# Confederated Tribes of (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_siletz%3A3f8b0c050cbbc034 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text SILETZ NEWS Siletz News Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman Kurtis Barker General Manager and Editor-in-Chief Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Vol. 50, No. 4 April 2022 By George Thompson (submitted by the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society; reprinted from the March 1992 issue of Siletz News) The following is the text of a manuscript dated Feb. 5, 1950, by George Thompson. It deals with the history of the Siletz Reservation, which was part of Benton County until 1893, and reads as follows: “About the year 1855 there was a great unrest throughout a section of Southern Oregon where a number of Indian tribes were living. Among the tribes were the Chetco, To-To-To-neys, Coquelles, and other Rogue River bands. All of these Indians were going to be moved to a new home, and after a brief war among the Indians and white settlers and soldiers of the United States, a man by the name of Joel Palmer made treaties with various bands of Indians. In these treaties the Government agreed to give all the Indians land, a home made of lumber, horses, cattle, and machinery if they would move to the new location. Some Indians agreed, but many did not want to go, because they knew no other lands except their home where there was plenty of game and fish and acorns. When some Indians refused to go the soldiers were summoned and they were forced and in many instances killed in front of their loved ones to show that the Government meant business. What was the poor Indian to do, but go. In the meantime the Congress of the United States failed to ratify these treaties made by Mr. Palmer, so now, today, the Indians who were forced to move by those A Story of Siletz treaties, have been allowed a recovery of 16 and one half million dollars for the wrongs done to them by the unratified treaties of Joel Palmer, agent of the U.S. Government. I am a Coquelle Indian, my father is a Coquelle, and his father was one of the original signers of the treaty. He had to sign because he was a tribal chief. He was named after our first president, Washington, only the Indians called it Wah-sheetoon-ya. So, at my father’s passing I shall inherit the honor of being the Chief of the Coquelles, the title held at present by my father. I will tell you now the story of how my grandfather was moved up here to become one of the first Indians at Siletz about 95 years ago. I repeat his words: “It was summer time, we were all herded down to the edge of the ocean at Port Orford, Oregon by the soldiers of the Government. Some people were crying, others were just quiet – nobody talked. Each person was allowed only one package or pack, generally made up in a basket. Naturally the Indians took mostly something to eat, as they did not know where they were going. The only clothes were what they wore; later on the Government did give us a blanket a piece. We left behind many of the fine canoes, home, tanned hides and other belongings found in an Indian colony at the time. We were all heart sick, someone said they were going to shoot us and throw us into the ocean – but my father would speak to them and assure them that the whites meant no harm. We were to camp at Port Orford for one night and during that night many Indians disappeared and were never heard of again. The next day about eleven o’clock we saw a large boat with many sails on it coming straight in from the ocean. It came to within 300 yards from the shore and anchored. Boats were let down and came ashore. Then began the task of loading all the Indians on this ship that had just landed. After several hours the Captain gave the word that the loading was completed and we were ready to sail. It was our first night at sea; many of the Indians got seasick. Some tried even to jump overboard and swim back. It was an awful night, many were sick and could not eat. As day broke we could not see land then all were afraid, we begged the Captain to turn around, and the sea was getting angry also and the boat seemed to almost capsize with each swell. This went on for five days and nights. Then one morning when daylight came we could see the land – all were happy again. The water was smooth – we did not know it then but we were in the Columbia River. We sailed up the river to Portland, Oregon, only few large buildings at that time. Here we got off the boat, we were fed and transported to Dayton, Oregon for our last part of the trip. From Dayton we traveled by ox-team to Grande Ronde, Oregon. Some of the people stayed at Grande Ronde and the rest of us went up to Salmon River. The Presorted First-Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid - Permit No. 178 Salem, OR Government had provided stations along the way so food was quite plentiful and we could always get soldiers’ hardtack. When we reached Salmon River it must have been about September because there was an abundance of fish in the river, someone killed a deer, while others got mussels from the rocks. Winter was beginning to draw near and my father was anxious to get shelter for his people. When he inquired about the houses for his people the Captain only laughed and said, “You Indians don’t know how to live in houses, what do you want with a house.” This made my father angry and he gathered his followers and started south, hoping that maybe we could find some place to build a long house so we could withstand the rain and cold wind. Then came the measles. It killed many of our people. When spring came we had only a handful of people left, 16 in all. We started up the Siletz River (at that time it was Se-la-Gees) and finally stopped at Euchre Creek and built a longhouse and other small huts so that another winter would find us prepared. There was plenty of camas, fish and deer, and my father said, “we will stay here.” In the meantime the Government was opening up more territory west of Fort Hoskins and it wasn’t but a little while See Story on page 4 Chairman’s Report Salem casino update Tribal members and anyone else have until April 8 to get letters of support into the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in support of our Salem casino project’s Draft Environmental Assessment. If the BIA determines based on public comments that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed, the BIA will schedule a public hearing on the proposed action and develop a draft EIS. Once the draft is available, the BIA will publish notice and once again the public will be given the opportunity to comment. The BIA will then issue a final EIS. When this is completed, the Secretary of Interior will issue her decision. When the secretary approves the decision, the governor of Oregon is then asked to concur. The governor has one year to concur or object. During that time, the public will have another opportunity to provide input. This has been a lengthy project but a very worthwhile one. Many meetings have taken place with the community and we have received lots of support. Siletz Tribe Consent Decree A presentation on the Tribe’s hunting and fishing agreement, the Consent Decree, will be made at the General Council meeting in May. The Tribal negotiating team continues to meet with officials from the governor’s office and with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. COVID-19 We still are not free from COVID infections although the numbers have decreased significantly. The Tribal Council will make important decisions on reopening at some time in the future. Oregon has lifted the mask mandate but studies conducted by Oregon State University on Siletz waste water shows high levels of COVID still present in Siletz. Chinook Winds Casino is welcoming guests back without masks, but we have asked staff to continue wearing them for safety reasons. Congressional support in legislation The Tribe has been helped significantly by legislation that our elected congressional delegation has passed in Congress. We are very greatly for all their assistance. Oregon Tribes meeting The Oregon Tribes have met several times in the past few weeks to talk about issues that are important to us all. While we don’t agree on all issues, we strive to listen to each other and move forward on the many issues that affect us all. Delores Pigsley Elders Council Meeting The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from your phone, computer or smart phone, please contact the Elders Program at 541-444-8233 by Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12 annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail to Siletz News. Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ____________ _________________________________________ Phone:_ _______________________________________________________ Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Department at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollment@ctsi.nsn.us. All others – call the newspaper office. Deadline for the May issue is April 11. Send information to: Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Please see the Passages Policy on page 20 when submitting items for Passages. 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 Email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us 2 • Siletz News • April 2022 Member of the Native American Journalists Association Energy Assistance – LIHEAP/LIHWAP Important Notice Regarding 2022 Per Capita What is LIHEAP? • • If you believe you are going to have a per capita garnishment either for a debt to the Tribe or for child support, you will receive a notice and the protest forms in the mail. Please keep your address current with the Enrollment Department. LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. This can be electric and/or natural gas. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems, such as illness, fire or eviction. Monies owed to the Tribe: There will be no hearings. Your written protest is your due process in accordance with the ordinance. Child Support: If you do not submit a written protest you will not have a hearing scheduled. If you do not submit a written protest within the 14-day timeframe, you will not be allowed to do so via phone. What assistance does LIHEAP provide? • • Heating assistance (applicants must only have a Tribal member in the household and be income eligible.) Crisis assistance (shut-off or final notice exceeding base award) Tribal Court will accept requests to be present via telephone (child support only) in your written request. What is LIHWAP? • • Ordinances are created by Tribal Council. Changes in ordinances must be directed to the Tribal Council. LIHWAP (Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their clean water bill. LIHWAP can help keep clean and safe water in the home. Enrolled Siletz Tribal Member – The applicant, or a child residing in the household, must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member. Residence Location – The residence must be located within the 11-county service-area. Income Eligible – The applicant/family must meet annual income guidelines as determined at the time of intake. Program Keypoints • • • • • LIHEAP is divided into two categories: 1) Heating and 2) Crisis. The maximum award is $800 per household. LIHWAP is a single-payment program. Qualified households will have a one-time payment made on their behalf directly to the water supplier in the amount of $500. Not all households will qualify for the maximum LIHEAP amount. LIHEAP awards will depend on family size, income and need. When returning an application, please be sure to have all necessary documentation beforehand or be able to have required documents before appointment time. Required documentation includes, but is not limited to: ο ο ο ο • Social Security cards for all household members (no exceptions!) Tribal ID/CIB Most recent billing statement Current income documents for each adult household member (e.g., Social Security award letter, unemployment printout, paystubs, etc.) If you need documentation from other departments, please be sure to make those requests from those departments prior to your appointment. Applications are available via email or U.S. Postal Service upon request. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to call Casey Godwin in the Siletz Tribal Housing Department at 541-444-8311 or 541-270-0194. Home Visiting Program supports families April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thriving families depend on strong support systems. Support can come from family, friends, neighbors and others in the community. Learn what it takes to invest in families. • • #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/conversation-guides/ Everyone has a role to play in helping the families in our communities be resilient and access support. Learn more about protective factors – prevention starts with you! • https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/ resource-guide/ The Siletz Home Visiting Program is a great way for families of young children to gain knowledge and support. Siletz Home Visiting provides parenting and life skills for successful and positive parenting. The model and curriculum we use is Family Spirit developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health. Family Spirit is the only evidence-based home visiting program designed specifically for American Indian families. We serve all federally recognized and Alaskan Native families in our 11-county service area who meet the eligibility requirements. Program starts prenatally or before child turns 1 year old and continues until child turns 3 For more information, contact one of our home visitors: Siletz and Coast Range: Danelle Smith, 541-444-9603 or 800-922-1399, danelles@ ctsi.nsn.us Salem, Portland and Surrounding Areas: Lori Christy, 503-390-9494, loric@ctsi.nsn.us Eugene and Surrounding Areas: Cathy Ray, 541-484-4234, catheriner@ctsi.nsn.us CTSI Jobs Employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are looking for temporary work that can last from 2-12 weeks, please submit an application for the temp pool. April 2022 • Siletz News • 3 USDA distribution Williams presents research revealing dates for April river otters Siletz Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 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. Salem April 18 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday April 19 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday By appt only Wednesday April 20 LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz Tribal FDPIR. We would like to see more people sharing their recipes on our FB page. Sammy Hall, USDA Program Director 541-444-8279, sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us Fax: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296 Story, continued from page 1 At the 20 th Annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium, Garrett Williams and 16 other undergraduates were honored for their scientific research presentations. Garrett is a senior majoring in environmental sciences at Haskell Indian Nations University. His presentation was titled Community Based Research: Camera Trappings of Vertebrates in the Haskell Wetlands Reveals the Return of River Otters. Ten campuses in Kansas and Oklahoma were involved in the symposium, where 66 presentations were given by those representing the various schools. The network is led by the University of Kansas Medical Center. For information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us. until they came as far west as the Siletz River at about where the town of Siletz now is. They found some Indians on the Siletz River – as near as I can remember my father told me that did not come with us, but were here all the time. When the soldiers found this nice valley and river with Indians already here they merely presumed that the Indians were some that were brought from Southern Oregon. However this was not true because my father understood that they were always there. When the agent wanted to know their name they told him Se-la-Gees – the agent just called it Siletz after his own pronunciation. Consequently the birth of a name, a tribe and an Indian reservation all the same time. Siletz now stands as an old Indian Agency town with many stories connected with its name. Now the white man has made it a town or a city with laws and a city council and everything goes to make up a modern city.” (Reference MSS-1507 Oregon Historical Society) Strong bones are built in childhood, part 2: Lifestyle, environment factor in By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head Start Consulting Nutritionist In part 1, we covered the role of nutrition in building strong bones early in life to avoid osteoporosis. We highlighted exercise, calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin K. In my role as consultant nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head Start, I offer nutrition information for families. Nutrition focuses on what to eat, as well as what to avoid. Bone health is also impacted by lifestyle and environmental factors. In today’s world that isn’t easy to navigate. In this month’s article, I will continue with bone health by addressing some of the hazards, with recommendations to minimize harm. The not-so-sweet news is that excess sugar and carbonated beverages can hurt bones. Sugar can be addictive and can crowd out other nutritious foods. Furthermore, sugar and excess dairy are associated with inflammation and can reduce absorption of nutrients. Sugar can increase levels of cortisol (stress hormone) and that is associated with bone loss. Sodas or soft drinks not only add to the sugar load, they also contain phosphorous. When we don’t get enough calcium in relation to phosphorous, this can hurt bone growth. Poor bone-health is also associated with high blood sugar, which is found in diabetes and other metabolic issues, including obesity. Therefore, it is best to limit sugary foods and beverages in childhood because this is when bone strength is established. Certain medical conditions and medicines can increase osteoporosis risk. Eating disorders are high on that list, as are other diseases that interfere with nutrient absorption, such as celiac. Asthma medicines and prednisone can weaken bones. These are conditions that are known to cause an osteoporosis diagnosis early in life. The increased demands of prolonged stress, trauma, infection and toxins can 4 • Siletz News • April 2022 interfere with healthy bones. Chronic stress increases cortisol and nor-adrenalin hormones, and metabolic pathways are impacted when stress hormones stay high for long periods. Infection from bacteria and fungi burdens the living tissues and mineral bank of our bones. Toxic heavy metals can replace healthy bone minerals, weakening bones. Be aware and talk with your health care providers when you or your children face medical conditions or medicines that interfere with strong bone growth. In today’s world, new environmental hazards exist that have not received much attention yet because they have less history. Glyphosate and EMFs are big environmental risks to bone. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. For our purpose here, EMFs refer to electromagnetic fields that are man-made. There is alarming evidence that glyphosate interferes with bone health. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., has done extensive research on glyphosate. In addition to the connections she has found with autism, she also notes bone loss. High levels of glyphosate are found in Roundup-ready crops, including sugar beets, corn, canola, soy, alfalfa and cotton. These listed crops find their way into processed food products. Glyphosate is now sprayed directly onto crops to kill the crop and dry the seeds right before harvesting legumes and grains, such as garbanzo beans, oats and wheat. This results in high glyphosate concentration in legumes and grains that are not organic. Our government does not monitor glyphosate levels. Dr. Seneff’s work is connecting the dots and associating health conditions with glyphosate. She is digging deep in to science and finding shocking ways that this herbicide interferes with many of our body’s pathways. Glyphosate kills bacteria in the gut that are needed for enzymes, the uptake of minerals and a healthy microbiome. Glyphosate interferes with pathways and DNA coding. The science is deep and difficult to understand, yet the consequences are devastating and bone is only one of many problems. In her book, Toxic Legacy, Dr. Seneff suggests changing to an organic diet, getting Vitamin D from sunlight, using apple cider vinegar, and consuming nutrient-dense foods and fermented foods. Apparently the levels of glyphosate are highest in the U.S. compared to anywhere in the world. Glyphosate could be a new root cause for bone issues (as well as liver problems and autism). Another modern hazard for our bones is EMFs (electro-magnetic fields). There is controversy in how to interpret risk. The difference in risk between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation appears to be clear. Our need to protect ourselves from X-rays and other ionizing medical equipment is familiar. We are told that non-ionizing blue-tooth, wireless, cell phone and TV frequencies in our homes are safe. The dose is cumulative, however, and increasing research shows the nonionizing exposures are nearly identical to the ionizing ones on a cellular level. What this means, in our day-to-day lives, is that the safety line for our overall exposure is unclear. Undoubtedly, there are economic interests attempting to downplay the science. Lloyd Burrell studies how EMFs impact health and he has added bone health to his list of concerns. His website is electricsense.com. He states that everyone is impacted, whether they feel the effects or not. He became interested in the topic because he became quite sensitive and could not ignore the burning and other symptoms he felt. I, too, am aware of my sensitivity and have worked hard with my habits to protect myself as much as possible. Many people don’t feel the effects, but they do experience symptoms like headaches, chronic fatigue, ringing in ears, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and sinus and digestive issues. There may be increases in bone fractures in areas close to where cell phones are carried or held close to the body. Long-term exposure to high-voltage electrical lines is associated with decreased bone density and thyroid function. An estimated 2/3 of homes have wiring errors and dirty electricity, creating additional daily burden for our bodies. EMF exposure reduces melatonin production at night. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that serves a master hormone role in immune system and sleep. Suggested health tips to reducing EMF exposure: Never hold your cell phone to your ear; instead, use the speakerphone or air tube headset. Learn to put your cell phone in airplane mode when not in use, especially at night. Limit WI-FI use; consider ether-net connections at home or at least turn WI-FI off at night. Create an EMF-free sleep sanctuary in the bedroom to allow deep sleep and recovery at night. I conclude with actions you can take to minimize hazards to building strong bones. Limit sugary foods and beverages. Talk with your health care providers when you or your children face medical conditions or medicines that may interfere with bone growth. Consume nutrient-dense organic foods, including fermented foods and apple cider vinegar. Get Vitamin D from sunlight. Limit WI-FI use, especially at night. Limit cell phone exposure by keeping the phone away from your head and don’t carry it close to your body unless using airplane mode. Please know that 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. Celebrating Our First Foods! The co-managed site where we can access nettle shoots and other plant medicines is within the area we have tended the hazel stick patch. Tribal members and their families may contact me for further info. I cannot transport anyone due to COVID restrictions. Healthy Traditions 541-444-9627 (office) or kathyk@ctsi.nsn.us “New” Garden Box Application Please be sure your application is complete. We must be able to contact you or your application will not be accepted. Thank you. Diabetes and Community Health Program Staff April 2022 • Siletz News • 5 EVENTS CARE Virtual Shawl Making Tuesday, April 5 and 12 4:00 - 6:00pm Healing and Wellness Event Starts April 10 Denim Day - April 27 Virtual Talking Circle April 14 5:30pm Virtual Book Club Every Wednesday At 3:30pm For more information: 541-444-9638 Tobacco-Related Cancers for April Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal cancer is cancer arising from the esophagus — the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty in swallowing and weight loss. Other symptoms may include pain when swallowing, a hoarse voice, enlarged lymph nodes (glands) around the collarbone, a dry cough and possibly coughing up or vomiting blood. Causes: The two main types (i.e., squamous-cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma) have distinct sets of risk factors. Squamous-cell carcinoma is linked to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol. Adenocarcinoma has been linked to the effects of long-term acid reflux. Tobacco is a risk factor for both types. Both types are more common in people over 60 years of age. Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1-800-784-8669 6 • Siletz News • April 2022 Virtual Talking Circle The Siletz CARE Program hosts a Virtual Talking Circle on the third Thursday of each month: April 21, 2022 - 5:30 PM FMI: 541-444-9638 APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH TEAL TUESDAYS Every Tuesday in April send a text to Rachelle Endres at (541)270-7168 with the word “CONSENT” and include a photo of yourself wearing teal in honor of sexual assault survivors. DENIM DAY—April 27, 2022 Wear denim all day to show support for survivors. April Is STD Awareness Month STDs are at a record high in the United States. Use condoms and get tested today. Getting tested for STDs is a basic part of staying healthy. If you are in need of safe sex supplies, Contact Shawnee @ (541)270-6732 April 2022 • Siletz News • 7 CTSI Education Department – 2021 & 2022 Successes The Siletz Tribal Education Department has four education specialists located in each of our service areas (Siletz – Jeff Sweet; Salem – Sonya Moody-Jurado; Eugene – Candace Hill and Portland – Katy Holland). The vision of the education team is to support and improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Tribal members throughout their life. Collectively, the Tribal education specialists work with 79 school districts and 841 schools within the 11-county service area (for services pertaining to primary and secondary grades). Education specialists provide service to Tribal students from preschool to the 12th grade through our JOM, Youth Activity Fund and the Student Incentive program. Services include meaningful consultation with school districts, student advocacy, academic support, cultural enhancement, and support services for extracurricular activities. In addition, each education specialist works with enrolled adult Siletz Tribal members within the 11-county service area and beyond through the Adult Education, Adult Vocational Training, Higher Education and Graduate Student programs. Education specialists share a collective mission to provide opportunities for all Tribal members to reach their full potential, establish independence and improve the quality of their life through education and lifelong learning. It is the distinct pleasure of our team to work directly with the Tribal membership. We believe that our successes are your successes, so it is in that spirit we would like to share our 2021 and 2022 program highlights with you. Apply 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. 8 • Siletz News • April 2022 2021 Education Summary Statistics • • • • • • • • • • • 142 students served through the Higher Education program 28 students served through the Adult Vocational Training program 10 students served through the Graduate funding program 17 students served through the Adult Education program 1,425 students served through the JOM program 127 youth served through the Youth Activity program 71 students served through the Student Incentive program 269 students served through the COVID-19 Youth Assistance Program 422 students served through the BIA/CARES School Supply/PPE Fall 2021 927 youth served through the CARES COVID-19 STREAM Education Kits 9 students awarded Tribal Education Committee Scholarships 2022 Education Summary Statistics • • • • • • • 330 students served through the BIA/CARES School Supply/PPE Winter 2022 191 students served through January JOM send-home family engagement activities 205 students served through February JOM send-home family engagement activities 102 Higher Education students winter term/spring semester 2022 11 Adult Vocational Training students winter term/spring semester 2022 515 active enrolled JOM students as of March 2022 24 students are currently utilizing TutorMe services 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. Affordable Connectivity Program can help pay broadband costs if you are eligible The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, health care and more. Eligible low-income households can receive a discount of up to $30 per month toward Internet service and up to household contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. A household is eligible for the program if the household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: • $75 per month for eligible households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers if the • Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC or Lifeline Participates in Tribal-specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal • • • TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision Received a federal Pell Grant during the current award year Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income Internet program Two Steps to Enroll 1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to submit an application or print out a mail-in application. 2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Some providers may have an alternative application they will ask you to complete. Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan. If you need to talk to someone about your eligibility or application status, call the ACP Support Center at 877-384-2575. Top court will hear challenge to ICWA From the Native American Rights Fund WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a 44-year-old law that has long been considered the gold standard in child welfare policy. The far-reaching consequences of this case will be felt for generations. ICWA is widely supported by an impressive array of stakeholders within and outside of Indian Country. At the lower court, 486 Tribal Nations, 59 Native organizations, 31 child welfare organizations, 26 states plus Washington, D.C., and 77 members of Congress offered support for ICWA. These supporters recognize that ICWA is firmly in the best interests of Native children. In keeping children connected to their extended family and cultural identity, the positive outcomes are far-reaching and include higher self-esteem and academic achievement. Further, they recognize that collaboration between sovereign Tribal nations and state child welfare systems is effective and just governance. ICWA supporters are immersed in the historical background and present-day application of this law, which cannot be said of the few opponents who wish to overturn the law. In a coordinated, well-financed and direct attack, Texas and other opponents aim to simultaneously exploit Native children and undermine Tribal rights. Their goal – weakened protections for Native children – would be a certain outcome of dismantling ICWA, clearing the way for bad actors to grow their control of Native land, Native industry and Native futures. Our opponents do not represent the best interests of Native children, families or peoples; in fact, they seek to undermine them. ICWA is a cornerstone to our Tribal nations and the Protect ICWA campaign will continue to defend ICWA in the interest of Native children and the future of Tribal nations. For more information about STAHS, visit siletzartsheritage.org. April 2022 • Siletz News • 9 Tribal Council expands alternative health care to include naturopath services In addition to acupuncture, chiropractic and massage services, Tribal members now can use the alternative health care funding to access naturopath services. The program remains the same – up to $75 per visit for a maximum of three visits per quarter. Contact PRC for more information at 541-444-1236; it may take a few days to get a response due to current staffing challenges (see information at left). Thank you for your patience and kindness as we work through these challenges. Siletz Community Health Clinic offers dental implants; are you a good candidate? Millions of people in the U.S. have lost at least one tooth. If you’re one of them, you may be considering the surgical procedure of dental implants but are unsure whether implants are right for you. Good dental implant candidates are in good health and have a fully developed jaw. Ideally, you should also have a sufficient quantity of quality bone in your jaw to anchor the implant. To be a good candidate for dental implants, you have to commit to a high level of oral hygiene to look after your implanted teeth and surrounding gums. Regular brushing and flossing are imperative as are periodic checkups and professional cleanings. To determine whether dental implants are right for you, the Siletz Community Dental Clinic can carry out a thorough evaluation of your mouth and jaw. This will include a CT (computed tomography) scan. A CT scan produces a two-dimensional image but we have special technology that turns it into 3D. This helps us identify any areas of bone loss and assess your sinuses and location of nerves – critical information ahead of a dental implant. Medical conditions that could mean you’re not an ideal dental implant candidate include: • • • • • 10 • Siletz News • April 2022 Significant immune deficiencies Uncontrolled gum disease (periodontitis) Cancer Uncontrolled diabetes Alcoholism • • Connective-tissue disorder Hemophilia, which impedes blood clotting You may still be a good dental implant candidate if you have a medical condition. It depends on the severity and extent of the ailment. We’ll need to carefully evaluate your situation and may need to work with you and your physician to improve your overall health. Other factors that may raise questions about your suitability for implants are: • • You have undergone high-dose radiation treatment to the neck or head. You are pregnant. The American Pregnancy Association says high stress levels in an expectant mother can affect the development of her baby. Any Implants, continued on next page Implants, continued from previous page • • surgery is likely to heighten anxiousness during an already stressful time. If you are prone to excessive teeth clenching or grinding, this could put too much pressure on implants, causing long-term damage. If you take certain medications, • • including steroids or drugs that suppress the immune system. You’re a smoker/vaper. This will hinder healing, reducing the likelihood of a satisfactory implant procedure. You are a young person whose jaw bone is still growing. If you think you might be a good dental implant candidate, we can perform a detailed examination to determine whether implants are your best option. Call 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449 to schedule your examination today. Be safe. Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Stay well. SILETZ TRIBE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Cushing’s Disease vs. Cushing’s Syndrome – APRIL AWARENESS Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder that occurs when your body makes too much cortisol (hormone) from overuse of certain medications over a long period of time. Cushing’s disease is caused by an overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands and causes tumor (pituitary) growth in the brain. Cortisol is sometimes called the “stress hormone” because it helps your body respond to stress and helps: 1) maintain blood pressure; 2) regulate blood sugar; 3) reduce inflammation; and 4) turn the food you eat into energy. Cushing’s syndrome affects adults between ages 30 to 50, but it can also occur in children. It affects about three times as many women as men Cushing’s syndrome may cause other health problems such as: Heart attack or stroke Type 2 diabetes Memory loss or trouble concentrating High blood pressure Blood clots in the legs and lungs Unhealthy cholesterol levels Infections Insulin resistance and prediabetes Depression or other mood changes Bone loss or fractures Signs and Symptoms: Weight gain Thin arms and legs A round face Wide purple stretch marks on the stomach, breasts, hips and under the arms Increased fat around the base of the neck Weak muscles A fatty hump between the shoulders Easy bruising If you or someone you love is exhibiting symptoms, contact your medical provider for an exam. Siletz Vocational Rehab staff is available to assist you with your vocational needs. Some accommodations: A flexible work schedule, financial assistance or telework. References: Cushing’s Syndrome and Cushing Disease | Endocrine Society – Jan 2022 Cushings_Booklet_English.pdf (pituitarysociety.org) – 2013 Jamie Bokuro, Intake Specialist/Job Coach 541-444-8266 Tamra Russell, VRC/Job Developer & TSS (Portland) 503-238-1512, ext. 1411 Makayla Jackson, VRC/Job Developer (Eugene) 541-484-4234, ext. 1752 Toni Leija, VRC/Job Developer (Salem) 503-390-9494, ext. 1861 April 2022 • Siletz News • 11 Ken Staggs – 1949-2022 The foundation of our family, Ken Staggs, 73, passed away from cardiac arrest on Feb. 26, 2022, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Ken was the second of five children born to Gladys (Tom) and Charles “Chuck” Staggs in Salem, Ore., on Feb. 11, 1949. He was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, descended from the Mikonotunne and Kwatami Bands of the Tutuni Indians and the Shasta Band of the Rogue Indians. His childhood was spent on the Siletz Reservation as well as in a logging camp. He was able to learn and thrive under any circumstance put in front of him. His adventures would lead to learning and teaching experiences that he used to help others later in life. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1967 and served two years in the Army. A few years later, he relocated to Coeur d’Alene Through the years, Ken’s work ethic could be seen in the several jobs he held. He worked as a floor layer, a cemetery director at Forest Cemetery and later ran five departments at the CDA Resort. Ready to make a change, Ken decided to fulfill his dream of influencing Native youth in a positive way. He went to college and graduated from Gonzaga University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. That year he was awarded Student of the Year in the first unanimous decision for that award. He started his teaching career as a history teacher in Plummer, Idaho. Over the years, you could find Ken heavily involved in his surrounding community as a dedicated coach, umpire and referee. To stay active, Ken enjoyed playing the sports he coached recreationally, as well as golf and cribbage. Ken was many different things to so many people. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpa (Apa), uncle, nephew, caring neighbor, teacher, coach, mentor, veteran and friend. Richene Jo Johnson – 1952-2022 Throughout his life he had many hobbies. He collected old baseball and football cards. Ken was a classic car enthusiast, but his soft spot was for any of the 1956 Chevys. Ken never met a stranger. He was always quick to find out what made someone open up and was a natural at making people feel at ease. He is remembered by his uncanny ability to teach through humor, sarcasm and witty dialog, as well as his ability to pass on wisdom through storytelling and “outside-the-box” thinking. Ken would always use this quote: “The only thing you leave behind when you die is what you teach your children.” But for Ken, it was not only his children, whom he cherished, it was his students and the athletes he coached. Ken is survived by his wife, Wilma Staggs; his four children, Duke Staggs (Wendy), Heather “Shy” Rice, Abraham “Horse” Staggs (Tyia) and Dalton Staggs (Ami); brother, Tom Staggs (Connie); sisters, Sue Langstaff, Cheryl Ben and Julie Hodges; 11 grandchildren, Lincoln, Lawney, Casey, Kiana, Mike, Caleb, Ben, Alexis, Kyla, Kade and Kole; one greatgrandchild, Maverick; and his very large Native family. A Celebration of Life will take place April 23, in Oregon, time and place to be announced. Be safe. Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Stay well. For more information, visit npaihb.org/northwest-nativeamerican-research-center-forhealth-nw-narch/ Richene Jo Johnson, 69, of Elkton, Ore., was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Toledo, Ore., to George Richard Bennet Sr. and Irene Mae Meyers. She married Mickey Johnson and had three children – Bill Roberts of Washington; Cathy Roberts of Sheridan, Ore.; and Tudie Roberts of Sheridan. She had many siblings – Richard Bennet Jr., Delmer Butler Jr., Kent, Brent, Barry, Todd Butler, Ella Butler, Carol Kuykendall and Susie Kasemeyer. She died peacefully on Feb. 21, 2022, in her daughter Cathy Jo’s home as per her wish. She had 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Richene had touched so many lives and loved so many. She had taken in many children and raised them and loved them as her own. Richene is truly going to be missed, but never forgotten. Luv U ❤ Paul Davis – 1959-2022 Born: July 17, 1959, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Passed: Jan. 12, 2022, in Albany, Ore., at age 62 Paul was born and raised in Klamath Falls, the seventh of 10 children to Elnathan Davis and Minnie Davis. Growing up, Paul followed in the steps of his older siblings and attended Sacred Heart Academy in Klamath Falls. Paul was a member of the Sacred Heart Academy 1977 state champion baseball team and enjoyed running sports. Following high school, Paul served a short time in the U.S. Army. Following that, Paul worked at both Sprit Mountain Casino and Chinook Winds Casino, residing for a time in Grande Ronde, Ore.; McMinnville, Ore.; and Lincoln City, Ore. It was while living in Lincoln City that Paul met and married Special Surprise Hayes. In 2018 Paul and Special got married and made their home in Lincoln City. After only being married a short time, Special passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 18, 2019. Paul is survived by his sister, Minnie Kay Herbert, and brother, Mark Davis. In addition to being predeceased by his wife, Paul is predeceased by his parents; his siblings, Helen Ani, Marvin Davis, Rita Clow, Elnathan Davis, Peter Davis and the twins, Ruby and Ruth Davis; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Paul was especially thankful for the friendship and love shown to him by his cousins Kimberly Campbell and Annette Andrews. The family is thankful for the Siletz Tribe and the many wonderful people of the Tribe who have supported Paul since the passing of his wife, Special. A private family service was held Feb. 12, 2022, in Newport, Ore. A memorial to Paul will be placed in the Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz, Ore. 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 Oregonlawhelp.org. 12 • Siletz News • April 2022 Delores Ben – 1932-2022 The Siletz Tribe lost a friend and supporter Feb. 18 when Delores Ben, wife of Edmond Ben, passed. She and Ed were married in 1948 and lived in Siletz, Ore., until termination time when they moved to Salem, Ore., to raise their family. Married for almost 74 years, Delores supported Ed in the effort to regain federal Tribal recognition. She traveled with the Archie Ben dancers, helping preserve cultural connections and preparing food for the meetings held by the group working toward restoration. After restoration, she would attend meeting with Ed and participated in any activity she was asked to help with, including working with the Restoration Pow-Wow Committee stuffing goodie bags or whatever was needed. Delores is survived by her husband, Ed; her sons, Gerald and his wife Jackie, and Ed Ben Jr. and his wife Alice; grandkids, Christopher (Virginia), Crystal (Justin), Brandy (Jai), David, Jennifer, Michael, Channel (Andrew), Leanne, Fawn and Brook (Shawn); great-grandkids, Isaiah, Spencer, Cori, Crystin, Khloe, Mason, Kody, Faith, Hope, Jai Jr., Lennon, Livia, Clara, Evelyn, Destiny and Carley; and great-great-grandson, Bryan. She was preceded in death by her son, Rod (Cheryl). Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Pilcrow Foundation awards grant to Siletz Library, Tribe helps with books The Siletz Public Library was recently awarded the Children’s Book Project grant award from the Pilcrow Foundation, which provides quality children’s books to rural public libraries through a competitive grant process to encourage active engagement within the community and lifelong learning. Forty-two small and rural libraries across the United States were selected for the latest grant distribution. The library received 121 children’s books with a focus on diversity, American Indian authors and illustrators, STEM and health. The books have a value of more than $1,600 and include picture books, board books, fiction and nonfiction. The grant was made possible by Pilcrow Foundation supporters Dr. Bill Strawbridge, Dr. Meg Wallhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Berenson, and Mrs. Laura Ackerman. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians donated an additional 14 books. The local match of $400 was made possible by Siletz Valley Friends of the Library. The Pilcrow Foundation books will greatly enrich our children’s book collection. These are critically acclaimed titles, well-recognized by librarians and educators. We are very grateful to the Pilcrow Foundation, its supporters and our local donors. All of the new books have been added to the collection and Siletz Public Library invites our patrons and local residents to visit and borrow from the collection. Interior Department announces next steps to remove “sq___” from federal lands WASHINGTON— The Department of the Interior has announced a list of candidate replacement names for more than 660 geographic features with the name “squaw,” which was officially declared a derogatory term as a result of Secretary’s Order 3404. The department has initiated Tribal consultations and an opportunity for public comment to recommend and review proposed replacement names. Secretary’s Order 3404 established the 13-member Derogatory Geographic Names Task Force, which includes representatives from the department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; National Park Service; Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation; and U.S. Geological Survey. The Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service is also a member. The task force’s first action was to finalize a decision to replace a full spelling of the derogatory term with “sq___” for all official related communications. “Words matter, particularly in our work to make our nation’s public lands and waters accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Consideration White House Council on Native American Affairs discusses effort to protect, increase access to Indigenous sacred sites WASHINGTON – The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) convened an engagement session with Tribal leaders and Native Hawaiian organizations on March 9 focused on implementing a new interagency initiative to improve the protection of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration and action. Eight federal agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit to increase collaboration with Tribes to ensure stewardship and access to sites, and incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into management, treatment and protection procedures. The listening session was led by WHCNAA Executive Director Morgan Rodman, who was joined by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Transportation and Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; White House Council on Environmental Quality; Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; and the Tennessee Valley Authority. During the session, government officials encouraged traditional cultural practitioners, Tribal elders and those with traditional ecological knowledge expertise to provide comments and share their perspectives about the MOU and its implementation, including how to improve the protection of and access to Tribal, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian sacred sites. Newly identified goals also include, but are not limited to: • • • Establishing an interagency working group to enhance interagency collaboration and coordination Integrating consideration of sacred sites early into the decision-making, regulatory and consultation processes to ensure that agency actions acknowledge and honor the importance of sacred sites Enhancing public outreach that focuses on the importance of maintaining the integrity of sacred sites and the need for public stewardship to protect and preserve them. of these replacements is a big step forward in our efforts to remove derogatory terms whose expiration dates are long overdue,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Throughout this process, broad engagement with Tribes, stakeholders and the general public will help us advance our goals of equity and inclusion.” Prior to the implementation of the task force, changes to derogatory names for geographic features were submitted as a proposal to the Board on Geographic Names, which then worked through its deliberative process. The BGN has received 261 proposals to replace geographic features with sq___ in the name in the past 20 years. Under SO 3404, the task force will recommend replacements for more than 660 geographic features to the BGN in a matter of months, starting from a list of five candidate names for each individual feature. This process stands to significantly advance and accelerate the name change process across the nation. The Tribal consultations and public comment period announced in the Federal Register on Feb. 22 will give the task force the chance to seek additional candidate names and feedback from Tribes and the public. The task force will prioritize these names in its review and provide a final recommendation for the BGN to vote on when it convenes later this year. April 2022 • Siletz News • 13 SERVICES AVAILABLE Mental Health Services & Life Alert Mental Health Services  What services are available? • Counseling Services – individual or family • Psychiatry Services • Psychology Services y Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary)  • • •  • 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 “Hi, I can help with OHP.” • 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. 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. 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. Do you need help with OHP? You don’t have to leave your home to apply! Applications can now be done online or over the phone. The Health Care Marketplace is open now through May 15, 2021. Shop for health plans at https://or.checkbookhealth.org/ or call direct at 855-268-9767. 541-444-9611 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 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 14 • Siletz News • April 2022 Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org 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: • • 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: • Siletz – Jeffrey Green at 541-4441030 • Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503390-9494 • Eugene – James Boe at 541-484-4234 • Portland – 503-238-1512 Scholarships • Fastweb (scholarship search engine) • Big Future (scholarship search engine) • Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide (scholarship search engine) • OregonStudentAid.gov • Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation Scholarships Deadline: April 30, 2022 • • • • NAJA-Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2022 • Tribal College and University Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • American Indian Service Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • Army Emergency Relief Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • Catching the Dream Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • AIS Scholarship Deadline: Varies College Board Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing • Open Education Database Graduate and Ph.D. Scholarships Deadline: Varies National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Deadline: Varies • NOAA Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing For information about the Siletz Tribal language program, visit siletzlanguage.org. Other Opportunities • Changing Climate Residency Deadline: April 10, 2022 • Amber Grants Deadline: Rolling • NAYA Ninth Grade Counts Deadline: Rolling • Dept. of Energy Scholars Program Deadline: Ongoing • National Park Service Tribal Stewards Inclusion Program Deadline: Ongoing • • • • • April Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador National Youth Leadership Forum STEM Program Nomination Form Deadline: Various The Student Conservation Association Northwest Youth Corps Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students • ON TRACK OHSU! • The SMART Competition May • Send thank you notes to people who have helped you. • • Make final decision about which college or university you will attend. • If you decide to decline enrollment to a college or university to which you have been accepted, send notice indicating this to the college’s admissions office. • • • • American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • Oregon Native American Chamber Scholarships Deadline: July 30, 2022 Important information for college-bound Tribal seniors • • This is the deadline for final decisions for universities. Send letter of intent to registrar. Line up a summer job. Attend your Senior Awards Night. Review any award letters and be sure you understand the terms and conditions that accompany each type of aid. If necessary, arrange for housing and a meal plan (at school). Send thank you notes to any person/ committee from which you received a scholarship. Internships • Habitat Restoration Internship Deadline: Various • Saturday Academy Internships Deadline: Multiple • Meta (Facebook) Data Center Engineering Internships Deadline: Various • EPA Environ. Research/Bus. Support Deadline: Multiple • Public Lands Internship Program Deadline: Various • National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Deadline: Multiple • NOAA Internships Deadline: Ongoing • Indian Land Tenure Foundation Deadline: Multiple • Code Switch Internship Deadline: Various • Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Multiple • HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern Deadline: Open until filled • American Fisheries Society Deadlines: Multiple • WOTE Agr icultural Incubator Internship Deadline: Various • Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) Deadline: Multiple Visit OregonStudentAid.gov – 500+ grant/scholarship opportunities. Fellowships • Native American Journalism Fellowship Deadline: April 30, 2022 • Institute for Citizens and Scholars Fellowships Deadline: Various • American Indian Graduate Center Deadline: Ongoing • NOAA Fellowships Deadline: Ongoing • Master of Forest Resources Fellowships Deadline: Open until filled • NW Native American Research Centers for Health Research Support Fellowship Deadline: Rolling • Northwestern University’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research Undergraduate Fellowships Deadline: Rolling • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Deadline: Multiple April 2022 • Siletz News • 15 Tribal Council Timesheets for February 2022 Frank Aspria – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC 3.25 1.5 Ind 3,25 1.5 Gmg .5 4 1.5 STBC ED Tvl 2/1-4 2/7-9 2/10 6 9 .5 .75 4.75 2.5 3.75 .5 .75 4.75 2.5 3.75 3 .5 1 .25 1 .25 1 .5 4 .5 Special TC, email STBC email/packet/mtg, packets Eugene community mtg, email, reports 2/11 Special TC – gaming, email, reports 2/14-15 Salem chamber mtg, email, notes 2/16 Hunting/fishing, ORC mtg 2/17 Meet w/ Coquille Tribe, packets 2/18 Regular TC 2/22 Enrollment packets/wkshp, gaming wkshp, HR wkshp 2/23 Meet w/ City of Toledo 2/24-28 Email, reports Lillie Butler – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC Ind 7 3.5 6.75 3.5 Gmg STBC ED Tvl 2/1-4 2/5 Education, packets Health, Housing, General Council Loraine Y. Butler – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC 2.75 3 .25 1.5 Ind 2.75 3 .25 1.5 .75 2 1.5 1.75 4.75 1.75 .75 .75 2 1.5 1.75 4.75 1.75 .75 Gmg STBC ED Tvl 1 2 2.5 2.5 1 2/2-4 2/5 2/6 2/7 Special TC, packets Health, Housing, General Council Special TC Natural Resources Comm, Salem casino, packets 2/8 Culture Comm, STBC packet 2/9-10 STBC mtg, CPT, packets 2/11-15 Special TC – gaming, packets 2/17 Meet w/ Coquille Tribe, packets 2/18-21 Regular TC, packets 2/22 Enrollment & gaming wkshps 2/27 Packets Sharon Edenfield – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC 1.5 3.25 .25 .5 .5 1.5 Ind 1.5 3.25 Gmg .5 .5 1.5 2.5 1 1.5 2.5 2 2 .25 1.5 .25 1.75 .5 .5 1 Ind .5 1 1.5 1.5 16 • Gmg Siletz News 1.5 .5 1.25 1.75 2.5 1.5 1.75 .75 .5 .25 2.5 1.5 1.75 .75 .5 .25 2/2 2/5 2/6-7 2/8 2/9 2/10 Webinar, minutes, packets Health, Housing, General Council Special TC, Salem econ dev Meet w/ City of Siletz Minutes, packets Treasury Dept. consultation, Eugene community mtg 2/11 Special TC – gaming 2/14-15 Salem econ dev, minutes, packets 2/16 Meet w/ Coquille Tribe, packets 2/18 Regular TC 2/21 Salem econ dev 2/22 Enrollment wkshp, HR wkshp, gaming wkshp 2/23 Meet w/ City of Toledo 2/24 Special TC, Consent Decree/ ODFW STBC ED Tvl 2 2/6-7 2.5 2/8-9 2/10 • 2/11 2/12-13 2/14 2/15 2/16-17 .25 Special TC – gaming Email, packets Email, office – HR, payroll, exec sec EA hearing, SB13 review, email SIAC hearing, OR Racing Comm mtg, email, mtg prep 2/18 Regular TC 2/19-21 Enrollment notebook, email 2/22 Enrollment wkshp, email 2/23 Meet w/ City of Toledo, email 2/24-25 Special TC, email 2/28 Salem econ dev, email, reports .25 Delores Pigsley – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC .5 Ind .5 Gmg 2 1.75 2.25 3.5 1.75 2.25 3.5 .5 2 1 1.5 .5 2 1 1.5 .5 1.25 .5 1.25 .5 1 2.5 1 2.5 1.25 2.75 2 2.5 1.25 2.25 1.25 2.75 2 2.5 1.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 STBC ED Tvl 2/1 2/2 2/3-4 2/5 4 2.5 1 2.5 .5 2/6-8 2/9 2.5 2/10 2/11 2/12-13 2/14 3 2/15 2/16 .5 2/17 2/18 2/19-21 2/22 2/23 2/24 1 .5 2.5 2/25-28 OR Tribal Gaming mtg, Tribal conf call, mail Education video, mail, prep for cncl Special TC, mail, prep for council Health, Housing, General Council, mail Special TC, mail, agenda items STBC mtg, Investment Comm, mail Mail, agenda items, personnel Special TC – gaming, mail, agenda items Mail, prep for chamber mtg Salem Chamber mtg, mail, agenda items OR Tribes mtg, mail, prep for cncl Congressional hearing, consultation w/ ORC, mail Meet w/ Coquille Tribe Regular TC, mail Mail, prep for council Enrollment & financial wkshps, mail Meet w/ City of Toledo, mail, agenda Meet w/ ODFW, Salem community mtg, Special TC, mail Mail, agenda, docs Angela Ramirez – 2/1/22-2/28/22 Bonnie Petersen – 2/1/22-2/28/22 TC .5 1 1.5 .5 1.25 1.75 STBC ED Tvl 1 1 1.5 2.5 2.5 April 2022 Special TC, ED project, email Orientation w/ exec sec & IT, STBC mtg prep/mtg, email Eugene community mtg, email, gaming mtg prep TC .75 3 2.25 .75 1.75 Ind .75 2.75 2.25 .75 1.75 1.25 1.25 1 2.75 .25 2 .25 1 1 3 .25 2.25 .25 1.25 .5 .5 Gmg .5 3 .5 STBC ED Tvl 2.25 .25 .75 1 .5 .25 2/3-4 2/5 2/6 2/8 2/9-10 2/11-14 2/16 Special TC, mtg prep, read docs Health, Housing, General Council Special TC, STAHS AAAHC @ clinic, email STBC mtg, STAHS, email, packets Special TC – gaming, email, packets View Senate testimony, reports, email, packets 2/17 Meet w/ Coquille Tribe 2/18 Regular TC, email, packets 2/19-21 Email, packets 2/22 Workshop 2/23 Meet w/ City of Toledo 2/24 Salem Chamber mtg, TC mtg, Siletz community mtg 2/25-28 STAHS, email, packets See remaining timesheet on page 19 Purple Bingo Revolution APRIL 30, 2022 AT 6PM BINGO SESSION PAYS OUT $1,800 · NO-HOST BAR with a Prince Tribute Show! 60 PAPER & MACHINE BUY-IN INCLUDES 1 MAIN BINGO PACK, 1 BLACKOUT GAME $ & ADMISSION TO THE PURPLE XPERIENCE SHOW! 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April 2022 • Siletz News • 17 Home composters also benefit from curbside services By Lincoln County Solid Waste District Using curbside mixed compostable recycling and curbside yard debris recycling collection services are a great way to keep the home compost piles free of unwanted materials. Home composting is like any recipe – great things can be achieved when the right ingredients, time and effort are used. Because home composting is done on a small scale, some common garden debris can become problematic if it gets into the mix. If not removed from the home compost pile, these items can cause odors, slow the processing down or germinate unwanted plants in your garden. Fortunately, most of them are not a problem for commercial composting processes. Here is a short list of materials we recommend not be put into your home compost, but instead can be placed into a yard debris/mixed compostable recycling cart: Seed heads, invasive plants, weeds Many plant seeds and cuttings can survive through the entire process of a typically maintained home compost pile. The seeds and unwanted sprouts can then spread back into your garden with the finished home compost. By removing these undesirables – placing seed heads, invasive plants, weed roots, etc. into your roll cart – your home compost will sprout far fewer unwanted plants in next year’s garden. Commercial composting operates at high temperatures and destroys almost all unwanted seed heads, so these materials are not a problem when they are placed into curbside programs. Pumpkins There are a few garden items, such as pumpkins, that just smell bad when they decompose and may not be the best fit for all residential home compost piles. Pumpkins are an example of an optional item to keep out of the home compost pile, especially if your compost pile is upwind of a neighbor’s window. Pumpkins can go into commercial composting without issue and hence can be placed into curbside programs. Too many greens One dilemma of home composting is maintaining a proper mixture of greens (grass clippings and plant clippings) and browns (old sticks, dry brown grass, etc.). The ratio is about 1:4 (1 part green to 4 parts brown). Many home composters struggle with keeping enough browns to prevent issues. Having too heavy of a mix of greens, such as a large pile of only grass, can lead to some troublesome results and foul odors. The roll cart serves as an outlet for overages of excess greens. Branches larger than a thumb’s width For the home compost pile, larger branches need to be chipped, chopped or shredded for them to successfully decompose in a timely manner. Commercial composting can handle branches without issue because they shred the woody debris in commercial tub-grinders. The roll cart offers home composters a convenient outlet for branches up to 4” in diameter, which only need to be cut down in length to fit the cart and close the lid. This goes for holiday trees as well. Below is short list of items that never go into home compost:*** • • • Meats, bones and fats Dairy and buttery items Breads, pastas and rice *** Thompson Sanitary Service and North Lincoln Sanitary customers can place meats, dairies and breads into their mixed compostable recycling cart. The commercial compost process is set up to accept these items Lastly, keep all plastics out! Critical to the success of composting is keeping all plastics out of it. Even socalled “bio-degradable” plastics can cause problems in compost. Do not put plastics or use plastic bags in your home compost and do not put any plastics into your mixed compostable roll cart or yard debris roll cart. Chinook Winds Casino Resort Calling all Tribal member business owners If you would like to be on the preferred Tribal members business list with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail, email or drop off your business card, brochures, or business information to: Chinook Winds Casino Resort Attn: Purchasing Dept. 1777 NW 44th St. Lincoln City, OR 97367 Phone: 541-996-5853 Fax: 541-996-3847 erica@cwcresort.com If you want to be part of a great team and looking for a new career opportunity, Please call Human Resources at (541) 996-5800 or (541) 996-5806. www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm 18 • Siletz News • April 2022 Courtesy photo One of four COVID Clinics held at the Coastal Range Food Bank located in Blodgett/Nashville, Ore. To the editor: Acknowledgement from Coastal Range Food Bank, Inc. to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians CRFB’s Assistance & Nutrition Program has been able to provide the highest quality organic foods because we were awarded $2,000. by the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. This grant paid for a variety of organic brands that our shoppers recognize, assuring them they are not giving up their eating preferences. We are extremely proud of the progress we’ve made in removing any stigma of shopping at a food bank and redefining what food bank food really is. Our program isn’t a one size fits all, we aren’t only addressing temporary or chronic emergency food insecurity – we’ve stepped up during the pandemic. With the help of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, we are managing these complicated issues and finding we are stronger than we thought. During COVID, new clients have said they were sure they would never be on the receiving end of a food bank. Thank you, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, for believing in us. Sincerely, C. 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Editor-in-Chief: Kurtis Barker Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Andy Taylor April 2022 • Siletz News • 19 Happy 8th Birthday to the most handsome, smart, kind and funny twins! Happy Belated Birthday, Elijah and Noah, on March 4. Poppa and I love you two very much. General Council Meeting Saturday, May 7, 2022 • 1 p.m. Siletz, Oregon I would like to wish the sweetest little girl, Miss Bailey Mae, who blesses her auntie and all those around her so much, the Happiest 8th Birthday! Happy Birthday, Bailey! I love you so much! Love always, Auntie Amber Princess Ari – Poppa and I want to wish you Happy 4th Birthday! Honey girl, you are your mommy’s mini, yet have your own fierce personality that we absolutely love! You’re so tough it’s scary. And so sweet, loving and the most beautiful girl in the world! We love you, sissy! Always, Poppa and Mima Congratulations to my little sister on graduating from OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University), passing your licensing exam and landing your dream job! Use Amazon Smile to donate to STAHS Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. Call to Order Invocation Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4. Thank you! 1--Go to Amazon.com. Special Presentation Consent Decree Tribal Member Concerns Chairman’s Report Announcements 2--In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile. 3--See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives. 4--Follow the easy directions. Adjourn Congratulations to Tadee (Bill) Hatfield on his first elk! Great job, we’re all so proud of you! Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police 503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155; child.idkits@state.or.us Happy (Belated) Birthday to my favorite Elder Statesman on Feb. 23. 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 inperson 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. Passages Policy Submissions to Passages are limited to two 25-word items per person, plus one photo if desired. All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length. Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission. 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