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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. 53, No. 7

Siletz News

Confederated Tribes of

Siletz Indians

P.O. Box 549

Siletz, OR 97380-0549

July 2025

All tribal offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025

Eel harvesting at Willamette Falls ignites tribal connection to pacific lamprey

By Dylan Gorman, Natural

Resources: Hunt & Fish biologist II

For a group of tribal members

and tribal staff June 14, started early.

Alarm clocks rang out at 3:30 a.m.,

jolting tired bodies out of their beds.

Those same bodies rolled out of

pickup trucks at the Sportcraft Marina

in Oregon City and made their way

down to the Natural Resource Department boat.

As the boat chugged upriver, nervous faces looked up at Willamette

Falls in the pre-dawn light. Mist and

spray rolling off the falls combined

with choppy waves made for an ominous scene. In that moment the reality

of slipping into the waters of the Willamette River hit home for some on

the boat… questions were whispered

between one another. “How cold is the

water?” “Are we climbing up to the top

of the falls?”

More prudent questions were

being asked amongst seasoned lamprey harvesters “How many eels are

needed for each family for the year?”

“How many eels should we put up for

canning versus smoking?” Or, “Do

we have the burlap sacks and gloves

packed in the boat?”

Courtsey photo by Nick Dugan

Left to right: Dylan Gorman, Zena

Green, Katrina Hudson and Stan

van de Wetering

Lamprey, on page 3

Clinic is building for the future, expanding services to members

By: Savannah Worman

On February 9, 1991, the first

Siletz Community Health Clinic

(SCHC) building was opened through

a partnership with the Confederated

Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Indian

Health Service. Since 1991, the clinic

has expanded significantly.

In April 2010, a new facility was

opened to provide more office space

and additional programs. Earlier this

year, the new SCHC Pharmacy began

operations in downtown Siletz, and

in August (if construction allows) a

second clinic will open in Lincoln City

to better serve the local community.

The Siletz Community Health

Clinic is unique in that it offers

an extensive wraparound service

in-house. The clinic provides services in medical, dental, optometry,

pharmacy, laboratory, Commu-

nity Health, Behavioral Health, the

CARES program and even at the

Tel-tvm’ farm property. Finding all of

these services offered by one entity is

highly unusual and a very cherished

addition to the tribe.

SCHC has several exciting projects

underway, ranging from a basement

build-out to the development of a

mobile health unit, extending services

and increasing accessibility. When

asked about these projects, Miranda

Williams and Forrest Pearson were

eager to share the new developments

happening within the clinic.

Alongside the well-established

main clinic in Siletz, a newly built

satellite clinic in Lincoln City will

provide medical, dental, Behavioral

SCHC, on page 9

Drought, early snowmelt, and dryer

conditions raise wildfire concerns

Once again, many regions

across the country are facing

a severe drought year.

By Andy Taylor

Multiple wildfires are burning

across Oregon right now, with thousands of acres scorched and communities on high alert.

The largest, the Rowena Fire in the

Columbia River Gorge, has consumed

3,700 acres and is 53% contained,

prompting Level 1 and 2 evacuation

warnings. In Central Oregon, the

Alder Springs Fire near Redmond has

grown to 3,442 acres with no containment, forcing evacuations and closing

parts of Cove Palisades State Park.

Southern Oregon’s Upper Applegate

Fire has burned over 300 acres and

triggered evacuation notices for more

than 1,200 residents.

Firefighters are working around

the clock to contain the blazes, with

structural protection and emergency

shelters activated in several counties.

Many state and federal agencies

around the country are warning of

heightened wildfire risks and urging

residents to take immediate action

to protect their homes, communities,

and natural resources.

Multiple states are imposing burn

bans earlier than usual in an attempt

to manage and reduce damage during

this year’s wildfire season.

Wildfire, on page 13

Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News.

Celebration at Table Rocks

On behalf of the Tribal Council,

we want to extend our gratitude and

appreciation to all of our team members that hosted the celebration at

Table Rocks on May 31, 2025. It was

a time to celebrate, share stories and

reflect with family and friends as we

bring this historically significant land

back in to tribal stewardship.

The celebration was well attended

with guest speakers, a shared meal

and dancing. This year’s celebration

took the place of the annual Run to

the Rogue, but it will return next year.

National Congress

of American Indians

Executive Assistant to Tribal

Council, Celesta Lee and I attended

the National Congress of American

Indians (NCAI) mid-year conference

June 9-11. The conference provided

updates on federal policy actions that

are affecting all tribes.

Members of NCAI discussed

impacts to education and head start

funding, natural resources, DOJ –

violence against women funding,

broadband and many other issues.

The Siletz administration and

program managers are monitoring

policy and funding changes closely,

providing our feedback and describing impacts to local, state and federal

policy makers every chance we can.

This will be a priority for the Administration and we will share impacts to

the membership as things develop.

Graduations

Congratulations to all the 2025

graduates! This is a significant milestone as you transition into adulthood

and whether that be employment,

higher education, trade schools or

other venture – we wish you well in

all your endeavors.

Be sure to check out the student

incentive program to see if you qualify for an incentive or tribal blanket.

The application can be found on the

website under the education tab or

by contacting an education department staff.

We hope to see you all this month

at the annual Culture Camp July 8-10,

on Government Hill.

Elders Council Meeting

The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting

on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Ace’s in Lincoln City, Ore.

If you have any questions, please contact the Elders Program at

541-444-8212.

Contact methods

for the Public

Information team:

Email: PIAS@ctsi.nsn.us

Siletz News

P.O. Box 549

Siletz, OR 97380-0549

For questions, call

541-444-8293

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Deadline for the August issue

is July 10. Submission of articles

and photos is encouraged.

Please see the Passages

Policy on page 15 when submitting items for Passages.

Lamprey, continued from page 1

As the boat nudged up to the

massive boulders at the falls a Tribal

Member and the tribal biologist

jumped out, lashing the boat to the

rocks and running a line up to help

navigate the slippery terrain. A crew

of tribal harvesters worked their way

up to the plunge pools below the falls.

As the first pool was being checked a

gloved hand felt the tell-tale movement of an eel. The hand slid up the

eel, clamped down, heaved it from the

water and shoved it into a burlap sack.

So began the Siletz Area eel harvest

of 2025!

Pacific Lamprey or eels, as

more commonly called across tribal

communities, are a 400 million year

old jawless fish and are technically not

an eel at all. Eels are an anadromous

fish, meaning they spend their early

life in freshwater, travel to the ocean

as an adult and then return to their

home river to reproduce. Eels typically return to freshwater in the late

spring and early summer when water

temperature are between 50 and 60

degrees. Sharp declines in the local

Siletz River eel populations in the

1980’s has forced tribal members to

shift eel harvesting to an out of Basin

River. The Willamette River and

tributaries still produce harvestable

number of eels and the Willamette

Falls provides an ideal spot to harvest.

Lamprey, or Skwakol in Chinook

Jargon, has been a vital source of

food for the Confederated Tribes of

Siletz Indians and many other Pacific

Northwest tribes since time immemorial. Traditionally lamprey is served

at feasts or celebrations, the rich and

fatty meat continues to be a valued

nutritional staple today. Following the

forced relocation of dozens of Native

Bands to the Siletz Reservation in

the 1850’s, lamprey harvest became

a crucial form of sustenance amidst

the challenges and hunger that came

with reservation living.

Seasonal lamprey runs, when the

lamprey returned to freshwater to

spawn, helped maintain traditions

of harvest, ecological care and community sharing. Families preserved

lamprey primarily through smoking,

and sometimes through combinations such as smoking then canning,

or smoking followed by baking to

complete the cooking process. These

cultural practices continued well into

the 20th century, with Siletz elders

recalling smoked lamprey as a daily

lunch staple.

Eel harvesting is open seven

days a week for tribal members at

Willamette Falls. There is no limit

on eels but many tribal members

discuss harvesting only what can

be reasonably consumed over the

course of a year. Due to the distance

from Siletz and access to harvesting

sites requiring a boat, the Natural

Resource Department sponsors a

yearly trip to the falls as a harvesting

and educational opportunity.

This year the Natural Resource

Department, the Healthy Traditions

Department and the Portland Area

Office partnered and held two eel

harvesting events at the falls. The

events were held on Wednesday June

4, and Saturday June 14, 2025. The

events also featured an eel processing

demonstration from Tribal Members

Todd Logan and Greg Goodell.

Courtsey photo by Natural Resources

Left to right: Katherine Hatch, Zena Green, Jae Viles, Jaden Watson, and

Nathaniel Ventura.

Information for this article was

provided by personal communication with Siletz Tribal Members,

Tribal Biologists and the study:

SKWAKOL: The Decline of the Siletz

Lamprey Eel Population During the

20th Century.

Courtsey photos by Nick Dugan

Above: Back row - Stan van de Wetering, Keith Hatch, Harmony Stout,

Danikah Washington, Gary Butler, Dylan Gorman.

Front row - Zena Green, Priscilla Gomez, Kat Hudson, Eleeziaa Howard

Middle right: Harmony Stout and Danikah Washington cleaning out the eels

Bottom right: Eel cleaning instructions and demonstration

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Moist apple sauce cake

USDA distribution dates for July

Siletz

July 1

July 2

July 3

July 7

July 8

July 12

Salem

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

By appt only

July 2

July 16

July 22

July 23

July 24

July 30

By appt only

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

By appt only

For those who work during these

hours, we will open the warehouse on

the first or second Saturday of each

month for better efforts to meet your

schedule at the Siletz warehouse.

These appointments will need to

be scheduled in advance.

Our Salem location will start to

open up for two Wednesdays after

distribution, for those who miss their

original appointment, with limited

fresh produce.

These appointments will need to

be scheduled in advance as well.

LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz

Tribal FDPIR. We would like to

see more people sharing their recipes

on our FB page.

Sammy Hall, USDA Food

Distribution Manager

541-444-8279 or 541-390-0763

sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

½ cup butter - softened

1 cup applesauce

2 eggs

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon clove

½ cup chopped walnuts

½ cup raisins

½ cup powdered sugar to dust

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat

the oven to 350 degrees F (175

degrees C). Grease and flour an

8-inch cake pan.

2. Beat sugar and butter together in

a large bowl with an electric mixer

until creamy. Add applesauce;

beat well.

3. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves - stiring lightly

just until wet.

4. Fold in walnuts and raisins.

5. Spoon cake batter into the prepared pan.

6. Bake in the preheated oven until

a toothpick inserted comes out

clean, about 40 minutes.

7. Let cool and dust the top with

powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Enrollment offers tools and services that streamline updates, to help members

By: Savannah Worman

If you did not already know, the

Enrollment Department has been

making many changes to improve the

accessibility of their services to the

tribal membership.

Various enrollment forms and

general instructions can be found on

the CTSI website under the Tribal

Government – Enrollment tab at

www.ctsi.nsn.us. Forms for address

updates, death benefits, tribal ID

requests, name changes, blood quantum corrections, relinquishment

requests, information releases and

enrollment applications are available

on the website.

Along with the forms being available online, several services can be

completed through email such as

address updates, new tribal ID’s and

releases of information. Enrollment

staff now offers in-house DNA testing

using a simple mouth swab, available

by scheduled appointment.

Along with these new changes,

Enrollment had a few announcements. The 4th quarter posting deadline for applications, tribal roll name

changes, blood quantum corrections,

membership relinquishments and roll

removals is on September 5, followed

by the Enrollment Committee meeting on October 8, the public posting

timeframe from October 16 - November 4, the protest deadline of October

30 and the Tribal Council meeting

consideration on November 21.

The full schedule, including all

quarterly schedules, is available on

the CTSI website.

A reminder about enrollment

applications: All forms must be

fully and accurately completed for

approval. Additionally, all applicants

must undergo a DNA test, with incon4

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clusive results potentially affecting

enrollment eligibility.

All applications for a new ID

must have an updated physical and

mailing address and these addresses

can be the same. If you’re having

difficulty receiving mail, you can list

your address “in care of” a trusted

person and have your items sent to

their address.

A staff member from enrollment

will be available during Culture

Camp, on the Friday of the Nesika

Illahee Pow-Wow and the Restoration Pow-Wow during regular business hours to assist all members

requiring enrollment services at that

time. These are great opportunities

for out-of-area members to connect

with enrollment for any potential

needs they may have.

For name changes, it’s important

to update your information promptly

when your legal name changes to prevent any disruptions in mail delivery.

To change your name, you will need a

copy of your original marriage certificate and social security card (a clear

color copy is acceptable).

Enrollment staff want to stress to

our membership the importance of

updating your address and your death

beneficiary information.

With per capita distribution

approaching, members should update

their address with enrollment to avoid

delays in receiving their checks.

To ensure the proper delivery

time of your per capita check you

must update your address by July 15.

Undeliverable checks are retained by

the Enrollment Department for one

month before being transferred to the

Accounting Department.

Updating your address with the

Siletz Community Health Clinic does

not update your address with Enrollment, as they are two separate entities,

and information sharing is unavailable

between them.

You can find all of the forms on

the website at ctsi.nsn.us. Navaigate

to the “Tribal Government” tab to find

the enrollment department. There

you will find forms and additional

information. You can email forms to

enrollmentdepartment@ctsi.nsn.us.

The Death Beneficiary form is

important to fill out and keep updated

to ensure that the final wishes of a

Tribal Member are honored appropriately and the proper beneficiary will

receive the $1,000 assistance, not to

be confused with the $6,000 funerary support offered by the tribe, to

help with any extra expenses or items

the beneficiary sees fit relating to the

funeral service.

Death beneficiaries are not automatically assigned and must be designated by the Tribal Member to be

utilized. Examples of when a death

beneficiary should potentially be

updated include, but are not limited

to, a divorce, a marriage, the birth

of a child and any time the beneficiary’s contact information changes

such as a change of address or phone

number. From the date of death, the

beneficiary has one year to claim

these funds. If the beneficiary is not

updated it could lead to these funds

being undeliverable or the incorrect

person receiving them.

While potentially uncomfortable

to discuss, it is also imperative that

a death beneficiary be designated for

any enrolled minors. The Enrollment

staff emphasizes that, while it may be

a difficult topic, discussing it as a family is essential to ensure that all funds

can be utilized if the worst happens.

The updated statistics as reported

by the Enrollment department state

that we currently have 5,647 enrolled

Tribal Members. 3,184 reside in the

11-county service area while 2,385

reside outside of the service area.

There are 135 Tribal Veterans, 1,112

Tribal Elders, 3,297 adults (18-54)

and 1,238 children (0-17). We have

78 listed missing moccasins. If you

suspect that you may be listed as a

missing moccasin, you can verify this

by viewing the missing moccasin list

on the website.

The Minor Trust program supports enrolled minors by holding

distributions in trust until they reach

18 years of age. Upon turning 18,

members can request up to $5,000

annually until age 21. After which

the full amount, including earnings,

becomes available. Once a minor

turns 18 years of age they must begin

updating their information on their

own as they are a legal adult. To access

funds, applicants must submit a notarized application and a copy of their

social security card to:

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Attn: Minor Trust Program

PO Box 549

Siletz, OR 97380

For Minor’s Trust questions or to

speak with Dan McCue to get information about your childs Minors

Trust account, or to ask questions

about your own account, or to apply

for funds email danielm@ctsi.nsn.us

or call 541-444-8229.

For enrollment assistance, the

easiest way to reach the team is by

emailing enrollmentdepartment@

ctsi.nsn.us, they are also available by

phone at 541-444-8258.

Siletz News policies and procedures now available online

By Andy Taylor, PIO

Guidelines and policies are essential for any organization, and Siletz

News is no exception. These guidelines ensure that all submissions are

accurate, relevant, and adhere to ethical standards, which ultimately helps

maintain the integrity and quality of

the newspaper. Having clear policies in place also fosters consistency

and transparency, making it easier

for contributors to understand the

expectations and requirements for

their submissions.

When submitting information to

Siletz News, it’s important to ensure

all facts and details are accurate,

double-checking names, dates, and

statistics. If you’re submitting in writing, please write clearly and concisely.

This makes it easier for our staff to

type it out for the Siletz News.

If submitting an article or story,

cite sources and give credit where

it’s due, including names and context when quoting someone. Follow

ethical guidelines, such as respecting

privacy and avoiding plagiarism, and

adhere to the newspaper’s submission

guidelines regarding format, length,

and style. Be sure that submissions

are sent as attachments.

If submitting a photo or supporting image with your article, please

ensure it is an attachment and not

embedded in an email or document.

Staff will request the image be sent

again as an attachment. To ensure the

highest quality in print, we request

that photos are not screenshots, are

unedited and high quality.

Tribal Members should email

items for consideration in Siletz News

to pias@ctsi.nsn.us. If you have ques-

tions or need assistance you can call

our Public Information Department at

541-444-2532. Our staff is more than

willing to help however we can.

The Siletz News policies and

procedures document provides a

comprehensive overview of the standards to be followed when submitting information to the newspaper.

Specific policies and procedures are

detailed for various types of submissions, including passages, letters to

the editor, tribal member articles,

obituaries, fliers, and advertisements.

Each type of submission has its own

set of guidelines regarding length,

format, attachments, deadlines, and

review processes.

Remember, the deadline for submissions is the 10th of each month

or the nearest business day. You can

find the full Siletz News Policies and

Procedures as well as all Siletz News

deadlines in the extended tribal calendar on the website at ctsi.nsn.us,

under the News & Events tab.

Scan the QR code for online access

to Public Information including: The

digital Siletz News, the Area Office

Newsletter, Siletz Tribal events calendar, Naa-ch’it-’a Podcast, reports and

the full policy and procedures.

Stone Soup sparks reflection on food, community, and healing

Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LDN, Siletz

Tribal Head Start Nutritionist

In my role as consultant nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head Start, I

offer information for families and the

community. The story of “Stone Soup”

comes to mind, as I attempt to weave

nutrition into the culture of community

(and human relationships). It raises

questions that I will share for your

consideration.

Stone Soup is a European folk

story set in a village where the people

were experiencing hunger and scarcity.

When three hungry strangers arrived,

the people were not willing to share.

The strangers then declared that they

would make stone soup for all. The

villagers were intrigued. Starting with

3-stones, the strangers asked who

would provide the kettle for the stones,

and water to place over the fire.

As the water began to boil, they

asked the village people to share small

amounts of their food, such as vegetables, grains, meat or whatever they had

to spare. As each villager finds a bit of

food to share, the stone soup becomes

a nourishing feast and celebration. The

moral drawn from the tale varies with

the intent of the story teller.

When I first heard the story, it was

in the context of community hunger

and shared food distribution. If we

work together, and share what we have,

even if it is not much, we can create

enough for our entire community. I am

moved by this story and the power of

working together. My deep core value

is that everyone needs access to wholesome, culturally appropriate food in

order to support and strengthen the

whole community.

This reminds me of the common

metaphor, “A chain is only as strong as

its weakest link”. As a dietitian/nutritionist, I view community nourishment

as the chain, and the chain is weakened

when anyone is malnourished, because

the whole is weakened. A community

can mean a village, tribe, society, country or any collective of people.

Last month, I shared that my

experience of grief work had profound benefits, yet was only possible

for me in the presence of other supportive humans, rather than alone.

This need for sacred connection and

relationship is powerful. As the Stone

Soup story tells us, even if we feel our

contribution is small, when we share

and care for each other, our benefits

provide physical, emotional, mental,

and spiritual nourishment.

I invite you to join me with your

imagination and reflection, as we create

a version of stone soup. What would

you bring to share? Would it be carrots,

potatoes, beans, herbs, spices, meat or

something else unique that you have

to offer? How would your ingredient

add flavor, texture, or special interest

to the soup? Would it be spicy, savory,

smooth, thick, or mysterious in some

way? How would your gift sustain each

of us? Would it offer nutrients, energy

from calories, and possibly a dose of

loving intention? How can we work

together for the good of all? Let’s imagine the power of sharing and caring. As

we create and cook together, what other

benefits might follow? I imagine conversation, connection, and fellowship.

Can we look beyond the specific

food ingredients and realize our unique

gifts and intentions? This reminds

me that we all matter, and our needs

are not all the same. When our stone

soup creation is complete, how might

we benefit from what others have

shared? Is it something unique about

an unusual ingredient? Or does this

experience ignite shared collaboration with others? Together, each of us

may be nourished and become a bit

stronger. When the soup is ready to

eat, please consider whether there is

someone you may want to feed?

Perhaps you might offer nourishment to someone who hurt you, with

the realization that they might also be

hurt and in need? When we share our

gifts, in cooperation with others, what

benefits may occur? What is your hope

for your community and beyond?

In contrast to the stone soup folk

story, I learned another from a storyteller I know. In this story, a man

wanted to invite everyone he knew to a

party, but he was short of money to buy

wine. He prepared food to share, and

asked each of his guests to bring some

wine that would be blended together

into one vessel to share.

There was great anticipation to

taste the wine creation after the guests

combined what they had brought to

share. Anticipation turned to surprise,

when the blend tasted “only of water”!

Apparently, none of the guests had

brought wine, only water. Perhaps

they thought their lack of contribution

would go unnoticed. Each of us need to

do our part, whatever it is.

Please know that Siletz Tribal Head

Start offers support for nutritional

consultation at no cost to Head Start

families. This usually occurs over the

telephone. If you have concerns about

your Head Start child’s nutrition or

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,

because we know that it actually helps

all of us.

General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Program

Formerly Over Income

Rehabilitation Grant

The Over Income Rehabilitation

Construction program funds overincome families with a $10,000

grant for construction rehabilitation

on the primary residence they own.

The over-income grant is for eligible

applicants and is limited to one

grant per person, address, and

the household.

If you have already received a

General Welfare Exclusion Housing

Rehabilitation Grant, you are not

eligible to apply.

If you have received services

for the following programs, you

are not eligible to apply for the

General Welfare Exclusion Housing

Rehabilitation Grant for 5 years:

NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program,

NAHASDA Elders Replacement

Program, NAHASDA Rehabilitation

Program for Elder Tribal Members,

NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program

for Disabled Tribal Members, and

HIP Program.

Rehabilitation refers to repairs

or renovations to the home but does

not include appliances, saunas, hot

tubs, swimming pools, driveways,

fences, etc. Over-Income refers

to tribal members whose income

exceeds the income limits set by

the Native American Housing

Assistance and Self Determination

Act (NAHASDA).

Applications, including proof of

current annual income, enrollment,

and proof of homeownership with

the Tribal member’s name on it,

must be submitted to the Housing

Office by Thursday, July 31, 2025, at

4:30 p.m.

Applications received after that

date and time will not be accepted

by the Siletz Tribal Housing

Department. Qualified applicants

will be placed in the lottery drawing,

which will be held during the month

of August on a date approved by the

Tribal Council.

If you would like an application

or have any questions, please call

Jeanette Mason at 541-444-8316 or

email at jeanettem@ctsi.nsn.us.

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Tribal Honor Guard is keeping active

The CTSI Honor/Color guard has been active this spring and early summer. Proudly wearing their new uniform, they will be seen in their vests and

blue shirts, in future functions or events. The uniforms serve as a meaningful

reminder of the value of each Honor Guard member.

In April, they were requested to be the Honor Guard for the Lane County

Community College Native American Student Association Pow-Wow. They

have since participated in a few more events, and will continue to attend as

many events as possible before the years end.

SCHC, continued from page 1

Health services and a MAT program,

further expanding care options for

the community.

This much-needed clinic will be a

valuable asset to Tribal Members who

reside in Lincoln City and Chinook

Winds Casino employees who may not

have the time or means to have their

health needs met in Siletz.

The current basement build-out

happening at the Siletz clinic will

expand the much-needed space for

employees, a demonstration kitchen

and community activities. This longawaited expansion has been necessary for some time, with the current

timeline estimating completion in

nine months pending any potential

construction challenges.

A mobile Health Unit that will

be used in crisis response is also in

the works. This mobile unit will be

utilized by programs such as CARES,

Behavioral Health and MAT. The unit

is expected to take 14 months to complete, with 8 months of development

already underway.

SCHC is implementing “Tribal

Best Practices” as billable services,

starting with a few to ensure ethical

and thoughtful integration. Many of

these services are already available in

our community and structured billing

will help secure funding to enhance

and expand them.

The goal is to maintain cultural

relevance while strengthening support for our tribal membership.

A few examples of Tribal Best

Practice services are Culture Camp,

Pow-Wows, Sweat Lodges, Healthy

Relationships and Family Unity. As

this program strengthens there is the

intention to include more services

in the new feature. The clinic staff is

pleased to share that they have successfully renewed their accreditation

with the Accreditation Association for

Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

This re-accreditation signifies a

commitment to high-quality healthcare standards in ambulatory settings,

ensuring patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Courtsey photo from Buster Lane

Members from left to right: Frankie Logan, Nolan Lane, Ross Sandiford,

Kevin Goodell, and Buster Lane.

STAHS Honors Sea Legs Media with

Pendleton Blanket

Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society honored Jacob Bailey, owner of Sea

Legs Media with a traditional Pendleton blanket for their outstanding work

on the documentary, "Those Who Remember." This esteemed gift celebrates

Sea Legs Media's sensitive and powerful portrayal of vital tribal narratives.

Sharon Edenfield, Vice-Chairman of Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society

said, "Sea Legs Media helped us share our members history, creating a masterpiece that truly honors 'Those Who Remember.'"

The film, which delves into the termination and restoration era of the

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has been lauded for its capture of voices

of that period.

Siletz Tribal Veterans

We are planning an ocean fishing trip for CTSI Veterans.

When: August 23, 2025

Where: At Yaquina Bay Charters in South Beach, OR.

Seating will be limited so please registar

no later than August 4, 2025.

If interested contact Buster Lane either by text at 541-272-9054

or by emailing veteranscoordinator@ctsi.nsn.us.

Participants will need to provide their own

transportation to South Beach.

If you need a fishing license they are available to tribal

members by contacting the Natural Resources Department

in the administration building.

Courtsey photo by STAHS

Left to right: Sharon Edenfield, STAHS; Jacob Bailey, Owner of Sea Legs

Media; Stephanie Chamberlin, STAHS

This will be a good time to meet other veterans and enjoy

a day on the ocean.

Funding for this event is through a grant provided by the Oregon

Department of Veteran Affairs (ODVA).

July 2025

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Aurora Carmona

Siletz Valley Charter School

Earned a 3.81 GPA and Honors

Will attend OCCC & transfer to U of O

Akalyhona Ben

Century High School

Is attending Portland Community

College in the fall to study marketing

and business

Allivea Hernandez

Toledo Jr/Sr High School

Will attend Linn-Benton Community

College in the fall

Anthony Montalvo

North Salem High School

Graduated a year early

Plans to attend Chemeketa in the fall

Sean Lussier

Toledo Jr/Sr High School

Will be joining the work force

Jack Tyler

La Center High school

Intends to attend Clark College

to pursue a bachelor’s degree in

cybersecurity

Kierra Hudson

McNary High School

Is attending Chemeketa in the fall

with plans to pursue nursing

Louie Orona

Siletz Valley Charter School

Intends to take a gap year to research

schools and decide what his future

endeavors will be

Noah Hendrickson

Sherwood High School

Will be attending OSU for business

Nevaeh Whitehead

Siletz Valley Charter School

Intends to become a nail tech and

open her own nail salon

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Penelope Tyler

Woodland High School

Graduated with a 3.984 GPA

Neva Renee Metcalf

Siletz Valley Charter School

Plans to attend Cosmetology School

to specialize in eye lashes

Suntaaye (Sunny) Jimenez

Toledo Jr/Sr High School

Earned a letter in academics

Will be attending LCC for Construction Technology

Aiyanna L. Brown

Southern Oregon University

Bachelors of Science in GSWS

Certificate in Native American Studies

Plans to spend time with famiy and

engage in cultural work.

Ashley Kyla-Rose Hunt

Lane Community College

Associates of Art Transfer degree and

Associates of General Studies

Will dual enroll at LCC and U of O, to

study mental health.

Devon Louis Martin

University of Oregon

Bachelors degree of Fine Arts and

Technology

Jillian Barnhurst

Western Oregon University

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Minor: Forensic Psychology

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Jocelyn Hernandez

Oregon State University

Bachelor’s dual degree: Design and

Merchandising Management

Plans to build a career in event planning, project management and sports.

Kalena Trachsel

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science in Archeology

Minor: Native Studies

Will pursue a career working with

tribes at historical sites

Mahala Fisher

Oregon State University

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology

Mahala plans on going to grad school

in the future

Mindy Mae Suitter

Oregon State University

Masters of Business Administration

Intends to take a break after college

while continuing tribal leadership and

explore a second degree in tribal law.

Robert Pronovost

Starletta Thomas

Evergreen State College

Bachelors of Arts

Intends to embrace life and all that it

has to offer. To keep moving forward

with purpose, curiosity and resilience

SuSun Fisher

Salish Kootenai College

Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Governance

and Administration

SKC Fellowship Policy development

and analysis

Tiffany Stuart

University of Arizona

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Will continue to practice our Siletz

traditional ways and be a part of our

community and culture

Stanford Graduate School of Education

PhD in Education

Intends to explore several paths

including a children’s museum and

supporting teacher education.

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Siletz Tribal Enrollment department

updates and information

Attention Tribal Members turning 18

The Tribal Enrollment Department mails packets to Tribal Members turning 18. The packet includes a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB), information on

Tribal Programs, forms, and a voter registration card. If you have questions

regarding the forms in your packet or if you have not received your packet by

your 18th birthday, contact the Enrollment Department.

Are you changing your name?

If you are changing your name, make sure to complete the Name Change

Request form and submit it to the enrollment department with your original

legal name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree,

name change judgment, etc., and a clear color copy of your social security card.

The name change process takes time, so do this as soon as possible.

Quarterly deadline is July 4, 2025

Per Enrollment Ordinance §2.307 QUARTERLY DEADLINES, the deadline for applications for Enrollment and other Requests affecting the Tribal

Membership Roll is the 1st Friday in the months of January, April, July, and

September annually. For an Application and/or Request to be considered

for action for that quarter’s deadline, it must be determined complete by the

Enrollment Committee by the deadline date, and DNA results (if required)

must be available for review by the Enrollment Committee when they meet to

review the Application for Enrollment and/or other requests.

Siletz Head Start

Class of 2024-2025

How to contact the Enrollment Department

By Email: EnrollmentDepartment@ctsi.nsn.us

In Person: 107 SE Swan Avenue in Siletz

By Mail: PO Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549

Enrollment forms are available on the website. Use your

smartphone or tablet camera to

capture the QR code.

Lincoln City Head Start

Class of 2024-2025

Roy Roos

Coquille Head Start

Will be moving on to kindergarten

Congratulations to our granddaughter Alexis Thomas, love you

Natural Resources continues slash pile

burn efforts for habitait restoration

The Natural Resources department’s fire program began partnering with

the tribe’s maintenance team in May, to work on providing emergency fire

resources for local burn pile work in city limits. The tribe’s Fire Program

Manager, Tumasi Ross, has been developing the CTSI fire program to assist

with management of tribal properties. Also to help improve the fire program

within Siletz ancestral lands and historic coast reservation.

William Thomas

8th grade graduation

Will be moving on to high school

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Jewel Howell I’m so proud of you

and the social butterfly that you’ve

became, all that spunk you’re going

to do big things in life, Love Auntie

and Mikey

Courtesy photo by Natural Resources

Property photos before and after the slash burn.

Wildfire, continued from page 1

According to the U.S. Drought

Monitor, more than 1.6 million

Oregonians are currently living in

drought-affected areas. April 2025

was recorded as one of the driest

months in Oregon’s history, with

precipitation levels more than an inch

below normal.

The winter snowpack which was

lighter than usual, began melting in

March, nearly six weeks earlier than

average. The cumulative effect of a

warm, dry winter and spring has left

soil moisture depleted, reservoirs low,

and vegetation dangerously dry.

Drought conditions dry out

grasses, shrubs, and trees, turning

them into easy target tinder for wildfires. The National Weather Service

warns that the Pacific Northwest’s

dry summers, combined with reduced

snowpack and early snowmelt, create

a perfect storm for fire activity. In

2024, Oregon experienced 17 major

fires, burning more than 1.9 million

acres creating a record-breaking year.

With a drier-than-normal winter,

Oregon’s outlook for the 2025 season

is not promising.

With reservoirs at historic lows,

water conservation is more important than ever. The Oregon Water

Resources Department has recommend the following:

Indoor Water Conservation Tips

• Fix leaks promptly.

• Shorten showers or switch to

shallow baths.

• Turn off the tap when brushing

teeth or washing dishes.

• Run dishwashers and washing

machines only when full.

• Reuse water where possible.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

• Water early in the morning or late

in the evening.

• Mulch your garden to retain soil

moisture.

• Raise your mower blade.

• Limit gardening to food and

medicinal plants.

• Replace lawns with droughttolerant, native plants.

Property prevention can go a

long way and is easier than you may

predict. Some basic tips that are

recommended by the National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) are

to create a defensible space around

your home.

This includes clearing brush a

minimum of 30 feet from your home.

If you have a slopes or hillsides, a minimum of 100 feet is recommended, as

well as removing debris from gutters

and roofs. Fire-resistant landscaping

such as rocks, high moisture shrubs

and plants are a huge help.

Emergency management teams

recommend best practices using the 2

Weeks Ready guidelines. This advises

every household to prepare an emergency kit with at least 2 weeks’ worth

of supplies, like: water, non-perishable food, medications, important

documents, flashlights, and batteries. Families should also develop an

evacuation plan that includes multiple

routes and a designated meeting

place. This plan should also include a

plan for your domestic pets.

Families should also develop an

evacuation plan with multiple routes

and a designated meeting place. Don’t

forget to include pets in your plan.

In Oregon, the three-tiered evacuation system includes:

Level 1 - Be Ready: Stay informed

and prepare to evacuate.

Level 2 - Be Set: Pack essen-

tials and be ready to leave at a

moment’s notice.

Level 3 - Go Now: Evacuate immediately. Danger is imminent.

These levels are issued by local

emergency management and law

enforcement agencies. Residents

should sign up for emergency alerts

through their county’s notification

system. If you’re not an Oregon resident, it is strongly suggested that you

research your state and county emergency alert and evacuation protocols.

You may be asking “what you

to do during a wildfire?” First, keep

calm. Then, follow evacuation orders

without delay. Most state agencies

have a cellular alert that will notify

you in the event of an emergency and

will keep you updated based on your

location. This is a service provided,

similar to an amber alert. You should

wear protective clothing for ready

for anything, like a short sleeve shirt,

with a long shirt over that, pants, and

sturdy shoes.

At the level one notice, fuel up

your vehicle and think about what

sort of items you want to pack. This

can include medicine, pets and pet

food. You should pack lightly, taking

only essentials. You should also take

this time, to fully charge your devices.

Please remember, to be mindful of

your battery life. You don’t know when

the next opportunity will be to charge

up, so conserve your battery reading

only your official emergency alerts.

Agriculture health and air quality concerns during a drought affects

more than just fire risk. Farmers face

reduced irrigation supplies, leading to

lower crop yields, and forced reduced

quality of care toward livestock as

well as economic strain. Wildlife too,

suffers as streams dry up and food

sources dwindle. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)

is monitoring fish populations and

may implement fishing restrictions

to protect vulnerable species.

If you have ever lived through a

wildfire, or within proximity to one

you understand the reduced quality

of air all too well. When the smoke of

the fire fills the air even the slightest,

this can increase respiratory issues

such as asthma and the cardiovascular system. This increases coughing,

wheezing, shortness of breath, and

the added stress mixed with poor air

quality can also increase the risk of a

stroke or heart attack. The closer the

wildfire is the higher the likelihood

it harms both plant life, wildlife,

and livestock. Remember, you stay

indoors while they cannot be.

When the air quality risk is high it

is recommended that you check door

and window ventilation to reduce

how much smoke enters your home.

A helpful tip is to cover door and

window seams with damp towels

or blankets – blocking smoke from

entering your home. If possible, you

should also have an air purifier handy,

to help “scrub” the air in your home.

If you only have a small one, it may

be more manageable to keep it in one

room, such as a bedroom. This helps

increase the amount of filtered air

without overworking your machine.

Experts agree that climate change

is intensifying drought and wildfire

cycles. Warmer temperatures lead

to earlier snowmelt, longer fire seasons, and more extreme weather

events. While mitigation efforts are

underway, community preparedness

is essential.

As Oregon braces for another

challenging summer, officials stress

that preparation is key. “We can’t

control the weather, but we can control how we respond,” said Kassie

Keller of the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office. “Every step you take to

prepare your home and family makes

a difference.”

Helpful resources on fire safety:

• drought.gov - Drought conditions

• weather.gov - Fire weather alerts

• redcross.org - Emergency preparedness

• 2wr.org - 2 Weeks Ready

• nfpa.org - Home and fire-wise

information program

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Tribal hatchery has good winter

steelhead numbers this season

The Siletz tribal hatchery 2025

Winter Steelhead program is now underway.

The Siletz Tribal hatchery recieved 8,000 eyed-eggs from the Alsea River

Hatchery on May 7. Those ggs began hatching on May 12, becoming sac-fry or

alevins. These larval Steelhead remain as sac-fry for nearly a week living off

of their yolk sac for nutrition. After the yolk sac is nearly absorbed visibly, the

fry swim up in the water column, however, their yolk is still present internally,

and they are not yet ready to eat outside food.

The “swim-up” fry continue to live off of their internal yolk reserves for

another week before they begin to eat outside food. As of this writing, the

CTSI 2025 Steelhead brood is eating powdered food and already showing visible signs of growth. As the fry grow larger, they will be split among fiberglass

troughs and circular tanks.

During the late fall, Natural Resources staff will mark the fish with fin

and left maxillary clips, which will serve as identifiers to future anglers that

the fish were raised at the CTSI Hatchery. After being marked, the fish will

be transferred to large paved ponds where they grow out until release in the

Spring 2026.

Fish hatcheries play an important role in sustainability, they provide a

reliable source of nutritional protein for growing demand and our population.

Farm-raised fish like steelhead and salmon are major contributors to global

food supplies around the world.

When natural spawning grounds are lost due to dams, pollution, or land

development, hatcheries can compensate by producing fish that would otherwise not survive or reproduce.

Hatcheries can also help rebuild populations of threatened or endangered

fish species, such as certain salmon and trout. By breeding and releasing fish

into the wild, hatcheries can restore ecosystems where wild populations have

declined and offer recreational anglers a more consistent catch.

Community Health suncatcher event

On a sunny afternoon, the Community Health Program hosted a Pride suncatcher crafting event filled with joy, creativity and connection. The gathering

offered a warm space for healing, laughter and the creation of meaningful art

for those navigating trauma.

Photo by Savannah Worman

Left to right: Lacee Horton, Hiine DePoe, and Laura Bremner

Courtesy photo by Natural Resources

Top: Stealhead eggs in water

Bottom: The alevins in the water tank ready to grow and be released

July 15, 2025 | 12pm - 5pm

Siletz Community Health Clinic

200 Gwee Shut Rd | Siletz, OR

FREE Expungement Clinic

Criminal & Juvenile Expungements

Name Change

Gender Marker Changes

Eviction Expungements

SB 819 Referrals

www.clackamasworkforce.org/for-people/expungement-clinics/

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Diabetes picnic in the garden

The Diabetes program brought the community together for a picnic at the

community garden. They served up delicious quesadillas, stuffed mushrooms,

balsamic chicken, and poached pears with many fixings to go around. Tribal

Members came together in laughter and conversation, enjoying the fresh air

and connections with one another.

Photos by Savannah Worman

Above: Serena DePoe and Jessica Garcia, smiling in the sunshine

Below: Zena Green helping James Roper build a plate

Natural Resources hosts local

students at tribal hatchery

On March 29, 2025 the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians hosted the

Siletz Valley School at the Lhuuke Illahee Fish Hatchery. Students from the

high school science class and 3rd grade science class attended.

The goal was to teach students about the interactions between living organisms, the natural world and humans. Biologists from the Natural Resource

department guided the students around the hatchery property and discussed

various ecological concepts. Lhuuke Illahee Hatchery is a perfect location to

learn about ecology because of the various wildlife, native plant and aquatic

communities on site.

Wildlife Biologist Tim Lowe showcased the plants grown on site that are

used at habitat restoration projects on local rivers. These plants also provide

habitat and food to native birds and fish. Fisheries Biologist Max Tice-Lewis

discussed the winter steelhead raised at the hatchery and the role salmon play

in the river. Finally students learned about the importance of fish to humans as

food and for culture. Students also learned to fish in one of the hatchery ponds.

Photo by Andy Taylor

Students huddled around the class chaperone after reading the temperature

of both the river and the soil beside it

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Tribal Council Timesheets for May 2025

Judy Muschamp: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Gerald Ben: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

7.5

Ind

10.75 5/2-6 Wkshp, H&H, Gen. Cncil.,

Jacksonville/coquille

7 6

5/2-5 Wkshp, emails, SpTC,

Gen. Cncil., health comm.

11.5

6.25

7.5

5/6-8 Jackson Co, tour, Elder's

Honor day, NPAIHB, CPT

6.25

1.5

5/9-15 S p T C , g a m i n g m t g ,

NPAIHB, pkts, TC mtg

3 5

STBC Tvl

Date

Description

5/9-14 SpTC mtg, travel, ATNI

Gmg

STBC Tvl

Loraine Y. Butler: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

STBC Tvl

10.25 10.25

3.5

Date

Decription

5/2-7 Wkshp, H&H, Gen. Cncil.,

Elder's honor day, SIHA, pkts

5/8-15

3 10

5/30-31

Travel, Table Rock

Ind

Gmg

6.25

5/2-9 Gmg. wkshp, SpTC, Gen.

Cncil., STAHS, mtg w/Jackson

5.25

5/14-16

STBC Tvl

3 5

Date

5/30-31

Travel, Table Rock

Delores Pigsley: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

STBC Tvl

13.5

3.75

3.75 4.5

Reginald Butler Jr.: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

5/30-31

Description

CPT mtg, gaming,

reg. TC mtg

Date

Description

Phlomath naming,

TC mtg, pkts, emails

Travel, Table Rock

Date

Description

5/2-6 Mail, wkshp, STCCF, BIA,

SpTC, Gen. Cncil., mtg w/Jackson

21.5

Elder's honor day, ATNI,

affiliated tribes mtg, ATNI, TC mtg

5/30-31

Travel, Table Rock

Selene Rilatos: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

STBC Tvl

7 3

Date

Description

5/2-3

Wkshp, SpTC,

Gen. Cncil., emails

Robert Kentta: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Alfred Lane III: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

STBC Tvl

3.5

5/1-2 Pkts, CEO mtg., TC wkshp,

BIA call, STCCF awards

5/3-7 SpTC, H&H, Gen. Cncil.,

mtg w/Jackson, Ore. Marine mtg.

11.25

Date

5/9-15

Decription

SpTC mtg., ATNI,

pkts, Reg. TC mtg.

Alfred Lane IV: 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025

Ind

Gmg

6.75

2.5

8 5/15-21

TC mtg, emails,

checks, pkts, wkshp

3.75 5/22-23

Pkts, SpTC mtg,

STBC mtg

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STBC Tvl

Date

Decription

5/2-5 Wkshp, pkts, SpTC, Gen.

Cncil., NR comm. Mtg

5/6-14 Jackson Co. mtg, emails,

reading, SpTC mtg, pkts

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12.75

5/4-8 Pkts, H&H, Jackson co.,

NPAIHB, Elder's honor day

8.25

5/9-15 Gmg. mtg., emails, pkts,

Philomath, TC mtg.

3.5

3.5 10

5/30-31

Travel,TableRock,

emails, pkts

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Linda Louise

Belgarde

1946 –2025

With heavy hearts, we announce

the passing of Linda Louise Belgarde

on May 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Born

on March 20, 1946, in Salem, Oregon,

Linda lived a full life centered on love,

family, and community.

Linda was a devoted mother to her

three children—Carla, Christina, and

Brian—and a proud grandmother to

six granddaughters, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandkids.

Her family was her world, and she gave her time and energy selflessly to those

she loved.

She leaves behind 1 brother and 2 sisters while reuniting with 3 brothers

already passed.

Throughout her life, Linda worked as a bartender while balancing the

demanding and deeply rewarding role of being a full-time mom. She had a

vibrant spirit and a zest for life that touched everyone who had the privilege of

knowing her. She loved playing bingo, trying her luck at the casino, and sipping

on her favorite drink, Dr. Pepper. She also held a deep appreciation for Native

American culture, which she embraced with love and respect, especially as two

of her children are enrolled tribal members.

Linda was a wonderful human being—kind, funny, generous, and fiercely

loyal. Her warmth and light left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

A Celebration of Life was held on June 29, 2025, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center in Siletz, Oregon. All who knew and loved Linda were welcome

to attend and share memories as we honor a beautiful soul who will be deeply

missed but never forgotten.

Photo by Andy Taylor

Greg Goodell and grandson Gunner, reeling in a fish

Kids and family fishing day

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) offers Free

Fishing Weekends, when residents have the opportunity to fish, crab, and

clam without a license, tag, or endorsement. These weekends are part of a

long-standing initiative to encourage outdoor recreation and introduce new

anglers to the sport. While the requirement for licenses is waived, all other

fishing regulations—including bag limits, size restrictions, and area closures—

remain in effect to protect fish populations and habitat.

On Sunday June 8, during Oregon’s free fishing weekend the Education

Department, Behavioral Health Department, Diabetes Program and the

Natural Resources Department partnered to facilitate a family fishing day

at Big Creek Reservoir in Newport. The event was held for Siletz tribal and

community members.

Fishing rods and reels were provided by the non-profit “Fishing Poles 4

Kids” and some fishing tackle was provided by Stabi Dave’s Tackle & Bait. In

total, seventeen fishing rods and starter tackle kits were given out to Siletz

community youth.

Tribal Member Todd Logan and Tony Blomstrom, along with Natural

Resource staff Dylan Gorman helped families rig up fishing gear, cast, fish

and clean their catch. The fishing was red hot and all of the twenty-seven

attendees caught fish!

ODFW encourages participants to plan ahead by checking local regulations

and conditions. More information, including event listings and fishing tips, is

available on the agency’s website at myodfw.com.

Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs

Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s

Transitional Living Center

Siletz: 800-600-5599 or

541-444-8286

Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free

Help Line – 877-233-4287

Eugene: 541-484-4234

Salem: 503-390-9494

Portland: 503-238-1512

For information on Alcoholics

Anonymous: aa-oregon.org

Courtesy photo by Tony Bloomstrom

Cameron Pearson posing with his trout

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Table Rock Ceremony marks triumphant return of the tribal ancestral lands

Photos by Andy Taylor

Top left: Delores Pigsley, Tribal Council chairman, opening the ceremony

and welcomes everyone

Middle left: Dancing again singers open and close the ceremony

Bottom left:Bud Lane, Tribal Council vice chairman, addresses the crowd on

the significance of this event and Table Rock to the Siletz tribe

Bottom right: Selene Rilatos, Tribal Council member, gives thanks to everyone followed by a prayer

Top right: Siletz Royalty together in the Lord’s Prayer.

July 2025

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Happy birthday to our beautiful

granddaughter Lynea Thompson

Happy 16th birthday, Chloe Rose

Regalado! We are so proud of the

beautiful, strong young woman you’re

becoming. You light up our lives.

Love always, your family

Happy birthday to the best sister,

auntie and mother. We love and miss

you so much.

Happy Birthday to our beloved

granddaughter Clara Jean Fandell!

Happy 10 years old.

Loves to you,

Grandma and Grandpa Bell

Happy Birthday, Grandma! Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love

and laughter. Thank you for your

kindness, wisdom, and love.

Happy 2nd birthday, Marceline!

You bring so much joy and energy into

our lives, and we love you endlessly,

our wild and wonderful girl!

-Mom, Dad, Finny, and family

We would like to wish Kwestaani

Chuski a very happy 4th birthday,

Happy birthday baby girl.

Love Dad and your Sister Hayle.

Happy Birthday to our amazing

grandson Weston Ivan Smith! Happy

11 years old.

Loves,

Grandma and Grandpa Bell

Happy birthday sister pants! We

all love you and are so proud of you!

Happy 13th birthday to my baby

Zaya bugs! I hope you have the best

birthday yet. I love you so much sonny.

Love, Mom, brothers & sis

Happy birthday to our wonderful daughter, Christina Thompson

McCord. We love you.

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Happy Birthday, Aunt Booboo!

Hope your day is filled with fun,

laughter, and all the things you love.

You’re awesome, and we’re so lucky

to have you in our lives!

Happy 4th birthday Enzo Nauel! I

am so proud of you, and love you so

very much.

- Mommy

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