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SILETZ NEWS
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Kurtis Barker
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 50, No. 10
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Salem, OR
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
October 2022
Clinic has provided 11,000+ COVID vaccines; new COVID, flu vaccines ready soon
By Cherity Bloom-Miller, Clinical Services Director
The Siletz Community Health Clinic
has administered 11,318 COVID-19 vaccines to more than 5,500 people since
Dec. 23, 2020.
The vaccine clinics went through
several variations until we eventually
worked out all the kinks. By early March
our drive-through vaccine clinics were
administering more than 500 vaccines
in one day! These vaccine clinics would
not have been possible or as successful
without the work of the entire SCHC staff.
Every department had one or more staff
who contributed to the vaccine clinics in
one way or another.
Staff from the Community Health,
Diabetes and CARE programs called every
Tribal member in the beginning, offering
them a vaccine. These calls resulted in
Siletz Tribal members flying in from out
of state to receive their vaccine or making
a 10-hour one-way drive just to have the
opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Staff from Dental, Optometry, the fitness center and Behavioral Health helped
in such areas as traffic control, set-up
and take-down of tents, and monitoring
people after they received their vaccine to
ensure people who had a reaction received
immediate medical care. Staff from the
business office, PRC, CARE, Community
Health, clinic administration and Diabetes
Courtesy photo from SCHC
Clinic staff prepare to give COVID vaccines to Tribal members and others in the
community during one of multiple vaccine clinics held in Siletz.
worked the paperwork tent to ensure we
were organized, had necessary paperwork
and then helped people fill out paperwork
on the day of the vaccine event. Medical
staff prepared and administered thousands
of vaccines.
While the majority of clinic staff
was pulled to assist in these Friday vac-
cine clinics, we couldn’t just stop clinic
services all together. Phones had to be
answered and routed to correct departments by our front desk staff, Pharmacy
staff had to get prescriptions filled and
delivered. Lab staff kept processing
COVID tests while helping to document
the vaccines administered.
Medical staff helped a provider to
see patients with acute issues, answer
phone calls and also help document the
thousands of vaccines being administered.
When we took our vaccine clinics
on the road, staff from the area offices
jumped in to help in any area they could.
A team of clinic staff provided several
smaller versions of our drive-through
vaccine clinics at all the area offices and
Chinook Winds Casino.
Many of these vaccine clinics were
held in freezing temperatures, rain and
wind storms. Clinic staff showed up at 6
a.m. to ensure the tents were set up, traffic control was in place and all areas had
necessary supplies to keep things running
smoothly. These COVID-19 vaccine clinics were truly an “all hands on deck” sort
of event and I am extremely proud of our
clinic staff and their dedication and tireless work to execute these events while in
the middle of the pandemic.
Here are a few examples of the appreciation and feedback SCHC received:
“I want to let you all know what a
superb job you did giving the vaccines to
our elders during the week of Jan. 21-22.
The process was so very well-organized
and it went so smoothly for us all. We
were in and out so quickly with no probSee Vaccine on page 8
STAHS to commemorate Indigenous
Peoples Day with celebration
SILETZ, Ore. – The Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society takes pride in
announcing its commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 10 at the
STAHS Gift Shop and Museum at the corner of Gaither Street and Logsden Road
in Siletz, Ore.
You are invited to join in a celebration of the rich culture and history of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our recently opened facility.
Door prize drawings will take place every two hours beginning at 11 a.m.,
culminating with the grand prize drawing for a gift basket filled with promotional
items and the announcement of the winner of a 50/50 raffle at 4 p.m.
Enjoy tasty fry bread or take out, browse the gift shop and view treasured historic
hand-crafted Siletz baskets on display.
This is a free family event that includes games for children.
STAHS is a 501C-3 dedicated to supporting and promoting the practice, conservation and restoration of the Tribal cultures of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians and to sharing the history of the Siletz Tribe.
Courtesy photo from STAHS
A collection of Siletz Tribal cultural items
Siletz Tribal offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
In November, Siletz Tribal offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day; Friday, Nov. 18, for
the Tribal Restoration Holiday; and on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25, for Thanksgiving Day.
Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News.
NCAI announces Larry Wright Jr. as new executive director
WASHINGTON – The National
Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is
pleased to announce the selection of Larry
Wright, Jr. (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska) as
its new executive director.
Wright will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization and creating a strategic pathway
to long-term success for NCAI and the
NCAI Fund. Wright will report directly to
the NCAI Executive Committee.
Wright, a former Tribal chairman of
11 years, has been serving as the acting
executive director at NCAI in addition
to his role as the director of leadership
engagement for the organization.
“NCAI is excited to welcome and
congratulate Larry Wright, Jr. in his new
role within the organization,” said NCAI
President Fawn Sharp. “He is a familiar
face to many after having served as chairman of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska for
more than a decade and serving as a board
member of several Tribal organizations
across the country – including NCAI. His
experience advocating on behalf of Tribal
nations coupled with his unique understanding of the critical role NCAI plays
to protect and advance Tribal sovereignty
make him the ideal candidate to lead this
organization forward.”
Before joining NCAI as a member
of its staff, Wright represented the Great
Plains Region as the area vice president
for the NCAI Executive Committee.
In addition, he served as a board
member for the National Indian Health
Board, as chairman of the Nebraska
Commission on Indian Affairs Board of
Directors and as chairman of the Nebraska
Inter-Tribal Coalition.
Wright is a military veteran who
brings with him a diverse background in
education, management and entrepreneurship. He previously served as a secondary social studies teacher in Lincoln,
Nebraska Public Schools and owned a
general contracting business.
“Larry’s appointment is an example
of the NCAI Executive Committee’s
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sick leave. If you are looking for temporary work that can last from 2-12
weeks, please submit an application for
the temp pool.
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thoughtful commitment to building a
strong organization from within and we
are confident that NCAI will benefit from
Larry’s demonstrated history of leadership
and ability to address the needs of Tribal
nations,” said Sharp. “We look forward to
working together to build a stronger, more
responsive organization that will continue
to fiercely defend Tribal sovereignty just
as we have since our inception in 1944.”
About NCAI
Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the
oldest, largest and most representative
American Indian and Alaska Native
organization in the United States. NCAI
advocates on behalf of Tribal governments and communities, promoting strong
Tribal-federal government-to-government
policies. NCAI promotes an understanding among the general public regarding
American Indian and Alaska Native
governments, people and rights. For more
information, visit www.ncai.org.
General Council
Meeting
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Siletz, Oregon • 1 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Salem Casino Project
Consent Decree Negotiations
Declarations for Tribal Council
Tribal Member Concerns
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
Adjourn
Elders Council Meeting
The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting on Saturday,
Oct. 8, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place,
Lincoln City, OR 97367.
If you have questions, please contact the Elders Program at 541-444-8212.
One more Cut Wood for the Elders Day on Oct. 15
The Tribal Natural Resources Committee and Natural Resources Department will sponsor one last Cut Wood for the Elders Day of the year on Saturday,
Oct. 15. The woodcut will be held on the Tribe’s Logsden Road property to the
right of the Tribal food distribution warehouse in Siletz.
We need lots of volunteers to help cut, split and deliver firewood for Tribal
elders. Bring your chainsaws, hydraulic wood splitters, splitting mauls, axes and
lots of energy. Even if you don’t have any of those, we can use the moral support!
Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided. We will start at 8 a.m. and go
until around 2 p.m.
The primary goal of this event will be to deliver firewood to elders who did
not get wood at the last woodcut. People willing to haul firewood to elders outside
of the Siletz area should contact the Elders Program at 800-922-1399, ext. 1212,
or 541-444-8212 to be paired up with an elder in need.
We especially need folks who can haul wood to the Eugene, Salem and Portland areas. Elders in need of firewood should also contact the Elders Program to
get their name on the delivery list.
If you have parents or grandparents who burn wood in the winter to stay
warm, you need to help out at this event!
Attention
2022 Deer Early Bow Tag Holders
Tribal hunters who were issued deer early archery tags from the Siletz Tribe for
the Aug. 27,2022-Sept. 25,2022 season are required to return unfilled early season tags
to the Natural Resources Department no later than Oct. 7, 2022.
The interest in bow hunting has increased and the number of deer archery tags is
limited to 50 total for the split seasons. All unfilled deer bow tags must be returned by
Oct. 7 to be available for requests for deer late archery season.
The first distribution of deer late bow tags is for Tribal hunters who did not
receive a tag during the early season. The first distribution day for deer late bow tags is
Oct. 17, 2022.
Call Natural Resources at 541-444-8227, 541-444-8232, or 800-922-1399,
ext. 1232, for assistance.
USDA distribution dates for October
Siletz
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Oct. 3
Oct. 4
Oct. 5
Oct. 6
Oct. 7
Salem
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sammy Hall, USDA Program Director
541-444-8279; sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us
Fax: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296
Monday
Oct. 24
Tuesday
Oct. 25 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Oct. 26
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
By appt only
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Enrollment Committee
Current Vacancy – Term Ending February 2023
Application deadline for consideration to fill the vacant committee
position is Nov. 8, 2022
Any Tribal member interested in serving on the Enrollment Committee must
fill out the following form and return it to the address below prior to close of
business on Nov. 8, 2022. Please mail or fax your application to Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Executive Assistant to Tribal Council, P.O. Box
549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549; Fax: 541-444-8325.
Name: _______________________________________ Roll No.: ____________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State: ________ ZIP: __________
Telephone: Day ( ) _____________________ Evening ( ) _________________
Appointment to the committee will be made at the Regular Tribal Council
meeting in November.
Natural Resources Committee
Current Vacancy – Term Ending February 2024
Application deadline for consideration to fill the vacant committee
position is Nov. 8, 2022
Any Tribal member interested in serving on the Natural Resources Committee must fill out the following form and return it to the address below prior to
close of business on Nov. 8, 2022. Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Executive Assistant to Tribal Council,
P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549; Fax: 541-444-8325.
Name: _______________________________________ Roll No.: ____________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ________ ZIP: ___________
Telephone: Day ( ) ____________________ Evening ( ) ___________________
Appointment to the committee will be made at the Regular Tribal Council
meeting in November.
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Alfred Lane Jr. – 1926-2022
In Loving Memory
Our dad, Alfred Lane Jr., was born in
Bend, Ore., on March 30, 1926, to Alfred
and Maude Lane, the fourth of eight children. The family moved back to Siletz
where Junior attended Siletz School.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 at
age 17 and served in the Pacific Theater
during WW II. He received the Combat
Action Medal and other awards in the victory over Japan.
He returned to Siletz and married
his high school sweetheart, our mom,
Clarice Caston, in 1947. He remained in
the U.S. Navy and traveled to duty stations
throughout the world, including his family
whenever possible.
He saw action on the U.S.S. Missouri
during the Korean conflict and received
the China Service Ribbon. He served
three tours in Vietnam. During his time
in the Navy, he was a member of the U.S.
Navy Marksmanship Team and awarded
the Navy’s Expert Rifle Medal for his
proficiency in long arm weaponry.
In 1960, the family settled in National
City, Calif., where he lived until his death
on May 25, 2022.
Our dad achieved the rank of E8
Senior Chief Gunners Mate before retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1968. He then
continued his service to the nation as a
contractor with Pacific Ordinance Company, applying his expertise on naval
weapons systems.
After retirement, Dad and Mom traveled extensively. They made cross-country
trips including Alaska, Canada, Mexico
and Hawaii, and always made their way
back home to Siletz. His favorite activities
with his family included hunting, fishing,
golfing, camping, clamming, crabbing,
mule packing in the Sierras and stopping
at every casino along his path. Dad also
loved making and gifting traditional Siletz
regalia to family and friends.
Their road trips from National City
to Siletz are the stuff of legend and the
tradition carries on today with our new
generations. After Mom passed, us kids
became his “road dogs,” traveling with
Dad back to Siletz anytime for any reason.
Dad dedicated his life to family and
friends. Even though he had a large family
of his own, he always made room for more.
He lived in the moment, making everyone
feel special. You always felt as though you
were his favorite.
He was proud of his family, where he
was from and being a Native American
Navy veteran. He said, “I grew up in the
best place, at the best time. Siletz was my
playground.” Jr. will be forever loved and
missed by his family and friends.
Our family gives thanks and much
gratitude to all those who assisted us in
saying a final farewell to our dad at his
memorial service in July on Government
Hill in Siletz. A special thank you to
William “Buster” Lane Jr. for officiating, to the Siletz maintenance crew, the
Siletz Honor Guard, and the drummers
and singers for your willingness to assist
us during a very difficult time. We also
greatly appreciate all of the family and
friends who attended and supported us.
We held a second service for our dad
in San Diego for his many friends and fam-
ily there on July 30 at Admiral Baker Field.
Many thanks to everyone who attended
and supported us in honoring our dad.
Thanks to all who came to dad’s
services. Your love, prayers and presence
meant a lot to us.
Sincerely,
The Family of Jr. and Clarice Lane
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Finding calm in the storm, nutritionally: Stock up and prepare for emergencies
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head
Start Consulting Nutritionist
Fall is a time of harvest and in the
western states, it is frequently a time of
wildfires and uncertainty. As part of my
role as consulting nutritionist for Siletz
Tribal Head Start, I offer practical nutrition information. This month my focus
is on the need to store food for later consumption and to set part of it aside for an
evacuation “go bag” as a way to find calm
in preparedness.
With uncertainty and food insecurity
in mind, basic preparedness and stocking
up for emergencies is an important point
worth considering and incorporating into
our approach as we harvest and purchase
foods in preparation for fall and winter.
Now is always a good time to prepare
foods and herbs for storage. Seeds need to
be saved. Water is essential. Some of these
foods, seeds and supplies need to be ready
to go in case of the need for immediate
evacuation.
I see foods and herbs as vital medicine. They nourish us in many ways
beyond the basic nutrients of minerals,
vitamins, protein, carbohydrate, fat and
water. I place many herbs in the food category since they are consumed with, and
as, foods. We need to plan and act in ways
to stay in connection with this life force.
Preparedness is a practice and a state
of mind. How can one find calm in the
midst of uncertainty and unpredictable
events? I suggest the following practices
to create a framework:
1. Store and preserve nutritious foods,
herbs, seeds and water.
2. Calmly focus on gratitude, love and
health around food vs. fear.
3. Be aware of traditional food practices while incorporating modern
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strategies that are consistent with
preparedness.
4. Take a subset of these foods and herbs
to prepare an evacuation bag or bags.
Food storage and preservation can be
done on many levels and certainly does
not need to be done all at once. Storing
winter squash, onions and potatoes in a
cool, dry place away from light can extend
the period of time we have to consume
these foods safely.
Drying herbs, fruits, vegetables and
meats extends how long we can eat these
foods. Canning and freezing are also
methods for food preservation, as well as
fermentation such as sauerkraut and wine.
Extracts of herbs can also be made to
extend our time to benefit from the healing properties of theses herbs. We can do
the work ourselves or we can purchase or
barter to acquire them.
On a personal note, I dry peppermint
leaves for tea. I collect fennel seed in the
fall for cooking as well as to extract in
glycerin to use as a digestive aid (to help
expel gas).
This year, I purchased frozen aronia
berries at the farmers market, placed them
in a jar and poured alcohol over them to
extract and preserve the benefits for later
in the year. I’m currently traveling with
these items, in addition to other natural
products that I made and purchased for
my health and first aid, such as plantain
salve and propolis extract.
Collecting and saving seeds is a
practice with a commitment to our
future. Seeds can also be used for gifts of
gratitude or currency. Safe water practices
include storage in clean non-reactive containers and the ability to purify water by
boiling, filtration or other methods.
Addressing the second point in the
suggested framework, our attitudes and
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how we approach foods and herbs matter
when we consume and share this vital
medicine. Our gratitude, love and prayers
certainly go into the food and herbs as we
prepare and handle them. This is no small
point and often embedded into traditional
teachings.
The third point is about embracing
tradition with openness to modern ways
that are consistent in purpose. Traditional
ways and teachings remain essential.
In today’s world, it seems to me that
so much skill and knowledge has been
lost. The old traditional ways become new.
Occasionally, these ways can be updated
to incorporate electricity, solar power and
storage batteries for fuel or energy.
Cooking with fire may include a
rocket stove for minimal fuel or wood
consumption. Modern food preservation
may include freezing with an emergency
generator back-up or cooler/freezer
powered through a 12-volt plug for travel
flexibility or off-grid living.
Glass jars can be used for storage and/
or canning. Lately, I’ve been deep into
learning about solar power on a small and
mobile scale.
Knowing plants well enough to wild
harvest and forage provides skill to survive. Perhaps a local plant identification
book can encourage your learning practice
on a daily basis (and may belong in your
go kit – in point 4). This can even start in
your own garden as you learn to embrace
and consume the weeds – such as the
leaves and flowers of borage, dandelion
greens and root, chicory root, lamb’s
quarters, miner’s lettuce, fiddleheads, day
lilies and more.
Families and community are part of
our resources. Our relationships can form
a safety network whereby we can share
our food and skills with others. This can
ease the amount of work and expertise
that any one person needs. It also lends
to the opportunity for barter vs. actual
cash exchange.
As for point 4, when people need
to evacuate quickly, they are often at the
mercy of others for food and shelter. This
situation increases the experience of food
insecurity, especially when one follows a
specific diet for health reasons.
When we prepare our own foods, we
have an advantage of access to nutritious
foods prepared with love. Ideally, we also
have some of the supplies to survive with
continued access food.
Things to consider when preparing
your “go pack”: What supplies would you
need? How would you carry them? Where
would you store the bag for access when
time is short to prepare?
Continuing the questions, ask yourself
what is needed beyond your consumables
of food, herbs, seeds and water. Do you
have the first aid and medicines you need?
Are they ready to go? Do you have light,
fire, the ability to forage or hunt, and to
prepare these safely for consumption?
We are reminded that these ways are
for our future and the key to our survival.
These ways are also how we find calm in
the storms around us.
We put love and gratitude into the food
and herbs we collect. We collect and share
seed. We grow, harvest, forage and hunt,
store and preserve foods and herbs for later
use. We protect our water, store some in
safe containers and consider filtering it in
order to protect ourselves and our families.
Please know that Siletz Tribal Head
Start offers nutritional support at no cost
to Head Start families. This usually occurs
over the telephone. If you have nutrition
concerns about your Head Start child or
want to discuss family nutrition concerns,
please contact your teacher or the director
and ask to speak to the nutritionist.
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EVENTS
OCTOBER 2022
Wear Purple on Fridays, take a picture and email it for a
chance to win prizes
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Art Share
October 26 @5:30 pm
New Trauma Support Group
Every Thursday @5:30pm
Hybrid Talking Circle
October 27 @5:30 pm
Contact Rachelle Endres for more info at rachellee@ctsi.nsn.us
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Violence Against Women
Results show that more than four in five American
Indian and Alaska Native women (84.3%) have experienced violence in their lifetime (see Table 1). This includes 56.1% who have experienced sexual violence,
55.5% who have experienced physical violence by an
intimate partner, 48.8% who have experienced stalking
and 66.4% who have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner. Overall, more than 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women have
experienced violence in their lifetime.
Violence Against Men
American Indian and Alaska Native men also have high
victimization rates. More than four in five American
Indian and Alaska Native men (81.6 percent) have
experienced violence in their lifetime (see Table 2). This
includes 27.5% who have experienced sexual violence,
43.2% who have experienced physical violence by an
intimate partner, 18.6% who have experienced stalking
and 73% who have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner. Overall, more than 1.4
million American Indian and Alaska Native men have
experienced violence in their lifetime.
Window cling in honor
of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month.
Limited supply available! Please contact Rachelle
Endres at 541-444-9638 or rachellee@ctsi.nsn.us
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Elders Program Accomplishments/Success – 2021-2022
The Elders Program is excited to finally see clients face-to-face again! While we
were not able to see our clients face-to-face for the last two and a half years, we still
served many elders and accomplished many goals.
The Meals on Wheels program was not able to host congregate meals while the
Tribe was in shutdown, however we did deliver meals to any Tribal elders who requested
them. In 2021, we delivered 2,301 meals. Through August 2022, we have delivered
2,092 meals for a total of 4,393 meals since January 2021. We will start the congregate
meals again as soon as possible and at that time, deliveries will once again require a
note from a doctor.
Meals on Wheels Delivered
2021
2022
1st Quarter
513
763
2nd Quarter
550
797
3rd Quarter
621
532 (through September)
4th Quarter
617
N/A
Total
2,301
2,092
The Title VI Chore Service Program has been active throughout the pandemic. In
2021 the program paid out 6,642 hours to the care providers of our elders. In 2021, the
program served 37 Tribal elders. Through the first two quarters of 2022, the elder Chore
Service Program has paid out 3,609 hours to care providers and served 39 Tribal elders.
Care Provider Hours
2021
2022
1st Quarter
1,559
1,920
2nd Quarter
1,692
1,689
3rd Quarter
1,746
N/A
4th Quarter
1,645
N/A
Total
6,642
3,609
We have been contracting with four of our Tribal elders to perform wellness checkin calls with those who signed up for them. With the re-opening of the Tribe, these
positions will no longer be available. If you would like to continue receiving check-in
calls, please contact the Elders Program at 541-444-8212 or 541-444-8220.
The Elders Program hosted two Elder woodcuts in 2021. In July, 21 elders received
wood from the woodcut. In August, 23 elders received wood. The first woodcut of 2022
was in July and 25 Elders received wood. The next elders woodcut took place Sept. 17
and the final one in 2022 is set for Oct. 15 (see page 3).
The Elders Program sent out two separate care packages to each Tribal elder, one
in 2021 and another in April 2022. The program also is in the process of distributing
personal air conditioners to every Tribal elder. Most should have received theirs by
now but delays exist due to back orders. We are working hard to send the last ones in
a timely fashion.
The Elders Program put together a few trips for the elders despite the pandemic. In
August 2021, 33 elders traveled by bus to Reno, Nev., to attend the NICOA convention.
In December 2021, the elders hosted a holiday party at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
with approximately 190 guests.
Also in December 2021, 26 elders traveled to the MODA Center in Portland, Ore.,
for a Portland Trailblazers game. In April 2022, the elders threw the spring fling party
that hosted 200 elders and their guests at Chinook Winds.
In July 2022, the Elders Council hosted its first in-person meeting since March
2020. Previous to that meeting, we had been using Zoom to meet virtually. We are
working on plans to continue the virtual meetings paired with the in-person so all
who desire can participate.
It has been a long and difficult couple of years. We are a strong people, however,
and have battled through. We look forward to seeing and serving you again in person
as the Tribe opens back up and we begin to find our new normal again.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Oregon Law Center
can help with public benefits
We are excited to announce the reopening of the Elder WEX program! It had been
shut down since March 2020 due to the pandemic, but as of Sept. 1, 2022, we are once
again taking applications.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Law Center, civil legal service
providers for low-income Oregonians, operate a public benefits hotline where
low-income Oregonians can talk to lawyers and paralegals to get advice on public
benefits, including unemployment benefits:
800-520-5292 or Oregonlawhelp.org.
Vaccine, continued from page 1
lems. And you kept a good eye on us after
the vaccine. Everyone agreed at our last
elders’ Zoom meeting this last weekend.
Your praises were sung! The staff was
friendly and welcoming – putting our
minds at rest –-since it can be a bit scary to
take a vaccine you’re not quite sure of. All
of you did a superb job and we appreciate
this so much.” Siletz Tribal Elder
“Thank you! I thought your drivethrough clinics were wonderfully done.
Especially yesterday with all the staff that
had to stand in the rain for hours. Thank
you and them for all of your work for our
community.” Siletz Tribal Member
“I want to thank you all for the opportunity provided to my family. The drive-up
clinic was an amazing experience. I don’t
know how you pulled it together but we
are extremely grateful and appreciate you
and the staffs that made it possible.” Siletz
Community Member
As we enter fall of 2022, COVID19 vaccine administration has generally
slowed down to a rate that is managed by
the medical department and a few additional COVID staff. There have been many
changes in recommendations regarding
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters since
they were first authorized for use in
December 2020.
In early September 2022, the FDA
approved a new version of the mRNA
COVID-19 vaccines, called bivalent vaccine. This bivalent version is available
from both Moderna and Pfizer. The bivalent version offers protection against the
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original COVID-19 virus and the newer
variant, Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. The
goal of this combination is to offer cross
protection against many of the COVID-19
variants.
In addition to providing additional
protection against COVID-19, this new
bivalent vaccine simplifies the booster recommendations. Now everyone age 5 and
up is recommended to have one booster
after receiving their primary series of
COVID-19 vaccine.
Kids age 5-11 will still receive the
original monovalent COVID-19 for the
booster dose. Everyone age 12 and up will
receive one dose of the bivalent booster
regardless of immune deficiencies. People
who have already received one or two
doses of the previously approved monovalent COVID-19 booster are still eligible
to get one dose of the bivalent booster as
long as it has been at least two months
from their last COVID-19 vaccine.
People who have not had any
COVID-19 vaccine but have now
decided to get vaccinated will receive
their primary vaccine series using the
monovalent version. After they complete
their two- or three-dose primary series,
they are eligible for a booster dose with
the bivalent version two months after
completing the primary series.
Time for influenza vaccine
Fall is also the time to get your influenza vaccine . SCHC normally starts
administering influenza vaccine by Oct.
1. Influenza cases were lower these past
October 2022
few years due to COVID. COVID numbers
are declining, however, and we are seeing
a return of other viruses such as common
cold and RSV. It is expected that influenza
virus will increase this fall and winter.
It is highly recommended that everyone age 6 months and up receive an annual
influenza vaccine. Elders 65 and older
should receive the ‘high-dose’ influenza
vaccine. The COVID-19 and influenza vaccines can be given at the same time. There
is no need to delay getting either vaccine.
If you have recently had COVID-19,
you can still get both vaccines as long as
you are out of your five-day quarantine
window and your symptoms are improving.
You can find information regarding
influenza and COVID-19 vaccine availability and vaccination events on the
clinic’s various social media pages, on
the Tribal website or by calling the clinic
at 541-444-1030. Information regarding
COVID-19 illness, testing, vaccines or
resources can be directed to the SCHC
COVID line at 541-444-9613.
Courtesy photo from SCHC
Tribal staff help keep track of paperwork at a vaccine clinic.
Missing Moccasins
Many changes have taken place since the last publication of this list.
Please read.
What is a Missing Moccasin? This is a Tribal member who has an invalid address
on file with the Siletz Enrollment Department.
The Enrollment Department or other Tribal department (Accounting, Elders, Elections, etc.) has received returned mail for the Tribal member that’s undeliverable. Enrollment staff attempt to contact the Tribal member at the most recently provided phone
number and/or email address. If the Tribal member does not answer or return the call
and it is determined there is no way to reach the Tribal member, they will be added to the
Missing Moccasin list for publication in Siletz News and posting on the Tribal website.
In order to receive any mail from the Tribal administration building, including per
capita checks, 1099-MISC tax form, elections and Siletz News, the Tribal member
must submit their address change on the Enrollment form called Address and Contact
Information Update. For security reasons, address changes are not accepted over the
phone; the address change must be in writing.
As of Sept. 7, 2022, there are 32 ADULT Siletz Tribal Missing Moccasins. If you
are on this list, please update immediately. There are also two children with an invalid
address. If you are not receiving the annual statement of your child’s minor trust
account, they may have an invalid address on file. Children’s names are not published.
If you know someone on this list, please ask them to contact the Enrollment
Department to have a form sent to them. The form is also available on the Tribal website at www.ctsi.nsn.us under Government then select Enrollment, or at any of the four
area offices. If you have any questions, contact Enrollment staff at 541-444-8258 or
800-922-1399, ext. 1258.
Delight Rose Attebury
Gage Ryan Barnhurst
Manuel Joseph Bayya
Kyle Carl Beals
Adam Charles Bremner
Clayton Lee Butler
Darod Anthony Cheek
Trever Scott Cole
Elise Marie Cook
Sarah Jean Cook
Vidal Rene Davis
David Roy Lee Erickson
Rebecca Shanté Espino
Antonio Solomon Gonzalez
William Patrick Hall
Robert Nelson Harrison
Fredrick Duane Hostler
Angel Gallardo Hutchinson Jr.
James Geoffrey Jackman
Mason Leach
Steven Dean Martin
Ashley Pearl Marzan
Christopher A Mortenson
Charles Eugene Richardson
Dustin Derek Scott
Kyle Scott Spangelo
Tori Lynn Spangelo
Darlene Rose Sullivan
Doniven David Tompkins
Antoinette Mary Van Kirk
Brent Marshall Webster
Sapphire Dawn Yarbour
Too many Tribal members do not have
Death Benefit beneficiaries
1,632 – That’s the number of our Tribal members who do not have a Death Benefit
assigned to a beneficiary. Nearly one-third of the membership.
The Tribe will cover funeral and burial expenses up to $6,000. An additional $1,000
will be awarded to a beneficiary age 18 or older if one is assigned. If none is assigned,
no Death Benefit will be provided beyond the funeral and burial expenses. Unlike the
burial expenses, there are no limitations on how the Death Benefit can be used.
Members can assign up to three beneficiaries. The first named beneficiary will be
paid unless they are no longer available. In that case, the second named beneficiary
will collect, etc. The beneficiary must be at least 18 years old when the DB is signed
and notarized. Perhaps confusingly, two people can be listed as the first beneficiary.
Most of those without a beneficiary are minors. Minors can have Death Benefits
assigned to beneficiaries. Their parents or guardians must submit the forms for them.
To be valid, the signed and notarized DB form must be received by the Enrollment
office or an area office. DB forms are available 1) on the Tribal website, 2) at the area
offices and 3) at the Enrollment office. Enrollment will mail the forms to you on request.
Contact us at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollmentdepartment@
ctsi.nsn.us with questions or to request a form be sent to you.
Notary Required
The following Tribal Enrollment forms require notarization before being submitted to the
Enrollment Department:
Designation of Death Benefit Beneficiary
Siletz Tribal Identification (ID) Request
Request for Relinquishment of Siletz Tribal Membership
If they are not notarized, we will return the form with no further actions.
Questions about this article or Enrollment-related concerns? Contact your Enrollment
Department:
541-444-8258
EnrollmentDepartment@ctsi.nsn.us
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
541-444-8296
Posting #319
The Enrollment Department will post the fourth quarter Post #319 from Oct. 27,
2022, to Nov. 16, 2022.
You can locate this posting online at www.ctsi.nsn.us in the Member Area or at
our Tribal area offices.
Applicants and Tribal members who feel the Enrollment Committee’s
recommendation for Approval for Enrollment is in error can submit a written
protest with the reason the applicant should not be entitled to enrollment. Read
Protest Received section below.
Applicants, family members or relatives who feel the Enrollment Committee’s
recommendation for Rejection for Enrollment is in error can submit a written
protest with the reason the applicant should be approved, provided that the
applicant may always choose to submit additional information to Enrollment staff
instead pursuant to §2.319 Reconsideration of Application. Read Protest
Received section below.
Deadline for protest is Nov. 11, 2022
This posting is the Enrollment Committee’s recommendation only. Tribal Council
makes the decision, which is published for review and may be appealed to Tribal
Court.
Protest Received ~excerpt from Enrollment Ordinance §2.316 (j)(3)~
If a protest is submitted in writing and signed by the person submitting it, the
Application/Request will be pulled by Enrollment staff for action by Tribal Council.
The Enrollment Committee shall reconsider the Application/Request at its next
regular committee meeting in light of the information submitted with the protest.
Following the reconsideration, the final recommendation shall be publicly posted
with the next regular quarterly public posting. The Enrollment Committee in its
sole discretion can decide whether to accept additional documentation during such
reconsideration and/or to hold a hearing on the protest pursuant to §2.319 and
§2.320.
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Community Transcription Project
If you are interested in gaining skills transcribing and translating historical
documents in Siletz Dee-ni (Nuu-wee-ya’), please contact the Siletz Language
Department at nickv@ctsi.nsn.us or 541-270-5814.
The project will give you an opportunity to participate in making historical
language materials more accessible to learners. Stipends are available for people
interested in participating.
Please respond by Oct. 23, 2022, for first round of sign-ups.
Ryan Lee Smith –
1989-2022
“We will be known forever
by the tracks we leave”
Ryan Lee Smith of Reedsport and
Scottsburg, Ore., has found peace from
this life and rests in the place he loved
most, the Umpqua River. He was happy
in Scottsburg with his grandpa and dad,
spending countless hours on the river
patiently waiting to see how large of a chinook he would snag at the end of the line.
Ryan loved being in the mountains
hunting and foraging, fishing in the river
and ocean, playing his drums, obsessing
over music, tumbling rocks, hanging with
his friends and family, and most of all,
being with his daughter, Lily.
He definitely left an impression, dug
them deep in our souls. His spirit will
always be with us, more than he will
ever know.
Courtesy photo from the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
1941 Siletz Football Team
Feb. 27, 1989 – Sept. 7, 2022
Ryan is survived by the Smith, Roberts, Kristensen, Plagmann, Self and
Potter-Grimes family.
Standing, l to r: Francis Frasieur, Jimmie Miller, Dick Henderson, Don Bellinger,
Jack Nix, Melvin Wilhite, Jimmie Earl, Coach Dimit
Kneeling, l to r: Joe Goodell, Larkie Logan, Bud Mattsen, Everett Lundy,
Harding Simmons, Mark Collson, Calvin Simmons, Junior Lane, Don Such
James William Fredrickson – 1947-2022
James was born March 31, 1947, in
Salem, Ore., to Chester Fredrickson and
Stella E. (Banyard) Fredrickson.
He graduated from Gervais High
School in 1965. He enlisted in the U.S.
Navy in July 1972 and served until May
1979.
James married Patricia (aka “Queen”)
on June 23, 1984, in Otis, Ore. He was in
love with Queen for 41 years and married
to her for 38 of those.
He was a hard worker who enjoyed
and took pride in providing for his family. James owned the Otis Store & Pronto
Pup in the ’80s. He primarily worked at
Chinook Winds and the Otis Café. He also
picked fern with Queen and her family for
many years.
He traveled around with a concession
stand to pow-wows (traditionally Siletz
and Grand Ronde), the Lincoln County
Fair, Oregon State Fair, Hillsboro Air
Show and many biker rallies.
James catered quite a few weddings.
He also participated in many chowder and
chili cook-offs.
He was the one who would butcher elk
and deer for his family and friends over
the years when they were lucky enough to
get one. He also spent time in the woods
hunting with Queen, her family and family
friends. He also enjoyed fishing and his
grandchildren vividly remember fishing
trips with their grandpa.
He enjoyed playing poker, cribbage
and pinochle with his brother-in-law,
Buck, and his nephews.
James and Queen would spend their
spare time beading and playing bingo.
They also enjoyed going to casinos
together with Siletz Tribal elders, where
he would collect chips. In their younger
years they would play softball and square
dance. James and Queen took their daughters on many camping trips to Hebo, Ore.,
and on family vacations to Reno and Virginia City, Nev.
James is survived by his wife, Patricia;
daughters, Tracy Fredrickson of Washington, Priscilla (J.R.) Sweitz of Otis and
Trisha Butler of Lincoln City, Ore.; brothers Dennis (Jan) Sears of Springfield, Ore.,
and Alden (Debbie) Sears, of Dallas, Ore.;
sister, Ellen Stauffer of Lebanon, Ore.;
brothers-in-law, Charles (Sally) Butler
of Siletz and Reginald (Lillie) Butler Sr.
of Siletz; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Butler of
Neotsu, Ore., and Nancy Simmons of
Siletz; grandchildren, Kayla Fredrickson
and Tyler Fredrickson of Las Vegas, Nev.,
Jacob Fredrickson and Dylan Fredrickson
of Washington, Savanna and Shahayla
Most Often Requested
Numbers
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
Purchased Referred Care (PRC) –
800-628-5720
Tribal Veterans Rep – 541-444-8330
or 541-270-0569
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
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Tribal employment
information is available
at ctsi.nsn.us.
Butler of Lincoln City, and Connor and
Logan Sweitz of Otis; great-grandson
Patrick Erwin Jr. of Las Vegas; and many
nieces, nephews and extended relatives
who were loved so much by James and that
same love was reciprocated by all to him.
2022/2023
HUNTING/FISHING/GATHERING
INCENTIVES
James was preceded in death by his
parents, Chester and Stella Fredrickson; sisters, Edna Mitchell and Wilma
Robinson; and sons, Dean and Wade
Fredrickson.
A funeral service was held Sept. 26 at
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas,
Ore., followed by a gathering at Wapiti
Park in Lincoln City.
HUNTING INCENTIVES
The family would like to thank
everyone who has sent their condolences,
prayers and love. We are grateful for each
and every one of you.
FISHING INCENTIVE
Siletz Community Health Clinic –
800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599
Chinook Winds Casino Resort –
888-244-6665
Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823
Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517
SHELLFISH INCENTIVE
Hatfield’s trip to South Korea reveals similarities to American Indian cultures
Samantha Chisholm Hatfield,
Ph.D., is an assistant professor,
senior research in the Department of
Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation
Sciences at Oregon State University.
You went to South Korea for
research work, so tell us how that
opportunity came up for you.
The opportunity is offered globally
by The Korea Foundation, which works
to unite and serve as an ambassador for
global work; for increased understanding
of Korea, including its culture; and to
promote relations globally. Different areas
can be applied for, such as arts and culture,
or language; and it has student, graduate
student and professional levels.
I’m an assistant professor senior
researcher at Oregon State University, so I
chose field research in order to continue the
research I began years ago if I was chosen.
Luckily enough, I was selected for a
field research opportunity. I had the unique
opportunity to travel to South Korea during March, April and May 2022. I was
one of 30 global scholars selected for the
prestigious work fellowship opportunity
and was chosen over three other global
scholars for the honor of working with
esteemed Dr. Sun-Kee Hong, a professor
at the Institution for Marine & Island
Cultures at Mokpo National University,
international author and speaker.
Out of all the global places, why
did you choose South Korea?
This was my second time (the first
was in 2017) and I was very, very lucky
to be chosen twice. The first time, Tadee
was unable to go with me so I wanted to
make sure for a return visit we went at a
time when he could go along.
The program is a very difficult one to
be selected for, there’s so much worldwide
competition by scholars who are excellent
in their area.
The first time Korea and Korean
culture “landed on my radar” was back in
2015.A student in one of my classes asked
to write a final paper on a Kdrama (Korean
drama) show. I had no idea what he was
talking about, so I watched one to see if
it was appropriate. I was floored at what
I was watching – the same value systems
and many of the same morals we Natives
embody in our culture were being shown.
I watched one after another and did
some intensive research into the culture.
It reinforced how similar the culture is.
Aspects like honoring elders, community, respect, cohesiveness and food like
seafood were so similar it was surprising.
I chose South Korea for a couple of
reasons. First, because of its rich history
and the similarities in cultural styles with
Native culture. South Korea, like Tribal
communities, has had a difficult and often
agonizing history with colonization and
removal of culture.
Many people don’t understand the
depth of history and how hard Korea has
battled to regain itself. Korea has fought
on and off with Japan since at least the
seventh century, with Japan repeatedly
trying to invade the peninsula since then.
In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, turning the territory into a colony. In order to
gain control, Japan began exterminating
Courtesy photos from Samantha Hatfield
Left: Samantha Chisholm Hatfield, Tadee Hatfield and cherry blossoms at the Bongeunsa (bong goon sa) Temple in Seoul.
Right: Samantha and Tadee at Manjanggul Cave (mahn jahn gool) on the island of Jeju. The cave is a lava tube with a unique
ecosystem that includes a cave spider only found inside the cave, plus the largest bat colony and largest bat cave in Korea.
Korean culture through removals and
forbidding the speaking of the language.
It also became a crime to teach history
from non-approved texts and authorities
burned more than 200,000 Korean historical documents, essentially wiping out the
historical memory of Korea.
Schools and universities forbade
speaking Korean and emphasized manual
labor and loyalty to the emperor. Millions of trees were chopped down, with
non-native and invasive species planted
in their place. For a culture that relied on
traditional medicines and food systems
in a similar way that we Natives have, this
was devastating.
By the late 1930s, Japan was starting
to assemble for World War II and began to
force Koreans to work in the factories and
mines, or enlist as soldiers. It also sent tens
of thousands of women from across Asia –
many of them Korean – into military brothels to service Japanese soldiers. The victims
became known as “comfort women.”
Japan’s rule of Korea ended in 1945
when it was defeated in the war.
And then secondarily, I learned about
the Haenyo (hay-n-yo), women divers who
were forced to dive for abalone for the
emperor during the occupation and then
contributed significantly to the Korean
economy when the men were unable to.
I was fascinated with the relationship to abalone that’s much the same we
Natives have. It’s a delicacy and there is so
much ornate beautiful inlay everywhere.
I was, and remain, fascinated by these
women and their resilience, along with
hoping to discover how we can learn tips
for and help save our abalone populations.
In 2017 I had the opportunity to go
out on the boat with a group of divers,
but because of COVID we didn’t have that
opportunity this last time.
The similarities to Tribal atrocities
that we (Siletz) and other Natives have
faced, endured and overcome were incredible. It was amazing to be in a society that
has such a similar history to ours and
has overthrown invasions and colonization attempts, restoring culture back to
a degree where if one was not aware of
the turbulent history you might assume
they had never been negatively affected
by outsiders.
The first time I went to Seoul and saw
people walking around in Hanboks (traditional clothing) I was shocked and actually
teared up. I couldn’t help but think of how
it would be for us (Natives) if we had the
same ability and opportunities to retain our
culture and freely – and proudly on our own
homelands and not have to worry about it
– walk around publicly in traditional attire
any time we wanted. The ways in which
they have rebuilt and restored their culture
are inspiring and motivational.
What was alarming or even maybe
shocking to you?
How there’s such strong collective
community support, thinking and being
concerned about the well-being of the
group so everyone is taken care of – it
reminds me of how the elders used to talk
about how we operated as a Tribe and the
real sense of community – in action.
Everyone is so kind; there was always
someone willing to help if we needed it.
And I had zero culture shock – I anticipated
having some major culture shock being halfway around the world, but there was none.
I’ve worked and been in communities
here in the U.S. doing research where I’ve
experienced high levels of culture shock.
The cultures were so different that it was
difficult to adjust and adapt. Both times
in Korea, however, I felt virtually zero
culture shock.
During my first trip I was “adopted”
by a highly respected Korean scholar
who is an expert in Korean calligraphy
and one of a handful who translates old
Chinese texts into Korean. This is a dying
art that not many younger generations are
interested in.
To have the opportunity to go to a
calligraphy studio and just hang out with
calligraphy masters was such an honor. He
gifted me a Korean name that translated
means “She Is The Place Where Ten
Thousand Flowers Grow.”
Korean naming, just as in Native
societies, is an enormous honor and
expression of respect. Tadee was honored
this trip and since his name in Omaha
means “wind” and translates into Korean
easily, he was honored with recognition
of his strength and power, and his name
was likened to the strong mountain winds.
Tadee had the opportunity to also study
and do calligraphy with a high-level master calligrapher and artist who was once
the national calligrapher for one of the
Korean presidents.
I think one of the things that surprised
me both times was the level of respect and
understanding Koreans have for Natives.
They very clearly differentiate us from
mainstream non-Native Americans.
We took a taxi one time and the
driver asked where we were from. He was
incredibly excited when I explained we
were Native (everyone always was very
enthusiastic to meet us once they knew we
were Native). He started talking about how
Koreans love Natives and how Koreans
and Natives think the same way. I didn’t
fully understand the concept, so he used
his translation app to explain and I took a
picture. It was so heartwarming.
Tadee (Bill), what did you like
about Korea?
I found it interesting that their culture
is very different from ours and yet very
similar at the same time.
Korea was fascinating for how small
and compact everything is and yet there’s
so much to see and do, it feels much larger.
I really liked the Buddhist temple we went
to in Seoul, the Coex Mall and the islands
we visited, but I think my favorite place
was Manjanggul Lava Tube caves.
The people are really nice – the
people we stayed with were really nice, we
had breakfast every morning with them.
They showed us neat stuff we might not
have seen on our own. It made us feel like
we lived there. They took really good care
of us, just like we were family.
My favorite food there was the Korean
chicken, sannakji (live octopus), squid
and the snack foods they have. The food
is really good there!
One of my favorite times was spending time with Oppa (the master calligrapher who has “adopted” us). I really had
fun tutoring English and meeting other
students, though, too.
Do you think you’ll go back to do
more research or visit?
Definitely. I’d like to do more research
there. I’d also like to bring students and
potentially Haenyeo and scholars here
to help us figure out how to address the
issues we face that they are working on
in maintaining sustainable populations
in abalone, seaweeds, shellfish – all the
things we are watching being impacted
by increasing ecosystem failures.
It would be fantastic to build Korean
partnerships to learn new techniques
and engage in collaboration for healthy
diverse ecosystems and potential future
opportunities for the Tribe. Being a coastal
Tribe reliant on many ocean resources, it’s
important that we find ways to maintain
and sustain our cultural ways in the midst
of these ecosystem impacts and failures.
Bill: Probably someday. It was a lot
of fun.
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SILETZ TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
OCTOBER AWARENESS: DYSLEXIA – A Reading Disorder
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning
disorder that affects
reading, spelling and
writing. Individuals with
this condition have
normal intelligence.
They may struggle with
reading and phonics
(articulation). The
individual may switch
letters or have difficulty
decoding sounds.
Risk Factors:
Family history
Premature birth
or low birth
weight
Exposure to
alcohol or drugs,
i.e., nicotine,
during pregnancy
Infection that
alters the
developing brain
in the womb
Symptoms: Individuals may have difficulty in reading, memorizing and identifying
words, including:
Delay in speech
Issue recalling or
naming letters,
numbers and colors
Misspells words
Difficulty with learning numbers
Trouble learning
There is no single test to identify this condition. It does not require lab tests or imaging.
It affects the part of the brain called the “Broca’s” area (inferior frontal gyrus) that is
involved in articulation and word analysis.
Types of Dyslexia:
Primary Dyslexia - Most common type. It involves dysfunction of the left side of the
brain and remains unchanged with age.
Developmental Dyslexia - There may be problems with brain development during the
early stages of fetal development.
Trauma Dyslexia - This occurs after some form of brain trauma or injury, and may
control reading and writing.
SILETZ TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Individual OCTOBER
can benefit from
tutoring and/or DYSLEXIA
techniques or methods
that suitDisorder
their
AWARENESS:
– A Reading
learning style.
Accommodations: Selective job placement, periodic check-ins, tape recorders and
electronic checklists. Reality counseling and feedback may empower individual to focus
on realistic employment goals rendering positive employment outcomes.
Ask the job development specialists/vocational rehabilitation in the area offices:
Makayla Jackson, 541-484-4234, ext. 1752 (Eugene)
Tamra Russell, 503-238-1512, ext. 1411 (Portland)
Toni Leija, 503-390-9494, ext. 1861 (Salem)
To use mail order pharmacy to order your refills after hours and on weekends:
Call the Siletz Clinic 7-10 days before you need your refills. This allows us time
to contact your provider, if necessary, and for mailing.
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Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins – you’ll
be transferred to the refill line.
Or call the refill line direct – 541-444-9624.
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Oregon Tribal Student Grants
Aug. 1, 2022, was the priority deadline for students attending college/university
during the 2022-23 aid year. Students who meet the following final application term
deadlines will be considered on a funds-available basis.
Native American Opportunity Plan
From University of California Admissions
(Native American Opportunity Plan | UC
Admissions (universityofcalifornia.edu))
UC’s Native American Opportunity
Plan ensures that in-state system-wide
tuition and student services fees are fully
covered for California students who are
also enrolled in federally recognized
American Indian and Alaska Native
Tribes. This plan applies to undergraduate
and graduate students.
What’s covered
If you are eligible for the Native
American Opportunity Plan, your in-state
system-wide tuition and student services
fees will be fully covered by either UC
financial aid or another federal, state or
other financial aid program.
Students with greater financial need
can qualify for even more grant support
to help pay other educational expenses
(books, housing, transportation, etc.).
You don’t need to fill out a separate
application to qualify for the Native
American Opportunity Plan. If you
qualify, UC will contact you directly with
further instructions. If you think you may
qualify and have not been contacted by
UC, reach out to your American Indian
student resource or community center or
campus financial aid office.
If you are a member of a Tribe that
is not federally recognized, additional
support may available through external
organizations, including through the
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
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Scholarship Fund. We encourage you to
work with your campus American Indian
resource center or community center to
identify these opportunities.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for the Native American
Opportunity Plan, students must meet all
of the following criteria:
1. Must be a current or newly admitted
University of California undergraduate,
graduate or professional school student
2. Must be a California resident
3. Must be an enrolled member in a
federally recognized American Indian
and/or Alaska Native Tribe
4. Must be enrolled in a qualifying UC
degree program
UC will reach out directly to new and
continuing students who might be eligible
with instructions. Documentation of Tribal
enrollment may include any of the following:
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Certification of Tribal enrollment on
Tribal letterhead
Enrollment/membership card that
contains the Tribal seal and/or official
signature of a Tribal leader
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
(CDIB) if the CDIB includes Tribal
enrollment information
Tribal identification card with an
enrollment number. You must also
submit Tribal contact information
(address, phone and email) if it is not
evident on submitted documentation
Final Application Term Deadlines: Winter Quarter, Nov. 1; Spring Semester, Nov.
1; Spring Quarter, Feb. 1
Deadline note: The deadline is 5 p.m. (PST or PDT). If a deadline falls on a
weekend or holiday, it will automatically be extended to 5 p.m. (PST or PDT) on the
following business day.
Scholarships
•
Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
•
Big Future (scholarship search engine)
•
Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
•
OregonStudentAid.gov
•
LA Tutors Innovation in Education
Scholarships
Deadline: 20th of each month
AIS Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Open Education Database Graduate
and Ph.D. Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Tribal College/University Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
American Indian Service Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
American Meteorological Society
Minority Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Catching the Dream Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
•
College Board Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
•
•
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Deadline: Varies
•
•
NOAA Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
•
Meta (Facebook) Data Center Engineering Internships
Deadline: Various
•
EPA Environ. Research/Bus. Support
Deadline: Multiple
•
National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
•
NOAA Internships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
•
Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
•
Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
•
HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
•
American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
•
WOTE Agricultural Incubator Intern
Deadline: Various
•
OMSI Internship
Deadline: Multiple
Fellowships
NASA Postdoctoral Program
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022
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Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Fellowships
Deadline: Various
•
American Indian Graduate Center
Deadline: Ongoing
•
NOAA Fellowships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Master of Forest Resources
Fellowships
Deadline: Open until filled
•
•
Habitat Restoration Internship
Deadline: Various
•
•
Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Public Lands Internship Program
Deadline: Various
October
•
Internships
•
Important information for college-bound
Tribal seniors
•
NW NA Research Centers for Health
Research Support Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
•
Northwestern University’s Center
for Native American and Indigenous
Research Undergraduate Fellowships
Deadline: Rolling
•
•
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: Multiple
Claremont Native American
Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
Check deadlines for Early Action or
Early Decision (college entrance).
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship
information.
Check deadlines for CSS/Financial
Aid Profile for U.S. private schools.
Continue or start working on college
applications.
Ask for letters of recommendation
from teachers, coaches and personal
references. Provide them with a résumé.
Visit colleges.
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Take SAT tests.
Complete essays.
November
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Take SAT tests.
Set up scholarship search profiles on
websites.
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship info.
Proofread and have someone else
proofread all documents completed
up to this point (scholarship essays,
résumé, etc.).
Other Opportunities
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Amber Grants
Deadline: Rolling
•
NAYA Ninth Grade Counts
Deadline: Rolling
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Dept. of Energy Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
National Park Service Tribal Stewards
Inclusion Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Center for Native American Youth at
the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador
•
National Youth Leadership Forum
STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadline: Various
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The Student Conservation Association
•
Northwest Youth Corps
•
Saturday Academy - FREE Classes
for Native American Students
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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The SMART Competition
Visit OregonStudentAid.gov to check out more
than 500 grant and scholarship opportunities.
Siletz Tribal Members
Online Academic Support
Free Virtual Tutoring!
* 24/7 On-Demand Access to Online
Professional Tutors
* GED Support
* All Subjects and Grade Levels- From
Kindergarten through College/University
* Individualized Help in All Subjects
* SAT & ACT Prep; College Course Level
Help and More
* All Tribal Students Eligible to Apply,
Regardless of Residence.
Contact your local Education Specialist to sign up:
Siletz & Out-of-Area
Jeff- JeffS@ctsi.nsn.us
Portland
Katy- KatyH@ctsi.nsn.us
Salem
Sonya- SonyaMJ@ctsi.nsn.us
Eugene
Candace- CandaceH@ctsi.nsn.us
Please Note:
Students MUST complete a Tutoring Application to register. Tutoring hours are
available on a first come first serve basis as resources are available.
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Tribal Council Timesheets for August 2022
Frank Aspria – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
1.5
4
Ind
1.5
4
2.5
2.5
1.5
2.5
2.5
1.5
2.25
5.25
1.75
5.5
3.5
2.25
5.25
1.75
5.5
3.5
3.75
3
3.75
3
Gmg
STBC ED
.5
6
1.5
2
.5
.5
Tvl
2.5 8/1
8/2-5
8/6
8/7
8/8
8/9
8/10-12
8/16-17
2.5 8/18
8/19
8/21-22
8/23-29
8/30
City of Lincoln City mtg
Housing Cmte, packets, email,
minutes
Health, Housing, General Council
Packets
HR wkshp, econ dev
Packets, reports
Special TC – gaming, email
Interview, email, packets
Meet w/ CW GM, email,
Regular TC, packets, updates
Enrollment & water wkshp,
Salem econ dev, wkshp prep,
packets
Email, updates, letters
OR Tribes
Loraine Y. Butler – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
.75
1.5
2.25
1
2.5
2
1.75
2.5
1
2
2.25
1
Ind
.75
1.5
2.25
1
2.75
2
1.75
2.5
1
2
2.25
1
Gmg
STBC ED
Tvl
1
2
8/1
8/6
8/7-8
8/10
8/12-13
8/15-17
8/18
8/19
8/22
8/24-27
8/30
8/31
Natural Resources Cmte
Health, Housing
HR wkshp, packets
Special TC – gaming, packets
Pow-wow
Packets
Meet w/ CW GM, packets
Regular TC
Enrollment & water wkshp
Packets
OR Tribes
Culture Cmte
Sharon Edenfield – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
3.5
2
3
Ind
3.5
2
3
Gmg
STBC ED
.5
2
Tvl
8/6
8/7
8/8-9
8/10
Health, Housing, General Council
Packets
HR wkshp, Consent Decree,
Salem econ dev, packets
Special TC – gaming
Bonnie Petersen – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
1
1.25
Ind
1
1.25
2.75
1.75
2.75
2.75
1.75
2.75
1
1.75
1
1.75
.5
.5
1.5
.75
3
.75
.75
3
.75
2
.75
.75
.75
.75
3
3
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Gmg
STBC ED
2.5
1.5
2
Siletz News
.5
•
Tvl
1.5 8/1
8/2
City of Lincoln City mtg, email
CEDAR mtg prep, Housing
Cmte prep, email
8/3
CEDARR, Housing Cmte, email
8/4-5
Special TC mtg prep, email
8/6
Health, Housing, General
Council, email
8/7
HR wkshp prep
8/8
HR wkshp, Salem econ dev,
STBC mtg prep, email
8/9
STBC mtg, Education Cmte,
gaming mtg prep, email
8/10
Special TC – gaming, email
8/15-17 Email, TC mtg prep, calls, reports
8/18
Meet w/ CW GM, enrollment
wkshp prep, email
8/20
Water wkshp prep, admin
8/22
Enrollment wkshp, Salem econ
dev, email
8/23-31 Restoration mtg welcome
address, email, packets
October 2022
Delores Pigsley – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
1.25
3.75
1.5
4
Ind
1.25
3.75
1.5
4
Gmg
1
.25
.25
STBC ED Tvl
2.5 8/1
8/2-4
8/5
8/6-7
2.25
.5
1.25
2
3.25
2
.5
4
1.5
2.25
.5
1.25
2
3.25
2
.5
4
1.5
1.5
5.75
1.5
5.75
12
5.75
5.75
2.5 8/29-31
8/8
8/9
8/10-11
6
8/12-13
8/14-16
8/17
2.5 8/18
8/19-21
8/22
2.5
1
1
8/23
8/24-28
City of Lincoln City mtg, mail
Mail, prep for council, agendas
Investment/Audit Cmte, mail
Health, Housing, General
Council, mail, agenda items
HR and ODFW wkshps, mail
STBC mtg, mail
Special TC – gaming, mail
Pow-wow, mail
Mail, agenda items, prep for cncl
Chemawa Clinic presentation, mail
Meet w/ CW GM, mail
Regular TC, mail, agenda items
Enrollment & water wkshp,
mail, agenda items
Restoration Cmte, mail
Tour USFS hatchery, meet w/
USFS, mail, email, agenda items
OR Tribes, mail, agenda items,
news article
Angela Ramirez – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
2.5
2.25
Ind
2.5
2.25
8.75
6.5
8.75
6.5
5
2
2
5
2
2
4.5
8.5
.75
1
1.25
2.5
4.5
8.5
.5
1
1.25
2.5
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
7/28-8/10Email, packets
8/1
Health Cmte, City of Lincoln
City mtg
8/4-5
STAHS building prep
8/6
Health, Housing, General
Council, STAHS building prep
8/7-8
STAHS building prep
8/9
STBC mtg, STAHS building prep
8/10
Special TC – gaming, STAHS
building prep
8/11-24 Email, packets
8/11-13 STAHS building prep, STAHS
8/16
SVS board mtg
8/22
Enrollment & water wkshp
8/25-31 Email, packets
8/30
OR Tribes
1.5
2
Selene Rilatos – 8/1/22-8/31/22
TC
2.5
Ind
2.5
4
4.5
4
4.5
2.25
1.25
2.25
1.25
3
3
3
2
3.5
1.75
1.5
3
6.25
3
2
3.5
1.75
1.5
3
6.25
4
4
7.25
5.5
7.25
5.5
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
3
8/1
1
1.5
.5
1.5
1
2
8/2-4
8/6-7
8/8
8/9
8/10-11
1
2
2.5
.5
8/12
8/13
8/14-16
8/17
8/18
8/19
8/20-22
8/23-24
1
3
8/25-29
8/30-31
Health Cmte, City of Lincoln
City mtg, email, packets
NPAIHB, email, packets, calls
Health, Housing, General
Council, email, packets
HR wkshp, econ dev, email, packets
STBC mtg, NPAIHB, comfort
station, email
Special TC – gaming, email,
packets, calls
OHA mtg, email, packets
Pow-wow, calls
Email, packets, calls, COVID
ECHO mtg, email, packets
Meet w/ CW GM, email, calls
Regular TC, email, packets
Enrollment & water wkshp,
econ dev, email, packets, calls
Garden mtg, Tribal consult mtg,
COVID, email, packets, calls
ECHO mtg, email, packets, calls
OR Tribes, email, packets, calls
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Tribe appoints Baugus as general
manager at Chinook Winds Casino
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — The Siletz Tribal Council has named Harold Baugus
the new general manager of Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Baugus has more than 30 years of gaming and resort experience, with 18 years
at the executive level in American Indian gaming. Previously, Baugus was the CEO
of Isleta Resort and Casino, where he successfully mentored a Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal member to take over his position.
Baugus has a bachelor’s degree in management/hospitality. He started his
journey in the casino industry in 1995 as a graveyard security officer at a sprung
structure and within nine years was CEO of Gila River Gaming Enterprises.
He also served as general manager for Indian Head Casino and Sherwood
Valley Rancheria before taking on the role as CEO with Isleta Resort and Casino.
Baugus brings with him the knowledge, experience and passion to influence
team member growth and resort improvements at Chinook Winds.
“I am excited to be back in Oregon continuing my career at a casino resort with
a high commitment to its team members and community. My goal is to enhance
the executive management’s team focus on excellence in service to our guests and
community,” said Baugus.
Video Service Delivery (VSD)
Video Service Delivery offers the same secure and confidential
process that hearings conducted in person provide.
Real time face-to-face video conference!
If you need assistance in applying for SSD, SSI, Retirement or a
replacement card, contact:
Social Security Disability
Services Specialist
Supplemental Security
Insurance
201 SE Swan Ave.
Retirement
Replacement Social Security
card
Address/Name change update
Danelle Smith
CTSI 477-SSP, Tribal
Siletz, OR 97380
541-444-9603 or email
danelles@ctsi.nsn.us
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Siletz News Letters Policy
Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is
published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about
stories printed in Siletz News and other Tribal issues.
All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in
order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any
letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of
a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks
or unsubstantiated statements.
Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do
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Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for
length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142.
Appointments available Thursday afternoons from 1-4 p.m.
Beginning Sept. 1, 2022
Social Security Matters
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Please note: The general manager
of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief
of Siletz News.
Editor-in-Chief: Kurtis Barker
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
Assistant: Andy Taylor
Tribe surpasses $20 million in charitable donations to help communities thrive
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $475,876.10
to 44 organizations as it continues its
quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.
Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally
scheduled for Aug. 5 was canceled.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary
donations and cooperative measures to
the Siletz community, Lincoln County and
the state of Oregon. The seven-member
charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $16.1 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its
tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $20.5 million
through the charitable fund and other
Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has
donated more than $6.5 million in cash
and fund-raising items since it opened
in 1995. The casino also provides inkind donations of convention space for
various fund-raisers as well as technical
support, advertising and manpower for
many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is Dec. 1, 2022. Eligibility for money
from the charitable fund is limited to two
categories:
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Entities and activities located in the
Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area
(Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane,
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas
counties)
Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the U.S.
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399,
ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 973800549. Applications can be submitted via
e-mail at stccf@live.com.
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Distribution of $475,876.10
The Arts – $24,625
Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Youth Program –
youth summer camp kits; Toledo,
OR; $8,625
East Creek Art LLC – teaching artist fees,
supplies, materials, food and drink for
Community Family Saturday events to
promote more access to arts education
for families and youth in Willamina
and Yamhill County; Willamina, OR;
$3,000
Lane Arts Council – artist fees, translation services and supplies for Fiesta
Cultural programming that connects
Latino/a/x/e artists with the broader
community in Lane County; Eugene,
OR; $3,500
Miracle Theatre Group – bringing Teatro
Milagro’s bilingual arts curriculum
and play that touch on environmental
themes to Astoria schools; Portland,
OR; $3,000
Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre – supplies and materials for community
outreach events and workshops, plus
art supplies for the Arts in Education
program; Toledo, OR; $5,000
Yaquina River Museum of Art – advertising for Toledo Labor Day Art Walk;
Toledo, OR; $1,500
Cultural Activities – $1,000
Columbia River Native American Circle
– materials and supplies for Native
craftmaking, and food and supplies to
support annual pow-wow for American Indian inmates at Columbia
River Correctional Institution and
South Fork Forest Camp; Portland,
OR; $500
Lakota Oyate Ki, Native American Culture Club – food and other costs of
Big Yard Pow-Wow; Salem, OR; $500
Education – $303,011.10
Clemens Primary School – National Geographic 2023 Almanac for each student in kindergarten and first grade;
Philomath, OR; $1,612.10
Northwest Indian College Foundation
– scholarships; Bellingham, WA;
$2,000
Siletz Valley Friends of the Library –
updated story time materials; Siletz,
OR; $1,399
Siletz Valley School – hiring 3 teachers,
school-based mental health services,
middle school/high school technology teacher, maintenance staff, sports
coaches, summer school, and building
and operational costs; Siletz, OR;
$292,000`
Tillamook School District – welding supplies for expanded welding program
at Tillamook High School; Tillamook,
OR; $6,000
Lincoln County Jail seeks volunteers
The Lincoln County Jail in Newport, Ore., is seeking additional cultural
practitioners to provide services to American Indians who are incarcerated. They
are seeking both female and male practitioners to provide online, one-on-one
and group guidance (once it is safe to hold in-person meetings).
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Norton at lisan@ctsi.nsn.us. If
you want to volunteer, contact Dennis Buckmaster (dbuckmaster@co.lincoln.
or.us) to start the process. This process does include a background check, but
all situations will be considered individually.
Health – $66,950
Alsea Valley Gleaners – food to distribute
to at least 40 low-income households
within a 30-mile radius of Alsea;
Alsea, OR; $2,000
Community Outreach Inc. – food for community food pantry serving Corvallisarea low-income individuals and
families; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center – food,
water and medical/dental co-pays for
people living in poverty; Corvallis,
OR; $3,300
HIV Alliance – incentive gift cards for clients who utilize free and confidential
hepatitis C, syphilis and HIV testing
services in Marion County; Eugene,
OR; $3,750
Innovative Concepts for Families of Lincoln County – Medical Teams International dental van fees for uninsured
Lincoln County residents; Newport
OR; $7,500
Lane County Diaper Bank – diapers and
wipes for low-income and in-need
families in Lane County; Springfield,
OR; $4,000
Lincoln County Joint Transportation –
125 booklets of 40 bus tickets each
to issue to low-income and disadvantaged residents of Lincoln County
to help them get to medical appointments; Lincoln City, OR; $5,000
Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care – staff
and volunteer appreciation event and
subsequent appreciation items; Corvallis, OR; $4,500
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation –
plants and trail gravel for Healing
Grounds areas around Samaritan
NLH to provide outdoor respite,
physical activity and relaxation areas
for patients, caregivers and health care
workers; Lincoln City, OR; $5,000
Panther Creek Senior and Community Center – construct storage room to accommodate refrigerators, freezers, shelving
and cupboards; Otis, OR; $6,900
Regis St. Mary Catholic School – automated external defibrillators and
supplies; Stayton, OR; $5,000
RSVP of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties – durable medical equipment for
low-income seniors and persons with
disabilities; Albany, OR; $2,000
Salem Pastoral Counseling Center – 143
hours of free mental health counseling services for low-income individuals and families; Salem, OR; $10,000
The Corvallis Clinic Foundation – 120
gas and grocery gift cards for lowincome cancer patients in Benton,
Linn and Lincoln counties; Corvallis,
OR; $6,000
Housing – $17,000
SquareOne Villages – construction
materials to build one wood-framed
homeless sleeping unit at Opportunity
Village Rosa in Eugene; Eugene, OR;
$7,000
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane
County, Inc. – HVAC system for front
entry area of the First Place Family
Center, where families make their
first point of contact, wait for intake,
meet with case workers and have background checks processed; Eugene,
OR; $10,000
Other – $10,344
Albany American Legion Post 10 – grill/
smoker to cook special meals for
veterans; Albany, OR; $1,000
Alsea Community Effort – printing and
postage covering 50% of cost to
publish and distribute 6 issues of
bi-monthly community newspaper,
the Alsea Valley Voice; Alsea, OR;
$1,394
Alsea Wolverines Booster Club – install
lighting on school sports field so U.S.
flag can remain up during the evening
after sunset, and install electrical for
remote equipment that raises and
lowers flag to be suspended from gym
ceiling; Alsea, OR; $1,500
Lincoln City Senior Center – food and
supplies for pre-Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors; Lincoln City, OR;
$600
Scio Community Improvement Organization – utility watering cart to
water hanging flower baskets on the
downtown main street in Scio; Scio,
OR; $4,850
VFW Post 2848 Kilchis Tillamook Bay
– food, tables and chairs for Veterans
Day event at Tillamook Air Museum;
Bay City, OR; $1,000
Prevention – $8,114
Southern Linn County Youth Services
Team – help 15 families with schoolage children meet their basic needs in
order to remove barriers that prevent
students from attending school both
physically and mentally; Albany, OR;
$6,114
The Salvation Army of Lincoln County –
food to support mobile pantry’s once
weekly distribution in North Lincoln
County; Newport, OR; $2,000
Public Safety – $44,832
City of Bay City – 7 complete firefighter turnouts for BC Volunteer Fire
Department; Bay City, OR; $9,402
East Lincoln County Emergency Responders – course instructors and medical
supplies for emergency medical
responder course open to volunteers
of any Lincoln County fire district;
Toledo, OR; $5,000
Pacific Shores HOA – train 8 residents in
first aid/CPR as part of emergency
preparedness plan; South Beach,
OR; $500
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma – install
light poles and lights for Pawnee Playground for security purposes; Pawnee,
OK; $10,000
Southwestern Polk County Rural Fire
Protection District – forcible entry
door prop for firefighter forced entry
training; Dallas, OR; $8,695
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District
– 2 battery-powered positive pressure
ventilation fans to provide improved
visibility for search and rescue of
victims; Sweet Home, OR; $4,490
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office – 5
portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for patrol vehicles;
Tillamook, OR; $6,745
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Little Miss Siletz runner-up Cambria
Stokes with her sponsor, Shantel Peacock,
representing the Siletz Tribe at this year’s
Grand Round pow-wow.
Happy 13 th Birthday, Moises and
Zaire! Dad, Mom and Alita wish you the
very best in everything you do! We’re so
proud of your educational, soccer and
jiu-jitsu accomplishments. Keep up the
hard work.
Photos by Diane Rodriquez
Randy Storms (left), Tribal emergency preparedness coordinator, participates
in the first of two Readiness Fairs sponsored by Lincoln County Emergency
Management on Sept. 17. He provided all kinds of information to help people
get ready to survive after a disaster, plus had a taste test of various kinds of high
energy survival bars – which may or may not have a lot of flavor – that included
voting on your favorite one.
Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155; child.idkits@state.or.us
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OSU College of Forestry, Pacific Northwest Tribes team up on $5 million forest restoration project
By Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State
University
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Faculty in the
Oregon State University College of Forestry will team up with Pacific Northwest
Tribal nations on a three-year forest restoration effort with a goal of improving
the resilience of the region’s woodlands
to climate change through Traditional
Ecological Knowledge.
The U.S. Department of the Interior is
funding the $5 million pilot project, which
will include collecting the seeds of culturally and ecologically significant plants on
Bureau of Land Management lands.
“We will also be assessing soil
processes and forest understory and
overstory structure, as well as wildlife
habitat,” said Cristina Eisenberg, the
college’s new associate dean for inclusive
excellence and director of Tribal initiatives. “All work will be done using TEK
best practices and we want this to become
part of a longer-term project.”
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Potential Tribal partners include
the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the
Coquille Indian Tribe and the Cow Creek
Band of Umpqua Indians.
“We will engage each of these
Tribal nations individually, co-creating
partnerships that best ref lect their
unique community needs,” Eisenberg
said. “The BLM is giving us the flexibility to adapt our project to best meet
the needs of our partners.”
Traditional Ecological Knowledge is
the accumulation of information, practices and beliefs about relationships and
environmental functions, including all elements, species and processes within ecosystems, said Eisenberg, a first-generation
Latinx and Native American (Apache and
Rarámuri) scholar who holds a doctorate
from the College of Forestry.
TEK is acquired over multiple Indigenous generations through direct contact
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with the environment, she said. It is used
in life-sustaining pursuits such as hunting,
fishing, trapping, agriculture and forestry
and as a means of assessing environmental
health. TEK also encompasses the world
view of Indigenous peoples, she added,
including ecology, spirituality and human,
plant and animal connections.
“We want to engage and empower
Tribal youth to help find solutions to the
pressing conservation problems we are
facing in Oregon and beyond,” Eisenberg
said. “A goal is to provide as many job
and educational opportunities as possible
for Tribal youth within the college. We
also hope to foster a Tribal seed-growing
business, to build on work that has already
been done by some Tribal nations, and we
will co-create an ecocultural restoration
plan for federal land.”
Co-principal investigators on the
grant include soil scientist Tom DeLuca,
the Cheryl Ramberg-Ford and Allyn C.
Ford Dean of the College of Forestry;
Chris Dunn, a fire ecologist in the college;
restoration ecologist Tom Kaye, director
of the Institute for Applied Ecology; and
soil scientist Si Gao of Sacramento State
University.
“We’ll follow the Department of
the Interior’s National Seed Strategy
and Plant Conservation and Restoration
Program protocols to collect the seeds,”
Eisenberg said. “The data collected will
not be made publicly available without
permission of the Tribal nations involved.”
Non-Tribal partners include Forest
Bridges and the Society for Ecological
Restoration.
About the OSU College of Forestry
For a century, the College of Forestry
has been a world class center of teaching,
learning and research. It offers graduate
and undergraduate degree programs in
sustaining ecosystems, managing forests
and manufacturing wood products; conducts basic and applied research on the
nature and use of forests; and operates
more than 15,000 acres of college forests.
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