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SILETZ NEWS
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Tina Retasket,
Assistant General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 48, No. 7
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
July 2020
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Salem, OR
Rotary, church donate 500 masks each to Tribal Elders Program, Navajo Nation
By Teresa Simmons, Vice Chair, Siletz
Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
On May 15, the first 150 of a total
500 COVID-19 prevention masks were
donated to the Siletz Tribal Elders
Program courtesy of Carla Francis, a
multitude of volunteer seamstresses, the
Lincoln City Rotary Club and the Chapel
by the Sea Presbyterian Church.
Rotarian Carla Francis was in the process of making masks for the Samaritan
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation when
a friend from the Navajo Nation advised
her of the need for masks on the Navajo
Reservation. Carla committed to making
500 to send to the Navajo Nation but was
aware that to accomplish the task quickly,
she needed yards of fabric and the assistance of other seamstresses.
She reached out to the Chapel by the
Sea Presbyterian Church, which donated
fabric and funds for postage and two
members of the church volunteered to
help with the sewing. The Rotary Club
of Lincoln City agreed to help with the
funding but requested that the Siletz Tribe
be contacted to find out if they also had a
need among their Tribal elders.
Estle Harlan, who was coordinating
the effort on behalf of the Rotary Club,
contacted me as vice chair of the Siletz
Tribal Arts and Heritage Society to find
out what needs the SiletzTribe might have.
I in turn contacted STAHS Chair Gloria
Ingle, who passed on the information
that there was indeed a need among the
Siletz elders.
Carla then committed to create
another 500 masks for the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Elders Program, bringing
the total number of masks to a whopping
1,000! The remaining 350 masks were
delivered by Estle to Gloria on June 7.
This is a prime example of many factions of a community coming together
to accomplish one goal initiated by con-
NCAI statement on the removal of
Christopher Columbus statues
WASHINGTON – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the
largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country, does not acknowledge Christopher Columbus as a hero. To
Indigenous peoples, he was the opposite:
[O]ut of timbers for the Santa Maria, … Columbus built a fort [on Hispaniola], the first European military base in the Western Hemisphere ... He took ...
Indian prisoners and put them aboard his two remaining ships. ... [H]e got into
a fight with Indians who refused to trade as many bows and arrows as he and
his men wanted. Two were run through with swords and bled to death. Then the
Nina and the Pinta set sail. ... When the weather turned cold, the Indian prisoners began to die …
In the year 1495, they went on a great slave raid, rounded up fifteen hundred
Arawak men, women and children, put them in pens guarded by Spaniards and
dogs, then picked the five hundred best specimens to load onto ships. Of those
five hundred, two hundred died en route. The rest arrived alive in Spain and were
put up for sale …
Howard Zinn, A People’s History of the United States, 3-4 (1980 Ed.)
“This growing movement across the country to rid our shared spaces of
symbols that represent hate, genocide and bigotry illustrates that it is past time
for all cities to stand on the right side of history moving forward,” said NCAI
President Fawn Sharp.
NCAI also strongly supports the recent actions taken by U.S. citizens and
the international community calling for proper law enforcement reforms and the
recognition of basic human rights for the African American community and all
communities of color. We are humbled that these voices are including Indian
Country’s perspectives.
NCAI encourages local governments and their citizens to seek mutual understandings of their diverse perspectives and to develop peaceful solutions that are
mindful of all human beings and our rich distinct and shared histories. Together
we can build the tomorrow our children deserve to lead.
About NCAI
Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest,
largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization
in the country. NCAI advocates on behalf of Tribal governments and communities,
promoting strongTribal-federal government-to-government policies and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian
and Alaska Native governments, people and rights.
For more information, visit .ncai.org.
cerned people willing to volunteer their
time to help others. In addition to the
Lincoln City Rotary Club and the Chapel
by the Sea Presbyterian Church providing
assistance, seamstresses from the American Sewing Guild and Daughters of the
Courtesy photos by Teresa Simmons
Above: The first 150 masks are turned
over to Shantel Hostler (right), board
member of the Siletz Tribal Arts and
Heritage Society, by Carla Francis (center) and Estle Harlan, executive secretary of the Rotary Club and coordinator
for this project with the Siletz Tribe.
Right: AJ Warren was all smiles upon
receiving the first 150 masks for the
Elders Program.
The Siletz Tribe remains in
phase 1 and offices are closed
to the public. See information
about some of the services the
Tribe is providing on pages 8-9.
American Revolution volunteered to help
make the masks.
Kind and thoughtful gestures sometimes appear at the most unexpected
times. Special thanks to Estle Harlan and
Carla Francis.
Chairman’s Report
Graduation
not able to return for graduation, like all
schools in Oregon.
Congratulations to our many students
whograduatedthisyearwithoutceremony.
We are proud of all the students, from Head
Start to college, for graduating and we wish
you the best in your future endeavors.
Currently, the staff is working on a
plan for the students to return, but like
all schools it isn’t clear when classes
will resume.
Elders’ gifts
CARES Act payment
Many elders have expressed their
appreciation for receiving phone calls, gift
packages and the cash payments.The staff
has been very attentive during this time
of uncertainty.
The Tribe was fortunate to get assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
to help cover costs and to assist Tribal
members who are having a difficult time
dealing with the COVID-19 virus. The
Tribe has been able to provide rent relief,
food for families and many other services.
Memorial Day
Thank you to the Education Department for the veterans’tribute on Memorial
Day. All our veterans’pictures were posted
on the website, very nicely done.
Chemawa
Chemawa students were sent home
early in March as the school shut down
because of COVID-19. Students were
Governor’s updates
Oregon Tribes have participated in
conference calls with Gov. Kate Brown on a
regular basis. The state of Oregon has kept
Tribes involved in sharing information,
consultation and decision making with
regards to assisting and funding Tribes to
help deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Lincoln County had very low numbers
since March (eight cases), but as of June
22 the county was up to 292 people who
had tested positive. It’s extremely important that you wear a mask and keep a safe
distance from others.
Our staff is actively providing services by phone but the offices are still
closed to the public for the protection of
all the staff and Tribal members.
Congressman Schrader
Congressman Kurt Schrader has
been in touch with the Tribe to inquire
about the status of the Trribe and Chinook Winds Casino.
Chinook Winds reopening
The casino successfully reopened in
May with many safeguards in place. Attendance is limited to 1,000 people, temperature checks are done at the entrance for all
guests and staff, and everyone must wear
a mask inside the casino.
It’s also been declared non-smoking.
The buffet is not open. Guests seem to be
Delores Pigsley
enjoying themselves, and we look forward
to getting past the virus.
Other Tribal casinos
Currently, all eight of the Tribal casinos are open in Oregon; most have limited
hours of operation.
Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors Vacancies
Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of
Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions.
If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
Vacancies are open until filled.
Children and the Census: Participate now for their future
Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone:_ _______________________________________________________
Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Department
at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollment@ctsi.nsn.us. All others – call the newspaper office.
Deadline for the August issue
is July 10.
Send information to:
Submission of articles and
photos is encouraged.
Siletz News
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Please see the Passages
Policy on page 20 when submitting items for Passages.
541-444-8291 or
800-922-1399, ext. 1291
Fax: 541-444-2307
Email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us
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Member of the Native American
Journalists Association
For many years, American Indians
have been undercounted and ignored by
the Census Bureau. Yet there is one group
that has been even more neglected and
under-represented, that is children, our
next generations.
Children need the Census to fund
Head Start, schools, school lunch programs, The Emergency Food Assistance
Program (TEFAP), the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP). If they don’t get included,
there won’t be sufficient funds
forthemtothriveandgrow.
If our children are
going to overcome
the barriers to equality in the larger society,
they need all of the
resourcestheydeserve.
It’s well worth the 10
minutes it takes to complete the Census survey.
The Census response
is safe, simple and confidential – just nine questions that are
used to count the number of people in this
country and where they live. There are no
questions about income or citizenship.
Your information can’t be given to any
other federal or private agency.
There is one question about race.
Be sure to mark your response as an
American Indian and indicate your
Tribe as “Siletz.” If possible, list the first
person, the head of the household, as an
American Indian. Some housing funds
are based on the number of American
Indians who respond.
Tribal area offices and Census Assistance Centers will open soon to help
members respond to the Census. If you’ve
had questions about what you need to do,
they are staffed to provide assistance.
The Census Assistance Center phone
line is open now for immediate help –
541-444-8285. Or call your area offices
or main administration.
Youcanrespondonlineatmy2020census.gov or phone 844-330-2020. Finally,
the Census Bureau will do a non-response
follow-up in person at your home for
those who haven’t previously
completed their survey.
Your response is vital
to receive funding that
will keep our transit shuttle programs
and medical facilities
operating. What we are
receiving now in the way
of funding is based on
the 2010 Census. Any
undercount in the 2020
Census won’t be corrected
until the next census in 10 years.
Because of the lengthy“stay at home”
time, the Census Bureau is still looking for
Census takers. Application can be made at
2020Census.gov/jobs. Help yourself and
your community.
The most important result of the
Census response is not the amount of
funding the Tribe can get. Rather, it is
that members can be recognized by others
and by themselves as proud members of
the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
So make your voices heard – I am
Siletz and I count.
Psychiatric services now available by appointment at Siletz Clinic
We are pleased to introduce Patricia
( Trish) Canning, MSN, PMHNP-BC,
the Siletz Community Health Clinic’s
(SCHC) new psychiatric nurse practitioner. As a brand new service to SCHC, Canning will see adult patients (age 18 and
older), offering medication management
and limited counseling services.
With Canning joining the clinic’s
team, SCHC looks forward to providing a level of mental health service
that is difficult for patients to obtain in
our county and statewide. Canning has
extensive experience working as an RN
in mental health, including 15 years as
a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
USDA distribution dates for July
Siletz
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
July 6
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
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.
Salem
Monday
July 20
Tuesday
July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
By appt only
A message to all USDA clients
We are coming out of the COVID-19
virus protocalls. We will allow one cli-
ent into the building at a time to do your
shopping lists and bag your own food. If
this changes, we will post it on the warehouse doors.
We will accept hand-delivered application packets, but the preferred method
of delivery is still email or fax.
LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz
Tribal FDPIR. We would like to
see more people sharing their
recipes on our FB page.
Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393; joycer@ctsi.nsn.us
Fax: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296
Sammy Hall, Waehouseman/Clerk
541-444-8279; sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us
Canning received her Master of Science in nursing from Gonzaga University
in 2005. She provided services in Newport, Brookings and Portland, and recently
returned to Lincoln County.
Canning engages people in their
healing process, helping them develop
strategies for improving their quality of
life and general functioning.
Services are available now, so please
call the clinic at 541-444-1030 or 800648-0449 to schedule an appointment.
Canning is available for appointments
on Mondays, Tuesdays and every other
Wednesday.
More Census takers are needed for the Siletz area
The Census Bureau has a critical need for 20 more census takers to serve in
the Siletz Reservation area. Past history probably won’t be an issue. The work is
part time and temporary.
These enumerators will work only in the immediate Siletz area. They will
not enter any homes but will need to speak face-to-face with area residents. PPE
gear including masks, gloves and sanitizers will be provided. Pay is $18/hour.
You will probably not be asked to drive. If you are asked to drive, the Tribe
will insist that you have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Use of your
auto will be compensated at 57.5 cents per mile.
Actual enumeration is expected to start after the beginning of August, depending upon Covid-19 conditions.
Help your friends and relatives in our community. Go to 2020census.gov/jobs
to apply. Contact Terrance Altemus at 541-444-8271 if you have any questions.
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Election Board Application
Vacancy for Housing Standing Committee
Tribal members interested in volunteering to serve on the Election Board are
encouraged to fill out this form and return to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 973800549 or fax 541-444-8325.
The Election Board consists of three board members and one alternate board
member. Applications for consideration will be accepted through July 15, 2020.
Open Until Filled
Name: ____________________________________ Roll No.: ______________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: _______________ ZIP: __________
Telephone: Day (
) ___________________ Evening (
) _________________
For additional information regarding responsibilities and duties of the Election Board, please refer to the Tribe’s website – ctsi.nsn.us; under the Government
Listing Tab, select Tribal Ordinances and then select Election Ordinance.
Any Tribal member interested in consideration to serve on the Tribal Housing Standing Committee is encouraged to fill out this form and return to the
council office.
Please MAIL OR FAX your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians, Attn: Executive Secretary 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 ( ) ____________________
If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal
Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
How to access language materials online
Ch’ee-la xwii-t’i
(Greetings everyone)
To assist Tribal members during
this time of social distancing and the
interruption of our normal schedules,
this tutorial on how to access language
materials and recordings from the
Tribal website has been developed. I
hope you and your families are safe
and healthy during this time. Hopefully
many folks can access these materials
from the safety of their homes.
Go to www.ctsi.nsn.us. Enter in
your roll number and last four digits
of your Social security number to log
on to the Tribal member access area.
Click on “Our Heritage.” On the drop
down, click on “Language.”
Lots of written and recorded materials
are available in this section. The Nuu-weeya’ (Our Words) Language Dictionary is
on this page. You can click on the selection
A to Z to look up written English language
words and their Athabaskan equivalent.
Also on this page are Siletz Dee-ni
Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Just click on “Study
Materials” and scroll down. Volume 1
contains lessons on body parts, counting,
relatives, foods and table talk.
In these lessons, the written word on
the screen is accompanied by audio of the
word’s pronunciation. Volume 2 contains
animals, birds, colors, fish, greetings and
goodbyes, insects, and trees and brush.
Volume 3 contains lessons on sentence
structure and word order.
Each lesson has a complete practical
alphabet sound chart. All three volumes
have a word document and audio recording for each lesson. Tests are available if
you want to use them.
To access the Siletz Talking Dictionary, click on Siletz Language website.
Drop down three lines and click on www.
siletzlanguage.org, go to the Talking
Dictionary tab and click on it. The Siletz
Talking Dictionary Page will appear.
Just below the words “Search for” is
an empty white box. Type in the word you
are searching for and click on the “search”
button just below the box. The word
and the Athabaskan equivalent will
appear just below the search box. To
hear the word being spoken, simply
click on the red ear icon on the left
side of the page.
You may have to wait a few seconds
for the page and sound to load, depending on your connectivity. Some of the
words also have pictures.
Also on the www.siletzlanguage.
org website are 14 Language learning
videos and many other culture-related
videos, materials and curriculum.
For more information, contact Bud
Lane at 800-922-1399, ext. 8320; 541444-8320; or budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
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Fisher named to state’s Diversity Leadership Team
Tribal member Randy A. Fisher
has been named to the State of Oregon/
Oregon Health Authority Diversity Leadership Team.
The purpose of the team is to catalyze
an organizational culture of change that
Be safe.
Stay home.
Stay well.
General Council Agenda
embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.
In this role, Fisher will leverage his lived
and learned experiences to recruit, retain
and promote a culturally responsive and
inclusive workforce that reflects Oregon’s
diverse populations.
Aug. 1, 2020 • 1 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Fisher states, “As a Tribal member, I
want to use my experience to help ensure
minorities are treated fairly and given
every equal opportunity for a rewarding
career working to help the diverse citizens
of the state of Oregon. Now more than
ever, we need to ensure people are being
treated fairly.”
Programs:
Garden Project in Logsden
Tribal Council Committee Reports
Fisher is a senior technology manager
for the Oregon Health Authority, where
he manages large-scale health-related
technology projects.
This meeting is planned for the
community center if the rules on
gathering change by August.
Tribal Members’ Concerns
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
Adjourn
Courtesy photo
Randy A. Fisher
STAHS needs your recipes to create second cookbook, fundraise for museum
Do you have a well-loved recipe
written on a tattered piece of paper or
recipe card you pull out all the time that
is getting harder to read? It would be
heartbreaking to lose that piece of paper!
Do you have a family recipe for an
amazing chocolate cake, special cookie
recipe, the best comfort food or a fry
bread recipe you are willing to share
with the world? Are there some favorite
meals you cook that you want written
down so your children and generations
to come will be able to have access to it?
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage
Society is creating a second edition custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes
submitted by Tribal members, their
families and friends of STAHS. These cook
books will be professionally published.
Our first edition was published in
2017 and we sold out last year. Many
who purchased the first edition treasure
their cookbook as they can recognize their
family members who contributed and they
can pass on that family jewel.
The second edition is sure to be a
cherished keepsake as well. Money raised
will be used for the capital campaign for
the construction costs of the Siletz Tribal
Cultural Center and Museum, A Place for
the People.
Please submit 3-8 recipes so you and
your family can be represented in our
cookbook. We especially want your name
and the origin of the recipe if you received
it as it was passed down in your family.
That is what will make this cookbook a
treasure for all!
Having many recipes from Tribal
members, their families and friends of
STAHS will ensure that our cookbook is
a success. We are using the Morris Press
Cookbook’s website to easily submit
recipes online by you or we can enter it
for you.
If you would like to submit recipes,
please contact us at STAHS.Board@
gmail.com for the website and login
information. If you do not have access
to the Internet or a computer to easily
enter the recipe or want us to enter it, you
can email it or mail a hard copy of the
recipe to STAHS, P.O. Box 8, Siletz, OR
97380-0008.
Please submit your recipes online
by Aug. 30, 2020, or if mailing to us
by Aug. 15, 2020, so we can meet our
deadline for having it printed in time for
the holidays.
We anticipate a great demand for
our cookbooks and we want to be certain we order enough. To reserve your
copies, email us at STAHS.Board@
gmail.com with the number of cookbooks you would like with your contact
information. Once all of the recipes have
been submitted, we will know the cost
of the cookbook.
For more information about the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, visit siletzartsheritage.org.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacanCTSI constantly is looking for
cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s temporary employees to cover vacancy,
Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal
government will not discriminate in vacations,maternityleaveandextended
selection because of race, creed, age, sick leave. If you are looking for temsex, color, national origin, physical porary work that can last from 2-12
handicap, marital status, politics,
membership or non-membership in an weeks, please submit an application for
employee orgnization.
the temp pool.
Most Often Requested Numbers
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
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
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
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Program
Formerly Over-Income Rehabilitation Grant
This program funds over-income families with a $10,000 grant for construction
rehabilitation on the primary residence they own.
The over-income grant is for eligible applicants and is limited to one grant per
person/address/household. If you have already received a General Welfare Exclusion
Housing Rehabilitation Grant, you are not eligible to apply.
If you have received services for the following programs, you are not eligible to
apply for the General Welfare Exclusion Housing Rehabilitation Grant for five years:
Down Payment Assistance, NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program, NAHASDA Elders
Replacement Program, NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program for Elder Tribal Members,
NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program for Disabled Tribal Members, Homeownership
Program/Mutual Help and BIA Self Governance.
Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include
appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, driveways, fences, etc. Over-income refers
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to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American
Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed below:
1
$42,280
2
3
$48,320 $54,360
Base 4
5
6
$60,400
$65,232
$70,064
7
8
$74,896 $79,728
Applications, including proof of current annual income, enrollment and proof of
homeownership with the Tribal member’s name on it, must be submitted to the Housing office by Friday, July 31, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date
and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department.
Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing that will be held in August
on a date approved by the Tribal Council.
If you would like an application or have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz
at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316, or 541-444-8316.
CTSI Community Health - Herbal Salve Recipe
Salves and balms are soft spreadable preparations for your skin consisting of herbal infused oils and beeswax (or another wax.) They can be applied to help heal, soothe, or improve various skin or health conditions.
Ruby, the Community Health Director has been a tremendous resource and advocate to help our team learn and share techniques
within our departments to bring the Herbal Medicine classes to the Siletz Tribal community. Here is her recipe:
I like to use 4 medicines:
Cut plant in pieces, the smaller the better, so medicine can leach into oil
Fill jar with plant material and top with organic sunflower oil... you can use other oil but this is sustainable and
nice for skin
Cook on low in crockpot for at least 4 days, no lid on jar and no lid on crock pot.
Strain oil into clean jar- label it. Now you have the infused oil.
Mix 2 oz of each of the four infused oils and 1.5 oz organic cosmetic grade bees wax (pellets are best for even
melting) and heat until bees wax is melted.
Pour in tin and as it begins to harden embellish with plant material used in process (rose petal, yarrow leaf or
what ever you like).
Medicine making is a science- knowing what plants have what medicinal properties. But it’s also an art- how
you combine the ingredients to make your final product.
It may seem overwhelming at first because you try to be precise, but it’s very forgiving.
*Staff are making videos to feature the process. You will be able to view online in the members only area.*
Supplies Resource:
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/ingredients/carrier-oils
Join us online during the
Virtual Culture Camp July 14-16th!
also
In August, we will have a cooking
class and lessons on growing
vegetables through the
Healthy Traditions Facebook Page
and on the CTSI Tribal website under
the members tab.
For more info on how to access please see below
Starting July 14th-16th Siletz Tribal
Members will be able to access video
content that staff and others are creating
for the Virtual Culture Camp. Log into the
CTSI website. Click on the Member Area,
then click on Culture and Language tab to
view the video content.
Mission Statement
The CTSI Healthy Traditions project
seeks to improve the health of Siletz
Tribal members through educational
activities which promote the use of
traditional foods through hunting,
gathering, gardening, cooking, food
preservation and protecting our natural
resources.
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Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers.
Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds are toxic and about 70 can cause cancer.
Since the 1964 Surgeon General’s Report, 2.5 million adults who were nonsmokers died because they breathed secondhand
smoke.
There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems in infants and children, including more frequent and severe asthma attacks,
respiratory infections, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
•
Smoking during pregnancy results in more than 1,000 infant deaths annually.
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Some of the health conditions caused by secondhand smoke in adults include coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.
What can we do to help prevent secondhand smoke exposure?
Smoke outside—People who smoke inside housing units expose everyone who
lives in the unit to secondhand smoke exposure. Not only do those who live in the
unit get exposed to secondhand smoke, but those who visit will also be exposed to
secondhand smoke. Smoke can linger in housing units for hours until it settles and
causes third-hand smoke exposure.
Lets work together and help protect the Health of our people.
Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1-800-7848-663
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Coronavirus Information and Resources
Siletz Clinic services provided during COVID-19 pandemic
Phone – 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449
Please call the clinic for current available services as things change rapidly
and we may offer more or fewer services
depending on COVID-19’s impact in the
community. Current services being offered
are listed below along with some answers
to questions we’ve been asked.
Available Services
Medical/Lab – Visits are available by
phone or video. Some patients are brought
in when their health care requires it. Please
call your medical team to discuss any
concerns.
COVID-19 – If you think you have
been exposed to someone with Covid-19,
please call the clinic and we will discuss
self-isolation guidelines and determine
if you meet criteria for testing. The clinic
does provide COVID-19 testing.
Optometry – Visits are available to
patients with an eye emergency or hardware emergency. Please call the optometry
department to discuss any concerns.
Medication Assistance Therapy (MAT)
– Visits are available by phone or video.
Behavioral Health (A&D counseling/
mental health counseling) – Visits are
available by phone or video.
Pharmacy – Continues to provide services.You can pick up your medication at the
clinic for curbside pickup or your medication can be mailed to you. Delivery services
are also available in the Siletz community.
Dental – Visits are available to patients
with a dental emergency only. Please call
the Dental Department to discuss any
concerns.
Community Health – Continues to
support members in navigating resources
during the pandemic. For additional
information, follow Community Health @
Siletz Health Clinic on Facebook.
Purchased/Referred Care – Is providing PRC numbers and processing claims.
Staff is working altered/reduced hours, so
please call again if you do not receive a
call back as staff may be out
3.
a.
Questions we’ve been asked
1. Will the clinic call me to reschedule
my March appointment that was
canceled?
a. If you’ve not received a call from
the clinic to date, please contact the
clinic to schedule a phone or video
appointment.
2. May I schedule a routine physical now?
a. Probably not, but call if there are
special circumstances. For example,
4.
a.
if you need a physical for your job,
every effort will be made to assist you.
I have an optometry appointment
scheduled in three weeks. Will my
appointment be canceled?
Possibly. The clinic is canceling
appointments within a two-week
period in hopes that appointments
will not have to be canceled, but for
now it’s likely to be canceled.
I’m a Tribal member and need A&D
services (or MAT) now. Do I have to
wait until the pandemic is over?
No, call the clinic to schedule. You
can access any service being offered.
We thank you all for doing your part
in overcoming the pandemic and doing
your best to keep us all healthy and safe.
We’re all in this together.
New childcare assistance funds expand Elders: It’s time to get together, virtually
Are you interested in participating
you missing your time together
eligibility to help with COVID-19 expenses at theAremonthly
Elders Council meetings? in a virtual meet-and-greet? The Elders
The Childcare Assistance Program
received CARES Act funding and with
this funding we amended our CCDF plan
to expand eligibility for Tribal families to
provide more assistance while we are all
dealing with the fallout from COVID-19.
While we are in a declared emergency
and for three months after the declared
emergency, co-payments will be waived
and the income limit to qualify for assistance is increased from 85% to 100%
of the state’s grant median income. The
maximum income limits are now:
Household
(H/H) Size
1
2
3
4
Maximum
Income Limit
$3,410
$4,459
$5,508
$6,557
Household
(H/H) Size
5
6
7
8
Maximum
Income Limit
$7,606
$8,655
$8,852
$9,049
To qualify, families must live within
the 11- county service area and parents
must be working, looking for work,
attending college or participating in a job
training program. Children must be under
age 13, an enrolled member or eligible to
enroll in the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians or the descendent or dependent of
an enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
To request an application or to find
out more about our program, please
call DeAnn Brown, at 800-922-1399 or
541-444-2450 and ask for the Childcare
Assistance Program.
You’re invited to participate in the virtual
Elders Council meeting on July 11, 2020,
at 1 p.m.
If you are interested in participating from your computer, smart phone or
by calling in, please contact one of the
following staff with your name, email
address and phone number:
Brian Crump: 541-444-8233, email
brianc@ctsi.nsn.us
AJ Warren: 541-444-8212, email
ajw@ctsi.nsn.us
Raina Johnston: 541-444-8261, email
rainaj@ctsi.nsn.us
Anita Bailor: 541-444-8220, email
anitab@ctsi.nsn.us
Don’t have email or access to a computer? No worries, just call us and we’ll
tell you how to connect by phone.
Program is hosting a Zoom meeting for
you to get together. This will be a time for
you to share coffee, tea, crafts, life events
or anything you want.
Please join us Tuesday, July 14, 2020,
and Tuesday, July 28, 2020, from 2-4 p.m.
(PDT). We’ll need to send you a meeting
invite, so please contact one of the following staff with your name, email address
and phone number:
Brian Crump: 541-444-8233, email
brianc@ctsi.nsn.us
AJ Warren: 541-444-8212, email
ajw@ctsi.nsn.us
Raina Johnston: 541-444-8261, email
rainaj@ctsi.nsn.us
Anita Bailor: 541-444-8220, email
anitab@ctsi.nsn.us
We look forward to spending some
time together with you!
477 Self-Sufficiency Program still provides essential services
The 477 Self-Sufficiency Program
(SSP) is open and providing essential
services to eligible families and individuals residing in the Tribe’s 11-county
service area.
Due to COVID-19, all Tribal offices
are closed to the public. We still accept
applications and conduct appointments
over the phone and through email. SSP has
prioritized the following services:
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Pre-Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (Pre-TANF) / Non-Recurrent
Short-Term Benefits: Siletz families
below 185% of the federal poverty
level (FPL) may be eligible for shortterm financial assistance that doesn’t
exceed four months. The financial
assistance is meant to provide basic
needs and address short-term emergent needs.
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Regular Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families: Siletz families below
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the countable income limits and FPL
may be eligible for monthly grant
assistance to meet basic needs.
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General Assistance for Single Adults:
Siletz single adults below the countable income limits and FPL may be
eligible for monthly grant assistance
to meet basic needs.
Emergency Assistance: Siletz families
or single adults may be eligible for support services to prevent eviction or utility shut-off. Income guidelines apply.
Classroom Training: The program still
provides financial assistance (tuition,
stipends and support services) to
eligible American Indians attending
GED, higher education or vocational/
occupational training.
The 477-SSP Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently suspended for this year. Other services, such
as Work Experience, Direct Placement
and On-the-Job Training, may be available
on a limited basis.
If you recently lost your employment
due to Covid-19 and need assistance to
meet your basic needs, please contact
your local Tribal office for an application. Additional eligibility criteria apply.
SSP staff will reach out to you by phone
or email.
You can also email 477SSP@ctsi.nsn.
us for more information. Please include
your name, phone number and the city/
county in which you reside.
Virtual Culture Camp
is coming this month
Virtual Culture Camp will take
place on July 14-16, 2020. Please
come and visit the Members Only
section of our Tribal website at ctsi.
nsn.us and use your roll number
to enter.
We look forward to seeing
everyone participate. For any questions or further information, please
contact Buddy Lane at buddyl@ctsi.
nsn.us; 541-444-8230; or 800-9221399, ext. 1230.
Additional LIEHP help available
The Siletz Tribal Housing Department has received additional funding for
the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEHP), so clients can access
assistance for utility bills through the Housing Department. Please keep in mind
that LIEHP is not just for housing residents.
Contact Casey Godwin at 541-444-8311 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1311, for details.
Coronavirus Information and Resources
From the Tribe: Offices remain closed; staff still providing services to members
Due to the rising number of cases in
Lincoln County and across the state, the
Siletz Tribe remains in Phase I. Offices
remain closed to the public and staff
continues to provide services remotely.
Four programs have been initiated
to assist Tribal members impacted by
COVID-19: Rental relief program, mortgage relief program, low-income energy
assistance program and a new food assistance program. These services are available to all Tribal members regardless of
geographical location.
Tribal members with general needs
should contact the Help Line by calling
541-444-9613. Staff will assist Tribal
members with accessing programs and
services to help meet their needs.
The Tribal Council authorized an economic impact payment for all adults age
18 and older by mid-May and you should
have received your check. If you did not,
we may not have your current address.
PleasecontacttheEnrollmentDepartment
at 541 444-8258 to update your address.
Per capita payments are scheduled to go
out by Aug. 1, so you want to ensure your
address is current.
The Siletz Tribe donated 10,000
KN-95 masks to Lincoln County and
made available an additional 5,000 masks
to the Siletz Valley Fire Department to
distribute to Siletz-area residents. Addi-
tionally, Eli Grove, emergency coordinator,
sent masks and hand sanitizer to the area
offices to be distributed toTribal members
in those local areas.
Staff members have been trained to
become investigators and contact tracers,
and we have transferred four staff to assist
the Lincoln County Health Department
with the large outbreak in Newport. Cases
that have identified as Tribal members are
being transferred to our health staff to
conduct the investigations and ongoing
contact tracing.
Staff also has been identified to provide assistance to those who are under
quarantine to make sure they have the
resources they need, such as picking up
and delivering groceries and medicine.
Calls to elders continue bimonthly
unless elders identify a need for more
frequent contact. Many of our elders are
receiving home-delivered meals to assist
them in staying home and protected.
The elders and Programs I staff have
initiated Zoom meetings for elders where
they can get together and socialize or work
on crafts virtually.
Things may not be back to normal, but
staff has been working extremely hard to
continue to meet the needs of our membership during these difficult times. I’m proud
of each and every one of them who contribute in so many ways each and every day.
COVID-19 Food Assistance Program
I.
Purpose
To provide Siletz Tribal households
experiencing negative impacts due to
the COVID-19 pandemic with food
assistance. Funding for the COVID-19
Food Assistance Program is based on a
first-come, first-served basis. Services are
available throughout the United States.
This program opened June 1, 2020,
and will remain open until funding is
exhausted.
II. Eligibility
1. Tribalhouseholdsnegativelyimpacted
due to COVID-19. To be considered a
Tribal household, the head of household, spouse or minor child(ren) must
be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
2. Impact must be due to circumstances
directly related to COVID-19 (i.e.,
loss of income due to layoff, inability
toworkduetogovernmentshutdown,
loss of income due to quarantine,
household composition changes, etc.)
Households with income below the
federal poverty level who reside within the
CTSI service area may be eligible to receive
assistance from the IHBG CARES Fund.
Households that exceed the income limits
or reside outside the CTSI service area may
receive assistance from the CTSI CARES
Fund. CTSI administrators will determine
what funding to utilize based on the application and supporting documentation.
Households currently receiving food
assistance through other means (SNAP
benefits, USDA commodities) may be
eligible depending on the household
situation.
III. Uses
COVID-19 food assistance is meant
to address unmet needs. Eligible households may be eligible for food assistance
totaling $75 per household and then $50
for each additional person up to a maximum of $225 per household. Households
found eligible with HUD funding will be
How to protect yourself and
others from COVID-19
How it spreads
• The virus spreads from person to person mainly
through respiratory droplets an infected person
makes when they cough, sneeze or talk.
» Droplets can land in mouths or noses of
people who are nearby – within about six feet.
limited to the $75 and the remainder will
be covered by the CTSI CARES Fund.
IV. Procedure
1. The applicant must complete the
COVID-19 Food Assistance Application as follows: Names of all
household members, proof of Tribal
enrollment, date of birth, address,
income amounts and income sources
for all household members. Applicant
must document how COVID-19 has
impactedtheirhouseholdandneedfor
food assistance. Applicant must sign
the release of information.
2. Applications will be processed by the
477 Self-Sufficiency Program (477
SSP) in coordination with the Siletz
Tribal Housing Department. Once eligibility is determined, the application
may be forwarded to CTSI area offices
to meet client need. The area offices
may meet the client need by utilizing stores that accept CTSI purchase
orders, other local stores or farms.
3. A receipt letter will be provided to
the applicant two business days from
the date the application is received
by CTSI. The applicant will be given
10 days from the receipt letter date to
respond and correct any deficiencies.
Other efforts to communicate with the
applicant, to assist with completion of
the application as soon as possible,
will occur as needed.
4. The applicant will complete the
Requested Food Items Form attached
to the application. Once approved for
services, 477 SSP will coordinate with
the applicant a date and time to pick-up
their groceries from a local store. 477
SSP will purchase the items online for
pickup or delivery by the client.
Applications are available on the
Tribal website (ctsi.nsn.us, Coronavirus
Updates & Resources) or interested persons can contact 477 SSP staff in any
CTSI area office to receive an application
via email or regular mail.
Other important steps
• Stay close to home. Avoid overnight trips. Minimize non-essential travel, including recreational
day trips to places outside the community where you live. Travel the shortest distance that you
need to for essential services. Plan to run essential errands during hours when fewer people
will be there.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces that you
often touch.
Do so daily. These surfaces include:
Tables
Doorknobs
Light
switches
Desks
Keyboards
Phones
• If you are sick, stay home, call your health care provider and follow their guidance.
• If you are at risk for severe complications (older than age 65 or have medical conditions)
you should stay home, even if you feel well.
Fever
Chills
Cough
Shortness of breath
or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or
body aches
Headache
New loss of
taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or
runny nose
Nausea or
vomiting
Diarrhea
• It does not spread easily between animals
and people.
Everyone should take these
prevention steps
Sinks
• Wash hands often for at least
20 seconds with soap and warm
water. If you cannot use soap and
warm water, use hand sanitizer
(60-95% alcohol content).
Faucets
Toilets
Countertops
Handles
• Cover coughs and sneezes with
elbow or tissue. If you use a tissue,
throw the tissue away and wash
your hands right away.
• Do not touch your face.
• Stay at least six feet away from people who
you do not live with.
• Wear a cloth, paper or disposable face
covering when you go out. A face covering
may help stop the spread of the virus as more
people are out and about.
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application, call 541-484-4234
or email Jenifer Jackson at
jeniferj@ctsi.nsn.us or Cathy
Ray at catheriner@ctsi.nsn.us.
• If you are in public and start to have symptoms below contact your health care provider.
Otherwise, go home and self-isolate.
» COVID-19 may spread from people who do
not show symptoms.
• The virus may also spread by touching surfaces
or objects that have the virus on them.
CTSI is initiating a water/
sewer relief program. For an
You can get this document in other languages, large print,
braille or a format you prefer. Contact the Public Health Division
at 971-673-0977. We accept all relay calls or you can dial 711.
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Be safe.
Stay home if
you can.
Wear a mask if
you can’t.
Social distance
out in public.
Exercise a little
patience.
Remember – we’re
in this together.
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Graduates!
Jocelyn Gongloff
Mannford High School
Jocelyn plans is to attend Tulsa Community College then transfer to a four-year
school to major in psychology, eventually
becoming a high school counselor.
Colby Lawrence Smith
Gold Beach High School
Now Colby is off to work in Alaska.
Jacianna Carmichael
Kelso High School
Jacianna wants to become a criminal
profiler for the FBI.
Ayahna Hudson
Newberg High School
Ayahna plans to attend Central Oregon Community College to study psychology and explore her options to further her
education.
Spencer Walton
Tillamook High School
Spencer plans to go into law enforcement to“be the change”and to help people
back onto the path to a better life.
Santana Talon Cruz Hutchinson
Siletz Valley Early College Academy
Santana plans to attend Oregon Coast
Community College and enter its nursing
program.
Trenton Daniel Lundy
West Salem High School
Trenton plans to get a bachelor’s
degree from Oregon State University in
construction engineering management.
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Grace Keller
Valdez High School
Grace is the daughter of Jeff and Kim
Keller, and the granddaughter of Pam
(Fisher) and Ron Keller. She plans to
attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks
in the fall; her major is undecided.
Bailey Miholer
Sprague High School
Bailey tentatively plans to attend
Chemeketa Community College in Salem
in general studies and possibly child development courses.
Christopher James Racine
McNary High School
Christopher has always been on the
honor roll and an excellent student. I as
a mother would hear how his teachers
enjoyed working with him as a student. I
watchedChristopherovercomingstruggles
with his speech and he never gave up trying to push himself harder to help himself.
Christopher enjoys participating in
cultural activities, such as our traditional
feather dance for the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz, and many other Tribal activities.
Christopher plans to enter into a threeyear jobs training program and to get his
driver’s license!
Bradlee Robertson
Siletz Valley School
Bradlee is the son of Dale Robertson
and Brenda Leake. He plans a career in
welding. He started his welding studies
through the Lincoln County School District welding program in Lincoln City and
hopes to further that training.
Graduates!
Alyssa Loza
Western Oregon University
Alyssa graduated with a BA in community health education. She plans to take
time off from school to explore the public
health field and find her passion in helping others. She hopes to return to school
and pursue a master’s degree later in life.
Maranda Garrett
Oregon State University
Maranda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human development and
family sciences. She has been accepted to
OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University) and starts in the nursing program
in September.
Athena Shepherd
Portland State University
Athena earned a Bachelor of Arts in
psychology with a minor in Indigenous
nations studies. She is currently enrolled
in a master’s of architecture program at
PSU that starts this summer. Upon completing her master’s, she plans to do land
restoration and sustainable community
design.
Zachary Ferris
Buena Vista University
Zachary earned a Bachelor of Arts
in education studies at this university in
Storm Lake, Iowa. He will attend Northwest Christian University in the fall to
earn his master’s in clinical mental health
counseling.
Jessica Douglas
University of Oregon
Jessica graduated with a major in
journalism. She will start an internship
with High Country News this summer.
Shyla Stone
Lane Community College
Shyla graduated with an Associate of
Applied Science degree in dental hygiene.
Her future plans include finding employment in her field of study.
Kaetlin Bayya
Phagan’s Beauty College
Kaetlin plans to seek employment in
her field of study.
Leeann Duarte
Siletz Valley Early College Academy
Leeann plans to attend Oregon Coast
Community College this fall. She is interested in the nursing program they offer.
She intends to live at home and work part
time while attending school.
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Enrollment Ordinance and application process changes
Effective April 11, 2020, changes
approved on Feb. 21, 2020, by Tribal Resolution 2020-050 to the Enrollment Ordinance went into effect. This was the 23rd
amendment to the Enrollment Ordinance.
The primary changes are:
1. Requiring a DNA test for the applicant and their Tribal parent (mother
and/or father) to be completed for
each Application for Enrollment
submitted after 4/11/2020. This is
for applications only, not for blood
quantum corrections or any other
actions affecting the Tribal membership roll. For more information see
§2.309(e)(3) starting on page 14
of the Enrollment Ordinance or the
instruction pages on the Application
for Enrollment.
2. The quarterly deadlines for enrollment actions requiring Tribal Council action (applications and other
requests that affect the Tribal membership roll) have changed to the first
Friday in the months of January, April,
July and September.
3. Adding a table of contents, index and
the organization of the Enrollment
Ordinance overall
The Application for Enrollment
form has also been revised as result of
the changes made in the Enrollment
Ordinance. Both the updated form and
the Enrollment Ordinance can be found
on the Tribal website. If you have questions about these changes, contact the
Enrollment Department at 541-444-8258;
800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or via email to
angelar@ctsi.nsn.us.
Enrollment Committee meeting
Due to COVID-19, the Enrollment
Committee meetings scheduled will
be held via teleconference until further
notice. #StayHomeSaveLives
Robo calls and emails
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Siletz Tribe has been using the phone
numbers and email addresses on file with
the Enrollment Department to reach out
to Tribal members. Please email angelar@
ctsi.nsn.us with your email address so we
can add it to your contact information.
If you are unsure if the Tribe has your
current phone number, call the Enrollment
Department at 541-444-8258 or 800-9221399, ext. 1258, to ensure we have your
current phone number.
on theTribal website for anyone you might
know. Missing Moccasins do not receive
this newspaper, election mail, per capita
checks, 1099 forms and other important
mail from the Tribe.
Are you a parent of a minor Tribal
member who did not receive a statement
of their Minor Trust account earlier this
year? It could be that your child is a Missing Moccasin.
Mailing address updates for annual
per capita checks
Keep your contact info updated
with Enrollment!
Address changes
If you have recently moved, even if
you have a forwarding address on file with
the post office, please get your Address &
Contact Information Update form in as
soon as possible. You can get the form on
the Tribal website (go to Government Listing, Enrollment and it is the first form on
the opening page), from any Tribal office
or contact the Enrollment Department to
have one mailed to you.
All address updates must be in writing to ensure that you have requested the
address to be changed; this is for your
own security.
As a note, “General Delivery” is NOT
an acceptable as a mailing address as it is
only temporary and the post office will
only hold the mail for a limited time for
delivery. “General Delivery” mail is not
effective in getting mail to Tribal members
when theTribe needs to. It is much better to
rent a post office box if you are not able to
use a permanent address somewhere else.
If this is a concern for you or someone
on the Missing Moccasin list, call 800922-1399, ext. 1258, or 541-444-8258 and
we will work with you or them to figure
out a permanent address solution.
Missing Moccasins do not receive
their Tribal member distribution
checks on time!
If someone does not have a good
address and phone number on file with
Enrollment, that person is considered a
“Missing Moccasin.” Please check the list
The last day to get your mailing
address updated in time for your per capita
check to be mailed to a new address is Friday, July 17, 2020, by the end of the business day. Any address changes after that
date will affect the mailing of the per capita
check, causing a delay in receiving it.
Please see the information below
about address changes and Missing Moccasins. For the full policy regarding per
capita checks, please see the Tribal Member Distribution Ordinance on the Tribal
website – ctsi.nsn.us under Government
Listings > Tribal Ordinances.
One of the popular questions is “How
much is per capita going to be?” That
amount is calculated on July 1, taking into
account the amount to be distributed, the
number of enrolled Tribal members alive
on that day and postage costs.
On Wednesday, July 1, after 12 p.m.
you will be able to call 541-444-8224
to hear an automated recording of the
amount as well as go to the Tribal website,
under the opening page of the member
area login for the written announcement.
“It’s a privilege to be able to help students who are looking to dedicate themselves in service to their fellow citizens,”
Merkley said. “Each year, I look forward
to nominating some of the finest young
Oregonians from communities all across
our state for possible admission to one
of the United States Service Academies.”
Candidates for a congressional nomination must be a resident of Oregon and a
U.S. citizen; at least 17 years old and not
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past his or her 23 birthday by July 1 of
the year of admission; unmarried with no
children or dependents; and able to meet
high leadership, academic, physical and
medical standards.
For the Merchant Marine Academy,
the upper age limit is 25. The Coast Guard
Academy does not require a congressional nomination. Individuals who are
interested in applying to the Coast Guard
Academy should use its online process at
uscga.edu/admissions/.
Last year, Merkley had the honor of
nominating 12 Oregonians from across the
statewhoacceptedappointmentstooneof
the four academies for the Class of 2024.
To ensure that nominations to the
service academies are based on merit
and every applicant has a fair chance to
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Where is my per capita check?
Per capita checks will be mailed Friday, July 31, to the current address on file
with the Enrollment Department.
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The Tribal Member Distribution
Ordinance requires distribution of
checks to be initially mailed; therefore
they cannot be picked up at the Siletz
Tribal office. Per capita checks cannot
be direct deposited.
Mail from Siletz takes as long as four
days to get to an address in Portland,
Salem and Eugene. Please allow for
the “snail mail” time before calling
to see where your per capita check is.
Merkley announces start of academy nomination process
WASHINGTON — Oregon’s U.S.
Senator Jeff Merkley has begun the process for nominating young Oregonians to
the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval
Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West
Point and the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy for an appointment to the Class
of 2025.
Scan the QR code below
with your smart phone’s camera
to go to the Tribal website,
log into the Member Area and
click on Enrollment Posting tab
to see the most recent Missing
Moccasin list.
compete for available openings, Merkley
uses a Service Academy Recommendation
Committee made up of service academy
alumni from communities across Oregon.
Individuals who wish to compete for
nomination and admission to one of the
U.S. Service Academies should first apply
directly to the service academies they are
interested in attending. They should then
apply for nomination by Merkley by setting up an online account at the below link.
All required application items must be
submitted online on or before 8:59 p.m.
(PST) on Nov. 1, 2020. The online application can be accessed through Merkley’s
website at merkley.senate.gov/services/
students/academy.
Potential applicants should call 503326-2906 if they have questions.
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If you are a Missing Moccasin as of
the close of business on Friday, July
17, your check will be held until a
correct address is submitted. If you
are a Missing Moccasin and update
your address between Monday, July
13, and Friday, July 31, the per capita
check will be mailed on Monday, Aug.
3, 2020. All other Missing Moccasins
who update their address after Aug.
1, 2020, will have their checks mailed
when the address update is received
and then provided to the Accounting
Department.
The adult Missing Moccasin list is
available on the Tribal website on
the member login side under the
Enrollment Posting tab. Please check
there to see if you know anyone who
is listed.
Policy states you must wait 15 business days (in the case of per capita
checks until 8/24/2020) from the time
of mailing before you can submit a
request for a “stop payment” and
have the check reissued. This allows
time for the check to be returned if it
is “undeliverable” to the address to
which it was mailed.
If your check is returned as “undeliverable” you must submit an address
update in order to have your check
re-mailed.
NCAI Call to Artists!
NCAI will hold its 77th Annual
Convention & Marketplace on Nov.
8-13, 2020, in Portland, Ore., and is
seeking artwork for the conference
program cover from local Native artists in the Northwest region.
The artist’s biography will appear
on the back cover and in marketing
email broadcasts. In addition, the winning artist will be offered a complimentary booth at the NCAI Marketplace.
Please submit original art in digital form by July 17, 2020.
Questions? Contact Amy Gay,
director conferences and events, at 202466-7767 or agay@ncai.org.
Submit to: NCAI, C/O Amy Gay,
1516 P St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20005; or agay@ncai.org
EOU debuts trauma-invested teaching program that opens for enrollment this fall
LA GRANDE, Ore. – As families
around the world cope with isolation, illness and financial hardship, Eastern Oregon University faculty members shaped a
new concentration to prepare teachers to
respond to their students’ needs.
The Trauma in Educational Communities concentration is the only program
of its kind in Oregon. It’s part of EOU’s
Master of Science in Education program,
available fully online. The new concentration, which opens for enrollment in fall
2020,offersongoingeducationopportunities for working teachers.
Evenbeforethecoronaviruspandemic
struck, Dean of the College of Education
Matt Seimears found that a significant
need for trauma-invested teachers existed
in the region.
“Superintendents were calling me to
ask what we can provide to help with traumatized students,”Seimears said.“We built
this because of the demand in our schools.”
A team of EOU faculty began developing trauma-specific courses in September 2019 and worked collaboratively with
K-12 schools to refine them.
“Faculty are in the schools seeing
things first-hand. Most program developers never see that,” Seimears said. “We
have the potential to be the leading institution in the state of Oregon with trauma
and resilience.”
Associate Professor of Education
Amanda Villagómez coordinates EOU’s
Master of Science in Education Program
and led the faculty team. She said many of
the graduate students she works with had
chosen to address trauma in educational
settings as part of their thesis research.
“School districts offer some training, but they’re often expensive or hard
to access. Plus, we wanted to dig deeper
than a one-time training,” Villagómez
said. “The coursework looks at individual
and systemic traumas. They consider the
intricacies and the role educators can play,
as well as self-care and how teachers who
engage in this work can proactively take
care of themselves.”
Curriculum addresses all student age
groups, from elementary through high
school. Interactive elements and a flexible
start term mean that students can complete all five courses in just three terms.
The content is accessible and applicable
to a range of educational professionals,
from administrators and recent undergraduates to substitute teachers and those
who’ve spent years in the classroom.
“We always have the lens of how this
affects teachers in our area,” Villagómez
said. “EOU is all about relationships and
that’s a big part of the coursework. A lot
of what EOU stands for aligns well with
principles of trauma-invested care.”
The curriculum development team
was very intentional about addressing
traumathroughaculturallyresponsive and
equitable lens. The College of Education
has made culturally responsive teaching
a priority across areas of study. In light of
current global challenges, that inclusive
approach has become even more valuable.
“The COVID pandemic is magnifying
or bringing trauma to the surface,”Villagómez said.“Certain populations are having
higher rates of impact, and it’s bringing
inequitiestothesurface.Studentswhowere
stable before have been shaken up by this
traumatic event. All that trauma has come
to the forefront, according to what we’re
hearingfrompartnersandstudentteachers.”
The College of Education hopes to
expand the concentration into a licensure
specialization. For now, though, teachers
across the region have access to up-tothe-moment relevant coursework that will
assist them as they navigate the range of
2020-2021 Hunting and Fishing Tags Distribution Schedule
Due to the uncertainties of dealing with COVID-19, Tribal members are
encouraged to call to have tags mailed to them after the first date of tag issuance
(541-444-8227 or 541-444-8232).
Type of Tag
Number
Available
Season
Dates
Date to Start Tag Issuance
Method of
Issuance
experiences students will bring back when
their classrooms reopen for instruction.
More information about the Master
of Science in Education program and
the Trauma in Educational Communities
concentration is available at online.eou.
edu/programs/master-science-education.
About EOU
Prepare for the world beyond college
with Eastern Oregon University’s liberal
arts and professional programs. Classes
are available when and where you need
them – at the main campus in La Grande,
online almost anywhere in the world or
onsite at EOU centers across the state.
Educational, cultural and economic
growth is important to the region, state
and nation. That’s why the university
is committed to providing a personal,
student-centered experience. Visit eou.
edu for more information.
Tribal construction skills
bank being developed
The Siletz Tribe Housing Department
is compiling a list of Tribal members who
are willing and able to work on the workforce housing construction project that
will commence soon in Neotsu.
The project is funded in part with
Indian Housing Block Grant funds that
require Indian preference in employment
and contracting. The list will be provided
to the contractor and subcontractors who
will ultimately make the decision in hiring.
If you are interested and available to
work, please contact Valerie Hibdon at the
Siletz Tribal Housing Department office –
541-444-8322; 800-922-1399, ext. 1322;
or valerieh@ctsi.nsn.us. You will need to
provide your name, phone number, enrollment number and construction trade.
If you do not have construction experience, you will be added as a potential
laborer.
Report shellfish
harvests to Natural
Resources
Spring low tides herald clam,
crab and mussel gathering season.
Tribal members using a 2020 Cultural Shellfish Gathering license and
permit are reminded to report shellfish harvests to the Tribe’s Natural
Resources Department within three
business days of harvest.
Reports must include the harvest
date, type and number of shellfish
gathered on each trip. To report your
harvest, please leave your name,
phone number and details by calling
800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541444-8227.
Shellfish safety hotline
Domoic acid levels make clams
and crab unsafe to eat. Before clamming or crabbing, check the Oregon
Shellfish Hotline, 800-448-2474, for
safety and conservation closures.
July 2020
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLICLY Posted from 6/21/2020 to 7/11/2020
Tribal Council Actions Affecting the Tribal Membership Roll
POSTING #309
Per the Enrollment Ordinance §2.302
(c)(2) the Enrollment Committee, with the
assistance of the Enrollment staff, shall
post notice of final Enrollment actions
taken by the Tribal Council under this
ordinance in the same manner it posts
notices of proposed actions.
On 6/19/2020, the Siletz Tribal
Council by Tribal Resolution made the
following 78 actions affecting the Tribal
membership roll. Contact the Enrollment
Department for a copy of the Tribal Resolution. This notice has been published on
the Tribal website under the Enrollment
Postings in the Tribal Member Area.
Enrollment Ordinance §2.304 (e)(6)
When the Tribal Council approves
an application for enrollment, the applicant shall be notified by certified mail,
shall be posted as required by Section
2.302(c), and the Enrollment Committee
and Enrollment staff shall enter the name
of the applicant on the official Tribal
membership roll.
If the Tribal Council decides to reject
an Application for Enrollment, the applicant shall be so notified by certified mail
and advised of his or her right to appeal in
accordance with §2.315 of this ordinance
or to request reconsideration of the decision in accordance with §2.314 of this
ordinance. Such Tribal Council decisions
shall be enacted in the form of Resolution.
If the Tribal Council rejects the recommendation of the Enrollment Committee either as to approval or rejection for
enrollment, Enrollment staff shall post
the council’s action in a manner consistent
with §2.302(c) and in the Tribal newspaper so as to notify the Tribal membership
of the council’s action and shall notify
the applicant and any interested parties
by certified mail of the council’s action.
Any appeal period for Tribal members
who do not receive notice directly by
mail of Tribal Council action approving
or rejecting an enrollment application
shall commence 10 days after notice of
such action pursuant to this section was
received.
Siletz Tribal Court Rules and
Procedures Ordinance §3.009(a)
Time for Filing
Civil actions to review Tribal Council
action, or other Tribal action, shall be
presented to the court clerk in writing
not more than 60 days after an action of
the Tribal Council, or Tribal officials as
specified in the Tribal code, is alleged to
have violated the plaintiff’s right or rights,
or not more than 60 days after the alleged
harm first manifested itself if such harm
was not apparent on the date of the Tribal
Council’s, or other official’s, action.
1. Removal from Roll - Deceased
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-225
Tribal Roll #
1. Mary Kathryn Arrington
2940
2. Tamara Diane Avery
2400
3. Kathy Adella Bremer
0108
4. Laurie Kay Brown-Godfrey
1522
5. Jacqueline Rae Buckman
4354
6. Jessica Ildiko Campbell
4131
7. Kevin Kelly Case
4390
8. John William Christensen
0202
9. Jessie Louise Davis
0235
10. Lincoln Wayne Flores
1568
11. Wilda Jane Gregory
0129
12. Deanna Lee Howell
0421
13. Holly Sue Jackson
3117
14. Juanita Miles Smith
0873
15. Angella Delores Vaile
0960
2. Name Change
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-226
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ashley Elizabeth Hamilton
Alexandria Francis Jaramillo
Alexa Kimber Seley
Teala Danelle Frank
3. Blood Quantum Correction:
Louis Youngman
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-227
1. Rowan Tierre Pettit
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4. Blood Quantum Correction:
Robert Service
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-228
1. Samantha ManaiAunoa John 3120
2. Ryan James Viles
3041
5. Blood Quantum Correction:
Eva Moody
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-229
1. Ayrabellah Marie Moody
2. Izaiah Kameron Moody
3. Rian Tyee Moody
5549
5053
2428
6. Blood Quantum Correction:
Mary Goodell
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-230
1. Jenifer Faye Dolan
2. Kaylee Nichole Myers
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4374
3492
4421
2741
2836
3152
7. Blood Quantum Correction:
Rachel Carson
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-231
1. Linda Arlene Graham
1168
2. Samantha ManaiAunoa John 3120
3. Ryan James Viles
3041
8. Blood Quantum Correction:
Antoine Martin
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-232
1. Chantele CeCi R. Rilatos
2. Tyee Emanuel Rilatos
3368
4847
9. Blood Quantum Correction:
William Depoe Sr.
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-233
1. Deidre Ann Beaston
3278
10. Blood Quantum Correction:
Arlene Steggell
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-234
1. Paul Harney Burden
1248
11. Blood Quantum Correction:
Hoxie Simmons
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-235
1. Robert Anthony Easton
2. Chantele CeCi R. Rilatos
3. Tyee Emanuel Rilatos
3762
3368
4847
12. Blood Quantum Correction:
Anita Cook
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-236
1. Sharmon Dee Cook-Wright
2. Ashley Nichole Reis
2468
3894
13. Application for Enrollment
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Rejection
Tribal Council Decision: Reject
Resolution #: 2020-237
1. Owen James Dolan
2. Zoey Faye Dolan
14. Application for Enrollment
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-238
1. Weston Joseph Arndt
6422
2. Charles Alan Bayya
6423
3. Lyla Raine Cadence Berry
6424
4. Elizabeth Hazel-Louise Bittner 6425
5. Daveon B. Bolden
6426
6. Coy Michael Brown
6427
7. Joslin Carlene Brown
6428
8. Adley Louise Butler
6429
9. Duane Michael Cassell Carr 6430
10. Be-El Russell Cederstrom
6431
11 . Zachary Taylor Chase
6432
12. Dylan Foster Coder
6433
13. Devan Michael Donovan
6434
14. Glenda Jean Fry
6435
15. Myla Rose Green
6436
16. Rory Fay Hamilton
6437
17. A’lah Marie Estelle Hight
6438
18. Leland Douglas Hight
6439
19. Angelica Carlene Jenkins
6440
20. Louis Leroy Keene
6441
21. Jaxon Clayton King
6442
22. Falcon Arturo Lee Lettenmaier 6443
23. Mia Lynn Lopez
6444
24. Teresa Rose Martinez
6445
25. Dakota James McAllister
6446
26. Lauren Rose Novy
6447
27. Kasey Michael Orloff
6448
28. Monica Marie Rilatos
6449
29. Nayloni Nadine Stokes
6450
30. Everett Stanley Strong-Rife 6451
31. Austin Willie Thrift Jr.
6452
32. Dakota Savage Tietz-Oleman 6453
33. River Chee-me’-ni Viles
6454
34. Jeffrey Jay Voss
6455
35. Karter Wayne Garold Wagner 6456
36. Oliver Ezra Walters
6457
37. Matthew James Weeks
6458
38. Taiyo Yumako Weeks
6459
39. Leon Ray Williams
6460
40. Kalea Rae Wolf
6461
15. Blood Quantum Correction:
Elmer Reed
Enrollment Committee
Recommendation to Tribal Council:
Approval
Tribal Council Decision: Approval
Resolution #: 2020-263
1. Tamara Lynn Stadelman
2839
Apply Now for Siletz
Tribal Head Start
Siletz Tribal Head Start is
accepting applications for the 20202021 school year. Classrooms are
located in Portland, Salem, Lincoln
City and Siletz. Children must be
age 3 or 4 to attend.
Applications are available by
mail or can be downloaded from
the Tribal website. To request an
application, call DeAnn Brown at
541-444-2450.
Thank you.
Americans now eligible for food assistance, Medicaid also eligible for broadband, telephone service program
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s U.S. Sens.
Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with
142 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, have urged
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to work directly
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) to
ensure that the millions of Americans
who have recently become eligible for the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid are informed
that they are also eligible for the FCC’s
Lifeline program.
Lifeline is the primary federal program charged with helping low-income
families obtain broadband and telephone
services, which are only becoming more
essential as millions of workers transition
to remote work and students participate in
online learning programing.
“Non-essential businesses and
schools have closed across the country to
limit the spread of the coronavirus, leaving families to rely on the Internet now
more than ever to access public benefits,
search for employment, learn from home,
or access telehealth services. The need is
greatest among low-income households
forced to stretch limited resources to try
to keep up with monthly expenses and put
food on the table during the public health
crisis. For these vulnerable populations,
the FCC’s Lifeline program can help
struggling families afford basic Internet
and telephone connectivity at a time when
they need it most – but only if they know
about it,” the lawmakers wrote.
“While we understand that the FCC
has traditionally issued guidelines for
states and telecommunications providers to advertise the Lifeline program,
given the critical role of Internet connectivity during the coronavirus pandemic, we urge the FCC to coordinate
directly with USDA and HHS as well as
states and stakeholders to help ensure
people in need are informed about their
eligibility for the Lifeline program,” the
lawmakers continued.
The letter echoes the concerns of a
variety of groups including the National
Consumer Law Center, Third Way and
Public Knowledge.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown
us that connectivity is more important
than ever. I’ve called for the FCC to
coordinate with agencies that administer
services that determine eligibility for the
Lifeline program to ensure low-income
communities learn about the critical Lifeline program. Americans cannot afford for
the government to work in silos and I’m
thankful for the leadership of Sen. Klobuchar, Sen. Durbin, Congresswoman Fudge
and Congresswoman Eshoo to make sure
more Americans know about this essential
program in our social safety net,” FCC
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said.
“The Lifeline program provides
critical connectivity for those who need
it most. Informing consumers about their
Lifeline eligibility is a necessary step to
help close the digital divide and is clearly
somethingweshouldcontinuedoingeven
after the pandemic ends. We are grateful
for the leadership of Sens. Klobuchar and
Durbin and Reps. Fudge and Eshoo on
this issue,” said Chris Lewis, president and
CEO, Public Knowledge.
Throughout the pandemic, Sens.
Merkley and Wyden have led multiple
letters urging the Trump administration to
expand access to high quality Internet service. The senators have also called on the
CEOs of the eight major Internet service
providers to encourage them to suspend
policies that limit Americans’ access to
the Internet and pushed for a utility shutoff
moratorium to protect Americans from
electricity and Internet shut-offs.
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:
Oregon public benefits hotline
800-520-5292 or Oregonlawhelp.org
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
Recruitment for Advisory Board
Applications are being accepted from Siletz Tribal members interested in
serving on the Advisory Board of the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
(STCCF) for a three-year appointment from September 2020 through June 2023.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m., Aug. 31, 2020.
The STCCF Advisory Board has seven members, including one Siletz Tribal
Council representative, three at-large Siletz Tribal members and three non-Tribal
positions. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity but are reimbursed for travel
mileage and per diem for attendance at advisory board meetings and charitable
award distribution receptions.
The Advisory Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October to
review applications from charitable nonprofits, community service organizations
and other local education and government programs.
Board members send award fund recommendations to Tribal Council for
final review and approval. Board members also attend quarterly receptions held
at Chinook Winds Casino Resort to assist with the distribution of award checks.
To learn more about the Tribal charitable fund, contact Denise Garrett at
stccf@live.com; 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or visit ctsi.nsn.us/
Charitable-Contribution-Fund.
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
Tribal Member Application 2020
Name: Roll No:
Address:
City/State/ZIP:
Telephone: (Day) (Evening)
Email:
The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m., on Aug. 31, 2020.
RETURN TO:
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Attention: Denise Garrett
FAX: 541-444-2307 / EMAIL: stccf@live.com
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NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE
Mental Health Services & Life Alert
•
Mental Health Services
What services are available?
•
Counseling Services – individual or
family
•
Psychiatry Services
•
Psychology Services
Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary)
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•
Who’s eligible?
Siletz Tribal members eligible for
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC),
formerly Contract Health Services
(CHS)
How do I get benefits?
• Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541444-9648 to speak with Rhonda
Attridge, PRC Tech I.
•
Prior to making an appointment with
a provider – confirm the provider will
accept PRC as payment.
Benefits are limited, first-come, firstserved.
What you need to know:
After calling PRC for benefits, the
patient will receive a letter with program details. The letter also provides
information that the patient can give
to their provider for payment processing information.
You will not be required to use other
resources first. This will allow you to
go to a provider who does not accept
Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your
private insurance.
Life Alert
Please contact your local community
Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s
Transitional Living Center
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
Salem: 503-390-9494
Portland: 503-238-1512
Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilit ation
Program (STVRP)
STVRP is here to assist members of ANY federally recognized Tribe to overcome barriers to employment. We work with
individuals who have disabilities and are living within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 11 county service area.
Examples of Services:
Steps to get Life Alert:
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Contact your local CHA –
The CHA will determine if you meet
the criteria for Life Alert (examples:
live alone, health condition, etc.)
The CHA will assist you in applying
for Life Alert at no cost through com-
•
Siletz – Amy Garrett or Hannah
Glaser at 541-444-1030
•
Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503390-9494
•
Eugene – Adrienne Crooks at 541484-4234
•
Portland – Verdene McGuire at 503238-1512
2020 Out-of-Area Benefits
The Tribal Council has approved Out-of-Area Benefits for 2020. These benefits are for
Tribal members who live outside the 11-county service area. To qualify, Tribal members must be
registered for health care with the Siletz Community Health Clinic AND reside outside of the
Tribe’s 11-county service area. These funds are intended for Tribal members who are not eligible
for Purchased Referred Care.
All benefits are dependent on available funding.
Annually
$2,000 Total in Medical +
Mental Health + Dental + Hearing
Plus $500 Pharmacy Card Benefit
Biannually
$450 in total Vision Care for Adults*
*Available Annually for Elders,
Children, Students or Diabetics
Call PRC – 800-628-5720
Prior authorization by PRC is required and benefits must be used within 90 days. Any funds not
used within 90 days, or claims not received, will be returned to the pool for redistribution. An individual
can access benefits up to $2,000 annually by calling on the authorization date. For example, an individual
can call Jan. 2 for medical of $500 and then call again Oct. 7 for dental of $1,500 for a total of $2,000. All
benefits are subject to funding availability. When calling for pre-authorization, PRC will authorize for
household members only. Voice messages do not hold funds, the individual must speak to PRC staff and
obtain an out-of-area (OOA) number to secure funds.
Donate to STAHS through Amazon Smile
Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
(STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4.
4. Follow the easy directions.
SALEM AREA OFFICE
SILETZ ADMIN. OFFICE
3160 Blossom Dr NE, Ste 105
Salem, OR 97305
201 SE Swan Ave
Siletz, OR 97380
SALEM - TONI LEIJA, Counselor/Job Developer
• Spiritual
• Intellectual /
Mind
OPEN HEARTS & OPEN HOMES
We are looking to certify Tribal homes as foster home resource
placements. Please consider opening up your home for our Tribal children
who are in need of foster care.
Families, couples & single adults can become certified
foster home resources.
OUR CHILDREN NEED:
**Permanent Care**
**Temporary Care**
**Short-term Care**
**Emergency Care**
Siletz
Tribal
Please take the time to consider opening up your
loving and safe home & sharing your lives with our
precious Tribal children.
Voc.
Rehab.
Please contact our ICW Department for a foster
home application today.
• Emotional
• Physical
ICW: 541-444-8338
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3. See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives.
SILETZ – RACHELLE ENDRES, Counselor/Job Developer
Siletz News
You can reach the community health
advocates at:
2. In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile.
EUGENE – JERAMIE MARTIN, Program Director
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1. Go to Amazon.com.
For more information about the STVRP, please inquire at 1-800-922-1399. Services are provided in ALL area offices,
however, to inquire about services, ask to be transferred to the office nearest you listed below.
2468 West 11th
Eugene, OR 97402
munity options. If you do not qualify
for Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz
Community Health Clinic will cover
the cost.
Thank you for supporting STAHS!
Guidance and Counseling
Referral to Services
Employment Services
Resume Writing
Interviewing Techniques
Job Coaching
Culturally Relevant Individualized Services
Evaluations and Assessments
Training Placement Opportunities
Adaptive Equipment
EUGENE AREA OFFICE
health advocate (CHA) if you think
you or another Tribal elder could
benefit from Life Alert.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Enrolled Tribal member eligible
for PRC
• Work with CHA to determine need
and apply for local services
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Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
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Big Future (scholarship search engine)
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Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
Society for American Archaeology
Native American Scholarships
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2020
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ACS Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1, 2021
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OregonStudentAid.gov
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CVS Business Scholarship
Deadline: August 2020
ALA Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1, 2021
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CVS Pharmacy Scholarship
Deadline: August 2020
Open Education Database Graduate
and Ph.D. Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
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USRA Space Scholarship Awards
Deadline: August 2020
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Gates Millennium Scholars
Deadline: September 2020
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QuestBridge National College Match
Scholarships
Deadline: September 2020
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Program
Deadline: Sept. 25 and Oct. 25, 2020
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NOAA Internships
Deadline: Ongoing
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AAUW American Fellowships
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020
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Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
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AAUW International Fellowships
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2020
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HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
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AAUW Professions Fellowships
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020
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Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural
Incubator Internship
Deadline: Various
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American Indian Graduate Center
Deadline: Ongoing
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Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
NOAA Fellowships
Deadline: Ongoing
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NBC News Summer Fellows Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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Master of Forest Resources Fellowships
Deadline: Open until filled
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Tribal College & University Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Indian Service Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Indian s Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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American Indian Services Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
NationalScienceFoundationResearch
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
NW Native American Research Centers
for Health Research Support Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
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American Institute of CPAs
Deadline: Varies
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
Northwestern University’s Center
for Native American and Indigenous
Research Undergraduate Fellowships
Deadline: Rolling
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American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
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Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: Multiple
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Claremont Native American Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
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Native Agriculture & Food Systems
Scholarship Program
Deadline: Late September
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Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Member
Scholarships
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2020
American Meteorological Society
Minority Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Catching the Dream Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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College Board Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Program
Opens November 2020
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NABI College Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020
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JackKentCookeFoundationScholarships
Deadline: Varies
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NSCDA American Indian Nurse
Scholarship Awards
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020
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National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Deadline: Varies
Dell Scholars
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020
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Fellowships
Internships
Scholarships
NOAA Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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EPA Environmental Research and
Business Support Program
Deadline: Multiple
Other Opportunities
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NAYA Ninth Grade Counts
Deadline: Rolling
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Dept. of Energy Scholars Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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National Park Service Tribal Stewards
Inclusion Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Center for Native American Youth at
the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador
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National Youth Leadership Forum
STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadline: Various
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The Student Conservation Association
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Northwest Youth Corps
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Saturday Academy - FREE Classes
for Native American Students
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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The SMART Competition
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
You could earn your community $3,000 dollars
in funding per year.
Native Americans have historically been under counted in past
censuses, thus losing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in
funding. Responding to the census helps direct federal funding into
programs, aids, and grants for:
Housing
Employment
Healthcare
Education
Childcare and Family Support
and Urban and Rural Development
in Tribal communities across the country.
Select "American Indian or Alaska Native" under Race to make your
presence known.
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Tribal Council Timesheets for May 2020
Lillie Butler – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
3.5
2
7
2.75
2
2
7
1.75
Ind
3.5
2
Gmg
4
STBC
3
2.5
ED Tvl
5/4-6
5/7
5/8
7
2.75
2
2
7
1.75
1
1
Alfred Lane III – 5/1/20-5/31/20
2
Packets
Pow-wow, packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg/packet
5/11-14 Packets
5/15
Regular TC
5/18
Packets
5/19
Council, packets
5/21
Opening CW
5/22-27 Packets
5/28
Pow-wow, packets
Loraine Y. Butler – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
.5
2.5
Ind
Gmg
1
.5
2.5
3.5
2.25
2.5
.75
.75
1.5
2.25
2.5
.75
.75
1.5
STBC
ED Tvl
5/1
5/2
5/4-6
5/8
5/12-14
5/15
5/19
5/20
5/23-24
3
1.75
.5
Packets
Telephone – Arnie Roblan
Packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg
Packets
Regular TC
Call-in TC mtg
Packets
Packets
Reggie Butler Sr. – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
7
7.5
2.75
2
2.25
1.5
Ind
7
Gmg
4
3
STBC
12.25
2
12.25
Packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg/packet
5/11-14 Packets
5/15
Regular TC
5/18
Packets
5/19
Council, packets
5/20
Packets
5/21
Opening CW
5/22-29 Packets
Sharon Edenfield – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
.75
.75
Ind
.75
.75
Gmg
STBC
ED Tvl
5/1-4
5/7
5/8
5/11
5/15
5/19
5/20
5/21
3.5
.25
2.5
.5
.5
2.25
.25
2.5
.25
.5
2.25
.75
.75
.5
.75
.75
.5
.5
5/25
5/26
5/28
Federal/Tribal briefing
WH Indian Country COVID
Special TC – gaming
NW regional Fed/Tribal briefing
Regular TC
TC mtg
National COVID
N W re g i o n a l Fe d / Tr i b a l
briefing, WH Indian Country
COVID, OR Tribes
Minutes, packets
National COVID
NW regional Fed/Tribal briefing
Win $15 Taco Bell gift cards
Be one of the first 100 people to text the word Oregon to 33339 and win a
$15 Taco Bell gift card.
Then email your name, mailing address and phone number to CompleteCountCommittee@ctsi.nsn.us.
You will receive occasional texts from Dancing Hearts Consulting encouraging you to respond to the 2020 Census and telling you why it’s important to you.
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Gmg
STBC
ED Tvl
5/2
.25
2.75
.25
.5
5/8
5/14
5/15
5/19
5/30
.25
2.75
.25
.5
Roblan/Gomberg COVID
phone conf
Special TC – gaming
Packets
Regular TC
Special TC
Packets
Delores Pigsley – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
3.25
Ind
3.25
Gmg
1.5
2
2
3.75
1
1
4.5
3
2.5
2
1
1
1
1.5
2.5
1.75
3
2.5
2
1
1
1
1.5
2.5
1.75
2
.5
1
3
STBC
ED Tvl
5/1-4
Governor’s conf call, mail,
agenda items
5/5-7
Gaming Alliance conf call, mail,
prep for council, agenda items
5/8
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg, gov conf call, mail
5/9-13 Mail,agendaitems,prepforcouncil
5/15
Regular TC, mail
5/16-18 Mail,agendaitems,prepforcouncil
5/19
Special TC, OTGA, mail
5/20
Mail, agenda items
5/21
OR Tribes, mail
5/22
Gov conf call, mail, agenda items
5/23-28 Mail, agenda items
5/29-31 Gov conf call, mail, agenda items
1
1
.25
Angela Ramirez – 5/1/20-5/31/20
5/1-7
5/8
7.5
2.75
2
2.25
1.5
Ind
.25
3.5
ED Tvl
2.5
1
TC
.25
TC
1
.5
.25
.25
.25
.75
.25
1
2.5
1.5
.5
.5
.5
1.25
Ind
1
.5
.25
.25
.25
.75
.25
1
2.5
1.5
.5
.5
.25
1.5
Gmg
2
STBC
ED Tvl
5/1-2
5/3
5/4
5/5-7
5/8
5/9-10
5/11
5/13-14
5/15
5/17-18
5/19
5/21
5/22
5/25-31
.5
2.5
3
.5
1
Email, packets
STAHS
Health Comm
Email, packets
Special TC – gaming
Email, packets
Health Comm
Email, packets
Regular TC
Email, packets
TC mtg
Email, packets
Interviews
Email, packets
Selene Rilatos – 5/1/20-5/31/20
TC
8
Ind
7.75
Gmg
1
1
3.5
2.75
2.75
5
5
1
1
10.5
1
1
10.75
2.5
2.5
STBC
ED Tvl
5/1-7
1.5
2
1
1
C O V I D , Tr i b a l m e m b e r
concerns, email, packets
5/8
Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg,
Tribal member concern, email
5/11
Inter views, COVID, Tribal
member concern, email
5/12-18 C O V I D , Tr i b a l m e m b e r
concerns, email, paperwork
5/19
Special TC, email
5/20
COVID, email
5/21-28 COVID, email, packets, Tribal
member concerns,
5/29-31 Interviews, COVID, email,
Tribal member concern
To the editor:
Be All You Can Be
When given gentle winds beneath sails (wings), our children, our families are able
to sample available trade winds. Then soar above the clouds for waiting opportunities.
I feel when hampered by an anchor of dead weight or lifejackets bullet-ridden with
unfair, unjust discrimination, we need to reach out with helping hands extended, thus
creating safe harbors of enlightenment for (all) our Tribal families.
Throwing out a life line, not a hand out but a helping hand, continues the existence
of our precious families.
Our people, our children are treasure troves of unlimited value. What happens when
we take the time to polish a treasured jewel? It takes on a sparkle like that of a diamond.
There are unrecognized Tribal direct descendants. Sunken treasures. Rubies with
multifaceted dimensions.
We can say a brick wall is built brick by brick. Cemented to bind, strengthen.
Solidarity like that of strong nurturing family ties.
We build our families layer by layer, generation after generation. How strong is
this generational wall if cement is used for some, plaster utilized for others? Missing
generations that cannot be ignored.
When generations start to deteriorate, crumble and in time lose their strong identity,
I feel they become just another brick wall.
I believe our Tribal foundation needs to continue to be built upon solid rock. Tribal
identity for all direct descendants. We will only strengthen our bonds, ties that will
withstand the whirlwind storms of time.
Each year we journey back through ancestral lands. Quietly listen with your heart.
Echoes, “Leave not one family, one child behind.”
My mother, Jeannette (Jordan, McCord) Giddings. Grandmothers, Magnolia Mae
(Van Pelt) Jordan. Lidia (Dick) Van Pelt. Lucy Dick. Amelia Van Pelt.
All are my solid wall of love, security, stability. A solid brick wall. Always changing.
Continuous maintenance. Not perfect, but adjustable through dedicated perseverance.
I truly believe we cannot recognize some and ignore others.
Respectfully submitted,
Eva E. Clayton
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Merkley, Wyden announce $500,000
investment in agricultural workforce
through Oregon State University
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced
that Oregon State University (OSU) will receive nearly $500,000 in federal funding
to support summer research fellowships that prepare underrepresented students for
graduate school and careers in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences.
The funds are part of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development Program, which is dedicated to supporting the next
generation of research and education in the food and agriculture sectors.
“Agriculture is the lifeblood of rural economies throughout Oregon and is vital to
our ability to keep food on the table for our families – especially during these unprecedented and challenging times,” said Merkley, who serves as the top Democrat on the
subcommittee that funds agricultural grant programs. “I’m thankful that this funding
is making its way to Oregon State University, where it will support critical research
and create opportunities for underrepresented students. As the current strains on the
food supply show, we need to make sure schools like OSU can keep doing the research
and training the workforce that will help us feed Oregonians.”
“OSU plays an essential role in research and education that helps grow our state’s
rural economy and continue to supply first-rate agricultural products to family kitchens
throughout Oregon and the entire country,”Wyden said. “I am gratified that OSU has
earned these key resources to help train the broadest possible cross-section of students
to do research and more that supports the university’s mission and helps Oregonians
during this public health and economic crisis.”
To the editor:
Our Memorial Day service was canceled due to the coronavirus rules required by
the State of Oregon.
Our culture is different. We have our own burial ground and follow what we have
learned from our families. Many Tribal members spent hours cleaning the cemetery.
Many Tribal members, including friends, helped us make wreaths out of handmade
flowers or flowers we buy.
The picture of our Veterans Memorial (above) represents wreaths made by Donna
Kessinger, Kaye Stainbrook and other Tribal members who delivered their gifts before
I got there, with a special gift from the VFW. I am sorry if I fail to recognize anyone;
no offense intended. We do this every year to honor our fallen warriors and ancestors.
A great thank you to Tony Molina for the flags and for playing Taps. Also thank
you to our drummers. You are always our support when we need you.
If other families have pictures or articles, please send them to either the Siletz
Elders or Siletz News. We have many Tribal members all over the country who can’t
make it home.
Thank you, everyone.
Shirley Walker
Siletz Tribal Elders Chairman
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
not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council.
Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for
length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142.
Please note: The general manager
of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief
of Siletz News.
Editor-in-Chief: Tina Retasket
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
Assistant: Andy Taylor
The funding, which totals $499,584, will be available to OSU through March 2025.
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Cut and Split Firewood Available for Pickup
Limited Delivery Available in the Greater Siletz Area
Limit ½ Cord per Elder Household, While Supplies Last
Stay in your vehicle – we will load!
Must contact
Elders Program
(541-444-8212)
to get on the list for
pickup or delivery
Happiest of Birthdays to our Grandma
Darlene on July 5 and our Aunt Booboo
on July 22. We love you both very much
and thank you for all you do for our family.
Love, the Finnler, Hayden, Savannah,
Papa, Chad and Tracey
Celebrating our June birthday, Bryce
Roberts (above), and our July birthday,
Tori Roberts (below). Your family is proud
of the people you’ve become and loves you
very much.
Love, the Roberts, our Plagmann gal
and the Smiths
Logsden Road
Firewood Area
(near USDA Building)
I would like to wish my son, Isaiah,
a very Happy 8th Birthday on July 26. We
love you so much, Zay!
Happiest of birthdays to our first
grandkid, Zayya, on July 26! Buggy
poppa and I love you so so much! Always
remember you’re No. 1 and will always be
my Zayvorite.
Free child ID kits
from the
Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or
800-282-7155
child.idkits@state.or.us
Happy Birthday to my beautiful girlfriend, Toni Schroeder-Goodell!
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Passages Policy - Submissions to Passages are limited to two 25-word items
per person, plus one photo if desired.
All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section.
Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length.
Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission.
Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible.
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