone,
computer or smart phone, please contact Brian Crump in the Elders Program at
541-444-8233 by Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.
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Salmon, continued from page 1
“A healthy and vibrant Columbia
River Basin is good for the economy
and it’s good for the people of the Pacific
Northwest.,” observed Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. “The Columbia
River Basin is essential to salmon and
steelhead production on the West Coast,
providing a key refuge for salmon and
steelhead from the effects of climate
change. Finding effective solutions to
conserve and rebuild these species and
their habitat is of critical importance to
our work.”
Courtesy photo by Sarah Lally
Children in the Siletz Tribal Head Start classroom in Lincoln City, Ore., show off the
daubers that were donated by Chinook Winds Casino Resort. The donated case of
bingo daubers are for the children to take home and use during math activities with
their families.
“For the sake of everyone who lives
in the Northwest, it is time to chart a
more sustainable path in the Columbia
River Basin,” said White House Council
on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda
Mallory. “This agreement opens an opportunity for states, Tribes, federal agencies,
Congress, and all stakeholders to work
together to forge enduring solutions that
are so badly needed. The administration
is committed to reaching a long-term
solution in the region to restore salmon,
honoring our commitments to Tribal
nations, ensuring reliable clean energy
and addressing the needs of stakeholders.”
2021/2022
HUNTING/FISHING/GATHERING
INCENTIVES
Reminder to all Siletz Tribal members:
Please report all harvests of deer, elk,
salmon and shellfish to the Natural
Resources Department. The name on the
tag/permit will be submitted into a
drawing after the seasons end and could
receive one of the following Cabela’s gift
card incentives.
HUNTING INCENTIVES
$100
~
$75
~
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARDS
FISHING INCENTIVE
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARD
SHELLFISH INCENTIVE
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARD
Please report all harvests to:
Mike Kennedy
541-444-8232
mikek@ctsi.nsn.us
or
Denise Garrett
541-444-8227
deniseg@ctsi.nsn.us
For information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
We can’t eat money: Consequences of our decisions plus potential rewards
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head
Start Consulting Nutritionist
Chief Seattle may have made this
statement, “When the last tree has been
cut down, the last fish caught, the last river
poisoned, only then will we realize that
one cannot eat money.” I had an opportunity to hear Pat McCabe share wisdom in
A Gathering of Stories: The Pandemic is a
Prism. She seems to believe we are almost
reaching the state described in this quote.
As we support our young ones to be
healthy and grow into wisdom, we are
experiencing consequences for many of
the decisions made without regard for
the next seven generations. I offer information for families as part of my role as
consultant nutritionist to Siletz Tribal
Head Start.
Pat McCabe (Weyakpa Najin Win,
Woman Stands Shining) is a Diné
(Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer, ceremonial leader and
international speaker. She draws upon the
Indigenous sciences of Thriving Life to
reframe questions about sustainability and
balance, and she is devoted to supporting
the next generations, Women’s Nation and
Men’s Nation, in being functional members of the “Hoop of Life” and upholding
the honor of being human.
As a non-Tribal member, I paraphrase
the words of Pat McCabe. I share her message as grounded inspiration, supported
by Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
history as shared on the website.
Pat shared many points, including
the power of prayer as we inquire into the
truth with deep listening and curiosity.
This allows deep conversation with the
natural world and sense of place with all
of our relations.
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From this process, we sense guidance
for how to be human because everything
causes something else to happen. This
human possibility includes how our
actions cause mother earth to flourish
with sustainability, leading to our mad love
affair with earth and life. This brings joy!
Pat reminded us that anything gained
by force will have to be redone. She
explained that there is spiritual accountability on earth because of free will. We
have been talked out of consent, due to the
practices of “power over” that are part of
the colonized rule. Our consent is powerful in the long story. The cultural mindset
does not impose will on another. We can
declare dissent in action, words and voice.
We ask, what is “right action” now?
Pat said she senses that all possibilities are
humming in the air. To uphold the honor
of being human and to heal, we need to
rectify harm. We need to tell the original
story and allow this to shift consciousness
and change the directive for the future.
We need to feel safe enough to step
fully into our Eros to allow our sacred
medicine to be released. What will it take
to change us into the centeredness of life?
Our future is present now.
A few excerpts of Tribal history from
ctsi.nsn.us/the-early-days-on-the-siletzreservation/:
All our families have stories about
things that happened during the removal
to the reservation and/or events in the early
days of the Siletz Reservation. It was an
unpleasant time for everybody involved,
marked by starvation, disease, violence,
poverty and depression of spirits. It is
good for us to know and try to understand
what our ancestors went through so that
we can be here as healthy Indian people
today. It’s Terry Tafoya who says something
December 2021
like, “That which we forget – we always
are … that which we remember – we can
overcome.”
“… One of the other hardships our
ancestors faced was the federal policy of
‘civilizing’ our Indian people. Civilization meant in the U.S. government’s mind
– cultivation of the soil at the time that
the treaties were drafted, the purchase of
farming equipment, seed and supplies,
and the hiring of a “Boss Farmer” to teach
farming on the reservation was a standard
part of the treaty package. It definitely
was not a voluntary or optional thing.
All able-bodied Indians were expected
to work long days – every day – except
Sunday (another part of the civilization
effort) – fencing fields, plowing, sowing,
tending and harvesting crops that often
failed. Our people worked diligently on
farms that often didn’t produce much for
all the labor that went into it. Wheat was a
waste of time, but the worst part was that
when the crop failed, then the people had
to really scramble to gather and prepare
enough salmon, venison, eels, seaweed,
camas, hazelnuts, berries, etc. to make it
through the winter. Some were not able to
scramble fast enough.”
How do these concepts impact our
plate and our nutrition? Food and seeds
contain information. Growing indigenous cultivars (plant variety) is essential
because they are the carriers of knowledge. Restoring or reclaiming relationships with landscape and “place” is part
of remembering. Prayer and deep listening
with the natural world is how we experience everything as sacred.
We are interconnected. Remembering and sharing our history and foods are
keys to healing. Sustainability and balance
come from our love affair with Mother
Nature. Seeking support for individual and
collective unresolved grief and trauma,
including the long history of assimilationist policies, is key for healing.
There is a call to participate in truth
telling in public hearings for survivors,
victims, families, communities, organizations and Tribal leaders to testify
about the impacts of the physical,
psychological and spiritual violence of
Indian boarding schools.
November’s Siletz News shared many
organizations that advocate for healing and safety as well as governmental
movement. These organizations include
StrongHearts Native Helpline, National
Domestic Violence Hotline, National
Indigenous Women’s Resource Center,
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and Siletz Tribal Arts and
Heritage Society.
Governmental movement includes
progress for Indian Country with Deb
Haaland as the first American Indian to
serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and
the proposed Native American Voting
Rights Act.
We must know accurate American
Indian history so we can grieve together,
heal and build a better future for our children and our children’s children. These
include efforts to heal trauma, increase our
body’s ability to be nourished by foods, to
be in relationship with Mother Earth, and
to be healthy.
Siletz Tribal Head Start offers nutritional support at no cost to Head Start
families. This usually occurs over the
telephone. If you have nutrition concerns
about your Head Start child or want to
discuss family nutrition concerns, please
contact your teacher or the director and
ask to speak to the nutritionist.
Tribal Gardening Continues through the Pandemic
Ivan
Amy
Denise
Lincoln
Everetta
Lisa
TRADITIONAL FISHING SEASON IS OPEN until December 16th
Practice Your Traditions!
Traditional Fishing Season
If you need assistance finding the fishing sites, contact me and we can make
arrangements for you to follow me in your vehicle to the sites.
CTSI Tribal fishing license and tag are required*
Healthy Traditions outdoor activities and gardening space would not be successful without the many
other CTSI programs that allow some of their staff to assist with the coordination, and the physical
work of maintaining land, and resources.
Thank you to the CTSI Public Works, Natural Resources, Diabetes/Fitness, Community Health,
and Behavioral Health programs!
Have a blessed and safe Winter Solstice!
Kathy Kentta
Project Coordinator
Healthy Traditions
Office: 541.444.9627
Work Cell: 541.272.1705
Email: kathyk@ctsi.nsn.us
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2nd Annual Harm Reduction
Conference
December 13-15th, 2021
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December 2021
Presents
Our First Annual Harm Reduction Conference!
Virtual Conference!
Free of Charge!
SAVE THE DATE!
December 13th-15th
Look for Registration to Open on Our
Clinic Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/SiletzHealthClinic/
Community Members and
Culturally Specific and
Come learn about
Professionals Welcome
Community-Based
Harm Reduction,
– CMEs available!
Speakers!
Trauma and Healing
From Experts in the
Field!
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March 12, 1947 – Oct, 11, 2021
From Ed Rilatos Jr., Gail and Eddie
In Memoriam
Elaine Pearl Rilatos was born on
March 12, 1947, in Toledo, Ore., to
Edward Rizal Rilatos and Dolores Gloria
Caston. She has three siblings: her sister,
Gloria Ann Ingle, and her two brothers,
Donald Leslie Rilatos and Edward Rizal
Rilatos, Jr.
When she was a small child living in
Siletz, her uncle Manuel would call her
“Jeremiah.” You could sometimes find
Elaine napping in the berry fields. After
moving from Siletz to Alaska when she
was 13 years old, Elaine met Robert Smith
and they have been together for more than
50 years.
For all of Elaine’s life, she was determined, passionate and always willing to
work hard for the people she loved. Elaine
was the first freshman to earn a varsity letter in her high school. She owned her own
business as a certified nurse’s assistant and
was justifiably proud of this accomplishment. Elaine also worked as an aide to
disabled children on a bus.
A natural nurturer, Elaine took care
of her parents when their health started
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to decline. If someone ever needed something, Elaine was always there to help.
Elaine and Robert have one child
together, daughter Shawna Marie Rilatos
Smith Gray. Elaine has another daughter, Naida Warren. Elaine has several
grandchildren, including grandson David
(whom she likes to call “Billy”), and
granddaughters Nicole and Aria.
Elaine enjoyed many things in life,
but most importantly, she loved to sing
and spend time with her family. Whether
she was whistling to the SiriusXM radio
in her car or getting a sandwich with her
grandson at Burger King, Elaine always
enjoyed music and quality time.
Elaine would often suggest hosting
huge family dinners during her daily
phone calls and visits with Shawna and the
two would plan these gatherings together
with Gloria.
Elaine was adored by pretty much
every person she ever met. As she liked to
say, she had “personality” and she could
strike up a conversation with anyone.
Conf.ederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
Life Well Lived
A life well-lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times
shared
And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts will treasure.
Courtesy photo
--Author Unknown
Elaine Pearl (Rilatos) Smith
Whether you caught her at Chinook Winds
Casino Resort or you stumbled into her
house while she was mid-click on Double
Down Casino Slots on her laptop, she was
always happy to talk to people.
Elaine was many things to many different people. To some, she was like a sec-
ond mother. To others, she was an excellent
cook. Her signature dish, black bean spare
ribs, was one of the ways Elaine showed
her love for her culture. But altogether,
Elaine was an honest and strong woman.
Elaine never gave up and she gave it her
all to beat cancer for the love of her family.
Purchased Referred Care (PRC) –
800-628-5720
Tribal Veterans Rep – 541-444-8330
or 541-270-0569
Siletz Community Health Clinic –
800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599
Chinook Winds Casino Resort –
888-244-6665
Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823
Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
Annual Deadlines for Enrollment
The deadline to submit an Application for Enrollment, name changes, blood
quantum correction and requests for
relinquishment of Tribal membership is
the first Friday in the months of January,
April, July and September. The request
must be complete by the deadline, including supporting documentation and DNA
results when required.
The Enrollment Committee reviews
the applications and requests at its meetings in February, May, August and October. Tribal Council takes action on the
committee’s recommendations in March,
June, September and November.
There is a blackout period for enrollment actions from Dec. 1 to Election Day
(first Saturday in February) annually.
Robocalls and email
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Siletz Tribe has been using the phone
numbers and email addresses on file with
the Enrollment Department to reach out
to Tribal members. Please email angelar@
ctsi.nsn.us with your name, roll number
and email address so we can add it to your
contact information if you have not been
receiving group email messages.
If you are unsure if the Tribe has your
current phone number, call the Enrollment
Department at 541-444-8258 to ensure
we have it.
Change in death benefit policy
Obviously, none of us wants to think
about passing away and our funeral. Inevitably, it will happen … to all of us. We
should do our best to make sure we have
arranged what we can. One simple thing
you can do is submit your Designation
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of Death Benefit Beneficiary form to the
Enrollment Department.
The Siletz Tribe provides funeral
assistance and benefits to all enrolled
Tribal members, including children, for
funeral and burial costs. As of Oct. 10,
2021, there are 1,599 Tribal members who
have no beneficiary listed. Are you, a fam-
ily member or your children one of them?
A mail out was done in November to
people with no beneficiary on file and for
those who have not updated their beneficiary in the last 10 years. The mail out
included a copy of the updated Funeral
Assistance & Benefits Policy.
Please check with your family members to see if they have submitted their
paperwork for this important benefit. If
you designated a beneficiary in the last 10
years, is their contact information current?
Do you know whom you have listed as
your beneficiary? If not, you can update
the form as often as needed. The form is
on the Tribal website or you can email
angelar@ctsi.nsn.us or call 800-9221399, ext. 1258.
While the Tribe is in Phase I of its
reopening plan, the notary signature is
not required. Notary services are available by calling Tribal Court if you are in
Lincoln County.
The Funeral Assistance and Benefits
Policy was changed by Tribal Resolution
2021-320. The effective date of the change
is Jan. 1, 2022. The policy can be found on
the Tribal website or call 541-444-8258 to
have one mailed to you.
The primary update was the change to
the payout of any unused funds for funeral
and burial expenses. There will no longer
be a payout of unused funds to the beneficiary. The beneficiary will only receive the
December 2021
$1,000 payment once the death certificate
is received in the Enrollment Office. See
items XI. Death Beneficiary Benefit and
X. Prepaid Funerals (pages 8-9).
Please note, the policy still requires
the designated beneficiary be age 18 or
older at the time the form is completed
(see item XI, L).
Things you need to know:
The designated beneficiary needs to
be age 18 and older at the time the
form is completed (see item XI, L in
the policy, page 10).
Tribal members need to fill out and
maintain an updated Designation
of Death Benefit Beneficiary form.
The form can then be updated at any
time to name a different beneficiary
or to update the contact information
for your beneficiary. It is extremely
important to update your Death
Benefit Beneficiary Designation form
anytime you marry or divorce, or if
your designated person is deceased.
Are your children age 18 or older
now? They need to update their
beneficiary. You can now update your
beneficiary to include them.
The Enrollment Department keeps
the original form with the Tribal
member’s Enrollment file. In the event
of your passing, the most recent form
that has been submitted is what will
be used to determine the beneficiary
for this benefit.
The beneficiary can be anyone over
age 18 when the form is completed.
They can be a Tribal member or a
non-Tribal member, a family member
or not. The most common beneficiary
is a parent, spouse, adult child or
someone close to the Tribal member.
The current death benefit amount is
$6,000 and is for burial and funeral
expenses. Most funeral homes are
willing to work with the Tribe so
families do not have to pay out-ofpocket costs up to the benefit amount.
Some funeral homes are not, so please
be aware of that.
If the funeral expenses are less than
$6,000, then the unused balance
remains in the Tribal budget.
If the funeral expenses are more than
$6,000, the balance of the expenses
is the responsibility of the person
making the funeral arrangements.
The current beneficiary benefit
amount is $1,000 and will be paid
directly to the beneficiary once the
death certificate is provided to the
Enrollment office.
If there is no beneficiary listed, the
funeral and burial expenses are still
paid and the Enrollment Staff will work
with the family and the funeral home.
The Tribe has caskets on hand that
can be purchased with death benefits
or directly.
If you have specific wishes for your
burial, please let your family members
know this. You may also want to
research costs for plots and fees if you
wish to be buried someplace other
than the Paul Washington Cemetery
in Siletz.
If you have questions about death
benefits, Tribal caskets or completing the
form, please contact Angela Ramirez,
enrollment officer, at 800-922-1399, ext.
1258, or 541-444-8258.
Introducing Randy Storms, Tribal Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
I’d like to thank everyone for the warm welcome I’ve received here at CTSI. This
is an exciting place to work and I’m very pleased to join you in my new position as
emergency preparedness coordinator.
I hope we can all work together toward the goal of making this community safer,
healthier and better prepared to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies.
I look forward to serving you. If you have preparedness questions, concerns
or ideas, please let me know!
Randy Storms, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Office – 541-444-8253
Email – randalls@ctsi.nsn.us
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Dental services will be closed for 3 weeks
in January
The Dental Department will be closed Jan. 1-21, 2022, to replace
the flooring. Dental Department staff will continue to be
available by phone.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Siletz Community Health Clinic
Flu Shot Access
In response to COVID-19, the clinic is unable to offer flu clinics in the area
offices. We hope to return to providing flu clinics next year but for now want to
do our part in keeping you safe.
2 ways to get your flu shot
At the Siletz Community Health Clinic or your primary care provider during
regular business hours
Schedule an appointment
Drive through flu clinics @ SCHC – watch for more info
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Your Pequot card at your local pharmacy
Pequot is accepted at all CVS network pharmacies that currently
accept your Pequot card.
You or your pharmacist can contact Pequot at 888-779-6638 if you
have any questions.
Using your Pequot card will not reduce your annual Pequot benefit
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It will require you cook it at home and participate in one of the dinner/ luncheon sessions regularly or the food
service box we utilize will be canceled. We will have a mid-day and evening Zoom each month to accommodate
people’s schedules; participants are only expected to attend one each month.
You must provide documentation of a diabetes diagnosis with your application
to participate in the program.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the program parameters above. ☐
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLICLY Posted from 11/17/2021 to 12/7/2021
Tribal Council Actions Affecting the Tribal Membership Roll
POSTING #315
Per the Enrollment Ordinance §2.302
(c)(2), the Enrollment Committee, with
the assistance of the Enrollment staff,
shall post notice of final Enrollment
actions taken by the Tribal Council under
this ordinance in the same manner it posts
notices of proposed actions.
On 11/17/2021, the Siletz Tribal
Council by Tribal resolution made the
following 20 actions affecting the Tribal
Membership Roll. Contact the Enrollment Department for a copy of the Tribal
resolution.
This notice has been published on the
Tribal website under the Enrollment Postings in the Tribal Member Area.
Enrollment Ordinance §2.304 (e)(6)
When the Tribal Council approves an
application for enrollment, the applicant
shall be notified by certified mail, shall be
posted as required by Section 2.302(c) and
the Enrollment Committee and Enrollment staff shall enter the name of the
applicant on the official Tribal membership roll.
If the Tribal Council decides to reject
an application for enrollment, the applicant shall be so notified by certified mail
and advised of his or her right to appeal in
accordance with §2.315 of this ordinance
or to request reconsideration of the decision in accordance with §2.314 of this
ordinance. Such Tribal Council decisions
shall be enacted in the form of resolution.
If the Tribal Council rejects the recommendation of the Enrollment Committee either as to approval or rejection for
enrollment, Enrollment staff shall post
the council’s action in a manner consistent
with §2.302(c) and in the Tribal newspaper, so as to notify the Tribal membership
of the council’s action, and shall notify
the applicant and any interested parties
by certified mail of the council’s action.
Any appeal period for Tribal members
who do not receive notice directly by mail
of Tribal Council action approving or
rejecting an enrollment application shall
commence 10 days after notice of such
action pursuant to this section was received.
Siletz Tribal Court Rules and
Procedures Ordinance §3.009(a)
Time for Filing
Civil actions to review Tribal Council
action, or other Tribal action, shall be
presented to the court clerk in writing
not more than 60 days after an action of
the Tribal Council, or Tribal officials as
specified in the Tribal code, is alleged to
have violated the plaintiff’s right or rights
or not more than 60 days after the alleged
harm first manifested itself if such harm
was not apparent on the date of the Tribal
Council’s, or other official’s, action.
1. Removal from Roll – Deceased
3. Application for Enrollment
Enrollment Committee Recommendation
to Tribal Council: Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2021-375
Enrollment Committee Recommendation
to Tribal Council: Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2021-377
1. Jacqueline Mae Belgarde
2. Jaimi Jill Breck
3. Willa Roberta Daugherty
4. Glenda Maree Elwell
5. Ulysses Matt Simmons
6. William John Wentworth Jr.
1. Journey Cascade Bessette-Everett 6546
2. Addam Ka’epaoka’awela Burke 6547
3. Logan Ryan Davies
6548
4. Nova Rose Hinton
6549
5. Troy Louis Robison
6550
6. Charly Grace Rodriguez
6551
7. Riley Jesse Lee Telmar
6552
8. Isabella Celeste Washington
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2. Name Change
Enrollment Committee Recommendation
to Tribal Council: Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2021-376
1. Larissa Mae Adkins
2. Karen Doreen Fielder
3. Beth Ann Maria Hernandez
4. Tela Rose Lind
5. Shawna Lee Mottner
6. Shantel Kristalrose Peacock
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Legal Aid Services of Oregon
and the Oregon Law Center, civil
legal service providers for low-income
Oregonians, operate a public benefits
hotline where low-income Oregonians can talk to lawyers and paralegals to get advice on public benefits,
including unemployment benefits:
800-520-5292 or Oregonlawhelp.org.
Alternative Health Care Benefit Changes
Effective April 1, 2021, Tribal Council approved an increase to the alternate
health care benefit from $50 per visit to $75 per visit.
Available services include three visits quarterly for either: massage, chiropractor or acupuncture. Eligibility: Enrolled Tribal members
Farewell to Chief Judge Gantenbein
Judge Calvin Gantenbein will resign his position as chief judge of the Siletz
Tribal Court at the end of this year to spend some quality time with his family.
He has served the Siletz Tribe as the chief judge of the Siletz Tribal Court
for about 22 years. Prior to being appointed as the chief judge, he served on the
Siletz Tribal Appellate Court. Other credentials include having been a police
officer, a private practice attorney and a detective, to mention a few.
Over the years, as the chief judge, he reviewed and heard many cases,
always mindful of the legal parameters of Tribal and other law pertinent to a
case. Judge Gantenbein performed his job in accordance with applicable laws
and did it very well.
The Tribe is losing another great judge and it will be difficult to find another
judge to fill his shoes. The court staff is losing a great boss. He was considerate
and fair to his staff. We have enjoyed working as his court staff for all the years
he has been here.
Farewell to a great judge, great boss and all-around great person to be around.
Tribal Court staff
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Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Attention Siletz Tribal Artists
Royalty Crown Proposals
The Pow-Wow Committee is once
again having a logo contest for the
upcoming pow-wow in August 2022.
All Siletz Tribal artists are encouraged
to submit a pow-wow themed logo.
The winning logo artist will
receive a cash prize of $300 and a
professional banner with your logo.
The winning artist will have his/her
logo highlighted on Nesika Illahee
Pow-Wow flyers and merchandise.
Please submit your art work to the
Cultural Education director’s office at
the Tribal Community Center or mail
it to Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians, Attn: Pow-Wow Logo Contest,
P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
All entries must be received no
later than Feb. 28, 2022.
The Pow-Wow Committee is now
accepting proposals for 2022-2023
royalty crowns. Proposals are being
accepted for Miss Siletz, Junior Miss
Siletz and Little Miss Siletz.
Proposals for a crown are required
to include art design, size of the crown
and a bid for the crown or crowns of your
interest. Proposals can be submitted for
individual crowns, two crowns or you
can submit a bid for all three crowns.
Crown proposals must be turned
in to the committee no later than Feb.
28, 2022. Proposals should be sent to:
Siletz Pow-Wow Committee, P.O. Box
549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
If you have any questions, contact
Buddy Lane at 800-922-1399, ext.
1230, or 541-444-8230.
See the Chairman’s Report on page 2 in reference to the item below.
117th CONGRESS: 1st Session
S. 3123
To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping,
and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and
for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 1, 2021
Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which
was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
A BILL
To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT.
Section 4 of Public Law 96–340 (commonly known as the “Siletz Reservation Act”) (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING AND ANIMAL GATHERING.
“(a) Definitions.—In this section:
“(1) CONSENT DECREE – The term ‘Consent Decree’ means the final
judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of
Oregon, in the action entitled ‘Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
against State of Oregon’, entered on May 2, 1980.
“(2) INDIAN TRIBE. – The term ‘Indian Tribe’ has the meaning given the
term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
“(3) SILETZ AGREEMENT. – The term ‘Siletz Agreement’ means the
agreement entitled ‘Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States
of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to
Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Gathering Rights
of the Siletz Tribe and its Members’ and entered into by the United States on
April 22, 1980.
“(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, And Animal Gathering Agreements.
“(1) IN GENERAL. – The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until
and unless replaced, amended or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor
government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping and
animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
“(2) AMENDMENTS. – The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement
entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual
consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon.
“(c) Judicial Review. – In any action brought in the United States District
Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify or provide relief
under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for
the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits
without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.
“(d) Effect. – Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects
or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.”
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) – HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) is a complex disease that compromises an individual’s immune system. It is a
sexually transmitted disease. It can also be caused by needles and syringes that are contaminated
with infected blood or it can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or
breastfeeding. AIDS has been in existence since 1988, yet there is still no cure.
In the American Indian and Alaska Native communities, HIV/AIDS is increasing and there needs to be
more awareness and outreach. As many as 34% of AI/NA are living with HIV infection and may not
know it. People who don’t know they are living with HIV do not seek medical care. Overcoming stigma
of any sort is key to successful healing of individuals with AIDS and their communities. Participation in
healing traditions and/or cultural activities helps them transition and accept their situation with
dignity and resolve.
Signs and symptoms:
Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes
Fevers
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Thrush on the tongue or throat
Memory loss
Confusion
Disorientation
Getting appropriate medical treatment for HIV can slow down the process of getting AIDS. By
following a strong medication regimen, individuals can prolong their health and wellness, and avoid
full-blown AIDS.
An individual with HIV-AIDS may struggle to get or keep employment. For instance, they may
experience fatigue that limits the types of jobs and how long they can work. Some accommodations
are placing the employee in a modified job with limitation of tasks, i.e., no lifting or carrying, or
providing a warm office space with a heater and recliner so the individual can adjust to changes in
body temperature.
If you or a loved one’s work performance is impacted, then talk to Siletz Vocational Rehabilitation
Program staff who may be able to assist you with workplace accommodations. Feel free to contact:
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS – STAY SAFE!
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
2022 Standing Committees
Applications due by Feb. 9, 2022
Any Tribal member interested for consideration in serving on a committee
for a two-year term are encouraged to fill out this form and return it to the council
office prior to Feb. 9, 2022.
Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Executive Assistant to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549;
fax: 541-444-8325.
Name: _________________________________________ Roll No.: ___________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______ ZIP: __________
Telephone: Day (
) ________________ Evening (
) __________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________
_____
2022 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2022 ballot for candidates
in the Siletz Tribal Council election
Name:
Roll#
Address:
City
State
ZIP
Telephone:
Email Address:
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians and 18 years of age or older on Election Day. This application
must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2021. I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal
Council, I must withdraw in writing by 4 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2021. Otherwise, my
name will appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature:
Date:
If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by inserting the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest in more
than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference 1 (first choice),
2 (second choice) and 3 (third choice).
____ Education Committee (3)
____ Natural Resources Committee (3)
____ Health Committee (3)
____ Cultural Heritage Committee (3)
____ Housing Committee (3)
____ Pow-Wow Committee (2)
____ Budget Committee (1)
____ Enrollment Committee (3)
Committee appointments will be made at the Regular Tribal Council meeting
in February 2022. If you have any questions, please call the executive assistant to
Tribal Council at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
This fundraiser replaces the Elders raffles that usually
take place at the Nesika Illahee and Restoration pow-wows.
Neither event took place in 2020 and both have been canceled in 2021. Help this group continue to buy flowers and
gift cards for elders who fall ill by purchasing a steel blue
T-shirt or sweatshirt.
Mail your application to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Election Deadlines
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2021
Dec. 3, 2021
4 p.m.
Dec. 8, 2021
4 p.m.
Days of:
Days of:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
4 p.m.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dec. 8, 2021
Dec. 13-14, 2021
Dec. 16-17, 2021
Jan. 8, 2022
Jan. 28, 2022
Feb. 5, 2022
4 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2022
Deadline to file for candidacy
Deadline to submit a photo and/or can
didate’s statement for inclusion in the
Tribal Voter’s Pamphlet
Deadline to withdraw in writing from
the Tribal election
Certified Candidates List posted
Voter’s Pamphlet mailed out
Absentee ballots mailed out
Candidates Fair – Location TBD
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
In-person Voting – Tribal Elections,
Tribal Community Center, Siletz
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the Voter’s
Pamphlet, please submit your statement and a recent 3x5 photograph of yourself
along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is 4 p.m. on Dec.
3, 2021.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and
photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot.
Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
The candidate is responsible for ensuring receipt of application and statement
by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certification
by the Election Board. The Election Board will also send each certified candidate
a packet that includes the Siletz Tribal Constitution, Election Ordinance and
approved rules.
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or e-mail
elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
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SERVICES AVAILABLE
Mental Health Services & Life Alert
Mental Health Services
What services are available?
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Counseling Services – individual or
family
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Psychiatry Services
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Psychology Services
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Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary)
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Who’s eligible?
Siletz Tribal members eligible for
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC),
formerly Contract Health Services
(CHS).
How do I get benefits?
• CALL PRC at 800-628-5720 or
541-444-9648 to speak with a PRC
representative.
• Prior to making an appointment with
a provider – confirm the provider will
accept PRC as payment.
• Benefits are limited, first-come, firstserved.
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What you need to know:
After calling PRC for benefits, the
patient will receive a letter with program details. The letter also provides
information that the patient can give
to their provider for payment processing information.
2022 Out of Area Benefits
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You will not be required to use other
resources first. This will allow you to
go to a provider who does not accept
Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your
private insurance.
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Life Alert
Please contact your local community
health advocate (CHA) if you think
you or another Tribal elder could
benefit from Life Alert.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Enrolled Tribal member eligible for PRC
• Work with CHA to determine
need/apply for local services
Steps to get Life Alert:
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Contact your local CHA –
The CHA will determine if you meet
the criteria for Life Alert (examples:
live alone, health condition, etc.)
The CHA will assist you in applying
for Life Alert at no cost through community options. If you do not qualify for
Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz Community Health Clinic will cover the cost.
You can reach the community health
advocates at:
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Siletz – Amy Garrett at 541-444-1030
Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503390-9494
Eugene – Adrienne Crookes at 541484-4234
Portland – Andrew Johanson at 503238-1512
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The Tribal Council has approved Out of Area Benefits for 2021. These benefits are for
Tribal members who live outside the 11-county service area. To qualify, Tribal members must
be registered for health care with the Siletz Community Health Clinic AND reside outside of the
Tribe’s 11-county service area. These funds are intended for Tribal members who are not eligible
for Purchased/Referred Care.
All Benefits are Dependent on Available Funding
Annually
$2,000 Total in Medical +
Mental Health + Dental + Hearing
Plus $500 Pharmacy Card Benefit
Biannually
$450 in Total Vision Care for Adults*
*Available Annually for Elders,
Children, Students or Diabetics
Call PRC — 800-628-5720
Prior authorization by PRC is required and benefits must be used within 90 days. Any funds not
used within 90 days, or claims not received, will be returned to the pool for redistribution. An individual
may access benefits up to $2,000 annually by calling on the authorization date. For example, an individual may call in January for medical of $500 and then call again in October for dental of $1,500 for a total of
$2,000. All benefits are subject to funding availability. When you call for pre-authorization, PRC will
authorize for household members only and voice messages do not hold funds. The individual must speak
to PRC staff and obtain an Out of Area (OOA) number to secure funds.
2022 Call-In Dates
Jan. 3 April 1 July 1 Oct. 3
Native Youth Leadership Gathering
Dec. 16-17, 2021 • 6-8 p.m. PST
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skills for their personal growth and development. The Native Youth Leadership
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spiritual well-being and help prepare them to be positive contributing members
in their school, family and community.
Youth participants engage in a journey of ceremony, sharing, learning and
experiencing leadership development. Youth from throughout Indian Country
will have an opportunity to join virtually to learn about healing, Native wellness,
leadership, spirituality and healthy risk-taking. They will meet other youth who are
on similar paths and will be able to network and connect with other amazing youth.
Trainers include a team from the Native Wellness Institute.
Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s
Transitional Living Center
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Salem: 503-390-9494
Portland: 503-238-1512
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For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
December 2021
Training Topics
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Native Wellness
Culture and Spirituality
Leadership
Healthy Lifestyles
Power of Positive Thinking
Finding Your Voice
Traditional Games
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Sexuality
Who Should Attend
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Native youth age 12-18 who want
to create and maintain a healthy life
Native youth who are drug-, alcohol-,
tobacco- and violence-free
Scholarships
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NBCU Academy Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 3, 2021
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Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
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Big Future (scholarship search engine)
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Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
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OregonStudentAid.gov
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Tribal College and University
Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Get FAFSA forms, available for federal and state financial aid.
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Apply for FAFSA pin number – student/parents must apply separately.
American Meteorological Society
Minority Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Mail or submit all revised, complete
college applications before the holiday break.
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Start scholarship essays.
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Start OSAC (Oregon Student Assistance Commission).
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022
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Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Truman D. Picard Scholarships
Deadline: March 11, 2022
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VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest (grades 9-12)
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Catching the Dream Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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College Board Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
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AIS Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
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Open Education Database Graduate
and Ph.D. Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Deadline: Varies
NOAA Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Other Opportunities
Shaufler Prize in Journalism
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2021
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International Women’s Media Foundation’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund
Deadline: Dec. 16, 2021
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January
If you haven’t already done so, take
this last SAT test for seniors.
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2022
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December
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American Indian Service Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Important information for college-bound
Tribal seniors
Dept. of Energy Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
National Park Service Tribal Stewards
Inclusion Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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Medill-Northwestern Journalism
Institute’s Cherub Program
Deadline: March 14, 2022
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Center for Native American Youth at
the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador
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NAYA Ninth Grade Counts
Deadline: Rolling
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National Youth Leadership Forum
STEM Program Nomination Form
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FAFSA forms must be submitted by
June 30. Do not delay, start on this.
Complete scholarships that are due.
Check for Student Aid Report (SAR
on the FAFSA website several days
after filing out the FAFSA).
Request mid-year transcripts be sent
to colleges to which you have applied.
Request transcripts needed for OSAC
scholarship application.
Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
Students who plan to apply for Tribal
assistance for college must apply for
FAFSA by June 30 at fafsa.ed.gov.
Internships
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NOAA Internships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
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WOTE Agricultural Incubator Internship
Deadline: Various
Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
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American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
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Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
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Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
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EPA Environ. Research/Bus. Support
Deadline: Multiple
Visit OregonStudentAid.gov to
check out more than 500 grant
and scholarship opportunities.
Fellowships
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The John Alexander Project Fellowship
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2022
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Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Fellowships
Deadline: Various
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American Indian Graduate Center
Deadline: Ongoing
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NOAA Fellowships
Deadline: Ongoing
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NBC News Summer Fellows Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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Master of Forest Resources
Fellowships
Deadline: Open until filled
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NW Native American Research Centers
for Health Research Support Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
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Northwestern University’s Center
for Native American and Indigenous
Research Undergraduate Fellowships
Deadline: Rolling
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: Multiple
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Claremont Native American Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
For information about
the Siletz Tribal
language program, visit
siletzlanguage.org.
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Tribal Council Timesheets for October 2021
Sharon Edenfield – 10/1/21-10/31/21
Frank Aspria – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
1
1.5
Ind
1
1.5
Gmg
2.5
1
STBC ED
Tvl
10/1-5
10/6
Email, packets
Council-to-Council mtg,
reports
10/7
Meeting
10/8
Special TC – gaming
10/9-14 Packets, email
10/15
Regular TC, reports, email
10/18
Casino mtg, email
10/25
Enrollment & STAHS wkshps,
email, reports
10/27-30 Email, reports, notebooks
2
6.5
4
.25
1.5
6.5
4
.25
1.25
2
2
3
3
1.5
.25
2.5
Lillie Butler – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
4.5
2
Ind
4.5
2
Gmg
STBC ED
Tvl
10/1-5 Packets
10/6
Coquille, packets
10/7
Meeting, packet
10/8
Special TC – gaming, packet
10/10-11 Packets
10/12-13 NCAI, packets
10/14
NIEA, packets
10/15-22 Packets
10/25-26 Enrollment, STAHS, packets
10/27-29 Chemawa LLC, packets
3
5
3.75
5.5
2.75
11
4
5.5
3.75
5.5
2.75
10.75
4
5.25
Loraine Y. Butler – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
Ind
2
.5
2
.5
Gmg
STBC ED
1.5
3.5
3.5
2
3
2.25
1.75
3.25
1.5
1.25
1
2.25
1.75
3.25
1.5
1.25
1
Tvl
10/3-4 Salem casino, packets
10/5
Culture Comm, packets
10/6
Gov’t to Gov’t, STBC packet
10/7
Meeting
10/8
Special TC – gaming
10/11-13 Packets
10/14
CPT, packets
10/15
Regular TC
10/21
Deposition
10/25-26 Packets
10/27-28 Chemawa LLC, packets
TC
2
1
1
It’s an exciting time for all the members of the board, both past and present. A Place
for the People, where the history and the culture of the peoples of the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz can be celebrated and shared, is becoming a reality!
The campaign for A Place for the People continued to gather momentum in October.
We received news from Sen. Ron Wyden’s office that our request for a congressional
appropriation of $750,000 had been approved by the Budget Committee for $500,000.
While this is not a guarantee of funding, it means that the appropriation is very likely
to be approved.
In addition, STAHS received a $50,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation,
which was founded by Gert Boyle, the matriarch of Columbia Sportswear. We received
a visit in early October from Erin Borla, executive director, and Kathy Deggendorfer,
a founder and trustee of the foundation.
We also received a $12,000 gift from the Juan Young Charitable Trust.
The recent grants and gifts bring the campaign total to more than $2.15 million
out of a campaign goal of $2.5 million. We look forward to bringing you more good
news about the campaign in the months ahead.
If you would like to add your name to the growing list of supporters of the campaign
for A Place for the People and get your name on the donor wall in Ghii Dee-Ne Dvn,
you can send your donation to STAHS, 170 SE Swan Ave., Siletz, OR 97380.
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Gmg
STBC ED
Tvl
10/1-2
10/4
10/6
10/8
10/14
10/15
10/25
3
1
3.25
1
3.25
1
ODFW mtg, packets
STCCF
Gov’t to Gov’t – Coquille
Special TC – gaming
Packets
Regular TC
Salem project
Delores Pigsley – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
3
2.75
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2.5
Ind
3
2.75
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2.5
Gmg
1
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.75
1.75
.75
1.75
.25
3
2
2
1
1.5
2.25
2
1
1.5
2.25
1
6.25
2.5
1
6.25
2.5
.5
1.75
3.25
1.75
3.25
.25
1
STBC ED
Tvl
10/1
10/2-4
10/5
10/6
1
1
5
Conf call w/ ODFW, ABC News
Mail, agenda items
Audit Comm, mail
Legislative Comm on Indian
Services, meet w/ Coquille
Tribe, prep for STBC
10/7
STBC mtg, mail
10/8-10 Special TC – gaming, mail,
agenda items, prep for council
10/11
Chemawa video, mail
10/12
OTGA, prep for council
10/13
Conference call, mail
10/14
BIA mtg, meet w/ Sen. Merkley,
mail, agenda items
10/15
Regular TC, mail
10/16-24 Mail, agenda items
10/25-26 Enrollment & STAHS wkshps,
call w/ governor’s office, mail,
prep for council
10/27
Chemawa Station, mail
10/28-31 Mail, agenda items, prep for cncl
Angela Ramirez – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
.75
1
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1.25
Ind
.75
1
.5
1.25
Gmg
.25
STBC ED
.5
2
.25
.25
2
3.25
1.75
2.75
1
3
1.25
More good fundraising news from STAHS 2
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society board began meeting several years ago
with only a vision of a Siletz museum to guide them. Countless hours of volunteered
time by a handful of individuals has brought the dream into focus with its attainment
close at hand.
Ind
2
1
1
3.25
1.75
2.75
1
Tvl
10/1-2
10/4
10/5
10/6-7
Email, packets
Health Comm, email, packets
Education Comm, email, packets
Gov’t to Gov’t – Coquille, STBC
mtg, email, packets
10/8
Special TC – gaming
10/9-14 Email, packets
10/15
Regular TC
10/16-23 Email, packets
10/24-25 STAHS, STAHS mtg w/ TC
10/28-30 Email, packets
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.25
Selene Rilatos – 10/1/21-10/31/21
TC
1.5
1
2
1.25
1
1.75
1.25
4.25
3
3.5
1.75
6.5
3
6
Ind
1.5
1
2
1.25
1
1.75
1.25
4.25
3
3.5
1.75
6.5
3
6
Gmg
STBC ED
2
3
Tvl
10/1-3 Email, packets
10/4
Health Comm, email, SCP
10/5
COVID, packets, email
10/6
Coquille, COVID, email
10/7
STBC mtg, email, packets
10/8-9 Special TC – gaming, email, pkts
10/11
SCP, email, packets
10/12-13 COVID, JI, email, packets
10/14
TICCC, email, packets
10/15
Regular TC, email
10/18-20 Email, JI
10/21-24 NPAIHB mtg, email, JI, packets
10/25
TC wkshp, SCP, email
10/26-30 COVID, email, packets
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American Indian College Fund launches This Is Indian Country to raise awareness
New visibility campaign urges
Americans to stop ignoring
Indigenous people
DENVER, Colo.— This Is Indian
Country, a new visibility campaign by the
American Indian College Fund, launched
in November during Native American
Heritage Month. The provocative campaign is designed to increase awareness of
and conversation about Indigenous people
and issues at a time when Native people are
still not seen and heard by most Americans.
Last year there was a move toward
national acknowledgment of the racial
inequity that has been ignored, rewritten
or deleted entirely from history for 400
years. Despite this positive movement,
Indigenous people and cultures remain
largely out of sight and out of mind. They
were undercounted in the U.S. Census, were
undertreated during COVID and continue
to be underreported when it comes to
murdered and missing Indigenous people.
Yet Indigenous people are Americans and Indigenous culture is American
culture. People live in places with names
like Manhattan, Minneapolis or Chicago;
vacation in Montauk; and swim in Malibu.
But they can’t out of ignorance – or won’t
out of guilt – discuss the people whose
lands they occupy.
This campaign invites America to not
only name check the rivers, lakes, schools,
sports teams and every single cabin at
summer camp, but more importantly, understand Native people are here and acknowl-
edge their contributions and their right to
be fully visible and have their voices heard.
The American Indian College Fund
launched This Is Indian Country to ensure
Americans think about Indigenous people
every time they talk about them.
“For the narrative of American history
to be inclusive and for Indigenous people
to have equity in all areas of American
life, our neighbors must know that we are
here and acknowledge that there is work to
be done to build a better and more equal
society. The This Is Indian Country campaign is intended to be an entry point for
all people to greater understanding across
the United States,” said Cheryl Crazy
Bull, president and CEO of the American
Indian College Fund. “Through this entry
point, all people can learn about the rich,
diverse cultures of the original people
of what is now the United States and all
people can take action to create a more just
society. We can be united in our quest for
abundant lives for ourselves and for future
generations. We believe in education, both
for the knowledge that education provides
and for the opportunity it presents. We
invite all learners to join us in this quest.”
The campaign was created in partnership with advertising agency Wieden Kennedy, a 30+-year partner and collaborator
with the College Fund. It soft-launched
with a full-page public service announcement in The New York Times print edition
on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The full campaign debuted in Novem-
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ber. A website, series of films, social,
print, and out-of-home public service
announcements are geared to educate,
inspire and acknowledge people nationwide, including the American history,
cities and monuments that depended on
Indigenous people’s contributions:
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This Is Indian Country – “Indian Country” is an official legal term, noted in
numerous Supreme Court opinions and
referenced in multiple areas of federal
law. It has been used in treaties, policies and laws that ordered Indigenous
assimilation and erasure. Yet, Indian
Country is more than just a legal
phrase. Indian Country is in the words
we speak on reservations and the stories
Native people tell. It is in community. It
is empowerment. This term may have
been used against Native people, but it
has been reclaimed.
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Manhattan – New York City currently
has the largest urban population of
Native Americans in the U.S. The presence of Indigenous people is evident in
what is arguably the world’s greatest
city and exists in everything, right down
to the history of its Indigenous name.
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Democracy, Indian Country – The
Iroquois Confederacy was united by
the Great Law of Peace in 1722. The
Stacked Government model of separate nations united for common good
planted the seed for representative
democracy in the United States. Yet, it
is white leaders who are memorialized
with monuments and in history books.
Over the years for each College Fund
campaign, W+K has used its relationships
with generous media partners and legendary artists to produce sophisticated, cuttingedge advertising on a pro-bono budget.
For This Is Indian Country, W+K tapped
television/film director Joe Pytka, who has
played a pivotal role in the College Fund’s
advertising campaigns for several decades.
The film Democracy, Indian Country
was also co-directed by Indigenous filmmaker Robin Máxkii (Mohican), a W+K
copywriter who worked on the campaign
alongside W+K art director Samantha Perry.
“We wanted to create something simple, provocative and above all, empowering,
which meant avoiding stereotypes that often
exploit Indigenous pain, reduce cultures
to background production design or wield
dehumanizing slogans. We are over begging
people to acknowledge Natives as people.
There is such a power in laying it out boldly
with no ambiguity. These are Indigenous
words. This is Indigenous truth,” Máxkii
and Perry said in a joint statement.
“I love the graphic nature of This Is
Indian Country. The very short, simple
spots are special, too. They make their
point in an imaginative and powerful way,”
said the campaign’s director and filmmaker,
Joe Pytka. “I’m grateful that I have been
privileged to be involved in College Fund
campaigns over the years, as these issues
have become very close to my heart.”
editor:
Tribe helps communities through STCCF To the
My name is Cynthia Farlow, #58 of
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $123,344.29
to 38 organizations as it continues its
quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.
Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally
scheduled for Nov. 5 was canceled.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary
donations and cooperative measures to
the Siletz community, Lincoln County and
the state of Oregon. The seven-member
charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $15.4 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its
tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $19.7 million
through the charitable fund and other
Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has
donated more than $6.5 million in cash
and fund-raising items since it opened in
1995. The casino also provides in-kind
donations of convention space for various
fund-raisers as well as technical support,
advertising and manpower for many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is March 1, 2022. Eligibility for
money from the charitable fund is limited
to two categories:
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Entities and activities located in the
Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area
(Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane,
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas
counties)
Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the U.S.
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399,
ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 973800549. Applications can be submitted via
e-mail at stccf@live.com.
Distribution of $123,344.29
Arts – $5,000
Lincoln City Cultural Center – sponsorship of nationally known traveling
exhibit Washed Ashore: Art to Save
the Sea; Lincoln City, OR; $5,000
Education – $18,622.08
Alsea Community Effort – tools, components and manuals for hands-on
training for science students at Alsea
Charter School to build and use ham
radios; Alsea, OR; $1,700
Clemens Primary School – books for students during school-wide Book Week
activities; Philomath, OR; $3,160
Eddyville Charter School – spiny dogfish sharks for facilitated dissection
activity to learn about body systems;
Eddyville, OR; $600
Friends of the Lebanon Public Library –
books for all ages for summer reading
program; Lebanon, OR; $1,500
Oregon Coast Aquarium – reduced admission fee program for Lincoln County
residents and school field trips; Newport, OR; $2,500
Oregon Coast Community College –
replace desktop computers in computer lab; Newport, OR; $5,000
Salem-Keizer Public School, Native Education – supplies for Native graduates’
presentations and culturally based graduation ceremony; Salem, OR; $2,000
Siletz Valley Friends of the Library –
liability insurance for members and
volunteers; Siletz, OR; $670
Toledo Elementary School – The Inquiry
Project: Investigating Earth Materials curriculum kits for fourth-grade
classes; Toledo, OR; $1,492.08
Environment & Natural Resource
Preservation – $9,800
Elakha Alliance – stipends for 2-4 Native
youth interns, software, supplies and
supervision-related costs to elevate
the youth voice in sea otter restoration; Siletz, OR; $5,000
Long Tom Watershed Council – native
bulbs and seed for restoration work
on 12 acres of oak and prairie habitat
following a prescribed burn; Eugene,
OR; $4,800
Health – $40,270
ALS Association, Oregon and SW Washington Chapter – support for Medical Services Program through loaning adaptive
and augmentative equipment and case
management; Portland, OR; $5,000
Coastal Range Food Bank – food to
assist people within the service area;
Blodgett, OR; $2,000
Corvallis Environmental Center – rototiller, porta-potty rental, seeds, starts,
soil and supplies to create fresh produce for food share and community
gardens; Corvallis, OR; $4,500
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon – food
and support for hot meals at the day
center and meal delivery service for
people living with HIV/AIDS; Portland, OR; $10,000
Liberty House – art and sensory therapy
books, games, toys and supplies for
child services; Salem, OR; $2,250
Marion Polk Food Share – compost, soil,
seed and plant starts for youth farm
and community gardens; Salem, OR;
$5,000
Philomath Community Gleaners – food
resources; Philomath, OR; $2,000
Returning Veterans Project – veterans
health providers’ continuing education,
including registration, processing fees
and speaker fees; Portland, OR; $1,500
Siletz Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Committee – food boxes with turkeys
and other supplies to cook a Thanksgiving meal to distribute to families
in need; Siletz, OR; $3,170
Yamhill County Master Gardener Association – lumber, soil, containers, plant
materials and hand tools to distribute
raised bed and container gardens;
McMinnville, OR; $4,850
Historical Preservation – $8,610.96
Lebanon Museum Foundation – recording equipment and supplies for oral
history project with local elders;
Lebanon, OR; $929.25
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
– purchase and install signage and
acrylic donation boxes; Lincoln City,
OR; $1,859.71
Shipley Historical Marker Association –
prepare and install historical marker
near Reuben Shipley’s family farm
CTSI. I announced my TC candidacy at
our General Council meeting on Nov. 6.
I have been encouraged by my Tribal
family and co-workers at CWCR and
CTSI to run for Tribal Council 2022. My
first and foremost interest is the matter of
Tribal descendancy. Currently, by vote of
the General Council, our Tribe has elected
to enroll members who can prove at least
1/16 BQ. I would like to see this lowered to
1/32 or in the alternative provide descendancy I.D. cards by plebiscite.
The Siletz Elders Program is in dire
need of an overhaul. There is a severe lack
of communication in serving our reservaCourtesy photo
tion elders and those underserved elders
Cynthia Farlow
living out of area. Rather than focus on the
ongoing problems, I would like focus on the solutions to resolve the issues.
Tribal member employment is a hot topic and since I too have worked alongside
of Tribal members in STBC, CWCR and CTSI, I am well-aware of the challenges
we face. Our key Tribal positions go vacant while we have talented educated Tribal
members who want to fill those positions. I would like to see succession planning for
these key positions.
As a way of expanding economic development funds for the direct benefit of our
members, we will need to expand funding of STRCP for housing loans, to include a
Community Development Financial Institution.
For these reasons, I am asking for your vote in the upcoming election.
Cynthia Farlow
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and Mt. Union Cemetery; Corvallis,
OR; $3,900
Willamette Heritage Center – supplies for
rentable Backpack Buddies tailored for
hands-on interactive activity for children and families; Salem, OR; $1,922
Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay –
Project School Bell program to provide
emergency clothing, shoes, coats and
hygiene products to Lincoln County
schools; Newport, OR; $4,000
Other – $10,619.96
Adair Rural Fire and Rescue – replace/
upgrade AED equipment; Adair Village, OR; $5,757.24
Blodgett-Summit Rural Fire Protection
District – replace AEDs used by fire
and emergency volunteers; Blodgett,
OR; $3,100
Central Coast Fire and Rescue – firefighting hoses of various diameters;
Waldport, OR; $2,500
Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem
Bay – communications, medical, shelter, water and other supplies for disaster
box kits for neighborhood emergency
gathering sites; Manzanita, OR; $3,500
Molalla Rural Fire Protection District
#73 – wildland fire shelters, supplies,
AED and other safety/medical equipment; Molalla, OR; $4,064.05
Yachats Rural Fire Protection District –
firefighting turnouts, boots, gloves,
thermal imaging camera and hose
nozzles; Yachats, OR; $4,500
Albany American Legion Post 10 – toys
and snacks for children through age
12 attending the community Christmas party; Albany, OR; $2,000
Central Coast Humane Society – subsidize
rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats;
Newport, OR; $5,000
Greater Jefferson Community Center
– replace and upgrade desktop computer, monitor, printer and software
to expand online visibility, improve
recordkeeping and provide quality
brochures; Jefferson, OR; $1,619.96
Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild – batting/
filling for handmade quilts to be presented to Lincoln County veterans;
South Beach, OR; $2,000
Prevention – $7,000
Altrusa International of Albany – personal
items and activity kits for homeless
youth entering Jackson Street Youth
Services shelters; Albany OR; $3,000
Public Safety – $23,421.29
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Happy Birthday to my big head cousin
on Dec. 14. Hope you have a great day!
We love you!
Love, Chels and the kids
Happy Birthday, son! Hope you have
a great day! Love you.
Love, Mom
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital seeks local art for healing
The new Samaritan North Lincoln
Hospital is looking for local art to provide and inspire a nurturing, healing
environment.
Samaritan Health Services was one of
the first health care systems to implement
the innovative Arts in HealthCare program
that places artists in local hospitals to add
the arts into the process of healing. Specially trained artists work regularly with
patients in areas such as dialysis, ambulatory infusion, medical/surgical units,
cardiac rehabilitation, cancer patients and
mental health.
In addition, commissioned artwork is
located in public spaces and patient care
areas throughout the Samaritan system.
Art infused within the healing environment positively impacts the physical and
emotional well-being of patients, visitors
and staff.
The new hospital in Lincoln City
opened in early 2020. The ArtsCare Committee is selecting art to adorn the walls
of the new hospital, the multiple clinics
on campus and the facilities on Highway
101. We will feature local artwork that
meets specific guidelines (outlined below)
to create a soothing and healing environment for all who enter Samaritan facilities.
Samaritan Health Services values
diversity, equity and inclusion, and believes
that art is a wonderful way to celebrate
these values.
We seek both donated artwork and art
to purchase. We encourage artists to price
their work at its true value. Selected artwork
will be curated using the following criteria:
Priority will be given to artists residing in Lincoln County, Oregon. Artists
with a strong connection to the area
will also be considered.
All art must be suitable for a healing environment. Artwork should
positively affect viewers, promoting
a calming response from them. Avoid
threatening imagery or imagery perceived as dangerous. Controversial,
political or religious imagery will not
be considered.
Artwork should have a nature theme
with regional imagery. Historic imagery is also permissible.
Only artwork that needs minimal
maintenance and cleaning that can
be done within the normal cleaning
duties of staff will be considered.
Artworks must comply with infection
control criteria. Therefore, any soft
or textured art that cannot be wiped
clean, or art with ridges/ledges that
can harbor dust, will not be considered unless they are fully encased in
a cleanable frame.
Three-dimensional pieces will be
considered, depending on safety considerations for both the artwork and
Tribal employment information is available
at ctsi.nsn.us.
for patients, visitors and staff. Electronic media will not be considered.
Selected artwork will be a curated
collection and the sole possession of
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.
Installation will be completed by
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital plant
engineering staff.
Those who wish to submit artwork for
the SNLH ArtsCare Project must use the
Artwork Proposal Application to apply,
which is available through Sara Kainik
at skrainik@samhealth.org. No physical
submissions of art will be accepted during
the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
The application procedure includes:
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A completed Ar twork Proposal
Application.
Quality images (jpegs) of artwork that
can be digitally projected. Feel free to
include close-up shots and views from
more than one angle, particularly if
the artwork is 3-D. Jpegs should be
labeled with the artwork’s title.
Artists may send up to four pieces
to be considered; please fill out a
separate proposal form for each piece.
For donated pieces, the value of the
artwork must be established by the
donor for tax purposes. Appraisals are
the sole responsibility of the donor.
Submit the completed application
form and jpegs, contact ArtsCare@
samhealth.org with “SNLH Art Proposal Application” in the subject line
no later than Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
Projected timeline
Lincoln County Jail seeks volunteers
The Lincoln County Jail in Newport, Ore., is seeking additional cultural
practitioners to provide services to American Indians who are incarcerated. They
are seeking both female and male practitioners to provide online, one-on-one
and group guidance (once it is safe to hold in-person meetings).
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Norton at lisan@ctsi.nsn.us. If
you want to volunteer, contact Dennis Buckmaster (dbuckmaster@co.lincoln.
or.us) to start the process. This process does include a background check, but
all situations will be considered individually.
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December 2021 – February 2022: RFP
submissions accepted
Feb. 15: Deadline to receive art proposals
March: Review art proposals, determine
purchases and donations
March 30: Issue acceptance notifications
April: Receive artwork at designated facility
May: Installation of all artwork
Questions? Contact Sara Krainik,
Samaritan ArtsCare Coordinator, at
skrainik@samhealth.org.
Happiest of birthdays to Aaron John
on Dec. 16! We love you! Thank you for
all you do for us, praying 2022 brings you
many blessings!
We love you, Dad and Mom
I would like to wish my brother,
Aaron, a Happy Birthday on Dec. 16.
Hope you have a good one, bro.
Love, Sis, your nephews and niece
Free child ID kits from the
Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155
child.idkits@state.or.us
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