Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (2022)

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Portland Potlatch

April 2022

Inside This Issue:

PAO News

1-3

477/SSP

4

Education

5-9

Behavioral

Health

10-11

Culture/

Language

Nights

12

TPEP

13

Home

Visiting

14-15

Voc. Rehab

16

Happenings

in PDX

17

Resources

18

Staff

Directory

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Honor Mother Earth

Earth Day is April 22nd.

Invest In Our Planet

Portland Potlatch

is published by the

Confederated

Tribes of Siletz

Indians Portland

Area Office

Each year on April 22, billions of people across the

globe join together to raise

awareness about environmental protection. This global

event is known as Earth Day.

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on

April 22, 1970. Today

around 1 billion people in

193 countries take part in

Earth Day and resolve to

protect the environment and

biodiversity.

Earth Day 2022 Theme

The Earth day Organization

has made the official an-

nouncement.

The theme for Earth Day

2022 is “Invest In Our

Planet”.

The key point here is to act

in a bold way, innovate

in a broad way, and implement in an equitable

manner.

Every one in this world has a

voice. There is not going to

be one person who can do it

all. But now is the time. Together, we can make a difference. We need to act as a

team together.

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PAO Announcements

PAO Announcements

Just a reminder that there is a security

gate around the Siletz Portland Area

Tribal Office. You will need a code to

enter the perimeter.

Visiting by car:

Entrance by car is available only on

Visiting on foot:

SE 128th (the side street). You must

call the area office at (503) 238-1512, Access is available through a sidewalk

gate, on both SE 128th and SE Stark St.

when you are on your way, or when

Same as the drive-up gate, please call

you’ve arrived. We will provide a

code to enter the parking lot. Vehicles the area office in advance or when you

cannot enter on Stark St. (former main arrive, (503) 238-1512 and we will

provide an access code to enter.

entrance). The Stark St gate, is exit

only.

Please call the Community Health Resource Line for COVID supplies. Supplies

include; masks face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, first aid kits,

thermometers, and home COVID test kits.

If you test positive, please call the COVID Resource Line. Additional supplies

are available, such as a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels in COVID positive patients at higher risk of complications.

Saturday, April 2, 2022

10:00 AM—4:00 PM

After a two-year hiatus, the Annual Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek State Natural

Area returns!

For 42 years, Tryon Creek has celebrated

the return of the Trillium, an early season

perennial native to our local forests. This

beautiful white flower awakens each year

in late February and early March, and

slowly turns to a reddish-purple by the

end of April or early May, making it a

wonderful beginning to the spring wildflower season.

The Celebration will include:

 Native Plant Sale and educational resources to help create a healthy

habitat in your very own yard.

 Interactive educational stations

for the whole family, offering a

glimpse of the dynamic forest habitat.

 Guided and self-led Backyard

Habitat Hikes focusing on native

plants that provide benefits to the

diversity of local wildlife.

 Variety of informational displays

on watershed education, and new this

year – homeowner wildfire prevention and living botanical tabletop

gardens!

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477—Self-Sufficiency Program

477-SSP April Meeting This will be mandatory for all enrolled

SSP clients, unless you have been

Information:

excused by your case worker.

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

sure to contact your Tribal Service

directly to current 477 clients

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

Education & Youth Update

JOM April Updates

JOM Spring Send Home Activity – We are continuing our send home activities for April! Registration opens on April 1st and closes April 14th at

4:30pm. Please email or call Katy for the sign up via Microsoft forms.

April College Information Workshop —April 21st at 6pm. Please contact Katy for the sign on link. A good start in preparing you for college!

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.

Who is eligible:

Enrolled members of Federally

recognized tribes or descendants.

Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Indians: www.ctsi.nsn.us

Portland Area Office: Tamra (503)

238-1512 ext. 1411

Tribal Funding is once a

year.

Your Success is Important to Us!

The deadline to have

your Higher Education

Application in is June 30,

2022.

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 ext. 1412 or Tamra Russell ext. 1411.

Remember to complete

your FASFA:

www.studentaid.gov/

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Education & Youth Update

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.

Education & Youth Update

Remember to check out the Oregon

Community Foundation Scholarships

for up to four years funding.

Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship: up to four years of

funding.

The Veryl and Dorothy Miller

Native American Scholarship:

specifically for vocational training.

For more information please visit

their website: https://

oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/

scholarships/

Applications accepted November 1 –

April 15 for the upcoming academic

year.

Scholarships are available to help assist

American Indian students planning to

enroll full-time in an undergraduate or

graduate course of study in STEM.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 Must provide a certification of

tribal enrollment or descendants

of enrolled members.

 Must be a resident of Clackamas,

Multnomah or Washington counties in Oregon, or Clark County,

Washington.

 Open to students planning to major or majoring in science, computer science, engineering, or

mathematics.

 Enrolled or planning to enroll fulltime.

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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 under the Education tab.

www.ctsi.nsn.us

Siletz Education Programs  Adult Education Program: For

Siletz Tribal Members 16 years or

Serving Our Tribal Members

older who are not already enrolled in

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Higher Education: Assists Tribal

Members to attend college towards

their Bachelors Degree—up to five

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 1, 2021.

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 .

Adult Vocational Training Program: Supports Tribal Members for

up to two years of specific vocational Please visit our Tribal webpage:

www.ctsi.nsn.us

training. Download applications at

http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/uploads/

downloads/Education/Grants/CTSIAVT-Application.pdf

Attending or planning to attend

any public or private nonprofit

college or university in the United

States.

Financial need is required- must

complete the FASFA or ORSAA

AWARD SIZE

Renewal possible up to 4-years, students must reapply each year.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships website: https://

oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/

scholarships/

Applications accepted November 1 –

April 15 for the upcoming academic

year.

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Education & Youth Update

Education & Youth Update

Attention Tribal Member Graduates

For all Tribal Members graduating High

School, or College, you can request a

special CTSI stole to wear at your graduation.

Deadline to submit request is May

1st, 2022.

Visit: https://www.ctsi.nsn.us/stoles/

EmpowHER presents: Where: Alder ComA Wellness Series mons, 4212 NE Prescott

St, Portland OR 97218

It is an act of liberation to belong & be Compensation: $30

per session you particiwell.

pate in and up to $270

Share stories, tea, food, total for attending all 9

song, dance, crafts as

sessions.

practices of personal and

Instructor: Ridhi

collective care.

D’Cruz with community

When: Tuesdays, April culture workers as guest

19—June 14, 4:30—

instructors.

6:30 PM

Register: by April 11

Who: For youth ages 14 via tinyurl.com/wellness

-20 who identify as girls/ -powher

women/ femme/ trans/

nonbinary/ LGTQIA+

and BIPOC.

Contact Katy Holland, our Education Specialist, by calling

503-235-1512 ext. 1418 or by email: katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

AISES Regional Conferences 2022

Every spring the seven Regional Conferences gather student and professional members to champion each other and expand their knowledge and

skills through a wide variety of workshops and sessions.

Regional Conferences are typically

held at college campuses, hosted by

the school’s AISES Chapter. Many

professional members participate as

mentors and speakers, sharing their

expertise and facilitating discussions in

areas like engineering, environmental

science, or on crossovers between

traditional ecological knowledge and

western science.

Region 1 Conference

Host: Lower Columbia/Willamette

River Professional Chapter

Dates: April 15-17, 2022

Location: Portland State University,

Portland, OR

For more information visit: https://

www.aises.org/news/events/regional

-conferences

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Behavioral Health Program

Spring has arrived:

The saying is, April showers bring May

flowers. We experienced some rain in

March, and even some snow. As Oregonians, though, we know rain is in

our spring forecast. Now is the time to

tackle projects that were set aside for

the thaw, like doing the bathroom

remodel or making that quilt for your

loved one you’ve been meaning to

make.

Activities for personal mental

growth:

1) Start writing in a journal about

your daily struggles and accomplishments. It is a useful tool to

see where you are in life, and

where you want to go next.

2) Do five minutes of mindfulness

each day, focusing on relaxed

breathing from your belly.

Don’t turn on electronics, but

instead check in with each family

member; ask, what was one low

for the day, and one high.

2) Create a new family tradition; go

to a restaurant once a week, go on

the same hike once a week, play

the same board game once a

week. New traditions are a great

way to build bonds.

3) Try and do more as a family together; clean the dishes together,

straighten the living room together, make dinner together. Each

family member will feel like they

play an important role in the family.

Behavioral Health Program

your children contact and connect Traditional coping:

with their peers.

In current times, some forms of Native

2) Go out in the sunshine, or even

coping and healing might continue to

the rain, and walk, or run, just

be limited. While gatherings such as

being mindful of that social dispowwows and sweats may be posttancing.

poned, smudging, praying, and drumming can be ways to

3) An organized house helps create a stay connected to

healthy mind; try organizing

one’s tribe, and Nadrawers, sorting that laundry, and

tive traditions.

getting the dishes out of the sink Think about calling

for starters.

your elders and peers

to check in on them.

An April haiku by the MHS:

Getting out into naSpring rains fall, clouds part,

ture, whether solitary or with your

Sun bursts forth, smiles come, moods

immediate family, is another way to

lift,

help us stay close to Native ways.

With nature, rejoice!

Virtual Appointments Only

Send a haiku/poem to the MHS:

(Portland/Salem Area Offices)

rachelz@ctsi.nsn.us

(503) 200-4340

3) Stand in front of a mirror, posed

like a super-hero, for three

minutes. Great thing to do before

an interview to build confidence. Ways to fight feelings of isolation

and boredom as the pandemic

Growing your family conneclingers:

tion:

1) Schedule facetime/video confer1) Eat a meal with the whole family

encing to see loved ones outside

at least twice a week, if possible.

of your immediate circle, and help

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Virtual Culture/Language Nights

For access to study

materials please log

in on the Tribe’s

website:

www.ctsi.nsn.us

Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments

For more information or to sign up

please contact Nick

Viles at

nickv@ctsi.nsn.us

or call (541) 4844234 ext. 1757.

Tobacco Prevention Program

Tobacco Related Cancers

for the Month of April

Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal

cancer is cancer arising from the

esophagus—the food pipe that runs

between the throat and the stomach.

Symptoms often include difficulty in

swallowing and weight loss. Other

symptoms may include pain when

swallowing, a hoarse voice, enlarged

lymph nodes ("glands") around the

collarbone, a dry cough, and possibly

coughing up or vomiting blood.

Causes: The two main types (i.e.

squamous-cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma) have distinct sets of risk

factors. Squamous-cell carcinoma is

linked to lifestyle factors such as

smoking and alcohol. Adenocarcinoma

has been linked to effects of long-term

acid reflux. Tobacco is a risk factor for

both types. Both types are more common in people over 60 years of age.

Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW

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

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Home Visiting Program

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thriving families depend

on strong support systems. Support

can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community.

Learn what it takes to invest in families.

#ChildAbusePreventionMonth

#ThrivingFamilies https://

www.childwelfare.gov/topics/

preventing/preventionmonth/

resources/conversation-guides/

Everyone has a role to play in helping

the families in our communities be

resilient and access support. Learn

more about protective factors …

Prevention starts with you! https://

www.childwelfare.gov/topics/

preventing/preventionmonth/

resources/resource-guide/

Home Visiting Program

The Siletz Home Visiting Program is a

great way for families of young children to gain knowledge and support.

Siletz Home Visiting provides parenting and life skills for successful and

positive parenting. The model and

curriculum we use is Family Spirit

developed by the John Hopkins Center

for American Indian Health. Family

Spirit is the only evidence based home

visiting program designed specifically

for Native American families. We

serve all federally recognized and Alaskan Native families in our 11 county

service area that meet the eligibility

requirements. Program start prenatally, or before child turns one year old

and continues until child turns three.

For more information contact Lori

Christy, Home Visitor 503-390-9494

or loric@ctsi.nsn.us

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Voc. Rehab Program

Cushing’s Disease vs. Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s Syndrome, is a disorder that

occurs when your body makes too

much cortisol (hormone) from overuse of

certain medications over a long period of

time. Cushing’s Disease is caused by an

overproduction of cortisol from the adrenal glands and causes tumor (pituitary)

growth in the brain.

Cortisol is sometimes called the “stress

hormone” because it helps your body respond to stress and helps:

1) Maintain blood pressure

2) Regulate blood sugar

3) Reduce inflammation and

4) Turn the food you eat into energy.

Cushing’s Syndrome affects adults, between ages 30 to 50, but it can also occur

in children. It affects about three times as

many women as men.

Cushing’s Syndrome may cause other health problems such as:

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Heart attack or stroke

Blood clots in the legs and lungs

Infections

Bone loss or fractures

High blood pressure

Unhealthy cholesterol levels

Depression or other mood changes

Memory loss or trouble concentrating

Insulin resistance and prediabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Sign and Symptoms:

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Weight gain

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Thin arms and legs

Round face

Increased fat around the base of the

neck

A fatty hump between the shoulders

Easy bruising

Wide purple stretch marks on the

stomach, breast, hips and under arms

Weak muscles

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Happenings in PDX

The Portland Mercury’s Pizza Week is

returning in 2022 to team up with

Portland's best pizza purveyors to

offer amazing, delicious, $3 slices to

the masses! (Or $20 whole pies.)

With tons of establishments taking

part, you’ll never be far from your

next slice, and your week—nay,

your life—will be all the better for it.

Get excited.

Stay tuned for more details by visiting

Portland Mercury https://

www.portlandmercury.com/

If you or someone you love is exhibiting

symptoms, then contact your medical

provider for an exam. The Siletz Vocational Rehab. staff are available to assist you

with your vocational needs.

Some accommodations can include: a flexible work schedule, financial assistance or

telework.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Counselors:

Jamie Bokuro (Siletz)

541-444-8266

Toni Leija (Salem)

503-390-9494 ext. 1861

Tamra Russell (Portland)

503-238-1512 ext. 1411

Makayla Jackson (Eugene)

541-484-4234 ext. 1752

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Resources

Online Academic Support for Siletz Tribal Members!

Free Virtual tutoring is available.

Please contact Katy Holland by calling

503-238-1512 ext. 1418, or by email:

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

Please note: Students MUST complete a tutoring

application to register. Tutoring hours are available on a

first come, first served basis as resources are available.

A culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Call, text or chat

online 24/7. Safe. Anonymous. Free. Confidential.

1-844-7NATIVE

www.stronghearthelpline.org

https://strongheartshelpline.org/

Your body. Your sovereignty. Your decision.

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

Find free food in your community

Portland Area Office

(503) 238-1512

Angelina Artiago

Portland Elders Rep.

(503) 760-3899

“Our network of food pantries and meal sites is here

for everyone—inclusive of all races, gender expressions, religions and immigration statuses”. Visit the

Oregon Food Bank’s website to find free food near

you: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/

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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