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SILETZ NEWS
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No. 178
Salem, OR
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Kurtis Barker
Chief Executive Officer
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 52, No. 11
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
November 2024
Tribe invites community to join celebration at its annual Restoration Pow-Wow
The public is invited to join the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
on Saturday, Nov. 16, as it holds its
annual Restoration Pow-Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln
City, Ore.
This free event begins with a
grand entry at 6 p.m. American Indian
vendors with jewelry, beadwork and
other items for sale will be available
throughout the day.
This is the 47th year that the Siletz
Tribe has celebrated the signing of
Public Law 95-195, which re-established government-to-government
relations between the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians and the federal government. The Siletz Tribe was
terminated from federal recognition
in August 1954.
In the late 1960s, it became apparent that the only way to preserve and
revitalize Siletz Tribal sovereignty,
community and culture was for the
Siletz Tribe to regain its status as a
Tribe recognized by the United States.
In November 1977, after years
of intense lobbying, Congress and
President Jimmy Carter approved
Public Law 95-195, which reinstated
recognition of the Siletz as a federal
Indian Tribe. The Siletz Tribe was the
second in the nation – and the first in
Oregon – to achieve restoration.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life of its more than 5,600 members, the Tribe puts strong emphasis
on the education, health and social
well-being of all its members.
Significant Tribal accomplishments since Restoration include
File photo
A crowd gathers around Johonaaii as Chet Clark presents the honor song he wrote for the Siletz Tribe’s 30th Restoration event in 2007 at the 2023 Siletz Tribal Restoration Pow-Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
opening the original health clinic in
1991 and a new much larger clinic
in 2010; building more than 150
homes and multiple dwellings for
Tribal members, including 28 units
at Neachesna Village in Lincoln
City that have opened since 2009,
19 apartments in Siletz that opened
in 2010, 20 homes in the Tillamook
subdivision in Siletz that have opened
since 2013 and 10 Workforce Housing townhouses in Lincoln City that
opened in 2021.
The Siletz Tribe has helped fund
two affordable housing projects in
Northeast Portland, each of which has
20 units designated Indian Preference, with Siletz households having
first preference in admissions. It currently is in the process of building 39
units of affordable housing in Salem.
Additionally, the Tribe completed
the Siletz Dance House in 1996 and
opened the Tenas Illahee Child Care
Center in 2003, the Tillicum Fitness
Center and a new USDA food distribution warehouse in Siletz in 2008, and
the Siletz Rec Center in 2009.
Through its economic development
division, the Siletz Tribal Business
Corporation, the Tribe purchased the
Lincoln Shores office complex in Lincoln City in 2001 and opened the Logan
Road RV Park in Lincoln City in 2004
and the Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort in
Salem in 2006. It opened Siletz Market
& Gas in Siletz in 2023. Tribal offices
in Portland, Salem and Eugene are
housed in Tribally owned buildings.
The Tribe also played a lead role
in opening Siletz Valley School in
2003 and Siletz Valley Early College
Academy in 2006.
See Restoration on page 11
Native journalist leaves his mark on startup he built
ICT is latest triumph in Mark
Trahant’s 50-year career in news
By ICT staff; originally published
Oct. 15, 2024
Mark Trahant, who transformed
Indian Country Today into a multimedia news startup for the Indigenous
world, will leave ICT in early January to pursue the next chapter in his
storied 50-year career in journalism.
Trahant, Shoshone-Bannock,
pulled Indian Country Today from
deep financial distress and turned it
into a nonprofit newsroom in 2018
with support from the National Congress of American Indians, a national
nonprofit organization that acquired
the news outlet and hired Trahant as
editor to manage it.
The publication, which got its
start in 1981 as the Lakota Times
by the late legendary journalist Tim
Giago, was acquired in 2021 by IndiJ
Public Media, an Arizona-based
nonprofit organization that Trahant
helped establish.
Trahant started ICT with three
employees. The organization grew to
more than 30 in 2024 and deepened
its coverage of Indigenous communities in the U.S. and internationally.
Rebranded as ICT, the news organization publishes its stories on ictnews.
org and distributes its weekly newscast
across public television stations nationwide and reaches viewers in Canada
and Australia. Trahant’s focus has been
on delivering quality journalism across
multiple platforms while keeping the
content free and accessible.
“ICT and IndiJ Public Media
would not exist today without Mark’s
vision, determination, innovation,
journalistic integrity, entrepreneurial
spirit, positivity and understanding
of Indigenous communities and their
issues,” said Karen Lincoln Michel,
president and CEO of IndiJ Public
Media. “To many, Mark is ICT. His
imprint is all over this news organization and we must carry on the
standard he set for us, not only as
a journalist but as a distinguished
leader and an outstanding individual.”
Trahant will continue to contribute to the organization through fundraising and occasional stories and
opinion pieces, Michel said. “His presence will continue to be an important
part of our organization,” she said.
“With a joyful and appreciative
heart, I thank Mark Trahant for his
tremendous contributions and service
to ICT and IndiJ Public Media,” said
Derrick Beetso, chairman of the IndiJ
Board of Directors and director of
Indian Gaming and Self-Governance
at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of
Law at Arizona State University. “As
Indigenous people, we are traditionally storytellers and Mark’s indelible
imprint on the field of journalism
clearly reflects this truth. It has been
a pleasure working alongside Mark
and his team, first at Indian Country
Today and more recently at Indij Public Media. I wish him abundance and
happiness in his next chapter.”
Trahant was editor of ICT until
2022 and became editor-at-large,
focusing on specific topics such as
economic development and climate
change. In 2024, he split his time
between news writing and fundraising,
earning the title of managing innovator.
See Trahant on page 10
Tribal offices will be closed on
Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
and Monday, Nov. 18, for the
Tribal Restoration holiday.
Tribal offices will close at noon on
Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be
closed Thursday-Friday,
Nov. 28-29, for Thanksgiving.
Tribal offices will be closed on
Friday, Dec. 6, for our All-Staff
Meeting and Wednesday,
Dec. 25, for Christmas.
Chairman’s Report
Elections
NNABA
Tribal Restoration Celebration
National elections are so important this year; I hope you are all registered and have voted. The results will
possibly have been made public before
you receive this newspaper.
The Northwest Native American Basketry Association held its
annual gathering in Tulalip, Wash.,
at the Tribe’s beautiful culture center. Many Siletz folks attended and
made some beautiful baskets, woven
purses, hats, mats and many other
items. We also enjoyed conversations
with other Tribes.
We will celebrate 47 years of
Tribal restoration on Nov. 16 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Please join
us in this meaningful celebration.
It is also important that you register to vote in the Tribal election that
will take place in February.
Join us for meals at the Tribal Community Center
We are excited to announce that congregate meals will start Nov. 5
and will be held every Tuesday; doors will open at 11 a.m. and a meal will
be provided at noon at the Siletz Tribal Community Center.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for Siletz Tribal elders to come together,
share a meal and enjoy each other’s company.
The ceremony in the convention
center begins at 10 a.m., followed by
the pow-wow at 6 p.m. Hope to see
you there.
The Portland Area Office is now at:
3220 SW First Ave., Suite 200
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-238-1512
Fax: 503-238-2436
Delores Pigsley
What to expect
Our congregate meals are designed to provide nutritious food in a
friendly environment. Each week, you can look forward to a delicious
meal prepared with care. It’s not just about the food, it’s about fostering
connections and building community ties.
Why attend?
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Nourishing Meals: Enjoy a variety of healthy options.
Social Interaction: Meet new friends and catch up with neighbors.
Community Spirit: Participate in a welcoming atmosphere that promotes well-being.
Mark your calendar!
We invite our Siletz Tribal elders to join us starting Nov. 5 and every
Tuesday thereafter. If you have any questions or need more information,
please contact Maggie McAfee, Siletz Tribal Elders Title VI coordinator,
at 541-444-8233.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Elders Council Meeting
The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting
on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Aces Sports Bar & Grill in
Lincoln City, Ore.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elders Program at
541-444-8212.
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Tentative dates for community meetings in 2025
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Eugene Area Office Community Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
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Salem Area Office Community Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
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Siletz Area Office Community Meeting is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
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Portland Area Office Community Meeting is Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
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Out-of-Area Community Meeting (Zoom) is Thursday, March 13,
2025
All meetings start at 5:30 p.m.
Place your order for free at-home COVID-19 tests
Courtesy photo
The Siletz Tribal Head Start class in Lincoln City, Ore., visits the local
police station to accept book donations. Thank you, Lincoln City Police!
As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of four free at-home tests from USPS.com.
Here’s what you need to know about your order:
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Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
(COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including
extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
Orders will ship free.
https://special.usps.com/testkits
COVID home test kits also are available for free at:
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Siletz Clinic Pharmacy
Salem Area Office
Portland Area Office
Eugene Area Office
For more information, conact:
Wendi Schamp, COVID-19 Health Screening Coordinator
Siletz Community Health Clinic
800-648-0449, ext. 1607
Local: 541-444-1030, ext. 1607
Direct: 541-444-9607
Tribal nations, organizations file amicus brief to
support Apache Stronghold, protect religious freedoms
WASHINGTON – In an amicus brief filed Oct. 15, 2024, 44 Tribal Nations
and eight organizations urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Apache Stronghold v. United States. The brief supports Apache Stronghold in asking the court
to overrule a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that sanctions the
destruction of Tribal Nations’ sacred places by the federal government.
Many Native peoples and Tribal Nations maintain long-standing religious
practices in sacred places that, because of land dispossession through colonization, are today owned by the federal government. In this case, Apache
Stronghold sued to stop the U.S. from transferring Chí’chil Biłdagoteel (which
translates in English as “Oak Flat”) to a foreign-owned mining company.
Oak Flat is a sacred place where Western Apache peoples have practiced
their religion from time immemorial, including ceremonies that may only take
place at Oak Flat. The U.S. is poised to transfer Oak Flat to a global mining
company, which plans to mine under Oak Flat until the surface collapses into a
two-mile-wide, 1,100-feet-deep crater. The process would destroy all religious
practices at Oak Flat and render adjacent lands and waters inhospitable for
human life or visitation.
In March 2024, the Ninth Circuit held that the transfer of Oak Flat does not,
under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, “substantially burden” Apache
religious exercise. The amicus brief highlights how the Ninth Circuit’s ruling
uniquely prejudices Native religions.
“Eradicating sacred places where religious practices take place should be
a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act for any religious group,”
said Native American Rights Fund Executive Director John Echohawk. “For
many Native religions, eliminating a sacred place may end religious exercise
completely. The Ninth Circuit’s decision sanctions the federal government’s
destruction of sacred places on federal land at its complete discretion.”
In September 2024, Apache Stronghold requested the Supreme Court review
the erroneous decision. The case’s outcome will determine whether Tribal
Nations can challenge federal actions that destroy religious sites on federal land,
so the total of 52 Tribal Nations and organizations felt compelled to join the brief.
Read the amicus brief at https://www.narf.org/nill/
documents/20241015scotus-apache-stronghold-amicus.pdf. More about
Apache Stronghold v. U.S.: https at //narf.org/cases/apache-oak-flat/.
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Graduates!
Sharla Strong
Arizona State University
Thank you to my family and friends for all your
encouragement and support to complete my master’s degree. I received an
M.S. in sustainable food
systems and a graduate
certificate in food policy and
sustainability leadership.
Sharla and Jack Strong
are pictured at the Arizona
State University American
Indian Convocation in May
2024.
Yellow Dock: Garden weed for food and medicine has many health benefits
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD,
Siletz Tribal Head Start Nutritionist
As part of my role as a consultant
nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head Start,
I offer information for families and the
community. This month my focus is
on the common garden weed, yellow
dock, which is delicious and packed
with nutrition when grown in safe
soil. This versatile and powerful weed
can provide food from cooked leafy
greens, crackers containing the dried
seed and medicine from the root.
Health Benefits: Yellow dock (Rumex
crispus) leaves are rich in vitamin A,
vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium,
manganese, magnesium and potassium. Yellow dock seeds are rich in
fiber, protein, calcium and phosphorus.
In herbal medicine, yellow dock
root is considered an alterative, which
is an herb known to gradually restore
the proper function of the body and
increase health and vitality, without its
mode of action being well understood.
Appearance: Yellow dock is a tall
perennial with long sword-like leaves
that have curly edges. The seeds start
out green, but darken to a reddish
brown with age. The seed stalks can
reach 3-4 feet above the base of the
plant. Below ground, yellow dock has
a large, deep taproot that is yellowishorange in color.
Geography: Yellow dock is found
almost anywhere in the United States.
You can find dock growing in disturbed areas and around gardens and
fields. Yellow dock is native to Africa,
temperate and tropical Asia, as well
as Europe.
Edible Parts: The aerial parts
(above ground) are food sources
and the roots have strong medicinal
values. Yellow dock’s leaves can be
cooked at any time so long as they are
green. Leaves can be added to salads,
cooked as a potherb or added to soups
and stews.
Stems can be consumed raw or
cooked, but they are best peeled and
the inner portion consumed. Seeds can
be eaten raw or cooked. The root contains the most medicinal properties.
Food Ideas and Recipes: Many wild
greens can be bitter, yet dock greens
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ground, the flour can be stored in an
airtight jar. Whole seeds can be stored
in a paper bag for processing later.
have a sour component. This summer,
my favorite way to eat them was pan
fried in bacon. Amazingly delicious.
I prefer to cook yellow dock leaves
rather than consuming them raw with
other salad greens. I understand that
the leaves can be handy for smoothies because often the greens are big
enough that a good handful of greens
can provide an appealing sour taste.
Seeds are edible green or brown.
For making dock seed flour, however
they work best at the dark brown
stage, fully dried. I understand that
green dock seeds can be added to a
pot of rice, as it cooks, for a subtle
tart flavor. I haven’t tried that yet,
but I plan to.
I used dock seeds for the first
time this year. I harvested them late
summer/early fall, before the rainy
season, after spotting them in my
yard. They appeared as tall weeds
in random locations, showing their
brown seed stalks (see photo).
Apparently, yellow dock seeds can
be used as a coffee substitute, but I
haven’t tried that yet. When I learned
it was possible to make dock seed flour
without needing to remove the chaff,
I was inspired to try the recipe below
to make crackers.
When making dock seed flour,
collect the brown seeds, remove all
leaves, stems or anything else to
ensure you have only the seeds. Grind
the seeds in a blender, a mortar and
pestle or in a spice grinder. Once
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Yellow Dock Crackers
1 cup crushed yellow dock seed
(brown in color, with leaves and
stems removed)
1 cup flour of your choice (I used cassava flour, which is gluten free)
1 teaspoon sea salt
Water, added carefully (I used 5-6
tablespoons)
In a bowl, mix together the crushed
yellow dock seed, flour and salt. Add the
water very slowly, until the dough is pliable (but not sticky). Roll dough thinly
onto a well-floured surface. (I rolled out
the dough between two wax papers.)
Cut into desired shapes and transfer them onto a well-greased baking
sheet. (I did two batches with different types and amounts of oil. I found
that the crackers tended to be crispier
with ample fat on the pan.) Bake 10-12
minutes at 375°F or until crisp.
Medicine
The root contains the most
medicinal properties. It can be boiled
(or decocted) to make a bitter tea
that detoxifies, helps the liver or skin
ailments, and is used as a laxative.
This bitter tonic can support bowel
movements.
Dock doesn’t force its rhythms on
the body; it subtly tunes your internal
organs so that your intestines and
bowels can move in a more rhythmic
way. In addition to preparing this
medicine as tea, the root is often tinctured (extracted) in alcohol.
Grief support was another powerful medicinal benefit I found. Yellow
dock has been used in healing traditions for thousands of years.
In many Indigenous cultures,
yellow dock’s use extends beyond the
digestive tract. Indigenous peoples
– most notably the Cheyenne and
Iroquois nations – have used a decoction of yellow dock root to treat lung
and respiratory disorders, including
cough, cold and throat aches, and
hemorrhaging in the lung for thousands of years.
In Indigenous traditions, the
lungs are thought to hold our grief.
Grief is not only expelled through
the exhalation of our lungs, but also
through the exhalation or emptying of
our bowels. As a mover of the bowels,
yellow dock can be allied with grief
workers of the plant world, helping
our bodies to exhale our burdens so
we can receive new life with every
fresh breath of air.
Yellow dock is clearly a versatile
and powerful ally, thought by many
to be a common weed.
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.
We want to support your children
and families.
Reference Links
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https://www.ediblewildfood.
com/yellow-dock.aspx
https://www.ediblewildfood.
com/yellow-dock-crackers.aspx
https://edgeeffects.net/yellowdock/
https://identifythatplant.com/
what-is-yellow-dock/?utm_
source=substack&utm_
medium=email
https://foragerchef.com/dockseed-flour/
General Council
Meeting
Most Often Requested
Numbers
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 • 1 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians – 800-922-1399
Tribal Community Center
Siletz, Oregon
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Enrollment Ordinance
Declaration for Tribal Council
Tribal Member Concerns
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
Adjourn
Please note the General Council
Meeting will be livestreamed
through the Tribe’s website.
Salem Area Office
503-390-9494
Portland Area Office
503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office
541-484-4234
Purchased Referred Care (PRC)
800-628-5720
Tribal Veterans Rep
541-272-9054
Siletz Community Health Clinic
800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health
800-600-5599
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
888-244-6665
Aspria graduates from Home Visiting
Congratulations to Marie Aspria
for graduating from the Siletz Home
Visiting program!
Marie started in Home Visiting in
October 2021 soon after her son, Kai,
was born. She continued until graduating this September.
Marie was determined to stick with
Home Visiting to learn and apply what
she was learning to make a better life
for her son. She persevered through
several moves, job changes, and the
ups and downs of life and parenting.
Marie valued the lessons and
interactions with the family support
specialist (home visitor). Marie says
the lessons taught her how to be a
parent. She feels the program was
helpful to her as a mom who is breaking generational trauma.
She recommends Home Visiting to other parents and says it is a
good resource for those who want to
Chemawa Health Clinic
800-452-7823
Bureau of Indian Affairs
800-323-8517
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
New Tribal hunting seasons now in effect
The Tribe has implemented new deer, elk and bear hunting seasons
this year.
Tribal members who obtain a Tribal license and tag from the Tribal
Natural Resources Department will be able to hunt for deer and elk from
Aug. 1 through Dec. 31. Certain weapon and bag limits will apply during
different parts of the season, but one tag will cover the entire time period.
Bear season begins June 3 and runs to the end of the year.
All the details can be found in the Siletz Hunting, Fishing, Trapping
and Gathering Plan on the Tribe’s website under the Services & Programs/Natural Resources/Fish & Wildlife tab.
Questions can be directed to Tribal Natural Resources Director
Angela Sondenaa at 541-444-8232.
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Logo Contest
Attention Siletz Tribal artists! The Pow-Wow Committee is once again
having a logo contest for the upcoming pow-wow in August 2025. All Siletz
Tribal artists are encouraged to submit a pow-wow-themed logo.
The winning logo artist will receive a cash prize of $400 and a professional
banner with your logo. The winning artist also will have their logo highlighted
on Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow flyers and merchandise.
Please submit your artwork to the cultural education director’s office at the
Tribal Community Center or mail it to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Pow-Wow Logo Contest, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
All entries must be received no later than Feb. 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Royalty Crown Proposals
The Pow-Wow Committee is now accepting Royalty crown proposals for
2025-2026 Royalty crowns. Proposals are being accepted for Miss Siletz, Junior
Miss Siletz and Little Miss Siletz.
Proposals for a crown are required to include art design, size of the crown
and a bid for the crown or crowns of your interest. Proposals can be submitted
for individual crowns, two crowns or you can submit a bid for all three crowns.
Crown proposals must be turned in to the committee no later than Feb.
27, 2025, by 4:30 p.m. Proposals can be sent to Siletz Pow-Wow Committee,
P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
If you have any questions on either of these two items, contact A.J. Warren
at 800-922-1399, ext. 1244; 541-444-8244; or ajw@ctsi.nsn.us.
Courtesy photo
Marie Aspria and her son, Kai
break the cycle of generational and
family trauma.
Congratulations once again, Marie
and Kai. Wishing you the best in the
days ahead.
Patient Financial Navigator
Supporting Your Health Care Financial Wellness
Are you confused, frustrated and lost in the maze called health care?
Patients are often unaware of the many changes with their insurance, government programs, employer’s coverage and all the “rules” associated with
getting health care services paid.
It’s not easy to navigate health care, but help is available!
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Have you lost coverage or have no coverage?
Are you receiving past due bills? Collection agency contacting you?
Are you turning 65 in the next year and need to enroll in Medicare?
You decided not to enroll in Medicare and are now facing penalties?
You want to be sure your care is covered and how much it will cost?
These are a few examples of where a patient financial navigator can
help. They are certified by the State of Oregon to provide Oregon Health
Plan and Federal Marketplace counseling and enrollment assistance. Help
is confidential, non-judgemental and individualized to you and your family.
Dedicated to the health and well-being of the members of the
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and the local community.
Patient Financial Navigator – Amy G. Garrett – SCHC Business Office
Phone: 541-444-9674 – Email: amyg@ctsi.nsn.us – Fax: 541-444-9678
Tribal Childcare Assistance Program
Child Count Survey
The Tribal Childcare Assistance Program must conduct a child count every
two years to develop an unduplicated count of the number of children who
might be eligible for assistance through our program. The child count will
determine the amount of funding the Tribal Childcare Assistance Program
will qualify for. These funds are used to provide assistance to Tribal families
to pay for the cost of their child care.
The Tribal Childcare Assistance Program needs your help to identify the
number of children who are descendants or dependents living in Siletz Tribal
households within the Tribe’s 11-county service area.
If you have children living in
your household who are Siletz Tribal
descendants or who are the dependent
of an enrolled member of Siletz Tribe,
please complete the survey. The survey is located on the Tribal website at
https://ctsi.nsn.us/ccdf-child-countsurvey/ and can also be found using
this QR code.
If you have questions about this
survey, please contact DeAnn Brown,
Head Start director, at deannb@ctsi.
nsn.us or call 541-444-2450.
Thank you.
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November Important
Dates
Nov. 10-11
Red Shawl and Belt
Gathering in Siletz
Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Nov. 15
Rock Your Mocs 2024
Nov. 16
Restoration Pow-Wow
Nov. 19
Red Shawl Day (wear red)
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Nov. 29
Native American
Heritage Day
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Dean H. Azule – 1949-2024
Dean H. Azule, 74, of Salem,
Ore., passed away Oct. 4, 2024, from
congestive heart failure and fluid in
his lungs.
Virgil T. Golden Mortuary provided his funeral service and viewing
in Salem on Oct. 8. Robert Tom officiated his services. A meal was held
Oct. 8 at the Portland State University
Native Center. As he requested, he
was cremated.
On Oct. 18, Dean was transported
to Pendleton, Ore., for burial next to
son, Steven, at the Spino Cemetery
behind Lillian Spino’s home. Thomas
Morning Owl provided services on
Oct. 19.
Dean was born to John Clayton
and Delores (Vavages) Azule on Oct.
22, 1949, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was a
member of the Gila River Tribe.
Dean graduated from St. Johns
High School in Sacaton, Ariz., in 1967
and Western Oregon University in
Monmouth, Ore., in 2008.
His employers included Eastern
Oregon State Hospital, JOM counselor at Salem Keizer School District,
ombudsman for the State of Oregon,
Northwest Regional Education for the
Indian Reading Series, Grand Ronde
Tribe and Siletz Tribe. He retired from
Portland State University in 2016,
where he was a career counselor.
Tenas Illahee Child Care
Center
Siletz, Oregon
Courtesy photos
Axton Mishey (right)
paints objects of various
shapes.
Rocco Gibson (below)
builds a village with small
blocks of all shapes and
sizes.
Dean’s interests included playing
pool, watching Oregon State baseball,
football, University of Oregon football,
deep sea salmon fishing in Alaska,
pow-wows and all types of music.
Dean is survived by siblings, Anna
and Gary Payestewa of Phoenix; wife,
Luella; son, Brian; daughter-in-law,
Melinda; and granddaughter, Alyssa,
all of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; son, Steven; sister, Jeannie
Azule; aunt, Elenore Vavages; aunt
and uncle, Marge and Tony Sabori;
and cousins, Gilbert, Annette and
Carmelita.
He was well-loved by many
friends, co-workers and family.
Proposed Tribal Minor Trust Program Change
A revision to the Tribal Minor Trust Program is being recommended
by the Investment Committee. In summary, the program would have five
age group tiers as opposed to four age group tiers.
Public comment is being sought prior to approval and implementation.
You can find more details about the change plus the ability to comment
within the Tribal Member Only section of the Tribal website at https://
ctsi.nsn.us/minor-trust-public-comment/.
Comments from Tribal members are being accepted until 4 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
ABC’s of Siletz Tribal Athletes
By Tiffany Stuart
The journey of Siletz Tribal athletes started in 2020. I wanted to write a story that my son and Tribal youth would be interested in reading.
I interviewed 24 people and researched the other athletes in this book. I conducted all the interviews over the phone during the pandemic. These pages
are just a glimpse into the lives of Tribal people. I hope to put all the interviews together in another collection for our Tribal museum.
I completed this work in my own free time. I have a list of more Tribal athletes to interview when time allows. If you have a Siletz Tribal athlete you think
should be in this collection, please email me at siletztiffanydawn@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with this book. In the upcoming months, you can enjoy reading these stories in our Siletz News.
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2025 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2025 ballot for candidates in
the Siletz Tribal Council Election
Name: Roll#
Address:
City State ZIP
Telephone: ___________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians and 18 years of age or older on Election Day. This application must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2024. I also
understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for
Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2024.
Otherwise, my name will appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature: Date:
Mail your application to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz,
OR 97380-0549.
For more information about the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society,
visit siletzartsheritagesociety.org.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces the Availability of the Final Environmental
Impact Statement for Activities in Support of Commercial HALEU Production
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) evaluating the potential impacts of the Department’s Proposed Action to acquire,
through procurement from commercial sources, high-assay low-enriched uranium
(HALEU) and to facilitate the establishment of commercial HALEU fuel production.
HALEU is a crucial material required by most U.S. advanced reactors to achieve smaller
designs, longer operating cycles, and increased efficiencies over current nuclear energy
technologies. HALEU is not currently available in sufficient amounts from domestic
suppliers. The lack of an adequate domestic, commercial fuel supply could impede both
reactor demonstrations and the development of future advanced reactor technologies.
The final EIS follows the Notice of Availability of the Draft HALEU EIS on March 8, 2024.
DOE formally accepted comments on the draft through April 22, 2024, but accepted
comments received beyond that date to the extent practicable. During the review and
comment period, DOE held two virtual Tribal listening sessions, one in-person Tribal
listening session, and three virtual public hearings. DOE received a total of 223 comment
submissions on the draft EIS. Thirty-six of those comment submissions came from Tribes
or Tribal members and the rest came from Federal and state agencies, industry, nonprofit
organizations, and the public. In preparing the final HALEU EIS, DOE considered and
responded to all comments. The responses can be found in Volume 3 of the final HALEU
EIS.
The Final EIS is available on the project website at https://www.energy.gov/ne/haleuenvironmental-impact-statement.
Requests for physical copies of the final HALEU EIS can be made through email to HALEUEIS@nuclear.energy.gov or U.S. mail to, Mr. James Lovejoy, DOE EIS Document Manager,
U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 1955 Fremont Avenue, MS 1235, Idaho
Falls, Idaho 83415.
DOE will issue a Record of Decision for the final HALEU EIS no sooner than 30 days after
the publication of the Notice of Availability of the final HALEU EIS by the Environmental
Protection Agency. The Record of Decision will be available in the Federal Register and on
the project website.
4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 2024
4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 2024
4 p.m.
Dec. 13, 2024
4 p.m.
Dec. 13, 2024
Days of:
Dec. 16-17, 2024
Days of:
Dec. 18-19, 2024
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jan. 4, 2025
Jan. 24, 2025
4 p.m.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2025
4 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2025
Deadline to file for candidacy
Deadline to submit a photo and/or
candidate’s statement for inclusion
in the Tribal Voter’s Pamphlet
Deadline to withdraw in writing
from the Tribal election
Certified Candidates List posted
Voter’s Pamphlet mailed out
Absentee ballots mailed out
Candidates Fair – Aces Bar & Grill
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
In-person Voting – Tribal Elections,
Tribal Community Center, Siletz
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in
the Voter’s Pamphlet, please submit your statement and a recent 3x5 photograph of yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements
and photos is 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2024.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements
and photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included
on the ballot. Mail your statement and photo to: CTSI Election Board, P.O.
Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
The candidate is responsible for ensuring receipt of application and
statement by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review
and certification by the Election Board. The Election Board will also send
each certified candidate a packet that includes the Siletz Tribal Constitution, Election Ordinance and approved rules.
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or
e-mail elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
PRC process for getting hearing aids
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) has collaborated with Costco Hearing
Aid Centers to purchase hearing aids for Siletz Tribal members regardless
of where the referral is made for a hearing evaluation.
Purchasing hearings aids at Costco will stretch PRC funding, allowing
for more services that will benefit you and all Siletz Tribal members.
Once you have your hearing evaluation and referral for hearing aids,
you’ll need to make a request for the Gatekeeping Review Committee to
approve the first pair. Once approved, you will be sent an approval letter
and a copy of the protocol for purchasing hearing aids, which can be purchased every three years.
Contact PRC at 541-444-9677 for more information.
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Photos by Diane Rodriquez
Halloween Hayrides
Siletz Clinic Farm Property
Oct. 18, 2024
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with OHP.”
Top left: Luna (third from left) and
Nova enjoy a hayride with their dad,
Andrew Ware, and others.
Top right: Chelcy Villanueva (left),
Daniel Alvarez, Jennifer Rackley and
Jo Rackley press apples for cider.
Above: Kaylee Myers and her daughter, Penelope
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Bottom right: Two visitors enjoy a
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Left: Michael awaits his turn at the
corn hole game.
Do you need help with OHP?
541-444-9611
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or call direct at 855-268-9767.
Trahant, continued from page 1
“It’s hard to put into words how
much impact Mark has had on our
organization, newsroom and me.
From day one of ICT 3.0, he reminded
me to remain aspirational and to have
fun in this industry. He’s kept our eyes
on the North Star for so long and that
brought ICT, the ICT Newscast and
IndiJ Public Media to where they are
today. As my mentor, I cannot thank
him enough for the kindness, faith
and wisdom he has shown me each
day,” said Jourdan Bennett-Begaye,
ICT’s executive editor.
In his 50 years as a journalist,
Trahant has covered thousands of
stories – many of them with impact.
The “Fraud in Indian Country” series
he co-wrote in 1987 for the Arizona
Republic was a finalist for the Pulitzer
Prize, regarded as the highest honor in
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journalism. The piece exposed failures
in federal policies related to Tribes
and resulted in the formation of a special Senate committee to investigate
issues raised in the series.
Ebonye Delaney, ICT’s executive
producer stated, “I am truly inspired
by the passion that Mark Trahant
brings to his coverage of Indian Country, to his leadership and vision of
ICT, and to his commitment to truth.
Mark leaves a hole that can never be
filled and a legacy that any journalist
of any background, especially Indigenous, longs to aspire to. He has had
a career that we all hope to have in
journalism and I am just so honored
to have been given an opportunity to
learn from him.”
In addition to his experience as a
reporter, editor, columnist and pub-
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lisher, Trahant has been a journalism
professor and has led and served on
numerous boards and panels. He has
shared his knowledge with the ICT
reporting staff and created an atmosphere of coaching and mentoring
of the next generation of Indigenous
journalists.
“It’s been so much fun and my
honor to be a part of ICT and its
rebirth. I am proud of all of the work
that you all have all done, ranging
from a brilliant daily news report
on ICT and the creation of the ICT
Newscast,” Trahant said. “This is a
company and a news enterprise that
truly values public service. I thank you
all for the privilege of working with
you – I am awed by the talent of those
building IndiJ Public Media.”
The Journey, Restoration
By the late Jeannette (Jordan) (McCord) Giddings, written in 2002
We’ve come a long way, following a course that our fathers could not see.
Into a world beyond their utmost imagination. Always, the journey goes on.
And many sleep now, their long trek finally over. Sleep our dear ones and
finally rest in peace, at last.
The seasons come and go and the wind rustles the leaves and sighs through
the forest.
I can hear their voices in the stillness. They came this way and walked the
paths before us and the trials that beset them will live forever in memory as
our heritage.
As we look back a hundred years and more, the lives of our people were
changed forever when our lands were settled by white pioneers. Our fathers
could not imagine the hardships and the desolation that would soon fall upon
them. Our people suffered and wept for their families on the long weary trek to
the reservation and the misery of that time still hangs like a pall that darkens
the years.
We persevered and time has finally carried us into the new world and
another time, and we’ve learned to live with it. Our world has changed, but the
land is still beautiful and the ocean breakers sweep endlessly upon the sandy
beaches as they did when our fathers were here.
When the campfires blazed in the evening twilight and their voices mingled
as they gathered for an evening meal with the ocean rolling ceaselessly on. Do
I hear the plaintive cry of the seagull or an echo from a far-away time? Drifting
and now fading on the evening breeze.
Let us come together now and celebrate our progress, be thankful for the
many advantages we have and pledge our support to those among us who have
persevered and labored to attain our Restoration. Also, to those who helped
in this endeavor but passed on to join the ranks of our dear ones who have
gone on before us.
We will remember the trials of those who went before us and honor their
memories on this day and from this day forward make every effort to work
together for the benefit of us all. Because, we are family.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort Gift Shop Sale
Saturday, Nov. 16, Only – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Photos by Diane Rodriquez
Above: Debra Cearley (right) talks
with representatives from the
Oregon Cascades West Council
of Governments (left) and Senior
Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA).
Elders Health Fair
Oct. 9, 2024
Aces Sports Bar & Grill
Below: Gail Barker (right) gives a
hand massage to Denise Riding In.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe,
visit ctsi.nsn.us.
40% OFF for Siletz Tribal members only
Bring your Tribal ID to get your discount
Does not include cigarettes or Tribal merchandise
Discounts cannot be stacked
Restoration, continued from page 1
The Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society (STAHS) was formed in 2011 to
enhance the Tribe’s ability to develop the Siletz Tribal Cultural Center. Following a successful $2.5 million capital campaign, construction of the center
is set to begin in 2025. STAHS also helps the Tribe with acquiring object and
archival collections.
The Tribe is also developing a property in Keizer, Ore., co-owned with the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The property, called Chemawa Station,
is right on I-5 and currently includes a 7-11 Fueling and Convenience Store
plus a Chick-fil-A. More tenants are slated to be developed in the near future,
including a hotel and a tire center. Development is progressing more now than
it has in 10 years.
The Housing Department also is managing construction of a new Tribal
pharmacy in Siletz and the construction of a new satellite health clinic in Lincoln
City. Both should be completed around Dec. 1. It also is managing construction of a recreation center in Siletz that includes a sports court, two basketball
courts, an indoor walking track, a weight room and a Pilates/yoga room.
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City opened in May 1995. In 2004, the
Siletz Tribe purchased the former Shilo Inn adjacent to the casino and opened
Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Chinook Winds Golf Resort opened in 2005
when the Tribe purchased the former Lakeside Golf and Fitness Center in
Lincoln City.
The combination of Tribal employees and those at Chinook Winds Casino
Resort has made the Siletz Tribe the largest employer in Lincoln County.
The Siletz Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $22.6 million through the Siletz Tribal Charitable
Contribution Fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated
more than $6.5 million in cash and fundraising items since 1995. It also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fundraisers as well as
technical support, advertising and manpower for events.
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Tribal communities in Oregon will now be able to cover traditional health care
practices through Oregon Health Plan, Children’s Health Insurance Program
SALEM, Ore. – The nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, in
partnership with the Oregon Health
Authority (OHA), have received
approval for traditional health care
practices to be covered through the
Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid)
and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
American Indian and Alaska
Natives experience higher health
disparities and a lower life expectancy than most other populations.
There is a direct correlation between
historical trauma and negative health
outcomes. Better understanding of
where ongoing health disparities stem
from acknowledges the true history of
the nation and state.
Honoring Tribal Traditional Healing Practices with the Tribes of
Oregon demonstrates a commitment
by the state and federal government
to support Tribes in improving health
in Tribal communities utilizing their
own Tribal-based practices.
“It is long overdue that we recognize and provide true support for
traditional health care practices and
providers in Oregon’s Tribal communities,” said Emma Sandoe, Oregon’s
Medicaid director. “This will help
improve the quality of care, healthy
outcomes and access to culturally
appropriate health for Tribal communities in the state.”
Tribes in Oregon, Tribal entities
and other academic advisors have
met regularly since 2003 to gather
information about Indigenous practices within Tribal communities that
improve life and health outcomes.
OHA has recognized those as Oregon
Tribal-based practices and supported
Tribes to utilize those practices, in
many areas of health, with contracts
and grant funding.
It has been a long-standing goal to
have some of those practices become
Medicaid reimbursable. Because of
those efforts, Oregon has become one
of the first four states in the nation to
receive a first-ever approval to cover
traditional health care practices provided by Indian Health Service (IHS)
facilities, Tribal facilities and the
Urban Indian Organization (UIO).
Julie Johnson (Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe),
OHA’s Tribal Affairs director, stated,
“This is a great day for Tribal health
programs! Our ancestors gave us
the strength to endure survival for
thousands and thousands of years,
utilizing our traditional medicines,
our cultural ways of life, our teachings of healing and wellness. We are
grateful for our partnerships with the
nine Tribes in Oregon and our Urban
Indian Health Program. They are the
experts in our Tribal communities
and we will continue to look to our
elders, cultural keepers and Tribal
leaders to guide this work to improve
health in Oregon.”
OHA will work closely with Tribal
partners toward implementation.
Other states among the first to be
approved include Arizona, California
and New Mexico.
For additional information about
Oregon’s approval, please visit www.
Medicaid.gov.
Photo from Amber Bostrom
Tribal web content specialist Katrina Hudson prepares fry bread at Literacy Night – All About Frybread on Sept. 26 at the Portland Area Office.
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
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Oregon Law Center
can help with public benefits
Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Law Center, civil legal
service providers for low-income Oregonians, operate a public benefits
hotline where low-income Oregonians can talk to lawyers and paralegals
to get advice on public benefits, including unemployment benefits:
800-520-5292 or Oregonlawhelp.org.
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Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland opens Feb. 1, 2025, in Bend
Exhibition examines Indigenous
representation and identity during a
period of regional transformation
BEND, Ore. – In 1903, having immigrated from Japan, Frank
Sakae Matsura (1873-1913) arrived in
newly incorporated Okanogan County
along the U.S.–Canadian border in
Washington state. Matsura had been
formally trained in photography and
established a studio in the small town
of Okanogan, a cultural and geographic “borderland” where he, as an
outsider, witnessed a time of change
in the region.
In his studio, Matsura created
detailed portraits of the Indigenous
people of the region. More than a
century later, his work is now receiving attention as some of the most
visually potent and nuanced images
of Indigenous peoples from the era
– conceptually sophisticated and collaborative portraits of individuals and
families with whom he maintained
trusting relationships. The detailed
images share their lived experiences
and converging customs during a time
of transition.
Matsura’s work will be shared in a
new exhibition opening Feb. 1, 2025,
at the High Desert Museum in Bend.
Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from
the Borderland will feature 39 photographs recovered from Matsura’s
archive paired with period-specific
cultural items from the Indigenous
Plateau, a High Desert region that
encompasses the Columbia River and
its tributaries.
Exploring Indigenous representation through detailed photography
as well as objects, the exhibition
spotlights some of Matsura’s most
culturally significant work against a
backdrop of regional transformation
in the early 20th century.
The exhibition originated at the
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Wash. Matsura’s
photographs are blown up to better
share their impressive detail. They
capture moments that reveal Syilx
(Okanogan) communities adapting
to a changing time.
The exhibition includes cultural
objects, such as gloves, beaded cornhusk bags and leggings, drawn from the
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s American Indian Collection and
from the collections of the High Desert
Museum. They will be next to Matsura’s
photographs to bring to life attire featured in Matsura’s photographs.
“By sharing Frank Matsura’s compelling photographs alongside objects
and contemporary videography, this
exhibition offers a rich exploration of
Indigenous communities and stories
in the Plateau region,” said Executive
Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D.
Washington State University
Associate Professor Michael Holloman (Colville Confederated Tribes),
lead curator of the original exhibition, is helping guide the High Desert
Museum’s exhibition. He will also
soon publish a book about Matsura’s
life with PA Press/Chronicle Books.
The Wapato Smithins family posed for Frank S. Matsura’s camera sometime
between 1903-1913. It’s part of a new exhibition opening Feb. 1, 2025, at the
High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., “Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the
Borderland.”
Holloman calls Matsura a fascinating figure who made choices that
raise more questions than answers
– including why he left Japan; briefly
settled in Seattle, where there was a
significant-size Japanese immigrant
community; and then left again to
make a home east of the Cascade
mountains in the very rural Okanagan
region of the Columbia River Plateau.
Immediately, Matsura became
a popular member of the Okanagan
community and 10 years later when
he died suddenly, his funeral became
a community-wide event. During his
lifetime, Matsura attracted many
people from across the region for
portraiture, including individuals
and families from upper Indigenous
Plateau Tribal communities.
Among Matsura’s total body of
work are visually potent, intimate
and collaborative studio portraits
telling nuanced stories of regional
Indigenous identity.
“Frank clearly was personable and
had a sense of humor, and he clearly
developed relationships with the people he photographed,” Holloman said.
“As a Japanese immigrant he was also
new to cultures in North America and
in the region where he settled, which
perhaps freed him to approach portraiture without enforcing the stereotypes
that were common at that time.”
The exhibition has four themes:
The Myth of the Vanishing Indian,
Beauty and Utility, Collapsing Hierarchy and Geijutsu Shashin (Photographic Art). Each theme considers
various ways in which Matsura’s
artistic legacy challenges stereotypes,
unsettles power dynamics in image-
making, and fills important gaps in
historical and regional narratives.
Unlike some of his contemporaries,
whose work reinforced erroneous
beliefs that Indigenous people would
soon disappear, Matsura’s images
reveal Plateau communities adapting
and surviving during a changing time.
Matsura’s portraits share Indigenous people choosing their own
identities. Gingham and plaid, work
wear and crocheted accessories blend
fluidly with “trade blankets,” glass
beads and natural ancestral materials. Instead of nostalgia, Matsura’s
portraits point to an ongoing and
complex cycle of reinvention.
The Plateau cultural belongings
and regalia featured in Matsura’s
portraiture are at once functional,
vibrant and symbolic. Some materials,
like buckskin, evoke durability and
continuity. Others, like glass beads
introduced by the fur trade, represent
invention and transition. Floral motifs
embellishing many of these items are
influenced by European embroidery
patterns, translated into regionally
specific iconography meaningful to
Plateau communities.
Paired with cultural items in the
gallery, Holloman said, “these objects
bring Matsura’s photographs into living color.”
In addition, a series of video
portraits will be produced by filmmaker and storyteller LaRonn Katchia
(Warm Springs, Wasco, Paiute),
which will greet visitors as they enter
the exhibition gallery.
Featured will be contemporary
stories of three young, vibrant and
accomplished women from The Con-
federated Tribes of Warm Springs:
Kahmussa Green, Miss Warm Springs
and advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women; Thyreicia
Simtustus, an aspiring pilot breaking
barriers in aviation; and Kiahna Allen,
a passionate kayaker launching her
own nonprofit. They will appear in
both contemporary dress and traditional regalia, showcasing the continuum of culture and tradition from
the past to the present day.
“These women are not only
redefining leadership as Indigenous
people today but are also bringing
their traditional values with them,
embodying the essence of who we are
today,” Katchia said.
Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from
the Borderland is organized by the
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and was curated by Holloman
and independent curator Anne-Claire
Mitchell. The exhibition will be on
view through Sept. 7, 2025.
Generous support for the exhibition is provided by Art Bridges. It’s
also made possible by the Visit Bend
Cultural Tourism Fund, the James F.
and Marion L. Miller Foundation, the
Oregon Cultural Trust and the Visit
Central Oregon Future Fund with
support from Cascade A&E Magazine
and Travel Oregon.
About the High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum opened
in Bend in 1982. It brings together
wildlife, cultures, art, history and the
natural world to convey the wonder of
North America’s High Desert region.
The museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums, is a
Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019
recipient of the Western Museums
Association’s Charles Redd Award for
Exhibition Excellence and was a 2021
recipient of the National Medal for
Museum and Library Service.
To learn more, visit highdesertmuseum.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
About Art Bridges
Art Bridges is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice
Walton. The mission of Art Bridges
is to expand access to American art
in all regions across the United States.
Since 2017, Art Bridges has been
creating and supporting programs that
bring outstanding works of American
art out of storage and into communities.
Art Bridges partners with a growing
network of more than 220 museums
of all sizes and locations to provide
financial and strategic support for
exhibition development, loans from the
Art Bridges Collection, and programs
designed to educate, inspire and deepen
engagement with local audiences.
The Art Bridges Collection represents an expanding vision of American
art from the 19th century to present
day and encompasses multiple media
and voices. For more information,
visit www.artbridgesfoundation.org.
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Website is one-stop
shop for college grants
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)
encourages students and families
preparing for college to go to
OregonStudentAid.gov to check
out the more than 500 grant and
scholarship opportunities.
It’s a one-stop shop for information, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), Oregon Promise and the
Oregon Opportunity Grant.
For more information
about the Siletz Tribal
language program, visit
siletzlanguage.org.
Visit www.ready.gov for information about how to
prepare for the next emergency or disaster.
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CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Scholarships
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Fastweb (search engine)
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Big Future (search engine)
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Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (search engine)
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OregonStudentAid.gov
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Salliemae.com/scholarships/
search
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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarships
Deadline: 20th of each month
Scholarship Points $2,500
Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
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Nitro College Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
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Smart Owl Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
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Be Bold $25,000 Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
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CollegExpress Monthly Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
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Christian Connector $2,500
Scholarship
Deadline: Quarterly
Tribal College/Univ. Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Indian Service
Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Meteorological Society
Minority Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Wisconsin Public Radio News
Fellows
Deadline: Various
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Meta (Facebook) Data Center
Engineering Internships
Deadline: Various
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Cronin and Company
Deadline: Open
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Roku
Deadline: Multiple/Open
Public Lands Internship Program
Deadline: Various
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Nike N7 Undergraduate Internship
Deadline: Multiple
NOAA Internships
Deadline: Rolling
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Nike Internships
Deadline: Multiple
Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
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DMS Internships
Deadline: Rolling
WOTE Agricultural Incubator Intern
Deadline: Various
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Apple Business, Marketing and
G&A Internships
Deadline: Multiple
Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
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EPA Research/Bus. Support
Deadline: Multiple
Amazon Undergraduate Program
Internships
Deadline: Multiple
Other Opportunities
Oregon Tribal Student Grant
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UC Native American Opportunity
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Native Youth Leadership Academy
Dec. 3-5, 2024
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Peter F. Collier Awards for Ethics
in Journalism
Deadline: Dec. 9, 2024
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VMM Public Media Fund
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024
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Northwest Youth Corps Tribal
Stewards Inclusion Crews
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NPAIHB Youth Intern Host Sites
Deadline: Rolling
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Apply for FAFSA pin number
– student/parents must apply
separately.
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Mail or submit all revised, complete college applications before
the holiday break.
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Start scholarship essays.
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Start OSAC (Oregon Student
Assistance Commission).
American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES)
Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Get FAFSA forms, available for
federal and state financial aid.
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Habitat Restoration Internship
Deadline: Various
UO Home Flight Scholars Program
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Open Education Database Graduate and Ph.D. Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
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Set up scholarship search profiles
on websites.
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EduMed.org
Deadline: Various
Portland Community College
Career Pathways Program
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take this last SAT test for seniors.
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AIS Scholarship
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Oregon Promise Grant
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Fund for Indigenous Journalists:
Reporting on MMIWG2T
Deadline: Rolling
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Fund for Women Journalists
Deadline: Rolling
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Fund for Indigenous Journalists
Deadline: Rolling
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Amber Grants
Deadline: Rolling
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NAYA Ninth Grade Counts
Deadline: Rolling
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Dept. of Energy Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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National Park Service Tribal Stewards Inclusion Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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Center for Native American Youth
– Generation Indigenous Network
Youth Ambassador
December
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Scholarship for Social Impact
Deadline: Rolling
Tribal Food and Agriculture Policy
Internships
Deadline: Nov. 22, 2024
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Internships
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Important information for college-bound
Tribal seniors
Check your school counseling
office or ASPIRE center for scholarship info.
Proofread and have someone else
proofread all documents completed up to this point (scholarship essays, résumé, etc.).
Fellowships
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Growing Indigenous Storytellers
Fellowships
Deadline: Nov. 17, 2024
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NHPR Reporter/Producer
Fellowship
Deadline: Various
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Library of Congress Junior Fellowship Program
Deadline: Nov. 18, 2024
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MBA Special Advisor Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
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VMM Creative Shorts Fellowship
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024
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Franklin Talent Exchange Program
Deadline: Rolling
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Howard W. McGraw Jr. Center for
Business Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: March 31, 2025
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NYT Local Investigations Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
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Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Deadline: Various
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Peggy Girshman Fellowships
Deadline: Various
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Native American Journalism Fellowship (The Oklahoman)
Deadline: Various
American Indian Graduate Center
Deadline: Rolling
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NOAA Fellowships
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Tribal Council Timesheets for September 2024
Gerald Ben – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
.5
Ind
.5
.75
.75
.5
3.25
.75
.5
3.25
.75
1
1.25
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
4
2.5
2.25
2.5
3.5
4
2.5
2.5
9/2
9/4
9/7
9/9
9/18
9/20
9/24
9/27
3.5 9/30
Judy Muschamp – 9/1/24-9/30/24
Packets
Training
Special TC – STAHS
Special TC
Packets
Regular TC
Packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg
STCCF mtg
Loraine Y. Butler – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
2
1
Ind
2
1
2.75
4
1.25
3.25
2.75
3.75
1.25
3.25
1
4
Gmg
2.5
1
4
9/3-4 Packets, email
9/7
STAHS
2
9/9
Special TC
9/11-12 CPT, packets
9/17
SVS, packets
4
9/19
Tour EAO
9/20
Regular TC
9/26
Packets
9/27
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg
9/28
Packets
4.5 9/29-30 ATNI
Robert Kentta – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
1.5
1.5
.5
.75
2
1
1
.25
1
1.5
Ind
1.5
1.5
.5
.75
2
1
1
.25
1
1.5
2.75
6.25
1.75
2.75
6.25
1.75
1.75
1.75
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
.5
10
1
3.5
2
9/3
9/5
9/7
9/9
9/10
9/11
9/12
9/16
9/18
9/19
Culture Cmte
Elakha Alliance mtg
Special TC – STAHS
WFT exec cmte
Host Tewa Roots group
Audit/Investment Cmte
Host Tewa Roots group
WFT mtg
Rip City event, rep TC
WF Trust Tribal leaders,
packets
9/20
Regular TC
9/22-24 WFT retreat
9/25
Will Falls Lock Authority,
packets
9/26
Budget Cmte, packets
9/27
Special TC – gaming
Alfred Lane IV – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
.75
Ind
.75
1
.5
1
.5
1.75
3.25
2.5
1.75
3.25
2.5
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
2.5
4
2
2
9/4
Reading, email, sign check
request
9/7
Special TC – STAHS
9/8
Reading, email
9/9
Special TC – gaming, Natural
Resources Cmte
9/17-19 Reading, email
9/20
Regular TC
9/22-26 Reading, email
9/27
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg
Tribal Council Email Addresses
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Tribal Chairman: Delores Pigsley
Vice Chairman: Alfred “Bud” Lane III
Treasurer: Robert Kentta
Secretary: Judy Muschamp
Gerald Ben
Loraine Butler
Alfred “Buddy” Lane IV
Bonnie Petersen
Selene Rilatos
Siletz News
Ind
4.5
1
1
3.25
1
3.5
1.5
1.5
3
.5
1.5
1.5
1
3
.5
1.75
1.5
1
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
2.25
2
4
2.25
STBC ED Tvl
2
2
4
TC
4.5
1
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dpigsley@msn.com
budl@ctsi.nsn.us
tcrobertk@ctsi.nsn.us
tcjudym@ctsi.nsn.us
tcgeraldb@ctsi.nsn.us
loraineb@ctsi.nsn.us
tcbuddyl@ctsi.nsn.us
bonniep@ctsi.nsn.us
maritar@ctsi.nsn.us
9/1-6
Minutes, email, reports
9/7
Special TC
1.5 9/9
Special TC – gaming
9/10-11 NPAIHB update, minutes
9/17-18 Siletz School Board, NPAIHB
update, packets, email
4
9/19
Tour EAO property, packets,
email, audit
9/20
Regular TC
9/24
NPAIHB update
9/25
COHO Benefits mtg, email
9/26
Packets, email
1.25 9/27-30 Special TC – gaming, STAHS
mtg, email
Bonnie Petersen – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
2
2
Ind
1.75
2
Gmg
1
1.25
.25
6
3.5
1.5
1
1.25
6.25
3.5
1.25
.5
.25
.5
.5
.25
.5
1
4
4.25
4.25
.25
STBC ED Tvl
.25
.25
2.25
9/1-2
9/3-5
STAHS, email, mtg prep
Culture Cmte, ICW, STAHS,
email, mtg prep
4.25 9/6
NAAC, email
9/7
Special TC, email
1.5 9/9
Special TC, email
9/10-19 Email, packets, mtg prep
9/20
Regular TC, email
9/22-24 Restoration Cmte, email,
mtg prep
9/25
Chemawa LLC, email
9/26
Email, mtg prep, packets
9/27-28 Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg, email, packets
3
9/29-30 ATNI, email
Delores Pigsley – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
3.75
1.5
.75
2.75
Ind
3.75
1.5
.75
2.75
Gmg
.5
.5
1
.5
1.5
3
2.25
1
.75
.5
1.5
3
2.25
1
.75
10
1.75
1
1.75
1
4
4.25
4.25
.25
STBC ED Tvl
2.25
.75
.5
1
2
9/1-6
Mail, agenda items
4
9/7-8 Special TC – STAHS, mail
2.5 9/9-10 Special TC – gaming, mail
9/11-13 Audit/Investment Cmte,
mail, agenda items
2.5 9/14
Veterans Memorial
rededication, mail
11
9/15-18 IGA, mail
9/19
Mail, mtg prep, agenda items
4
9/20
Regular TC, mail
9/21-23 Mail, agenda items, mtg prep
9/24
Restoration Cmte, mail
9/25
Chemawa Station, mail, mtg
prep
3
9/26
Budget Cmte, mail
1.25 9/27-28 Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg, mail
2
9/29-30 ATNI, mail
Selene Rilatos – 9/1/24-9/30/24
TC
5.75
2
.75
Ind
5.75
2
.75
Gmg
2.25
STBC ED Tvl
2
9/3-6
1
9/7
.5 4.5 9/9
15.25 15.25
2.25 2.25
2
2
5
1.5
3.75
2.75
3.5
1
1
1.5
3.75
2.75
4
.75
.75
2.5
Email, packets
Special TC, email, packets
Special TC, PR mtg, email,
packets, travel to NCC
9/10-13 NCC, OHA, email, packets
9/16-17 NPAIHB, email, packets
9/18
Rip City Hoops Blazers,
email, packets
9/19
Site visit, ODHS mtg
9/20
Regular TC
9/23-25 P o w - w o w m t g , e m a i l ,
packets
9/27
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg
9/30
ODHS mtg, email, packets
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History of the Siletz Tribe’s support in
the Alsea community
by Naomi Shadwick, Alsea Valley
Voice, September-October 2024
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians of Oregon (Siletz Tribe)
enacted Ordinance §4.20, Distribution of Net Revenues Ordinance, on
July 6, 1999, and a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the
State of Oregon on Sept. 4, 1999. With
these two actions, the Siletz Tribal
Charitable Contribution Fund and
Advisory Board were created. Since
its inception, STCCF has distributed
more than $18.2 million in charitable
grant awards.
Charitable grants are awarded
to charitable organizations and local
governments within the Siletz Tribe’s
service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn,
Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion,
Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) and to Native American
organizations or activities located
anywhere in the United States for the
following purposes: education, health,
public safety, gambling addiction, prevention, drug and alcohol treatment,
housing, the arts, the environment
and natural resource preservation,
cultural activities, historic preservation and other charitable purposes.
The following, while not complete,
is a list of prior and ongoing support our
neighbors, the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians, have given to the projects our school, our nonprofits and the
medical clinic completed in the past.
This relationship between Alsea
and the Siletz Tribe began in the early
2000s with the Tribe’s support for
the Alsea Rural Health Clinic. Thenclinic director/doctor, Mary Ann Carr,
approached the STCCF Board for
assistance in purchasing and installing a new generator and propane tank
for a total grant of $25,000 that was
awarded and for the next few years,
the Tribe provided additional small
grants to support the clinic.
In 2019, Alsea Community Effort
(ACE) was awarded $1,500 for an
art project and Alsea Valley Gleaners
(AVG) received $3,935 for the purchase of a large freeze dryer.
In 2020, AVG received a total of
$8,943 for food and emergency supplies distribution and ACE received
$1,394 for assistance with the emergency preparedness/ham radio project.
In 2021, ACE received $1,700
to help with the school’s ham radio
education project, and $1,564 match
for a propane tank for the new backup
generator at the library building while
AVG received $3,703 for the purchase
of food and ongoing operations.
In 2022, AVG received $6,000 for
food purchases and the Alsea Wolverines Booster Club received $900 to purchase a new refrigerator for the school’s
concession stand as well as $1,500 in
matching funds to complete the installation of the electronic flag in the gym.
In 2023, the Alsea School District
(ASD) received $3,000 to provide
direct services through the family
services outreach program and $2,061
to install the electrical and ductless
heat pump in the new family services
building. ASD also received $2,675 for
the art program that allowed them to
buy a ceramic clay table and complete
the January 2024 crawdad drop. Closing out 2023, AVG received $2,100 in
funds for site electrical upgrades and
the Boosters received $600 for use in
doing parent outreach.
In 2024, the Boosters received
$2,000 to assist in the development
of the after-school Alsea Youth Choir
program and ACE received $2,000 for
its art program.
That’s an identified total funded
amount to Alsea orgs of $68,075 with
an additional $3,000 in submitted
grant requests by AVG for the last
quarter of 2024. The next deadline
for grant submission is Dec. 1, 2024,
for the first quarter of 2025.
This article is being written in
recognition of the generous support
the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians has provided the Alsea community over the many years. Without
these support funds, the community’s
work for its residents would have been
much more difficult.
Thank you to the Siletz People.
Courtesy photo
Just a quick thank you for your generous donation and keeping you
informed on how much we love our freeze dryer at Mid-Valley Gleaners
Get your tickets for the Angels Ball Hawaiian Style,
attend free Festival of Trees to ring in the holidays
LINCOLN CITY, Ore – Angels
Anonymous and Chinook Winds
Casino Resort will once again usher
in the holidays with their signature
event, the Festival of Trees and
Angel’s Ball.
This year there’s a new twist,
or should we say hula, added to the
Angel’s Ball on Dec. 7. – Celebrate
Hawaiian Style! Entertainment to put
you in the Aloha spirit will be provided
by Hot Lava Polynesian Entertainment.
To further add to the evening’s
theme, feast on all the delicacies of a
luau. Buffet-style dining will provide
the opportunity to sample the many
tasty morsels available for your dining
pleasure and to go back for seconds.
In addition to live entertainment
and the fabulous Hawaiian stylebuffet, the evening will include the
auction of wonderfully decorated
Christmas trees, a 50/50 raffle and a
silent auction of holiday wreaths along
with a wide variety of other items.
Doors open at 5 p.m., a call to dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment
will begin at 8:30 p.m. following the
auction. Formal wear is not required
but encouraged.
Tickets to the ball are $125 per
person or a table of eight for $1,000
and can be purchased online at www.
angels-anonymous-lc.org. The Lincoln
City Chamber of Commerce can also
take your payment for attendance.
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees will begin
Wednesday, Dec. 4, and conclude with
the Angels Ball on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Christmas trees spectacularly decorated by businesses, individuals and
families that will be auctioned to raise
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funds for Angels Anonymous will be
on display in the Convention Center
of the casino.
The whole family is welcome to
free public viewings on Dec. 4-6 from
noon to 8 p.m. and on Dec. 7 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus
will make a pre-Christmas appearance
for photos and Christmas requests on
Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-8 p.m.
With the help of our generous
donors, Angels Anonymous (a 501C-3)
is able to ensure that members of our
local community meet their immediate
and basic needs when hard times hit.
Sponsors are still needed, so put
on your thinking caps and plan a
dazzling tree for your family or your
business to sponsor at the Festival of
Trees and watch it raise money at the
live auction on the night of the ball.
It’s an invigorating experience to
work together decorating the perfect
tree for a perfect cause. The cost for a
space and a tree to decorate provided
by Angels Anonymous is $100. If you
provide your own tree, the cost is $50.
For more information or
sponsorship packets, contact
Phil Robertson at 541-921-7359
or phillylphil@msn.com, or Roger
Robertson at 541-996-7474 or
allways@charter.net.
Those businesses that sponsor
monetarily will receive recognition on
our website and in the auction program.
Individuals are also invited to
create wreaths that will be part of the
evening’s silent auction. The cost is
$25 to sponsor a wreath.
Contact Dawn Bredimus at dawn.
bredimus@gmail.com or P.O. Box
554, Lincoln City, OR 97367 for a
sponsorship packet.
To the editor:
Chee-la, Halli Lane-Skauge waa ‘vm-nvsh-shi. Hello everyone, my name is
Halli Lane-Skauge and it is my privilege to write this on behalf of the 2024-2025
Siletz Tribal Royalty Court.
Miss Siletz Halli LaneSkauge, Jr. Miss Siletz Sahaylee Mason and Little Miss
Siletz Naiya Mason would like
to wish you a very happy Restoration! We are immensely
grateful to the individuals
who fought so tirelessly for
our Tribe to become the second Tribe in the nation to be
restored.
We would like to give a
special thanks to the members of our restoration council – Delores Pigsley, Joe
Lane, Bob Tom, Art Bensell,
Sister Francella Griggs, Alta
Courville, Robert Rilatos,
Kathryn Harrison and Pauline Bell Ricks. While some
of them have passed on and
some of them are still serving
our Tribe today, their impact
on our people will never be
forgotten.
We want to take a moment
to recognize that we would not
be where we are today without the hard work of these individuals and celebrate
how far we have come as a people.
Shu aa-shi nin-la, thank you,
Halli, Sahaylee and Naiya
For more information about the Siletz Tribe,
visit ctsi.nsn.us.
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Photos by Diane Rodriquez
Octavia Knott (above) and Oaklynn Knott
(right) work on carving their pumpkins.
Silas Marceau (below, right) lies on the
floor to decorate his pumpkin with paint.
Pumpkin Carving
Oct. 18, 2024
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Siletz Rec Center
Happy Birthday, King Castro! We
love you so much.
From Dad, Mom, Matthew, Arianna and Carmen
Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155; child.idkits@state.or.us
Foster Care FAQS
On average, a foster child in Oregon may spend 18-24 months in care.
It is difficult to know how long a child will be in foster care—most often
the length of time is related to their biological parent's ability to engage
in services designed to help them keep their children safe.
The Solution: Surround families with resources. Ten years ago, an
average of 100 Siletz children were in foster care. Today’s average is
about 30. Why the difference? Wrap-around services for family
perseverance. We keep kids safe first always, but we try to keep families together. Children who need to be removed from the home are
placed with safe family members first, always with the goal of safety,
maintaining family relationships and ties to culture.
It starts with a
SSP Programs to help parents:
Safety Plan...
-On The Job training
-GED through Higher Ed &
Vocational Training
-Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF)
-Work Experience
-Childcare Assistance
https://ctsi.nsn.us/477-ssp-programs/
Escape the cycle of domestic
violence with the CARE Program.
Any Siletz Tribal member in the
world can access this program.
24/7 Crisis Line 541-444-9680
Siletz Home Visiting Program &
Positive Indian Parenting
In-person and online classes for
Native parents
https://ctsi.nsn.us/home-visiting/
Youth Prevention to keep teens
engaged in positive activities
https://ctsi.nsn.us/preventionprogram/
Shelter for the houseless
https://ctsi.nsn.us/hasrap-policy/
Substance abuse is the leading cause
of child neglect. Siletz Behavioral
Health, Mental Health Services and
MAT are confidential programs
designed to help our Native families
heal and conquer addiction.
800-648-0449
The Siletz Tribe provides cultural
activities throughout the year to
help members remember where
they come from & learn about
cultural roots from our 27 bands.
https://ctsi.nsn.us/culture-language/
Are you a safe adult who wants to help a struggling family?
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Volunteer your time as mentor Auntie or Uncle.
Apply to become a foster parent: https://ctsi.nsn.us/become-a-foster-parent/
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