# Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_siletz%3Aa42cc71a5434034d ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Portland Potlatch November 2022 Inside This Issue: PAO News 1-5 477-SSP 6 Natural Resources 7 Behavioral Health 8-9 Education 10-14 Culture/ Language 15-16 Voc. Rehab. 16-18 Home Visiting 19 Faster Internet 21 Extras 22 Staff Directory 23 Portland Potlatch is published by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Portland Area Office 1 PAO Announcements Elders Shopping Days are Back! Shopping days will be the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Elders, please call the Portland Elder’s Representative Kay Steele to be added to the passenger list for Elders Shopping Days at (503) 760-4746 November Shopping Days: November 6th and November 20th. Happenings in PDX The following description was submitted by the event organizer. Shop outside the big box. The Portland Holiday Market will return November 17-20, 2022, to the Portland Expo Center. It’s an entirely new holiday Bring the kids and capture a memory shopping experience and the one place with Santa and Mrs. Claus at SantaLand you can go to get all your holiday shop- at the Portland Holiday Market. ping done. Choose the portrait package you want, More than 100,000 square feet of disget your picture with Santa, shop the play space are filled with hundreds of Portland Holiday Market and then reexhibitors. This show is loaded with turn to choose the photos you want to handcrafted artisan and unique items purchase. you’ll never find in big box stores. The following description was submitted by the event organizer. The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) and the Portland Art Museum (PAM) are pleased to co- present “Voices Like Thunder: An Afternoon of Poetry with the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.” Join in for the release of NACF’s first (Continued on next page) 2 Happenings in PDX Happenings in PDX published anthology, The Larger Voice – Wasco descent, and is “born for” the Celebrating Native Arts and Cultures Foun- Tódích’íinii (Bitter Water clan) of the dation Literature Fellows. This event will Navajo Nation], Laura Da’ (Eastern bring poetry readings by Washington Shawnee/Seneca/Miami), and emergState Poet Laureate Rena Priest ing local Native poets. This program (Lummi Nation), previous Oregon will be moderated by author Trevino State Poet Laureate (2016-18) Liz Brings Plenty (Minneconjou Lakota). A Woody [Confederated Tribes of Warm Q&A panel and an open mic for BISprings, Oregon, of Yakama Nation POC community poets will follow. November 18th-20th at the Oregon Convention Center The following description was submitted by deals on gear from area retailers, fun the event organizer. contests and entertainment, and the Snowvana is the ultimate celebration of Northwest’s largest ski swap. What Winter and the biggest get-stoked par- else could you ask for? ty in the Northwest. Snowvana is the only place where you Snowvana was created to be much can check in with Oregon’s top remore than a ski show. Snowvana was sorts, pick up some free stickers and created to be a true celebration of win- swag, get exclusive Snowvana-only ter, with everything that snowriders deals on lift tickets, pick up your sealove. At Snowvana, you’ll find the world’s best ski and snowboard films son pass, and find out what’s new for the season. at the Mt. Hood Film Festival, live music from top local artists, great Join OMSI in Celebrating Native American Culture and Communities The Native American Community Science Night welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of full museum access, science demos, planetarium shows and more. Tickets $12 Adults / $8 Youth | OMSI members receive a 15% discount -Masks are optional for guests although we highly encourage you to wear a mask. -Tickets include access to the featured exhibit, and all the activities listed below and parking. Exhibits -Explore our newest featured exhibit. -Explore the Natural Science Hall and visit Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost. -Explore Brain Teasers, Design Challenges, ShakeHouse and more in the Turbine Hall. -Explore Science Playground for ages 0-6 years old (closes at 8pm). -Explore Teen Tech Center for ages 13-18 (closes at 9:30pm). Timed Entertainment/Activities Planetarium Shows: (First come, first served. Limited capacity.) --Navajo Skies - A full-dome animated star show featuring authentic Navajo astronomy stories told in Navajo and English, with traditional Navajo songs and Native American flute music. | TBD If you would like tickets call or email Katy Holland, Portland JOM Program; katyh@ctsi.nsn.us by Nov. 2nd. If youth are in Portland Public school they are able to get tickets for free. 3 477-Self Sufficiency Program 477-SSP November Meeting Information: Zoom information will be emailed 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. If you have any questions please make sure to contact your Self-Sufficiency Counselor. Anna Renville annar@ctsi.nsn.us (503) 238-1512 x 1412 This will be mandatory for all enrolled SSP Tamra Russell tamrar@ctsi.nsn.us clients, unless you have been excused by (503) 238-1512 x 1411 your case worker. Natural Resources Program 2022/2023 HUNTING/FISHING/ GATHERING INCENTIVES Reminder to all Siletz Tribal Members: Please report all harvests of deer, elk, salmon and shellfish to the Natural Resources Department. The name on the tag/permit will be submitted into a drawing after the seasons end and could receive one of the following Cabela's Gift Card incentives. HUNTING INCENTIVES SHELLFISH INCENTIVE $50 CABELAS GIFT CARD Please report all harvests to: Mike Kennedy 541-444-8232 mikek@ctsi.nsn.us or Rosie Williams at 541-444-8227 rosiew@ctsi.nsn.us $100 $75 $50 CABELAS GIFT CARDS The 477 SSP program offers many services for Siletz Tribal Members and other Tribal Members from federally recognized tribes. These services are in place to help our people attain self-sufficiency by removing barriers to employment. For a full list of those services please visit the CTSI website: https:// www.ctsi.nsn.us/tribalservices/social-services/477ssp/ FISHING INCENTIVE $50 CABELAS GIFT CARD Your Success is Important to Us! If you have questions, or to apply, please call the Portland Area Office (503) 238-1512 and speak with one of our Self-Sufficiency Counselors; Anna Renville ext. 1412 or Tamra Russell ext. 1411. 4 Behavioral Health Program Behavioral Health Program Couples counseling, adventure-based therapy, youth, adult and family counseling with emphasis in experiential healing and person-centered therapy. the Elders are in our thoughts. It’s still a great time to be active in your community; try and join a woodcutting event, or find other ways to reach out to the members of the comComing up this November: munity in the most need and lend a Youth Conference will be held by the helping hand. The Siletz peoples are encouraged to keep in harmony with tribe on Saturday November 5th— their ancestors’ ways; attend sweats, Sunday November 6th, and it is our drum circles, talking circles, and first conference in-person since smudge. Live life in a healthy, good COVID hit! Word is, the youth can enjoy their time with activities such as: way. Don’t forget about the Restoraarchery, native crafts and several dif- tion activities and Powwow coming! Has the rain come? 2) Be good to yourself—Go get a manicure or pedicure, or some The leaves around us have turned to sort of pampering treatment and if pretty colors, but the rains have not you can’t afford it, do one at really increased. Only time will tell if home. The Dollar Tree has pamthis will be our new weather pattern. pering products cheap. The temperatures have started to decrease, which can still make our joints 3) Don’t wait for spring cleaning. A and bones achy or even cloudy days cold/rainy day is a great time to can move us towards feeling gloomy. re-organize a cluttered closet, sort and fold your laundry, or do that Ways to cope with rainy/cold other cleaning project you’ve day blues: been putting off. And, mental health bonus: The more clean and 1) Watch a movie—get on Netflix, organized your house, the better rent a movie at your local library, you feel in your head! or use a Redbox. Fill those nonoutside hours with some light entertainment. ferent fun games. Rachel will be onsite for any youth needing a mental health break. Traditional Coping Winter preparations should now be well underway and Fridays: Advance Appointment Needed Virtual Appointments Continue (Portland/Salem Area Offices) (503) 200-4340 Mental Health Specialist services include: (Continued on next page) 5 Education Program Education Program The Oregon Tribal Student Grant Is Accepting Applications for Winter and Spring Term 2023 The Oregon Tribal Student grant continues to be open for the 20222023 school year. This grant is specific to Oregon colleges and students who are enrolled in one of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes. For more information and a application please visit: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-tribal-student.aspx. Application priority deadlines for the 2022-2023 academic year: Winter Quarter: November 1, 2022; Spring Semester: November 1st, 2022 and Spring Quarter: February 1, 2022. Please contact Katy for more information about this grant at: katyh@ctsi.nsn.us To be eligible for most types of finanmine financial need and eligibility for cial aid, students must complete the various financial aid opportunities. Free Application for Federal Student On Oct. 1, 2022 the FAFSA will be Aid (FAFSA). This application comopen to complete your FAFSA applicapiles financial information and other tion for the 2023-2024 school year. details about students and families, which the US Department of Education For more information please visit: and the State of Oregon use to deter- https://studentaid.gov/ Kindness Activity Suggestions for Kids  Write “kindness” notes to someone in your family.  Help your teacher or parent carry books or groceries  Write an encouraging message on a rock  Create kindness mini books  Create a Random Acts of Kindness calendar  Draw a picture of what kindness looks like  Write a list of build-ups for a friend  Write down ways you can be kind to the environment 6 Education Program Education Program applications at www.ctsi.nsn.us Siletz Education Programs Serving Our Tribal Members  Adult Education Program: For To help us honor our heritage as Native Americans this month we can:   Read children's books /literature by or about Native Americans and  Alaskans to our kids. Visit your local library for a list of children’s books or you can also contact / email Katy at the Portland area office.  Share with your child your family’s history—investigate your bands.  Connect to the land - find ways to deepen your child's love for the land and talk to children about who’s land you are on. Learn about traditional Native American and Alaskan music and instruments. Incorporate Native foods in your meals. Utilize recipes from First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ knowledge-center/recipes/  Higher Education: Assists Tribal Members to attend college towards their Bachelors Degree (up to 5 years of educational support funding). Each year the deadline to apply is June 30th. Applications to apply for Federal student Aid (FAFSA— required) opens October 1st.  Adult Vocational Training Program: Supports Tribal Members for up to two years of specific vocational training. Download Siletz Tribal Members 16 years or older who are not already enrolled in a formal education program. This program can assist with GED, certificate and licensing programs, classes and more. The programs primary purpose is to improve and maintain employment status of all of our Tribal Members. No deadline applies to this. For more information please contact Katy at the Portland area office (503) 238-1512 ext. 1418 or by email; katyh@ctsi.nsn.us . We are currently offering on demand as well as scheduled academic support available 24/7. This program is open to all students: K-12, Higher Education and AVT. Space is limited as hours are available. Contact Katy at 503-238-1512 ext. 1418 to sign up or email katyh@ctsi.nsn.us College Information Night via Zoom with the Siletz Education Program. For more information please contact Katy at katyh@ctsi.nsn.us 7 Education Program Language Class We would like to encourage all of our Tribal families with enrolled Siletz children from three years old through high school to sign up or our JOM Supplemental Education Program. JOM can assist youth to pay for registration for sports, music and/or other activities such as: academic supplies, sport specific shoes of up to $50 per request and more. The program can also provide school supplies if you have not received school supplies this year. JOM can also help to purchase cultural supplies. Please email or call Katy for an application or get one online at https://www.ctsi.nsn.us/youth/ Check out our Siletz Tribal Youth Facebook page. You will find up to date announcements and numerous opportunities for our youth! Provides up to $150 per year to cover costs for extra curricular activities as well as cultural projects and/or educational and other needed supplies for Siletz tribal youth. For more information and the application please visit our tribe’s website: www.ctsi.nsn.us Portland Area Siletz Tribal Members please contact: Katy Holland (503)-238-1512 ext. 1418 or katyh@ctsi.nsn.us To sign up, contact Nick Viles at Nickv@ctsi.nsn.us or call (541) 484-4234 X 1757 8 Virtual Culture Nights Vocational Rehabilitation Program cell involvement. Exocrine tumors are more common. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common form of pancreatic cancer, accounting for more than 90% of all pancreatic cancers. The neuroendocrine pancreatic cancers are less common. Symptoms: Symptoms and signs of Pancreatic Cancer often don’t occur until the disease is advanced. That may include: For access to study materials please log in on the Tribe’s website: www.ctsi.nsn.us For more information or to sign up please contact Nick Viles at nickv@ctsi.nsn.us or call (541) 484-4234 ext. 1757. Vocational Rehabilitation Program What is Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas. The pancreas is an organ in your abdomen that sits behind the lower part of your stomach. The pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage your blood sugar. There are two main types of pancreatic cancer. It can depend on the functional  Smoking  Diabetes  Family history of pancreatic cancer  Chronic inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)  Obesity  Older age, most people are often diagnosed after age 65  Family history of genetic syndromes that can increase cancer  Loss of appetite risk  Weight loss A combination of smoking, long Abdominal pain that emits to your standing diabetes and a poor diet inback creases the risk of pancreatic cancer  Itchy skin beyond the risk of any one of these  Dark-colored urine factors alone.  Dark-colored stools Complications:  Blood clots Pancreatic cancer can cause complica New diagnosis of diabetes tions as it progresses, such as:  Fatigue If you experience any of these symp-  Weight loss toms or unexplained symptoms that  Jaundice worry you, you should see a doctor.  Pain There are many other conditions that  Bowel obstruction can cause these symptoms. Your docPrevention: tor may check for other conditions American Indian and Alaska Native along with pancreatic cancer. people have very high rates of getting Risk Factors: certain cancers in the United States. It is not clear what causes pancreatic Experts suggest: cancer. Doctors have identified risk factors that may increase the risk of  Get cancer screening tests getting pancreatic cancer: 9 Vocational Rehabilitation Program  Preventive health care to help peo-  Flexible work schedules ple quit smoking  Breaks throughout the day  Develop programs that promote healthy eating – Choose a healthy Inquire of the Job Development Spediet cialists/Vocational Rehabilitation in the area offices:  Maintain a healthy weight Makayla Jackson, 541-484-4234 ext. If you have a family history of pancreat- 1752 (Eugene) ic cancer, consider meeting with a ge- Tamra Russell, 503-238-1512, ext. 1411 (Portland) netic counselor. The counselor can Toni Leija, 503-390-9494, ext. 1861 review your family health history to determine if you would benefit from a (Salem) genetic test to understand your risk of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer is prevalent in Native Americans. American Indian and Alaska Native people have much higher rates of getting different cancers. The Native American community has the worst pancreatic cancer survival rate of any major racial or ethnic group. There is a lack of research focused on Native American people and there is poor access to high quality healthcare. Accommodations: The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Vocational Rehabilitation program can assist:     Workplace reasonable accommodations Comfortable chairs Heaters Periodic check-ins Home Visiting Program Toddlers love to help. By helping they are practicing their growing independence, contributing to the family and enjoying time with the adults in their life. Having toddlers help in the kitchen is a great way to encourage their interest in cooking and healthy eating. If they have helped to make something they are more likely to want to taste it. As they help in the kitchen they can engage all of their senses, utilize their fine motor skills and learn concepts such as counting and sequencing (first we wash the fruit then we cut it up). Prep the space by removing any sharp knives, hot liquids, cleaning supplies or anything else that may be unsafe for your child. If you have a sturdy stool for children to stand on you can let them stand at the counter away from the is in the kitchen or prepping and cooking food they should be supervised by an adult working with them. Cooking with a toddler does require patience. Be prepared for it to be a little messier than usual and take a little more time. Remember this extra time and effort on your part is a great investment in your child’s development and health. Here are few things to try:  Wash fruits and vegetables. As they wash their fruit and vegetables talk about the texture, color, taste and nutritional value.  Stirring. Give them a bowl and wooden spoon and let them stir room temperature ingredients. At first they may need some help and things will go over the edge but with time and practice they will get the hang of it.  Pouring. Children love to pour! Use small measuring cups to pour dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Let them try pouring some liquids as well. Have a large enough container for them to pour into and be prepared for some spillage.  Mashing. So much fun to mash stove. If it is easier, let them work at things. Let them try using a mashthe table or even a low play table. er or a fork or even their hands Clean off surfaces and wash hands be(probably their favorite) to mash a fore you begin. Any time your toddler banana, avocado or a cooled 10 Home Visiting Program boiled potato. 1 tablespoon honey (Never serve hon Kneading, rolling and using cookie ey to infants under one year of age. Honey may contain bacteria that can cutters. Play dough is a favorite make an infant very sick.) for toddlers. You can let them ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon help you make homemade Combine all ingredients in a medium playdough or make cookies or bread. They can help knead, roll bowl and mix well. Serve with cut up and cut out shapes. Cookie cutters fruit of your choosing. Bananas, apples, pears, and strawberries are great can be used to make shapes in choices. bread, tortillas, fruit, pancakes Home Visiting is for families expecting and more. Be creative. a baby or who have an infant or todHere is a simple snack recipe your dler. For information about Home toddler can help you make. Visiting and eligibility requirements Fruit Yogurt Dip contact Lori Christy, loric@ctsi.nsn.us 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt or 503-390-9494. Faster Internet Oregon ed so that everyone has access to fast, affordable Internet service. Please help us identify Oregon's areas with the greatest need for high-speed broadband by using this link: www.FasterInternetOregon.org. It takes less than 1 minute! FASTER INTERNET OREGON CAMPAIGN SHARE THE FASTER INTERNET OREGON CAMPAIGN Help spread the word to your friends The Faster Internet Oregon speed test and family. Share the speed test with them in person or online. Please refercampaign is a statewide broadband mapping effort for Orego- ence the Faster Internet Oregon Campaign or use nians to report Internet speeds or a lack of connection at home. #FasterInternetOregonCampaign. 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Email Dianna at diannae@ctsi.nsn.us Name/Title Contact Information Vacant Area Office Supervisor (503) 238-1512 x 1419 Katy Holland Education Specialist (503) 238-1512 x 1418 katyh@ctsi.nsn.us Vacant Comm. Health Advocate (503) 238-1512 x 1413 Dianna Edenfield Administrative Services Clerk (503) 238-1512 x 1400 diannae@ctsi.nsn.us Anna Renville Self-Sufficiency Counselor II (503) 238-1512 x 1412 annar@ctsi.nsn.us Tamra Russell Self-Sufficiency Counselor II (503) 238-1512 x 1411 tamrar@ctsi.nsn.us Andrew Eddings BH Case Manager CADC1,CRM 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 Katrina Hudson Web Content Specialist (503) 238-1512 x 1415 katrinah@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 Main # (800) 922-1399 Fax: (503) 238-2436 www.ctsi.nsn.us Other Contact Numbers Crisis Text Line for Natives-Call or Text Name/Program Number Name/Program Number Siletz Community Health Clinic (800) 648-0449 Purchased Referred Care (PRC) 800-628-5720 Siletz Administration Building (800) 922-1399 Angelina Artiago Portland Elders Rep. (503) 760-3899 Non-Emergency Medical Transport 1-(541) 444-9633 Kay Steele Portland Elders Rep. (503) 760-4746 NAYA (503) 288-8177 NARA (503) 224-1044 12 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_siletz%3Aa42cc71a5434034d. Public record. Not legal advice.