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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Portland Potlatch

May 2022

Inside This Issue:

PAO News

1-3

A&D

4-5

Natural

Resources

6-7

477/SSP

8-9

Education

10-15

Culture/

Language

Nights

TPEP

Home

Visiting

Behavioral

Health

Voc. Rehab

20-21

Memorial

Day Share

Staff

Directory

3 PART COMMUNITY

CRAFT SERIES!

We are excited to announce the Portland Area Office

will begin a new 3-part craft series.

From May through July 2022, those who sign up each

month, will receive a craft kit by mail, to complete at

their own pace.

Our first kit in the series will be Beaded Necklaces!

The deadline to sign up is:

Wednesday, May 11th by 4:30 PM

Portland Potlatch

is published by the

Confederated

Tribes of Siletz

Indians Portland

Area Office

To sign up, or for more information please e-mail

Andrew Johanson at:

AndrewJ@ctsi.nsn.us

or call (503) 238-1512 X 1419

PAO Announcements

Happenings in PDX

Come Thru Market: A Market

Centering Black and Indigenous

Farmers and Makers

maintain that environment we ask that you

follow the rule of see something, say

something.

When: Every Monday in May

Time: 12 PM—4 PM

Where: The Redd on Salmon Street

831 SE Salmon St.

Portland, OR 97214

Come Thru Market is an incubator market

centering Black and Indigenous Farmers

and Makers. We support BIPOC growers

in taking their small business dreams to the

farmers market environment.

We are an anti-racist market. To help us

Native American Arts Festival & Mother’s

Day Pow-Wow

When: May 7th & 8th, 2022

10AM—7PM each day

Where: Riverside Park

304 SE East Park Street

Grants Pass, Oregon

People of the Earth Foundation present the 26th annual Native American Arts Festival

and Mother’s Day Pow-wow. Grand Entry is at 1PM on Saturday and 12PM on Sunday.

Mother’s Day Ceremony is on Sunday, May 8th at 3PM. Honoring all women by giving

each one a flower representing the “Gift of Life”. This is a free family event and

everyone is welcome.

Alcohol and Drug Program

A & D PHILOSOPHY

Second Priority: Family members

currently living with Siletz Tribal

members, Native Americans who

are enrolled in other tribes and

Siletz Tribal employees.

The primary philosophy of the

Siletz Tribal Alcohol and Drug

Program is that alcoholism,

chemical dependency and other Third Priority: Non-Native comaddictions are progressive illmunity members who have ties

nesses. When left untreated, they to the Siletz Tribal community.

can cause emotional, mental,

physical and spiritual problems

for the person, family and comSERVICES

munity. Addictions are treatable

and staff are personally dedicat- Behavioral Health Case

ed to providing culturally releManagement

vant treatment services.

Community development

Community education

VALUES

Leadership skill building

Alternative activities

The Siletz Tribal Alcohol and

Individual and community asset

Drug Program adheres to the

building

following:

Mentorship opportunities

Support groups

Cultural activities

The continuous improvement of service

Outpatient Treatment

delivery.

Services

People deserve to be

Evaluation/assessment

treated with dignity and

Referral to appropriate resources

respect.

Alcohol/other drug education

Individual counseling

The value of diversity

and cultural sensitivity. Group counseling

Family treatment

counseling

ADMISSION CRITERIA Cultural/traditional

Adolescent treatment

Women’s specific treatment

Priority for admission to any

Intervention

component of the program is as

Recreational therapy

follows:

DUII Services

First Priority: Siletz Tribal members.

Alcohol and Drug Program

Transitional Services

(in Siletz Service Area)

SERVICE AREA

A transitional, residential program The Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Indians service area is made up of

is available for men and women

eleven Western Oregon counties.

who have completed residential

Four Tribal offices serve these

alcohol/drug treatment.

eleven counties:

Services include:

Life skill building

Domestic violence education

Parenting skill building

Referral to appropriate

resources

Support for family reunification

FEES

Recovery Mentor Outreach

There are no fees associated with

Recovery Outreach Mentor services.

Outpatient Treatment

SILETZ – Lincoln and

Tillamook Counties

SALEM/KEIZER – Marion, Yamhill and Polk

Counties

EUGENE – Lane, Linn

and Benton Counties

PORTLAND –

Multnomah, Clackamas

and Washington Counties

Andulia WhiteElk,

Addictions Counselor

503-559-1352

anduliaw@ctsi.nsn.us

Siletz Tribal members and other

Native Americans who are enAndrew Eddings,

rolled in a federally recognized

tribe are eligible for services at no Behavioral Health Case Mgr.

541-270-9717

cost to them. Third party payandrewe@ctsi.nsn.us

ments are accepted. Non-tribal

clients will be assigned a fee based

on a sliding fee schedule.

Transitional Living Center

Residents are required to pay 30%

of their income for rent and utilities.

Natural Resources Program

Type of Tag

2022-2023 Hunting and Fishing Tags Distribution

Schedule

Elk

Tribal offices are closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tribal Members wanting a

tag should call to have tags mailed to them beginning the first date of tag issuance (541) 444-8227

or (541) 444-8232

Type of Tag

Deer

Number Season Dates

Available

Antlerless—

Youth

8/15—12/31

Lottery applications

available 6/1; due

7/1; drawing 7/5;

tags issued 7/6

Lottery—

Open to

Youth ages

12-17 only

Early Archery

8/27—9/25

8/1 at 8 AM at

Natural Resources

First come

first served*

1st Season Rifle

11/12—11/15 Lottery applications Lottery

available 8/29;

due 9/23; drawing

10/3; tags issued

2nd Season Rifle

11/19—11/25 Lottery applications Lottery

available 8/29;

due 9/23; drawing

10/3; tags issued

Antlerless

1/1/23—

3/31/23

Late Archery

Antlerless

11/26—12/11 First Distribution:

10/17 at 8 AM at

NR Office

Second Distribution:

10/31 at 8 AM at

NR Office

(see Note 2 below)

First come

first served*

200

11/1—12/30

(estimate)

First come

first served

Date to Start Tag Method of

Issuance

Early Archery***

8/27-9/25

General Rifle

375

10/1—11/4** 8/15

Antlerless—

Adult

10/1-11/4

Lottery applications Lottery—

available 8/1; due Open to

8/26; drawing

Elders only

9/6; tags issued

Antlerless—

Youth

10/1—11/6

Lottery applications

available 8/1; due

8/26; drawing

9/6; tags issued

Lottery—

Open to

Youth ages

12-17 only

50 (minus 11/19—12/11 First Distribution:

# of early

10/17 at 8 AM at

season tags

NR Office

filled)

Second Distribution:

10/31 at 8 AM at

NR Office

First come

first served*

Late Archery

Number Season Dates Date to Start Tag Method of

Available

Issuance

8/1 at 8 AM at

Natural Resources

First come

first served*

First come

Salmon Salmon

NOTE 1: A Tribal Member may obtain only ONE elk tag in their name during the 2022-2023

hunting season (bow, bull and cow tags all count toward the one tag), except as noted

below.

NOTE 2: First Distribution: For hunters who have not been issued an early season deer archery tag

(for deer tags) or any elk tag (for elk tags).

Second Distribution: For any eligible hunter, regardless of what other tags they have

received.

Lottery applications Lottery

available 8/29;

due 9/23; drawing

10/3; tags issued

12/1

8/15

*No early calls to “save” a tag for someone. Must call to have a tag mailed no earlier than the first

day of distribution.

**Season for Youth ages 12-17 is 10/1—11/6 (2 additional days at end of general season)

***Unfilled Deer Early Bow tags must be returned to Natural Resources by 10/7.

477—Self-Sufficiency Program

477-SSP May Meeting

Information:

This will be mandatory for all enrolled

SSP clients, unless you have been

excused by your case worker.

Zoom information will be emailed If you have any questions please make

directly to current 477 clients. sure to contact your Tribal Service

The 477-SSP program will be hosting

monthly trainings. We will send out

post cards with more information on

how to gain access through zoom.

Specialist (TSS).

Anna Renville annar@ctsi.nsn.us

(503) 238-1512 x 1412

Tamra Russell tamrar@ctsi.nsn.us

(503) 238-1512 x 1411

TANF—Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families

Cash Assistance can include but is not

limited to:

 Cash Grants



477—SSP Paid Work Experience

Paid Work Experience will be

available to eligible, work ready

participants who lack work history,

transferrable skills, those that have

little to no employment skills and

those needing new employment

skills.

Participants will be paid for 480

hours.

Support Services may be utilized for

work required tools, uniforms

(clothing, boots, shoes) and

transportation assistance.

Siletz Tribal TANF Program



Who is eligible:

Enrolled members of Federally

recognized tribes or descendants.

Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Indians: www.ctsi.nsn.us

Portland Area Office: Tamra Russell

(503)238-1512 ext. 1411

Support Services

Pre-TANF / Diverted Services:

Childcare Assistance

This Program can provide nonrecurrent short term Benefits:

Address barriers to self-sufficiency /

employment

Culturally based Case Management



Referrals

Job readiness & Job skills Workshops

GED & Higher Education guidance

Incentives

Eligibility requirements:

Enrolled Siletz Tribal member in

household

Live in 11-County Service Area

Meets income requirements

Completes application process to

determine eligibility

must not exceed 185% of Federal poverty Level for last 30 days

 Intent is to divert families from

becoming TANF participants

 Expected to have gainful employment within 4 months

 Services will not exceed four

months

 Eligible families can receive

cash grants based on household

size

 Family may be eligible for support services based on barriers

identified on case plan

Examples of eligible families:

 On unpaid maternity leave



Short term illness/injury

Contact your local Tribal Area Office listed below or by email: 477ssp@ctsi.nsn.us

Your Success is Important to Us!

Siletz Area

Office:

Salem Area

Office:

Portland Area

Office:

Eugene Area

Office:

Contact a Tribal Services Specialist for more information about current components that are

available.

If you have questions, or to apply, please call the Portland Area Office (503) 238-1512 and

speak with Anna Renville at ext. 1412 or Tamra Russell ext. 1411.

201 SE Swan Ave.

Siletz, OR 97380

541-444-2532

3160 Blossom Dr.

NE, Suite #105

Salem, OR 97305

503-390-9494

12790 SE Stark St

Suite #102

Portland, OR 97233

503-238-1512

2468 W. 11th Ave.

Eugene, OR 97380

541-484-4234

Education Program

For May, we will once again be offering:

JOM Send Home Activity for all

Would you like to be added to our monthly

JOM families. These are hands-on, fun

email list serve? At the beginning of each

activities for the whole family to enjoy

month I email out our program updates to our

together. Please email me if you would

Tribal families who have signed up for our

like the link to sign up for this. Sign up

email list serve. I also include a link to view

our monthly Portland area office newsletter. I will open on May 2nd through the

would be happy to add you to our current

12th at 4:30pm.

email list serve. If you would like to be added

Higher Education/AVT/Graduate

please email me, Katy Holland at:

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

Level Honor Gathering—June 23rd

or call me: (503) 238-1512 ext. 1418.

at 6pm. Celebrating our college and

AVT graduates. Please email Katy if you

would like more information for your

family.

Education Program

Hello To All Our Tribal Families,

Siletz Education

Programs Serving Our

Tribal Members



Higher Education: Assists Tribal

Members to attend college towards

their Bachelors Degree (up to 5 years

of educational support funding).

Each year the deadline to apply is

June 30th. Applications to apply for

Federal student Aid (FAFSA—

required) opens October 1st.

Adult Vocational Training

Program: Supports Tribal Members

for up to two years of specific

vocational training. Download

applications at www.ctsi.nsn.us/

uploads/downloads/Education/

Grants/CTSI-AVT-Application.pdf



Adult Education Program: For

Siletz Tribal Members 16 years or

older who are not already enrolled in

a formal education program. This

program can assist with GED,

certificate and licensing programs,

classes and more. The programs

primary purpose is to improve and

maintain employment status of all of

our Tribal Members. No deadline

applies to this.

For more information please contact Katy

at the Portland area office by calling or by

email; katyh@ctsi.nsn.us .

Please visit our Tribal webpage:

www.ctsi.nsn.us

For enrolled Siletz Tribal Youth: helps fund a

variety of programs such as sports, music, camp,

cultural supplies and so much more! Download

the Youth Activity Fund Application from the

Tribe’s website. Look under the “Education” tab.

www.ctsi.nsn.us

Graduation Incentives For Siletz Tribal Graduates and Promotions: For All

Ages

It is that time of year to get ready for

the Tribe’s Incentive Program for our

youth (from Preschool/Head Start to

12th grade and college, AVT, and

graduates (at all levels). To apply,

please fill out the Tribal Incentive

Form (found on the Tribe’s website or

Pre K—12

Incentive

Head Start/

Preschool

$10

Kindergarten

$10

Elementary

School

$20

Middle School

contact Katy for the link or if you need

a hard copy). Please remember to attach the documentation that is asked

for in the application. This program

recognizes Siletz tribal students for

their academic achievements in the

following ways:

Higher Ed/ AVT Incentive

Achievement

One Year AVT

$100

Two Year AVT

$200

AA, AS, AAOT

$200

BA/BS

$75 plus a Pendleton blanket

$50

$300

High school/GED $100

PhD

$300 plus a Pendleton blanket

Tribal Funding is once a year.

The deadline to have your Higher Education Application in is June 30,

2022.

Remember to complete your FASFA: www.studentaid.gov/

Education Program

Siletz Tribal JOM Supplemental Education Program:

Helps to fund K-12 Native American students who are attending a public school

in support of their intellectual growth, vocational goals and cultural

enrichment. The program also advances the participant’s physical, social and

emotional growth.

Applications can be found on the CTSI web page at www.ctsi.nsn.us. Contact

Katy by email at katyh@ctsi.nsn.us or by calling the Portland Area Office (503)

238-1512 ext. 1418.

Tribal Temporary Student Assistance Program

The Tribal Temporary Student Assistance

Program (TTSAP) is a time-limited

program which assists a student while

obtaining higher education for a period

not to exceed 6 years. The participant

must:



Maintain full time student status

(defined as twelve or more credits

per semester)



Attend a college, university, vocational, or trade school



Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA

Applications are open from May 1st

-May 31st. Please visit the Siletz Tribal

Housing Department page.

Online Tutoring Available

Online tutoring continues to be offered on

demand as well as scheduled academic

support 24/7 to our Siletz Tribal youth

and college students. The program is open

to all student K-12, Higher Education, and

AVT. Students can also access support for

SAT/ACT tests. The program is open to

all students K-12, Higher Education, and

AVT. Space is limited, as hours are

available. To register, please contact Katy

at the Portland area office or email at:

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us.

Education Program

Virtual Culture/Language Nights

For access to study

materials please log in

on the Tribe’s

website:

Tobacco Prevention Program

Tobacco Related Cancers for the Month of May

www.ctsi.nsn.us

For more information

or to sign up please

contact Nick Viles at

nickv@ctsi.nsn.us or

call (541) 484-4234

ext. 1757.

Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments

Melanoma and Skin Cancers:

Melanoma is a cancer that develops in

melanocytes, the pigment cells present in

the skin. It can be more serious than the

other forms of skin cancer because of a

tendency to spread to other parts of the

body and cause serious illness and death.

Because most melanomas occur on the

skin where they can be seen, patients or

their spouses are often the first to detect

suspicious tumors. Caught early, most

melanomas can be cured with relatively

minor surgery.

Bladder Cancer:

Bladder cancer is any of several types of

cancer arising from the tissues of the

urinary bladder. It is a disease in which

cells grow abnormally and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.

Symptoms include blood in the urine, pain

with urination, and low back pain. Risk

factors for bladder cancer include smoking, family history, prior radiation therapy, frequent bladder infections, and

exposure to certain chemicals. The most

common type is transitional cell carcinoma. Other types include squamous cell

carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.

Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW

AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1-800-784-8669

Home Visiting Program

Behavioral Health Program

Please help us spread the word! Siletz Tribal Home Visiting is now serving all federally

recognized and Alaskan Native families who meet the eligibility requirements. Families must be in our 11 county service area and be expecting or have a baby less than 12

months old. Please contact our Home Visitor for more information and eligibility

requirements, Lori Christy, loric@ctsi.nsn.us or (503) 390-9494.

Children are learning all the time as they Little ones love to help, so send your

toddler on different “errands” around

play and interact with others and the

the house. Have them go get their

world around them. Providing a variety

of things for your children to explore and shoes, take a toy to their room, find

their cup, etc. Not only does this give

play with, things to experience and many

your one-year-old a sense of indeinteractions with you and others is a per- pendence and accomplishment, but

fect way for them to learn. Here are a few they are also learning to listen and

things you can try.

follow directions.

Counting Fingers and Toes

Toddlers love to count their fingers

and toes. Count their fingers or toes

out loud while pointing to each one.

Help them learn how to touch each

one only once as you count out loud.

As they try it on their own they may

count out of order, that is very normal and not important at this stage.

The more you count fingers and toes

and other objects they will eventually

learn the concepts of numbers.

For different variations of this learning activity for toddlers and twos,

count the stairs as you go up and

down, count bubbles floating in the

air, or count the number of plates in

the dishwasher.

Skills learned: Basic number skills

and one-on-one correspondence

skills.

Helping Errands

Skills learned: Understanding directions and memory skills.

Finger Painting

Finger painting is fun for children of

all ages, although it can be a bit

messy. If the weather is nice and you

can go outside, and you are okay with

some mess, then go for it. But if you

want to stay inside without a mess,

here are some suggestions. Put some

tempera paint in a Ziploc bag and let

your child squish and spread the paint

around through the plastic bag. You

might want to use a slightly thicker

bag like a freezer bag. You can tape

the bag to the table so it stays in one

place. If you want something to save

you can put a piece of paper in the

bag with the paint.

Skills learned: Sensory integration exploring with touch and sight, fine

motor skill development as well as

creativity.

Spring has arrived!

Talk with others, particularly people

who have experienced a similar type

of loss. No one understands how you

feel, but people with similar

experiences can share how they

coped.

Express your grief through creative

processes such as art, dance, music.

4) Be sure to keep physically active. It is

The saying is, April showers bring May

a hard time to do so, but all the more

flowers. We experienced snow into the

important to keep mental health

middle of April! As Oregonians, we know

struggles such as depression at bay.

we’re in for more rain, but here’s hope

that the flowers will be spectacular. Now A May haiku by the MHS:

is the time to tackle projects that were set

April showers passed,

aside for the thaw, like doing the

bathroom remodel or making that quilt for

May flowers are here to bloom,

your loved one you’ve been meaning to

make.

Is that really snow?

Sometimes, we experience loss.

When we do, it’s important to

grieve. Here are some aspects of

grieving that are natural and

completely reasonable:

Traditional Healing

For the people of the Siletz tribe, spring is

a good time to rekindle the family’s

passion. Go to pow-wows together,

participate in feather dances, go clamming

Allow yourself to fully experience the together. Talking circles, sweat lodges and

pain of your loss. It can be hard to

smudging are all traditional medicines that

allow pain in, but it is a natural part

the Siletz people have found quite

of the grieving process. It can be

powerful throughout time.

detrimental to your health to avoid

that pain, and can even cause longVirtual Appointments Only

term damage to your mental health.

(Portland/Salem Area Offices)

Grief is a part of life. That being said,

it is also okay to put your grief away

(503) 200-4340

for a while, especially when it

becomes overwhelming.

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness and

Harnessing Your Super Powers!

Effects of BPD:

 Substance abuse

 Self-mutilation

People living with a BPD

patient need to:

 Keep your word

 Encourage

responsibility

 Offer honest feedback



Don’t escalate

arguments



Suicidal behavior

Depression

Antisocial



Eating disorders

Treatments for BPD:

 Medication

 Group therapy



Brief

hospitalization

Psychotherapy

Bipolar Personality Disorder (BPD) is

characterized by individuals who may experience unstable moods, exhibit chaotic

behaviors, and struggle with daily functioning. Tribal communities play a key

role in the healing of their members from

the history of colonization, generational

and family traumas (i.e., removal of children into foster care or previously, boarding schools). It truly does take a village to

facilitate the healing of tribal members

through cultural, traditional, and healing

arts.



Feelings of isolation, boredom,

worthlessness, and emptiness

Mood swings, sometimes severe and

sudden

Feelings of anxiety

Loss of interest in routine activities

Suicidal thoughts

Delusions

Unstable relationships

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Strengths: Individuals with BPD are

highly Creative, Intelligent, and can

become Great Leaders, Storytellers,

Artists, and Healers! Through the

use of their Super Powers, they can

bring about positive changes to the

social fabric of society.

Self-Care:

 Find a Support Group to share experiences and feelings

 Explore emotion regulation coping

skills (i.e., Dr. Marsha M. Linehan –

Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Skills

Training Manuals)

 Develop and maintain healthy social

relationships by practicing with the

group

 Psychotherapy and sometimes, medications can help an individuals’ stabilization

Accommodations: Specialized Job

Placement – where the individual’s behaviors can be accommodated, assignment of

a Job Coach or Peer Mentor to facilitate

communications, intervene in crisis, and

help the individual adjust to their work

environment. Show unconditional love

and acceptance and keep your word!

Vocational Rehabilitation

Counselors:

Jamie Bokuro (Siletz)

541-444-8266 ext. 1266

Toni Leija (Salem)

503-390-9494 ext. 1861

Tamra Russell (Portland)

503-238-1512 ext. 1411

Makayla Jackson (Eugene)

541-484-4234 ext. 1752

Causes: Research indicates that BPD is an

adult survivor’s reaction to childhood

Symptoms: (vary from person to person) trauma. Genetic and environmental factors

may play a role.

 Distorted self-image

Memorial Day-Virtual Sharing

Portland Area Office Staff

Name/Title

Contact Information

Andrew Johanson

Area Office Supervisor

(503) 238-1512 x 1419

andrewj@ctsi.nsn.us

Katy Holland

Education Specialist

(503) 238-1512 x 1418

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

Vacant

Community Health Advocate

(503) 238-1512 x 1413

Dianna Edenfield

Area Office Clerk

(503) 238-1512 x 1400

diannae@ctsi.nsn.us

Anna Renville

Tribal Service Specialist

(503) 238-1512 x 1412

annar@ctsi.nsn.us

Tamra Russell

Tribal Service Specialist

(503) 238-1512 x 1411

tamrar@ctsi.nsn.us

Andrew Eddings

BH Case Manager

Work Cell: (541) 270-9717

andrewe@ctsi.nsn.us

Rachel Zinn

Mental Health Specialist

(503) 238-1512 x 1417

rachelz@ctsi.nsn.us

Andulia WhiteElk

A & D Counselor

(503) 238-1512 x 1414

anduliaw@ctsi.nsn.us

Portland Potlatch is

published by the

Confederated Tribes of

Siletz Indians Portland

Area Office

12790 SE Stark St.

Suite 102

Portland, OR 97233

Phone: (503) 238-1512

Fax: (503) 238-2436

www.ctsi.nsn.us

Other Contact Numbers

Name/Program

Number

Name/Program

Number

Confederated Tribes

of Siletz Indians

800-922-1399

Purchased Referred

Care (PRC)

800-628-5720

Portland Area Office

(503) 238-1512

Angelina Artiago

Portland Elders Rep.

(503) 760-3899

Salem Area Office

1-(503) 390-9494

Kay Steele

Portland Elders Rep.

(503) 760-4746

Eugene Area Office

1-(541) 484-4234

NARA

(503) 224-1044

Siletz Community

Health Clinic

(800) 648-0449

NAYA

(503) 288-8177

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