# Assistant General Manager (2020) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_siletz%3Aaf098c508268d811 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 Presorted First-Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid - Permit No. 178 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 2 • Siletz News • July 2020 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. July 2020 • Siletz News • 3 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 4 • Siletz News • July 2020 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. July 2020 • Siletz News • 5 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. • 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. • 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 6 • Siletz News • July 2020 July 2020 • Siletz News • 7 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: • 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. • Regular Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Siletz families below 8 • Siletz News • July 2020 the countable income limits and FPL may be eligible for monthly grant assistance to meet basic needs. • • • 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. Page 1 of 2 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. Continued on page 2 PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION Page 2 of 2 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. OHA 2681 (6/2/2020) July 2020 • Siletz News • 9 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. 10 • Siletz News • July 2020 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. July 2020 • Siletz News • 11 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 12 • Siletz News • July 2020 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 rd • • 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. • • 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. • • 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 • Siletz News • 13 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 Siletz News • July 2020 2769 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 14 • 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 July 2020 • Siletz News • 15 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)  • •  • 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: • • 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 • • 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 16 •  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 July 2020 • Fastweb (scholarship search engine) • Big Future (scholarship search engine) • • Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide (scholarship search engine) Society for American Archaeology Native American Scholarships Deadline: Dec. 15, 2020 • ACS Scholars Program Deadline: March 1, 2021 • OregonStudentAid.gov • • CVS Business Scholarship Deadline: August 2020 ALA Scholarship Program Deadline: March 1, 2021 • • CVS Pharmacy Scholarship Deadline: August 2020 Open Education Database Graduate and Ph.D. Scholarships Deadline: Varies • USRA Space Scholarship Awards Deadline: August 2020 • Gates Millennium Scholars Deadline: September 2020 • QuestBridge National College Match Scholarships Deadline: September 2020 • Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program Deadline: Sept. 25 and Oct. 25, 2020 • NOAA Internships Deadline: Ongoing • AAUW American Fellowships Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020 • Code Switch Internship Deadline: Various • AAUW International Fellowships Deadline: Nov. 15, 2020 • HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern Deadline: Open until filled • AAUW Professions Fellowships Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020 • Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural Incubator Internship Deadline: Various • American Indian Graduate Center Deadline: Ongoing • • Saturday Academy Internships Deadline: Multiple NOAA Fellowships Deadline: Ongoing • NBC News Summer Fellows Program Deadline: Ongoing • Master of Forest Resources Fellowships Deadline: Open until filled • Tribal College & University Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • American Indian Service Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • American Indian s Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • • • American Indian Services Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing NationalScienceFoundationResearch Experiences for Undergraduates Deadline: Multiple NW Native American Research Centers for Health Research Support Fellowship Deadline: Rolling • • • American Institute of CPAs Deadline: Varies Indian Land Tenure Foundation Deadline: Multiple • Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Multiple Northwestern University’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research Undergraduate Fellowships Deadline: Rolling • American Fisheries Society Deadlines: Multiple • • Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) Deadline: Multiple Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Deadline: Multiple • Claremont Native American Fellowship Deadlines: Multiple • Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship Program Deadline: Late September • • Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Member Scholarships Deadline: Sept. 30, 2020 American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • Army Emergency Relief Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • Catching the Dream Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing • College Board Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing • Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program Opens November 2020 • NABI College Scholarship Fund Deadline: Nov. 1, 2020 • JackKentCookeFoundationScholarships Deadline: Varies • NSCDA American Indian Nurse Scholarship Awards Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020 • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Deadline: Varies Dell Scholars Deadline: Dec. 1, 2020 • • Fellowships Internships Scholarships NOAA Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing Take Control of Your Future Respond to the 2020 Census • EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program Deadline: Multiple Other Opportunities • NAYA Ninth Grade Counts Deadline: Rolling • Dept. of Energy Scholars Program Deadline: Ongoing • • National Park Service Tribal Stewards Inclusion Program Deadline: Ongoing Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador • National Youth Leadership Forum STEM Program Nomination Form Deadline: Various • The Student Conservation Association • Northwest Youth Corps • Saturday Academy - FREE Classes for Native American Students • ON TRACK OHSU! • 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. You only get one chance once a decade. Don't miss out. July 2020 • Siletz News • 17 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. 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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. 18 • Siletz News • July 2020 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 Register for Career Basics – Learn career prep and personal finance skills for free with NAFOA Career Basics is an online program designed for self-identifying American Indian youth and early professionals age 18-26. Registration is required for the Leadership Track of Career Basics, which is FREE and open to eligible individuals. The course is sponsored by the NAFOA Institute. Register by July 20 to complete the program by Aug. 15. Participants proceed at their own pace during their registered program dates. The average curriculum completion time is 8-12 hours. The program is online, but if you do not have a stable/consistent broadband Internet connection, please email education@nafoa.org to make arrangements and still be able to participate remotely. Tribes and individuals interested in the premium version of Career Basics, please contact education@nafoa.org. 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. 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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. July 2020 • Siletz News • 19 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. 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