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SILETZ NEWS
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No. 178
Salem, OR
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Brenda Bremner,
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 47, No. 3
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
March 2019
Tribal members return incumbents to council; officers remain same for 2019
Bud Lane, Delores Pigsley and Lillie
Butler were re-elected to the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians in elections held Feb. 2.
Lane, from Siletz, Ore., was re-elected
with 498 votes; Pigsley, from Keizer, Ore.,
was re-elected with 427 votes; and Butler,
also from Siletz, was re-elected with 307
votes. Seven candidates ran for the three
open positions and the three who received
the most votes were elected.
These individuals will serve with
Loraine Butler of Siletz; Gloria Ingle
of Lincoln City, Ore.; and Robert Kentta
of Logsden, Ore., whose terms expire in
2020; and with Reggie Butler Sr., Sharon
Edenfield and Angela Ramirez, all of
Siletz, whose terms expire in 2021. Term
of office is three years for each position
on the nine-member council.
Seven hundred fourteen (714) ballots
were returned and accepted. Enrolled
members of the Siletz Tribe who are age
18 and older are eligible to vote in Tribal
elections. The Tribe has more than 5,300
enrolled members.
The swearing-in ceremony for the
newly elected council members took place
Photo by Andy Taylor
The 2019 Siletz Tribal Council includes (l to r) Lillie Butler; Reggie Butler; Delores
Pigsley, chairman; Loraine Butler; Robert Kentta, treasurer; Bud Lane, vice chairman; Gloria Ingle; Angela Ramirez; and Sharon Edenfield, secretary.
Feb. 3. Officers are elected on an annual
basis and those selected for 2019 include:
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Delores Pigsley, chairman
Bud Lane, vice chairman
Sharon Edenfield, secretary
Robert Kentta, treasurer
Pigsley currently has served 33.5
years as Tribal chairman out of 40 years
on the council, while Lillie Butler has
served 27; Reggie Butler, 22; Bud Lane,
21; Robert Kentta and Loraine Butler, 14
each; Sharon Edenfield, nearly 9 years;
Gloria Ingle, 5 years; and Angela Ramirez,
1 year.
The Siletz Tribe has spent the last
41 years rebuilding its government and
economic structure. The signing of Public
Law 95-195 in 1977, which restored gov-
ernment-to-government relations between
the Siletz Tribe and the federal government, started this process. The Siletz Tribe
was the second in the nation – and the first
in Oregon – to achieve restoration.
The Siletz Tribe was among the first
to become a self-governance Tribe, giving
Tribal government more control over services provided to Tribal members. Under
self-governance, the U.S. government provides general funding to the Tribe (rather
than to specific programs), then Tribal
employees and the Tribal Council decide
how funds will be spent.
Significant Tribal accomplishments
since Restoration include opening the
original health clinic in 1991 and a new
much larger clinic in 2010; building more
than 150 homes and multiple dwellings
for Tribal members, including 28 units at
Neachesna Village in Lincoln City that
have opened since 2009, 19 apartments in
Siletz that opened in 2010 and 20 homes
in the Tillamook subdivision in Siletz that
have opened since 2013; completing the
Siletz Dance House in 1996; opening the
See Council on page 8
NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE
Remarks by NCAI President Jefferson Keel
17th Annual State of Indian Nations Address
Mental Health Services & Life Alert
Washington, D.C. • Feb. 11, 2019
Mental Health Services
What services are available?
• Counseling services – individual
or family
• Psychiatry services
• Psychology services
• Up to eight 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 for benefits quarterly –
just like for alternative health care.
You will be approved for visits
based on the quarter. For example,
if you see a counselor monthly,
you would use three visits and
call the next quarter for approval
of more visits (up to eight visits
annually).
• Prior to making an appointment
with a counselor or psychiatrist of
your choice, confirm the provider
will accept PRC as payment.
• Benefits are limited, first-come,
first-served.
What you need to know:
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Call in dates will be the first
business day of each quarter;
remaining dates of 2019: April
1, July 1 and Oct. 1.
After calling PRC for benefits,
the patient will receive a letter
that lets them know what they are
eligible for, how many visits and
the benefit dollar amount. The
letter also provides information
that they can give to their provider
so providers are aware of the payment process.
Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or
541-444-9648 and speak with
Rhonda Attridge, PRC Tech 1.
Life Alert
Contact your local community
health advocate (CHA) if you
think you or another Tribal elder
could benefit from Life Alert.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Enrolled Tribal member eligible
for PRC
Work with CHA to determine
need and apply for local services
Steps to get Life Alert:
See Services on page 13
Chokma” Chokmashki ishlaka - Hash mohma ka sa yokpa ishlaka. Greetings!
It’s good you came and I’m happy you’re here.
I thank Abba Binili, God, for bringing us together in a good way for this historic dialogue between Indian Country and the United States. On behalf of the 573
federally recognized Tribal nations, dozens of state-recognized Tribal nations and
millions of Native people across this land, I welcome you, distinguished guests, and
those watching around the globe to the 17th Annual State of Indian Nations address!
I am humbled to deliver this address. I consider it a great honor to serve Indian
Country in this way.
I was also blessed to preside over our Annual Convention last October, where
NCAI launched its 75th anniversary year as a difference-making organization
protecting Tribal sovereignty and advancing Tribal priorities.
I stand here today to proudly proclaim to you, Congress, the administration and
the world: The State of Indian Nations is STRONG, and we GROW STRONGER
every day.
From our cultures and languages to our economies and political power, Tribal
nations are crafting a GREAT RESURGENCE that is forging brighter futures for
our communities and generations yet to come.
Despite facing strong headwinds and resistance, we are elevating our presence
and voice in this country’s public and policy discourse, at a time when it’s most
needed. We are claiming our rightful place as the original pieces in the mosaic
of America and our rightful role as key contributors in charting its future course.
The signs of our resurgence are EVERYWHERE.
They are seen in sports and the arts, where increasingly we are sharing our
stories and identities with mainstream society,
… from actor Wes Studi speaking his Cherokee language to the world at last
year’s Oscars …
… to Onondaga lacrosse star Lyle Thompson turning an ugly display of racism into a teachable moment about dignity, empathy and cultural pride …
They are seen in expressions of respect for Native people by those who mold
America’s youth,
See Indian Nations on page 12
Chairman’s Report
Elections
I’m happy to report that I was reelected to the Tribal Council along with
Bud Lane and Lillie Butler. I appreciate
the support that I received and promise to
do my best for our tribe as I serve for the
next three years.
The Election Board does a great job
in working through the election process.
Additionally, the Enrollment Department
encourages those who aren’t registered to
get registered and to vote.
Thank you to all of you who exercised
your right to vote.
Clean Energy Jobs Bill
The legislation on the Clean Energy
Jobs Bill has been introduced in the state
legislature. A recap of the bill is below:
Clean Energy Jobs Bill introduced
early In February, Tribal leaders gave
first testimony on need and
benefits to members
The Joint Carbon Reduction Committee had Tribal leaders up first for testimony
on the impacts of climate change and the
need to address it this session. Umatilla
Tribal Chairman Burke and Chief Sampson, Warm Springs Councilmember
Miller, and Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Chairman Ingersoll testified on Feb.
1. All said the time is now to stop Oregon’s
contribution to global warming and that
Tribes are the rightful leaders of the effort.
The rather large Clean Energy Jobs
bill, House Bill 2020, was introduced on
Feb. 4 and sent to the Carbon Committee. Most Republicans on the committee
slammed the bill but several held out hope
of a compromise being worked out. Sen.
Bentz (R-Ontario) said he only recognized
the first 20 pages of the draft – out of 98 –
and voted nay on introduction along with
Sen. Girod (R-Stayton).
First, the bill would require dropping
greenhouse gas emissions to 45% below
1990 levels by 2035 and 80% below 1990
levels by 2050. A new Carbon Policy
Director would set emission limits and
how quickly they would decline to meet
the limits.
Second, it would establish a cap and
trade program to fund repair of environmental impacts of global warming and aid
to communities most affected by it and by
increased costs caused by the bill.
Third, it would abolish the Department of Energy and create the Carbon
Policy Office in Department of Administrative Services to run the cap and trade
TICC 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 Secretar, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
Vacancies are open until filled.
program, monitor polluters and penalize
them for exceeding emission limits, and
decide funding for clean energy projects,
adaptation and mitigation projects, and
community support.
A new Joint Climate Action Committee
in the Legislature would provide oversight
of spending by the Carbon Policy Office.
Four funding streams flow from the
bill, to the Climate Investments Fund,
Transportation Decarbonization Investments Account, Common School Fund
and the Just Transition Fund that would
be managed by the Higher Education
Coordinating Commission. Money from
the first two sources would be available to
Tribes, with emphasis on projects to be
done on trust lands in Oregon, whether
Tribal or individual.
As promised, there is a Tribal set aside
of 10% of the Climate Investments Fund
and express recognition of Tribes aside
from “impacted communities,” as well
as Tribal representation on a new offsets
protocol advisory committee.
The Tribal reference authorizes
funding specifically for “opportunities
for Indian Tribes” from both the Climate
Investments Fund and the Transportation
Decarbonization Investments Account.
(Tribes are not mentioned in the Just
Transition Fund section but this money
is limited to aiding workers displaced
or harmed by climate change or climate
change policies.)
Transportation Decarbonization
grants must not be for projects that harm
salmon and natural resources generally,
and should help improve salmon runs and
passage and wildlife. Grants from both
Delores Pigsley
accounts may be used to benefit fish and
wildlife, including improving habitat and
removing fish passage barriers.
The bill would take effect on passage
but would delay at least two years before
any money could flow to the various funds
and the Carbon Policy Office would be in
place. Also, some provisions take until
2026 to kick in, including those dealing
with f luorine compounds released in
semiconductor manufacturing.
The first public testimony in the Joint
Carbon Reduction Committee is set for
Feb. 15. Leadership and the governor’s
strong and vocal support guarantee passage
of something like the draft bill. Note that
she still wants a separate Climate Action
Department, not just an office in DAS.
See Chairman on page 8
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
March 4 – 6-8 p.m.
April 1 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
March 11 – 6-8 p.m.
April 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
March 5 – 6-8 p.m.
April 2 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
March 12 – 6-8 p.m.
April 9 – 6-8 p.m.
Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also
are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members
of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages.
We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in
grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use
the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment.
For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department
at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
USDA distribution
dates for March
Siletz
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
March 4
March 5
March 6
March 7
March 8
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.
Siletz Tribal Home Visiting continues to serve families
We are excited to inform you that the
Home Visiting program has moved under
the 477-SSP program and will continue
to serve Siletz Tribal families. A few
minor changes have been made to the
program under the new funding source.
Eligibility
Salem
March 18 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday
March 19 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Wednesday March 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
By appt only
Thursday March 21
In April, I will attend our regional
conference that runs from April 1-5.
Because of this, Siletz distribution will
be the second week of the month. Please
make it a point to come for your scheduled appointment as it will be difficult to
reschedule.
The Salem distribution also will be a
week later than normal so we can receive
our food shipments during the third week.
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Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393/541-444-8279
Siletz Clinic: Check
in 15 minutes early
The Siletz Clinic asks all
patients with appointments to check
in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows
for any necessary paperwork to be
completed prior to your appointment
with your provider.
Thank you!
The Siletz Tribal Home Visiting
program will now follow new eligibility guidelines. To be eligible for
the program, families must meet the
criteria below:
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Siletz Tribal head of household or
dependent child
Family must be considered “at risk”
and these factors include:
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Income below 300 percent federal
poverty level for last 30 days
Households that reside in rural
locations that have limited
employment opportunities
First-time parent
Households with at least one
adult without a post-secondary
certificate
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Family experienced trauma,
chemical dependency or mental
health barriers
Note – Effective Jan. 1, 2019, these
guidelines pertain to all newly enrolled
families.
For more information about the
Siletz Tribal Home Visiting program,
please contact the program coordinator:
Jessica Phillips
541-484-4234
jessicap@ctsi.nsn.us
Natural Resources
Department
Contractors List
2019 Standing Committee Vacancies
Culture, Housing and Education
Positions are Open Until Filled
The Tribal Natural Resources
Department periodically solicits bids
from contractors for a variety of work.
If your company would like to
be included on our lists to receive
requests for bids/proposals for any
of the services listed below, please
contact Natural Resources Manager
Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or
800-922-1399, ext. 1232, to be put
on the appropriate list.
Any Tribal member interested for consideration in serving on a 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.
Tree Planting
Precommercial Thinning
Hazard Tree Removal/Tree Trimming
Mechanical Brush Cutting
Logging Road Construction/
Maintenance
Logging
Log Hauling
Timber Falling
Herbicide Spraying
Concrete Construction
Statistical Analysis
Macroinvertebrate Identification
Water Quality Monitoring/Analysis
Telephone: Day (
Name: _____________________________________ Roll No: _______________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ___________ ZIP: _____________
) __________________ Evening (
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If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by
inserting the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest
in more than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference, 1
(first choice), 2 (second choice) and 3 (third choice).
____ Education Committee (2 vacancies) ____ Housing Committee (3 vacancies)
____ Cultural Heritage Committee (2 vacancies)
If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal
Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
Culture Craft Night
Tule Mat Making Class
San-chvn Tuu-‘i’
(Acorn Soup)
Siletz Tribal members and their
families – Come join us and learn how
to make acorn soup. Acorns are a staple
food for all Tribes on the West Coast.
Learn how to shell, pound, leach and
cook one of our traditional foods.
Contact Bud Lane at 541-444-8320;
800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or budl@ctsi.
nsn.us for more info.
Sponsored by the Education and
Culture Departments
Siletz Tribal members and their families welcome.
March 4 • 5-7 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
April 1 • 5-7 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
April 8 • 5-7 p.m.
Portland Area Office
March 5 • 5-7 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
April 2 • 5-7 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
April 9 • 5-7 p.m.
Salem Area Office
March 11 • 5-7 p.m.
Portland Area Office
March 12 • 5-7 p.m.
Salem Area Office
Come and learn how to make a Tule mat. Young people under age 10 need
an adult to accompany and assist them.
The Siletz Culture Department will provide material and instructors.
Sponsored by the Siletz Education and Culture Departments
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Elk Tag Opportunity
The Tribal Natural Resources Department will once again offer a limited number of Landowner Preference (LOP) elk tags to
Tribal members for the 2019-2020 hunting season.
As a landowner, the Tribe is eligible to participate in the State’s LOP program. Based on the number of acres that the Tribe
owns, we can get six additional antlerless elk tags from the State. These LOP tags are not related to the Tribe’s Consent Decree
tags that we receive each year. They are based solely on the Tribe being a landowner.
There are a number of important differences between the LOP tags and the Tribe’s regular tags. These are summarized in the
table below.
Most Often
Requested Numbers
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Salem Finance Office – 888-870-9051
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Tribal Tags
State LOP Tags
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
No
Yes – Tribal member must purchase both a 2019 and a 2020
State hunting license
Contract Health Services (CHS) –
800-628-5720
Anywhere within the
specific tag’s hunt
boundaries
Only on Tribal land within the unit selected during that unit’s
antlerless elk season. Units available include Upper Siletz,
NW Alsea, SW Alsea, SW Alsea Private Lands,
and West Siuslaw
Siletz Behavioral Health –
800-600-5599
State hunting license required?
Area to be hunted
Eligible for other State
elk tags?
Yes
No*
Give tag to another licensed
Tribal member to hunt for you?
Yes
No
Application and selection
process
Apply to Tribe for
Tribal drawing
Apply to Tribe for LOP drawing; if selected apply to State
for controlled hunt tag (list LOP unit in LOP section on State
controlled hunt application)
Obtain tag from
Tribe
State – Tribal member must purchase hunting license
and elk tag
* Note: If you are drawn for an LOP tag, you are still eligible to apply for and be drawn for a Tribal tag.
Please note a major difference between the LOP tags and the Tribe’s regular tags is ONLY the person drawn for the tag can
hunt that tag. The tag cannot be given to someone else to hunt for you. Only Tribal members serious about hunting an LOP
tag personally are eligible to apply.
The drawing for the six LOP elk tags will be held at the Natural Resources Committee meeting on April 1 at 4:45 p.m. in the
Natural Resources Department Map Room. Applications are available on the Tribal website and at the Tribal Natural Resources
office in Siletz. Completed applications are due in the Natural Resources office by 4:30 p.m. on March 29, 2019.
For more information regarding these tags and the differences between the Tribe’s regular tags and the LOP tags, contact Natural
Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232.
Siletz Community Health Clinic –
800-648-0449
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
To use mail order pharmacy
to order your refills after hours and
on weekends: Please call the Siletz
Clinic 7-10 days before you need
your refills. This allows us time to
contact your provider, if necessary,
and for mailing.
• Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624
as soon as the clinic’s message
begins – you’ll be transferred to
the refill line.
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Or call the refill line direct – 541444-9624.
But I don’t like to drink water! Many reasons why you should do it anyway
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head
Start Consulting Nutritionist
As part of my role as a consultant
nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head Start,
I offer information for families. Today’s
topic is about the power of water.
I remember when my daughter was
a camp counselor. Frequently when a
camper would have a rough moment, she
would say, “Let’s take a break and drink
some water.” I’m sure it helped on many
levels – not just for hydration.
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, has
been writing about health and nutrition
for many years. I’ve summarized some of
her writing about the benefits of drinking
water below:
Imagine if there was a single thing
you could do to improve your health in
dozens of different ways. Imagine if this
single thing didn’t require you to exercise,
track calories or make changes to your
diet. Imagine if it were so easy to do that
anyone could do it. And imagine if it cost
you absolutely nothing.
Well, you don’t have to imagine –
because such a thing exists! And it can
have a major impact on your health.
In fact, this may be the single most
important thing you can do for better
health in 2019. Studies show that doing
this one thing can improve mood, memory
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and brain performance. It can help your
skin look softer, plumper and smoother.
It can help flush nasty toxins out of
your body so you have more energy, a
stronger immune system and better breath,
and it can even help you lose weight by
boosting your metabolism by 24-30 percent for up to 1.5 hours!1 So what is this
one thing that can do so much for your
health? Drink more water!
That’s right. The biggest secret to better health is something everyone already
knows, but almost no one does! As you
may know, your body is around 60 percent water. And your brain is made of
73 percent water. So water is essential to
your health. Yet most of us aren’t drinking
nearly enough water.
In fact, according to the University of
Florida, three out of four Americans are
mildly to chronically dehydrated. Dehydration is the No. 1 cause of fatigue and can
also cause headaches, constipation, muscle
and joint pain, and even kidney stones.
So how much water should you drink?
The answer isn’t as simple as the question.
Your specific water requirements will
depend on your age, gender, activity levels
and other factors. But generally speaking,
8 cups of water per day is good advice (not
all at one time).
Additionally, when you drink water
can be just as important as how much
you drink. For instance, the first thing you
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need when you start your day is a cup of
water, not a cup of coffee. After all, you’ve
been asleep for 6-8 hours. So morning is a
time when you tend to be most dehydrated.
When you wake up, you should have a full
8-ounce glass of water to jumpstart your
body and your day.
And if weight loss is one of your
goals, you should drink a glass of water
30 minutes before your meal. Doing this
helps you feel more full so you eat less
food. In one study, people who drank
16 ounces of water before meals lost an
astonishing 44 percent more weight over
a period of three months!2
As you can see, drinking more water
is a simple way to improve your health
and even accelerate weight loss. However,
a word of caution is needed.
Sadly, today’s water supply is contaminated with chemicals, parasites,
pharmaceutical drugs, gasoline additives
and other harmful toxins. Because of this,
attention is needed to be certain that your
water quality is pure.
You may need an at-home water filter
or you can get purified water on tap at
many local grocery and health food stores.
Bring in your containers, fill them up and
you’re good to go!
Be sure the container you use is not
reactive, meaning that chemicals from the
container will not migrate (or go into) the
water. Glass is always a safe bet for a nonreactive container.
Understanding that it is easy to say
“drink more water” and harder to do, it
helps to have your eye on the goal of drinking pure water. If you or your children
drink flavored, sweetened beverages, a
practical tip is to begin to dilute the beverages. When dilution is done consistently,
the beverage begins to seem sweeter in
the diluted form and it is possible to add
even more water.
A good rule of thumb is to cut juice
or other sweetened beverage by at least
half and bring the volume back by adding water.
Another practical goal is to work on
drinking a glass of water upon waking
each day.
Siletz Tribal Head Start offers nutritional support at no cost to Head Start
families. This usually occurs over the
telephone. If you have questions or nutrition concerns about your Head Start child,
please contact your teacher or the director
and ask to speak to the nutritionist.
Scientific References
Boschmann M., et al. Water-induced thermogenesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab.
2003 Dec; 88(12):6015-9.
Dennis EA, et al. Water consumption
increases weight loss during a hypocaloric diet intervention in middleaged and older adults. Obesity (Silver
Spring). 2010 Feb; 18(2):300-7.
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Enjoy the pleasure of growing foods and
learning new gardening skills
Registration is open!
Please call or email:
Kathy 541.444.9627 / kathyk@ctsi.nsn.us
Let’s Pull Together!
Healthy Traditions wants to
Thank the
CTSI USDA FOOD
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
For providing food supplies for our
completed
Cooking Matters
classes with the
Self Sufficiency Program
Let’s Pull Together!
May 18
10 - 2:00 pm
Youth Council meeting to
follow and a light lunch will
be served!
For more information:
Call Kathy Kentta
541.444.9627 or
Email kathyk@ctsi.nsn.us
Mission Statement
Northwest Portland Area
Indian Health Board
WEAVE-NW Project
The CTSI Healthy Traditions project seeks to
improve the health of Siletz Tribal members
through educational activities which promote
the use of traditional foods through hunting,
gathering, gardening, cooking, food preservation
and protecting our natural resources.
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HEALTHY TRADITIONS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH INVITES SILETZ TRIBAL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO
HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING CLASS
ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE HEALTH CLINIC
5-7PM—MEAL PROVIDED
Thursday March 7, 2019
Session A: Food As Medicine
Thursday March 21, 2019
Session B: Topical Herbal Medicine Making
Thursday April 4, 2019
Session B: Food As Medicine
March 5th & 19th
Siletz Swims
Greater Toledo Pool
1:00-2:00 pm
March 7th & 21
Native STAND
Siletz Clinic - Behavioral Health
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Space is limited to 1 adult per household,
reserve your spot today!
541-444-9613
March 13th
SCHC Blood Drive
Siletz Clinic - Shell Room
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 28th
Diabetes Luncheon
Tribal Community Center
12:00 - 1:00pm
History—Revolutionary War also known as “The Tobacco War”
Tobacco helps finance the Revolution by serving as collateral for the loan Benjamin Franklin won from France--the security was 5 million pounds of Virginia tobacco. George Washington once appealed to his countrymen for aid to the army:
"If you can't send money, send tobacco." During the war, it was tobacco exports
that the fledgling government used to build up credits abroad. And, when the war
was over, Americans turned to tobacco taxes to help repay the revolutionary war
debt.
Tobacco Related Cancers for the Month of March
Kidney Cancer: Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the kidney, it is called kidney and renal pelvis cancer. It can also be called renal cell cancer as that is the most common type of kidney and renal pelvis cancer.
What Causes Kidney and Renal Pelvis Cancers? Smoking is the most important risk factor for kidney and renal pelvis cancers. Other risk factors include; Being obese; Taking certain pain medicines for a long time; Having high blood pressure; It is not known whether the increased
risk is due to high blood pressure itself or the medicines used to treat it; Having certain genetic conditions; Being exposed to a chemical
called trichloroethylene, which is used to remove grease from metal.
Colorectal Cancer: Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the colon or rectum, it is
called colorectal cancer. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short.
Lifestyle factors that may contribute to an increased risk of colorectal cancer include: Lack of regular physical activity; A diet low in fruit and
vegetables; A low-fiber and high-fat diet; Overweight and obesity; Alcohol consumption; Tobacco use.
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A safe-space support group that addresses trauma, safety,
loss, emotions and the future while
incorporating culturally specific topics and activities
Community members welcome ~ age 18 and up
Questions?
Call the CARE Program
541-444-9680
Wednesdays
5:30-7pm
Siletz Health Clinic
Community Health Staff
Siletz Area
Community Health Director
Ruby Moon: 541.444.9686
Tobacco Prevention & Education Coordinator
Corey Strong: 541.444.9682
Community Health Advocates
It’s National Nutrition Month!
It can feel overwhelming to be constantly bombarded
with information about the latest fad diet or super
food. Good nutrition is about having a balanced diet
and it is easier than you may think! Try incorporating
the following tips to help you and your family to eat
healthier.
Amy Garrett: 541.444.9652
Hannah Glaser: 541.444.9613
Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist
Francisca Rilatos: 541.444.9672
CARE Program
Kimberly Lane: 541.444.9679
Jenifer Metcalf: 541.444.9638
Kira Woosley: 541.444.9680
Transportation Coordinator
Behavioral Health Room
Add healthy fats! Good sources of
healthy fats include olive oil, nuts,
seeds, certain types of fish, and avocados.
Cut down on sodium! Purchase food that is labeled “low sodium” and avoid prepackaged or
processed foods.
Increase your fiber intake! Good sources of fiber
include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
and legumes.
Make your plate colorful! Foods like dark, leafy
greens, oranges, and tomatoes are loaded with
vitamins, fiber, and minerals.
Cecillie Butler: 541.444.9633
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ATK, aka Alan,
My friend, we have lost a dear friend to God Almighty. He needed another
angel to look over us.
Gladys Bolton, she thought the world of you, Alan, helped you so much and
was a good friend to you when you were in prison. I just found out at our elder
meeting (Jan. 19, 2019) that they laid her to rest in Siletz.
It has broken my heart. I’m glad I got to know her, she was a special lady who
will be missed and always loved.
Love, your friend Sly
Babies!
To the Lane family – I love you.
Sylvia Butler
To the Williams family – I love you.
Sylvia Butler
Welcome to the world
Presley Grace Wyles
Dec. 21, 2018
6 pounds, 9 ounces
19½ inches long
2019 Standing Committee Vacancies
Love, Mom, Dad, Acelynn
and Paisley
Positions are Open Until Filled
Congratulations!
Culture, Housing and Education
Any Tribal member interested for consideration in serving on a 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.
Chairman, continued from page 2
Government Day at the Capitol
Many activities were planned for
Oregon Indian Week in February. Tribes
were invited to meet with Gov. Kate Brown
to discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Bill and
in a separate meeting with her to discuss
the status of Indian gaming in Oregon.
We also were invited to join the governor for dinner at the governor’s mansion.
We appreciated being able to hearing from
her and share our concerns.
The Legislative Commission on
Indian Services met Feb. 20 and on Feb.
21, Tribes shared program information/
displays at the Capitol.
Name: ______________________________________ Roll No: ______________
In August 2018, Garrett Williams
began his second year of college at
Haskell Indian Nations University in
Lawrence, Kan. Garrett has made the
honor roll in each of his semesters at
school, making the Dean’s List in the
spring semester of 2018. His family
is very proud of him.
Mom, Poppa, Grandma and
your aunts
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ___________
Telephone: Day ( ) __________________ Evening ( ) _____________________
If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by
inserting the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest
in more than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference, 1
(first choice), 2 (second choice) and 3 (third choice).
____ Education Committee (1 vacancy) ____ Housing Committee (3 vacancies)
____ Cultural Heritage Committee (2 vacancies)
Chemawa birthday
Chemawa Indian School celebrated
129 years as the oldest residential boarding school in the U.S. with a pow-wow
held Feb. 23.
If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal
Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
Use Amazon Smile
to donate to STAHS
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.
Thank you for supporting STAHS!
1. Go to Amazon.com.
2. In the Department drop down box,
type Amazon Smile.
3. See Amazon Smile – You shop.
Amazon Gives.
4. Follow the easy directions.
2019 College Students Summer Internship Program Deadline
Students attending college can apply for the Tribe’s 2019 College Students
Summer Internship Program. To be eligible, you must be at least a half-time student
attending a two-year or four-year college and in good academic standing.
Applications will be mailed to known students, but if you do not receive an application, please contact Assistant General Manager Bonnie Petersen or the education
specialists at any Tribal area office to request an application.
This program assists Tribal students with locating internship placements to gain
work experience in their field of study. Ten slots are available for 2019.
Students can work up to 328 hours at Tribal minimum wage (currently $12/hour)
and can be placed within or outside of the Tribe.
Students selected for the program must complete an orientation, criminal history
background check and drug screening (Note: The Tribe does not recognize Oregon
laws allowing the use of medical or recreational marijuana).
Placements can begin in June, but must be completed by Sept. 30, 2019.
Students should send a completed application and an unofficial copy of their
transcripts to:
By Mail
CTSI
Attn: College Internship Program
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
By Fax
541-444-2307
By Email
collegeinterns@ctsi.nsn.us
Deadline for applications to be received at the Siletz central administration
building is 4:30 p.m. on March 15, 2019.
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Tenas Illahee Childcare Center in 2003;
opening the Tillicum Fitness Center and
a new USDA food distribution warehouse
in Siletz in 2008; and opening the Siletz
Recreation Center in 2009.
Through its economic development
division, the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation, the Tribe purchased the Lincoln
Shores office complex in Lincoln City in
2001 and opened the Siletz Gas & MiniMart in Siletz in 2004, the Logan Road RV
Park in Lincoln City in 2004 and the Hee
Hee Illahee RV Resort in Salem in 2006.
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Tribal offices in Portland, Salem and
Eugene are housed in Tribally owned
buildings. The Eugene office moved to
its current location in 2005, the Salem
office did the same in 2006 and the Portland office moved to its current location
in 2008.
The Tribe also played a lead role in
opening the Siletz Valley School in 2003
and the Siletz Valley Early College Academy in 2006.
The Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage
Society (STAHS) was formed in 2013 as
a nonprofit to enhance the Tribe’s ability to
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develop the Siletz Tribal Cultural Center.
STAHS also helps the Tribe with acquiring
object and archival collections.
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln
City opened in 1995. In 2004, the Siletz
Tribe purchased the former Shilo Inn adjacent to the casino and opened Chinook
Winds Casino Resort. Chinook Winds
Golf Resort opened in 2005 when the
Tribe purchased the former Lakeside Golf
and Fitness Center in Lincoln City.
The combination of Tribal employees and those at Chinook Winds Casino
Resort has made the Siletz Tribe the largest employer in Lincoln County.
The Siletz Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $16.3 million
through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and other Tribal resources.
Chinook Winds has donated more
than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising
items since 1995. It also provides in-kind
donations of convention space for various
fund-raisers as well as technical support,
advertising and manpower for events.
Roger Manuel Rilatos – 1957-2019
Roger Manuel Rilatos, 61, of Siletz,
Ore., passed away peacefully surrounded
by numerous loved ones at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore., on Jan.
30, 2019.
Roger was born in Toledo, Ore., on
May 28, 1957, to the late Robert and
Maxine Rilatos. He was a member of the
Siletz Gospel Tabernacle and a proud
member of the Siletz Tribe.
Roger married Dorene (Mason) Rilatos on Aug. 18, 1995, who survives him.
He is also survived by his children, Priscilla Vanderark, Kari Rilatos, Robbie Jay
and Karli Jay; and his siblings, Marlene
Stuart, Robert Rilatos Jr., Selene Rilatos, Rollie Rilatos and Valerie Hibdon.
He has numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Roger’s wake was held Feb. 7 at the
Siletz Dance House. His Celebration of
Connie Lee Williams – 1939-2018
Roger Manuel Rilatos
Life was held Feb. 8 at the Siletz Tribal
Community Center, followed by a potluck.
Cherine Beth Martell – 1939-2019
Cherine Beth Martell, age 79, passed
away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2019, in
Siletz, Ore. She was born July 23, 1939,
to Leonard Logan, recipient of the
Purple Heart for his actions in WWII, and
Madge Turner.
Cherine lived a life that was blessed
with love that she both gave and received.
Her children fondly reflect that she was a
wonderful mother, the strongest person
they’ve ever known, who had powerful
connection with nature.
Truly, Cherine specialized in nurturing and protecting the natural world. She
served for 20 years as a steward of the forest in Hemlock, Wash., and surrounding
areas, where she planted trees and bravely
fought forest fires. After she left Hemlock,
she worked on fishing boats in Alaska.
Later, as a retiree living among her
Tribal family on Siletz native lands, she
spent her time feeding and looking after
stray woodland creatures. Underlying
these noble actions, her notable accomplishments included Cherine’s devotion
to Jesus Christ. His teachings guided
her ambitions and choices, helping her
become a woman who is lovingly remembered for her excellence in caring for and
protecting God’s creation.
While Cherine is now united with her
twin brother, Larry; her son, Raymond;
and Jim Turner, the father of her children,
she is survived by her loving husband,
Connie Lee Williams (79 years
young) of Siletz, Ore., passed away
Dec. 22, 2018. She was born Jan. 17,
1939, in California to Leonard and Nellie
(Dunnermooth) Hackney.
Connie married Matthew Williams
Jr. on July 2, 1955, in Goldendale,
Wash. They were blessed with six children: Ronda, Matt, Roxanne, Robina,
Rory Williams, BJ and Wendy Wawrak.
Connie also has 25 grandchildren, 49
great-grandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild.
Connie loved spending time with her
family and friends. She enjoyed many hobbies such as cooking, gardening, crafts,
sewing, traveling and taking cruises.
Her kindness and gentleness has
touched many lives and she lives on in
those she left behind.
The family of Connie Williams would like to extend sincerest gratitude to
all those who came and showed us so much love and support. Thank you to all
of you who helped at the service, brought food, helped in the kitchen and to
Pastor Lindstrom.
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
Tribal Member 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). This is for a three-year appointment from July 2019 through June 2022.
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2019.
Cherine Beth Martell
Andrew Martell; her sister, Debbie; and
her children, Darlene, Robert, Diane, and
Janice; along with 11 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family recall Cherine’s
beautiful smile, bright eyes and cackling
laugh and their memories of wild games
of Yahtzee and 10,000 serve fond reminder
of their time with her.
Cherine’s family has requested privacy
in their mourning and will not hold a
public service. Condolences can be sent
to Andrew Martell, 34C Takelma Court,
Siletz, OR 97380.
The STCCF Advisory Board is composed of seven positions, including one
Siletz Tribal Council representative; three at-large Siletz Tribal members; two
non-Tribal members agreed upon by the Oregon governor and Tribal chairman and
approved by the Tribal Council; and one non-Tribal member selected by the Tribal
chairman from a list provided by the governor and approved by Tribal Council.
Advisory Board members serve in a volunteer capacity but are reimbursed
for mileage and per diem for attendance at quarterly board meetings and distribution receptions.
The Advisory Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October to
review applications from charitable organizations, schools and other local government programs. Board members make recommendations to Tribal Council for the
distribution of charitable funds. Board members also assist with the distribution
of awards at receptions held each quarter at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
To learn more about the charitable fund, please visit ctsi.nsn.us/CharitableContribution-Fund or contact Denise Garrett, advisory board secretary, at stccf@
live.com; 800-922-1399, ext. 1227; or 541-444-8227.
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
Tribal Member Application for Advisory Board
Wanda M. Melton – 1931-2019
Wanda M. Melton (Collins) died Feb. 12, 2019. Wanda May Collins was born
Aug. 17, 1931, to Wilbur Collins and Ella Kimball (Collins) in Lane County, Oregon.
A lifelong Oregon resident and descendant of the Tututni Indian Tribe, Wanda’s
great-great-grandfather was Chief Shellhead (given name); Indian birth name: Oneatta,
Chief of the Tututni Indian Tribe.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Herman William Melton;
and sons Jack William Melton and John Wayne Melton.
She is survived by her sons, Mickey Jay Melton and Dickey Ray Melton.
Herman and Wanda resided in Siletz, Ore., for many years prior to moving to a
senior living facility.
Wanda was buried at the Paul Washington Cemetery on the Siletz Reservation in
Siletz on Feb. 27.
CTSI Jobs
Name: ____________________________________ Roll No: _____________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: __________________________________________________
Telephone: (Day) __________________ (Evening) _____________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Applications must be received by May 31, 2019, to be considered for an
appointment to the STCCF Advisory Board. Tribal Council will make an appointment in June 2019.
Return form to CTSI STCCF, Attn: Denise Garrett, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
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Tribe continues to give through charitable fund to help communities
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $193,289.76 to 46
organizations on Feb. 1 as it continued its
quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary
donations and cooperative measures to
the Siletz community, Lincoln County and
the state of Oregon. The seven-member
charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $12.5 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its
tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $16.3 million
through the charitable fund and other
Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has
donated more than $6.5 million in cash
and fund-raising items since it opened
in 1995. The casino also provides inkind donations of convention space for
various fund-raisers as well as technical
support, advertising and manpower for
many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is March 4, 2019. Eligibility for
money from the charitable fund is limited
to two categories:
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Entities and activities located in the
Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area
(Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane,
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas
counties)
Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United
States
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399,
ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 973800549. Applications can be submitted via
e-mail at stccf@live.com.
Feb. 1 – Distribution of
$193,289.76
Arts – $1,500
North Albany Middle School, Dolce Voices
– support for trip to sing at Carnegie
Hall in New York; Albany, OR; $1,500
Cultural Activities – $12,328
Chemawa Indian School, Pow-Wow Club
– folding chairs, shelf unit, wagon and
totes for pow-wow and other events;
Salem, OR; $2,528
Deer Ridge Native American Religious
Services – cultural art supplies and
sweat lodge firewood for Native
inmate culture and religion program;
Madras, OR; $800
Lhaq’TeMish Foundation – supplies and
food for Paddle to Lummi 2019; Bellingham, WA; $3,000
Portland State University, Native American Student and Community Center
– support for Native graduates’ Honor
Day and Blanket Ceremony; Portland,
OR; $2,500
Powder River Correctional Facility – buffalo, venison, other food and supplies
for annual Native Circle Pow-Wow;
Baker City, OR; $500
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Recipients of grants from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund in February
Siletz Tribal Royalty – airfare, lodging,
rental car and parking to attend
Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow in
Albuquerque; Siletz, OR; $3,000
Education – $$23,807
Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay –
books and materials for Inspired Writers Project, author to visit sixth-grade
classes in Newport, Toledo, Siletz,
Waldport and Lincoln City; Newport,
OR; $2,900
Long Tom Watershed Council – supplies for youth traditional ecological
knowledge education in Long Tom
watershed; Eugene, OR; $1,200
Monroe Middle School – chairs designed
for music instruction and movable
chair-storage carts; Eugene, OR; $5,462
Neskowin Valley School – Lego and
robotics classroom sets to expand
STEM education and student access
to technology; Neskowin, OR; $1,000
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for
Holocaust Education – computer
and furnishings for new hands-on
educational lab to extend museum’s
exhibits; Portland, OR; $7,750
Salem Keizer Public Schools, Indian Education – supplies, snacks and buses for
three-week summer academic camp
for American Indian/Alaska Native
students; Salem, OR; $2,800
Sam Case Elementary School – fee for
student inquiry activity and visit to
Hatfield Marine Science Center science lab; Newport, OR; $195
Toledo Public Library – “Userful” cloudbased technology to manage library
access and patrons’ use of computers;
Toledo, OR; $2,500
Environment & Natural Resource
Preservation – $6,000
Newberg Education Foundation – water
quality monitors to be used by Newberg High School’s student-led Chehalem Valley watershed project;
Newberg, OR; $6,000
Health – $19,800
Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding
Center – scholarships for therapeutic
equine sessions; Siletz, OR; $5,000
Community Chapel at Ames Creek –
ready-to-eat food for Kids Food Pak
program; Sweet Home, OR; $2,000
Corvallis-Albany Farmers Markets – children’s tokens for Power of Produce
Club to be used at the markets; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Lincoln County Master Gardeners Assoc.
– GreenBed raised garden beds and
soil to make Yachats community
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garden more accessible to elders;
Newport, OR; $3,000
Lower Nehalem Community Trust – hoop
house to improve plant starts for food
bank’s distribution to community gardens; Manzanita, OR; $2,300
Mountain Gospel Fellowship – gas vouchers
for volunteer drivers for Friday produce
distribution; Falls City, OR; $1,500
North Santiam Gleaners – food for community food bank and school backpack program; Scio, OR; $2,000
Philomath Community Gleaners – food
for community food bank; Corvallis,
OR; $2,000
Historical Preservation – $4,000
Friends of Historic Butteville – add air
conditioning to existing furnace/HVAC
system of Butteville Store, owned by
Oregon Parks and located at Champoeg State Park; Donald, OR; $4,000
Housing – $5,200
Lincoln City Warming Shelter – food
and three months’ rent for emergency
weather shelter and homeless resource
center; Lincoln City, OR; $5,200
Other – $71,710.40
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
– update computers of ATNI staff;
Portland, OR; $2,435
Centro de Ayuda – Spanish/English resource
guides to serve Latino students and
community; Newport, OR; $1,750
Logsden Community Club – flooring
material and installation in community center; Logsden, OR; $10,000
Oregon Coast Community College – water
bottle-filling stations at OCCC’s
four campus sites; Lincoln City, OR;
$4,251.40
Oregon Native American Chamber –
update computer equipment and
office technology of ONAC staff;
Portland, OR; $3,774
Siletz Valley Schools – continue roofing
repairs on elementary wing; Siletz,
OR; $49,500
Prevention – $26,569.93
Chemawa Indian School – hats and visors
for baseball and softball teams;
Salem, OR; $1,000
City of Sweet Home – sponsor Sweetheart
of a Run in a Sweetheart of a Town to
support youth services; Sweet Home,
OR; $2,000
Hillsboro High School, Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation celebration; Hillsboro, OR; $500
Lincoln County School District – adaptive
swimming program at Toledo, Lincoln
City and Newport pools for students
with special needs; Newport, OR;
$3,733.10
Northwest Wahines Surf Collective – surfing equipment to grow the Wave Warrior and Siletz Surfer Girls programs;
Waldport, OR; $6,994.97
Philomath High School, Senior All-Night
Party – alcohol- and drug-free graduation celebration; Philomath, OR; $500
Siletz, Eddyville, Toledo Baseball Assoc.
– baseball and softball equipment
for estimated 20 teams for ages 4-15
years; Toledo, OR; $7,341.86
Taft High School, Senior Parent Group
– alcohol- and drug-free graduation
celebration; Lincoln City, OR; $500
Taft Tiger Boosters – buses for North
County middle school sports; Lincoln
City, OR; $3,000
Toledo Grad Night – alcohol- and drugfree graduation celebration; Toledo,
OR; $500
Youth Movement, UO – lunch for Native
Youth Movement event; Eugene, OR;
$500
Public Safety – $22,374.43
Children’s Advocacy Center of Lincoln
County – Meta-Interview and MetaScope software to improve child
abuse forensic information and case
management; Newport, OR; $10,000
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – four
sets of high-coverage tactical body
armor for SWAT response; Newport,
OR; $9,400
Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue –
replace worn out gear and rope used in
technical search and rescue missions;
Milwaukie, OR; $2,974.43
Need Rental
Housing?
The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the
Low-Income Rental Program waiting
list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and
Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms –
Neachesna Village).
Applications can be obtained at any
Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem,
Portland, Siletz) or online from the
Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow
links – Tribal Services-HousingLow Rent Apartments &
Home Ownership.
For any questions, call 800-922-1399,
ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322
Fax: 541-444- 8313
Yachats Youth/Family Activities Program: Growing literacy and family fun
By Andy Taylor
Have you heard of the Yachats Youth
& Family Activities Program? Well now is
your chance to get to know a little about
the wonderful involvement this organization has in the community.
The Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program, or YYFAP for short, is a
nonprofit group providing superior, safe
and educational children’s and wholefamily activities.
Yachats Youth & Family’s Mission
Statement: The purpose of the Yachats
Youth & Family Activities Program is to
provide a safe and supportive environment
for children, to be an advocate for youth
and families, and to provide and encourage activities that integrate youth into
the community.
YYFAP received $5,300 in 2018 from
the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund for playground equipment for preschoolers and in 2017, received $1,000
for study lessons and materials to support Creative Curriculum activities in the
preschool program. Overall, YYFAP has
received $19,585 since 1998.
YYFAP offers Preschool and Indoor
Park for children age 3-5. Additionally,
during the school year comes another
program that involves preschoolers, the
Families Together program.
During this time, kids sit down for
story time and receive a copy of the book
to take home with them. This is also an
opportunity to enjoy a free dinner and
play in all offered games not only with
your own family, but others as well. This
gives participants the chance to catch up
with old friends and make new ones, thus
creating stronger community support.
In October, YYFAP threw its annual
Halloween-themed Families Together
event. Between 55-60 families attended
and the organization, its volunteers and
the volunteers of the Yachats Presbyterian
Church served 174 dinners.
Eighty-nine copies of There Was an
Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider
were distributed to young readers, as well
as a spooky story for older readers.
In the Albino family, going to YYFAP
started when Amber Albino (mom) was
just a child herself. She participated in
the family events with her own family
Photos by Andy Taylor
Above: Patricia reads at story time.
Right: The Albino family enjoys a meal.
growing up and when she moved back to
the area and heard it was still going, she
was excited to bring her own children to
participate. They have attended multiple
Families Together events and the girls
love it.
Leslie, the oldest of the siblings, said,
“It’s so much fun here!” Her sister, Zahlia,
was shyer about expressing herself but
nodded with excitement while agreeing
that they really enjoyed coming to the
event. They both look forward to attending
more quality time at Families Together.
Marie Dejournett has been coming
to Families Together for a little over three
years now. It started with her youngest, Joseph, who attended the YYFAP
preschool. She says, “Story time is their
favorite thing but we stay for the whole
thing. They absolutely love it.”
Marie named off some of what she
likes most about the program. Her favorite
part, she says, is, “All the kids get to take
the story home with them. We have col-
Siletz Community Dental Clinic
Contact the Siletz Community Dental Clinic if you experience dental pain or a
dental emergency. Staff will do everything they can to see you as soon as possible.
Morning check-in time is Monday-Thursday from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and Friday
from 9-9:30 a.m.
Afternoon check-in time is Monday-Friday from 1:30-2 p.m.
Volunteers needed to cut firewood for elders
The Natural Resources Department periodically receives inquiries from Tribal
elders asking if there is anyone who would be willing to cut Tribal firewood for
them. We are starting a list of volunteers willing to cut firewood for Tribal elders
and a list of elders who want someone to cut firewood for them.
If you fit either category, please call the Natural Resources Department – Denise
Garrett at 541-444-8227, Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or either at 800-9221399. We will then pair up volunteer firewood cutters and elders in need.
Please note, this is a volunteer activity. No one will be paid to perform this
service and elders should not be charged anything to receive firewood.
A Tribal firewood permit is required and is issued by Natural Resources.
lected so many story time books from this
and it’s only promoting positive literacy
with the kids.”
The Dejournett children, ages 6 and
12, were both having too much fun to sit
and talk. That should speak for itself but
just in case, head on down to the Yachats
Youth & Family Activities Program every
month for a great night of family fun.
Visit YYFAP on Facebook or its website (yachatsyouth.org) for future Families
Together dates and help this program’s
attendance grow and promote education
and families.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s
Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal
government will not discriminate in
selection because of race, creed, age,
sex, color, national origin, physical
handicap, marital status, politics,
membership or non-membership in an
employee orgnization.
CTSI constantly is looking for
temporary employees to cover vacancy,
vacations, maternity leave and extended
sick leave. If you are looking for temporary work that can last from 2-12
weeks, please submit an application for
the temp pool.
Send applications to:
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Fax number: 541-444-8375 or 800-9221399, ext. 1375
Human Resources: 800-922-1399,
ext. 1274, or 541-444-8274
Website: ctsi.nsn.us
Email: hrdepartment@ctsi.nsn.us
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… from the State of Florida honoring Joy Prescott, a Seminole immersion school
teacher, as teacher of the year …
… to Little League International’s decision to ban race-based mascots from all
sanctioned competition …
Our resilience is seen in Tribal nations’ building of robust economies, which provide
jobs and family economic security to hundreds of thousands of Native people and tens
of thousands of non-Native people. Indian Country has a long way to go, but in more
and more places, we are becoming primary drivers of economic growth, fostering a
better quality of life for all.
Our unity is seen in our growing alliances, powerfully displayed in recent legal
briefs defending the Indian Child Welfare Act. They saw 325 Tribal nations, 57 Native
organizations, 31 child welfare organizations, 21 states, several members of Congress
and other partners join forces to keep Native children immersed in their Tribal families,
cultures, languages and communities.
Our strength is heard in the enduring power of our songs – prayers of tolerance
and humility, sung with a good mind and enlightening purpose in the face of ignorance
and arrogance.
It is seen in the mid-term elections. In North Dakota, New Mexico, Minnesota and
elsewhere, Native people, understanding the stakes, turned out to the polls like never
before – despite determined efforts to keep us away. In many places, we were the margin
of victory, showing we are a political force to be reckoned with.
And our resurgence is seen in the record number of Native candidates who ran for
federal, state and local office – and won!
On election night, I rose to applaud Peggy Flanagan, who as Minnesota’s new
lieutenant governor, becomes the highest-ranking Native woman elected to executive
office in the United States!
Like many of you, my spirit was stirred by Ruth Buffalo, who took the oath of office
in North Dakota in her traditional regalia, honoring her ancestors. Ruth’s victory was
pure, poetic justice, as she upset the state legislator who sponsored the bill to suppress
Native voters by making them show IDs with residential street addresses.
And in our nation’s capital, I was deeply moved by the first two Native Congresswomen in U.S. history – Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids – at their swearing in,
embracing in a moment of solemn reflection about their historic achievement and all
who sacrificed to make it possible. They join Tom Cole and Markwayne Mullin to give
Indian Country its largest Congressional delegation ever.
Casual observers of Indian Country’s resurgence may deem it an overnight phenomenon.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Our success flows from the foresight and counsel of our ancestors.
It is driven by the core values and relentless spirit that have sustained our societies
and cultures for millennia.
It grows today thanks to decades of planning, preparation and hard work of so
many Tribal leaders, elders, advocates, youth, everyday Tribal citizens, Native Vote
coordinators and our ever-expanding network of partners and allies.
Long before Wes Studi and Lyle Thompson came along, there was Chickasaw
storyteller Te Ata, Osage ballerina Maria Tallchief, and Santee Dakota philosopher
John Trudell, who showed the world that only Native people can truly define their own
humanity and speak their own truths.
And before Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids rose to this moment, there was …
… Elizabeth Peratovich, a well-known Tlingit civil rights leader,
… Ada Deer, a Menominee who served as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
and ran for Congress …
… and Denise Juneau from Fort Berthold, who became the first Native woman elected
to statewide office in Montana.
These leaders and many others cleared paths for Deb and Sharice to follow.
The truth is we’ve always been strategic planners and shrewd actors who adapt to
and overcome the great challenges before us.
Today, as the first, distinct, Indigenous peoples of this land, we perpetuate our
time-honored tradition of applying lessons learned from a closely held past to confront
threats to our continued resurgence, ensuring our enduring vibrancy.
Indian Country owes our resurgence to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination
– the inherent authority, strength and wisdom to ably tackle the great challenges of our
time, just like our ancestors did before us.
Tribal leaders gathered 75 years ago to create the National Congress of American
Indians to respond to the greatest threat of their time: the federal policy of terminating
Tribal governments.
Through tireless struggle, Indian Country overcame that threat and in the decades
since, NCAI has spearheaded Tribal nations’ efforts to fend off the gravest threats to
our right and ability to govern our lands, citizens, affairs and relationships as we see
fit, from safeguarding the civil rights of Native people to protecting where and how
we practice our spirituality.
NCAI continues to answer that call, for the threats we face today are just as daunting.
Take the recent government shutdown, this nation’s longest ever.
This pointless crisis wreaked financial havoc on millions of Americans, including
a disproportionate number of Native people.
It represented a gross dereliction of duty by our leaders in Washington, who are
sworn to uphold the federal government’s legally mandated trust and treaty obligations to
Tribal nations by providing adequate, stable funding for programs that serve our people.
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The shutdown cut particularly deep across Indian Country, disrupting access to
vital services like health care, housing and food distribution, and endangering public
safety, from unplowed, snow-covered roads to unsupported children at high risk.
It also meant opportunities lost. The Quinault Indian Nation, for example, lost a
$1.4 million timber sale during the shutdown, just because it couldn’t get a signature
from the feds.
Yet like we’ve always done, Tribal nations rose to meet a challenge not of their
own making.
Many found creative ways to stretch their limited financial reserves to ensure
employees supported by federal dollars could keep receiving a paycheck.
Others deployed innovative measures to help their citizens and other local residents
make ends meet. The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, for example, kicked in its own
money and established a GoFundMe page to provide groceries to those furloughed or
working without pay.
The Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico, meanwhile, offered affected workers
jobs at its businesses.
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho culled from its bison herd to provide meat
to workers unable to buy food for their families.
And the Navajo Nation’s utility authority allowed furloughed employees to delay
paying their bills until after the shutdown’s end.
Tribal nations took these steps because as responsible governments, we take care
of our communities, no matter what. We certainly don’t manufacture crises to avoid
doing so.
And with it likely to take months, perhaps years, for us to fully recover from this shutdown, Indian Country cannot afford – and America should not stand for – another one.
And no leader of the federal government should stand for it either. Each took an
oath to protect the U.S. Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That
solemn oath is to this country – not a party or an individual. If there’s another shutdown, it should include the salaries and health care of everyone in Congress and the
White House.
Indian Country faces another daunting threat in the administration’s effort to undercut the regulatory framework by which Tribal nations place land into trust.
The Department of the Interior cannot be allowed to simply “make it up as it
goes along” when deciding whether to take land into trust for Tribal nations, ignoring
decades of established precedents in the process.
The department’s recent “about-face” in rejecting the Mashpee Wampanoag’s
placement of traditional homelands into trust is especially troubling. If left to stand,
it threatens to create a class system of “haves” and “have nots” among Tribal nations.
Some Tribal nations will be able to take newly acquired land into trust to protect
sacred places; others will not.
Some will be able to regrow their land bases to empower economic growth; others
will not.
They will be subject to the whim and conflicted interests of whoever is running
Interior at the moment.
This not only ignores the Indian Reorganization Act’s mandate of Tribal selfdetermination, it is patently and arbitrarily unfair.
We demand Interior rescind its Mashpee decision and recommit to its earlier
precedent regarding land-into-trust applications under the 2014 Carcieri “M” Opinion.
We also call on the DOI solicitor to reinstate the Alaska “M” Opinion, which affirms
the secretary’s authority to place land in trust to benefit Tribal governments in Alaska.
The federal government’s policy for Tribal lands needs to put the interests of Tribal
nations first – and no one else’s.
Equally concerning to Indian Country is the rushed and ill-conceived reorganization
of the Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs, done largely without
Tribal input and against our declared wishes.
This effort has featured alarming changes made with no consultation or explanation.
For example, the abrupt “Thursday Night Massacre” saw vital high-level administrators across the BIA reassigned to distant places to work on issues or with Tribal
communities they had little experience with. This left several regions without a permanent regional director for months on end, handicapping the bureau’s ability to serve
Tribal nations on the government’s behalf.
This reorganization threatens to diminish the authority of BIA regional directors
within Interior’s overall structure and seeks to isolate the BIA from other agencies at
Interior. This will, in turn, isolate and weaken the programs and services that those
agencies provide Indian Country.
NCAI reiterates our call to the administration to halt the Interior and BIA reorganizations so it can assess their negative impacts on Tribal communities and then
integrate Tribal priorities into a revamped restructuring plan.
We also demand Interior heed the call of Indian Country and Congress by creating an Under Secretary for Indian Affairs, so that our priorities can get their just due.
Another grave threat impacting not just Indian Country but the entire planet is
CLIMATE CHANGE.
The science is settled. The evidence? Undeniable. Our world is gravely ill, human
beings are the cause and only we can administer the cure.
Climate change threatens our well-being, places and ways of life in every conceivable way.
And by all accounts, Indian Country is feeling the wrath sooner and worse than
other populations. From Shishmaref in Alaska to Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana
to Taholah Village in Washington, hundreds of Tribal communities are losing homes
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to waters rising from global warming. Many Tribal nations are relocating entire communities before they’re lost for good.
Climate change also erodes our ability to exercise our inherent and treaty-reserved
rights to hunt and fish by ravaging our subsistence resources and their life-giving habitats.
Pervasive droughts caused by changing weather patterns constrict our ability to
harvest traditional foods and medicines, while our sacred sites grow ever more vulnerable to wildfires, flooding and erosion.
And as the administration’s National Climate Assessment explains, Tribal economies, which depend on our “self-determined management of water, land, natural
resources and infrastructure,” are being impacted “by changes in climate.”
Tribal nations have long understood Mother Earth’s delicate balance and the sacred
charge we have to nourish her as she does us. We developed finely tuned management
practices to steward the natural world so it could continue nurturing all living things …
… from controlled burns to reduce wildfire damage …
… to water conservation strategies to offset prolonged droughts.
Despite significant legal and policy barriers that complicate our efforts to carry
out this hallowed commitment to stewardship, Tribal nations are leading.
From Blue Lake Rancheria in California to the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Maine to
the Native Village of Kotzebue in Alaska, we are developing climate action solutions
and coalitions that provide common-sense blueprints for the world to follow.
NCAI supports Tribal nations’ climate action efforts, from advancing their consensus priorities at the U.N. to advocating for Tribal water settlements in an age of
increasing water scarcity.
We are leading on climate action because we recognize future generations will
either revere us for our bold initiative in this moment or condemn us for the doomed
planet we’ve left them.
Simply put, we can no longer afford deniers. We need doers – doers committed to
working together as one to save our planet for all.
We need the U.S. government to lead with us.
Yet today we find that government broken.
The shutdown is a sobering reminder of the failed state of our partisan politics.
Given climate change and the other monumental challenges this country faces, America
can no longer afford a government fixated on settling political scores and pandering
to corporate interests. Indian County certainly can’t.
We must cleanse our governance of the politics of racism and fear, the rhetoric of
winners and losers, false narratives about “zero sum” economics that fuel inequality
– and all else that divides us.
Our leaders in Congress and the administration must come together to place the
fate of our children and grandchildren – including Native ones – ahead of rigid dogmas
and their own campaign coffers. We must – and will – hold them to that standard.
While considered by some a lost art, bi-partisanship is the only proven path to
meeting this nation’s challenges. The recent Farm Bill is a prime example of the good
that comes to all when our leaders put nation before party.
The Farm Bill and recent Tribal energy legislation also affirm that Indian Country’s
issues are not partisan issues. They are America’s issues. They transcend political party.
Every member of Congress and the administration has a duty to faithfully execute the
government’s legally mandated trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal nations, no
matter who voted for them on Election Day.
In 2019, performing that duty means …
… ensuring a complete count of Native people in Census 2020 …
… and repairing the “Broken Promises” reported by the U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights by fully funding the federal government’s trust responsibility …
Finally, performing that duty means …
… committing to appointing federal judges who understand and respect the unique
political and legal status of Tribal nations …
… confirming a permanent IHS director, when we’ve been without one for four
years, which is outrageous …
… and ensuring the Interior secretary doesn’t just pay lip service to Tribal sovereignty, but upholds it in practice. The federal government’s trust responsibility
is not discretionary!
In closing, to the U.S. government, I promise that:
NCAI will be there every step of the way, partnering with you and holding you
accountable, just as we have since 1944.
To our elected leaders and the American people, I invite you to:
Become Indian Country’s allies! Learn from us about our histories, governments
and contemporary life! Engage with us to understand what respect for Native people
entails and how you can help us achieve our goals for thriving Tribal cultures and
communities.
To Indian Country, I remind you that:
The National Congress of American Indians is your D.C. watchdog. We have your
back in protecting Tribal sovereignty and fighting for your priorities. Always have,
always will!
To Tribal leaders, I implore:
Now more than ever, NCAI needs your voices, your guidance, your wisdom, your
partnership and your help if we are to collectively forge our chosen pathways to vibrant
futures. Our people can afford no less in this time of great uncertainty – and great
opportunity.
May God bless all of you and may God bless Indian Country. Thank you.
General Council Meeting
Saturday, May 4, 2019 • 1 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Siletz, Oregon
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
… avoiding another shutdown …
… fully repairing the damage the last one caused, including doing right by not
just federal employees, but federal contractors who serve Indian Country …
… and authorizing ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS for the BIA and Indian Health
Service, so we are insulated against partisan gridlock from here on out. As
fellow Tribal leader Aaron Payment said during the shutdown, we “pre-paid in
full” with our lands for federal programs and services, and now the government’s
“mortgage payment is due.” From now on, we want that payment guaranteed
on time, every time!
Programs
Minors’ Trust – Kiddie Tax
Tribal Members’ Concerns
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
Performing that duty to uphold the federal trust and treaty responsibilities also means …
… enacting a clean Carcieri fix to bring long-overdue certainty to the land-intotrust process …
… stemming the tide of violence against Native women by strengthening the Violence Against Women Act, passing Savanna’s Act, and including Tribal nations
in Victims of Crime Act funding …
… and protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act, for our Native families have suffered the agony of having our children ripped from us for far too long – an
agony that, sadly, Indigenous migrant families along our southern border now
share with us.
Adjourn
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Contact your local CHA –
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The CHA will determine if you
meet the criteria for Life Alert
(examples: live alone, health
condition, etc.)
Performing that duty also means …
…ending the assault on our unique political status, notably allowing states to
interfere in Tribal provision of Medicaid services …
… investing substantially in Tribal infrastructure – on Tribal terms …
… Passing the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act and Native
American Business Incubators Act, which will strengthen our ability to build
diversified economies …
… properly implementing the Farm Bill and 477 workforce development law …
… combatting the growing number of hate crimes against Native people …
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The CHA will assist you in
applying for Life Alert at no cost
through community options. If
you do not qualify for Life Alert
at no cost, the Siletz Community
Health Clinic will cover the cost.
You can reach the community
health advocates at:
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Siletz – Amy Garrett or Hannah
Glaser at 541-444-1030
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Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at
541-390-9494
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Eugene – Adrienne Crooks at
541-484-4234
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Portland – Verdene McGuire at
503-238-1512
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Siletz Tribal
Behavioral Health
Programs
CEDARR
Community Efforts
Demonstrating the Ability to
Rebuild and Restore
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment,
and Women’s and Men’s
Transitional
Mission Statement
We will utilize resources to prevent
the use of alcohol and other drugs,
delinquency and violence; we
will seek to reduce the barriers to
treatment and support those who
choose abstinance.
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Siletz Clinic: No-show optometry patients
must use walk-in clinic
In the Siletz Clinic’s Optometry
Department, after one no-show patients
will not be able to schedule appointments for six months.
Patients will have acces to our
walk-in clinic on the last Thursday of
the month from 8:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Thursdays
March 28
April 25
May 30
Patients will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Salem: 503-390-9494
Portland: 503-238-1512
Funded Orthodontic Treatment Screening
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
March 6 • Noon
For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
Siletz Community Health Clinic
200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz
CHS-eligible only.
Dental Walk-In Clinic
1. Dental and Optometry
a. First No-Show
Patient will receive a letter providing notice about the no-show
appointment and their requirement to utilize the department’s Walk-In Clinic
for appointments. Walk-in availability is first-come, first-served. Patient will
be required to utilize the Walk-In Clinic for six months, after which patient
will be able to return to scheduling appointments.
The Dental Clinic will see walk-in
patients every other Tuesday from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
with check-in by 3:30 p.m. Patients will
be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services offered at the walk-in clinic
include denture/partial adjustments and
chairside relines, fillings, first step root
canal, extractions and exams.
Walk-in dates
March 5 and March 19
April 2 and April 16
Excluded visit types: Partials,
dentures, crowns, implants and hygiene
appointments will need to be addressed
during a regularly scheduled appointment with your primary dentist.
Siletz Tribal Vocational
Rehabilitation Program (STVRP)
STVRP is here to assist members of ANY federally recognized Tribe in overcoming barriers to
employment. We work with individuals who have disabilities and live within the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians’ 11-county service area.
Examples of Services:
Guidance and Counseling
Referral to Services
Employment Services
Résumé Writing
Interviewing Techniques
Job Coaching
Culturally Relevant Individualized Services
Evaluations and Assessments
Training Placement Opportunities
Adaptive Equipment
For more information about STVRP, please inquire at 800-922-1399. Services are provided in all area
offices, however to inquire about services, ask to be transferred to the office nearest you that is listed
below.
EUGENE AREA OFFICE
SALEM AREA OFFICE
SILETZ ADMIN. OFFICE
2468 West 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
3160 Blossom Dr NE, Ste. 105
Salem, OR 97305
201 SE Swan Ave.
Siletz, OR 97380
EUGENE OFFICE – JERAMIE MARTIN, Program Director
After-hours crisis line now available
at 541-444-8286 or 800-600-5599
Because mental health and relapse
crises do not always happen during business hours, Siletz Behavioral Health has
arranged a collaboration with an afterhours crisis line called Lines for Life.
On weekends and during the weekday
hours of 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the number to the
Behavioral Health front desk is forwarded
to Lines for Life, where you will be connected with a live mental health counselor.
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SALEM OFFICE - DANA RODRIGUEZ, Program Aide; TONI LEIJA, Counselor/Job Developer
SILETZ – RACHELLE ENDRES, Counselor/Job Developer
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The counselor will do everything he/she
can to help de-escalate, advise and support.
Afterwards, this information can be
shared with our mental health counselor
so follow-up care can be provided.
Of course, if there is an emergency
and you fear that you or someone else is
in imminent danger, please call 911. That’s
always the fastest way to get help.
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• Intellectual /
Mind
Siletz
Tribal
Voc.
Rehab.
• Physical
Important information for college-bound Tribal seniors
March
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Check for three Tribal scholarships
at ctsi.nsn.us.
Complete scholarships.
Start working on Tribal higher education or adult vocational training grant
application. This can be found on the
Tribe’s website and is due June 30.
Review the Student Aid Report (SAR).
You should start receiving admission
responses.
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Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
•
Make final decision about which college or university you will attend.
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If you decide to decline enrollment to a
college or university to which you have
been accepted, send notice indicating
this to the college’s admissions office.
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Scholarships
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Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
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Big Future (scholarship search engine)
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Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
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OregonStudentAid.gov.
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Catching the Dream 2019 Summer
Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2019
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Intertribal Timber Council Truman D.
Picard Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2019
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Steven R. Nelson Native Educator
Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2019
NAJA-Facebook Journalism Project
Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2019
University of Idaho College of Natural Resources McCall Outdoor Science School Scholarships
Deadline: Rolling
American Indian College Fund: TCU
Scholarship
Deadline: Contact TCU Financial Aid
Office
For more information about the Siletz Tribal language program,
•
May
April
This is the deadline for final decisions
for universities.
Send letter of intent to registrar.
Line up a summer job.
Attend your Senior Awards Night.
Review any award letters and be sure
you understand the terms and conditions that accompany each type of aid.
If necessary, arrange for housing and
a meal plan (at school).
Other
Opportunities
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Center for Native American Youth at
the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador
National Youth Leadership Forum
STEM Program Nomination Form
Deadline: Various
Send thank you notes to any person/
committee from which you received
a scholarship.
June
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Tribal higher education and adult
vocational training applications are
due June 30!
Attend graduation – congratulations!
Make arrangements for your final grades
to be sent to colleges/universities.
Good luck!
Internships
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Institute for Journalism & Natural
Resources Grants
Deadline: March 15, 2019
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Sequoyah National Research Center
Internships
Deadline: March 15, 2019
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Tribal Researchers’ Cancer Control
Fellowship Program
Deadline: March 22, 2019
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The Student Conservation Association
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Northwest Youth Corps
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Saturday Academy - FREE Classes
for Native American Students
Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grants
Deadline: April 22, 2019
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NBC News Summer Fellows Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
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Pearson Packaging Systems Engineering Internship
Deadline: Open until filled
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Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural
Incubator Internship
Deadline: Various
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NW Native American Research
Centers for Health Research Support
Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
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Northwestern University’s Center
for Native American and Indigenous
Research Undergraduate Fellowships
Deadline: Rolling
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: Multiple
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Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
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EPA Environmental Research and
Business Support Program
Deadline: Multiple
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National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
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Claremont Native American Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
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American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
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Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
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ON TRACK OHSU!
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Caldera Youth Program
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The SMART Competition
please visit siletzlanguage.org.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information
is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
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Tribal Council Timesheets for January 2019
Gloria Ingle – 1/1/19-1/31/19
Lillie Butler – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
10
2.75
1
Ind
10
2.75
1
6.5
1.75
6
1
1.75
2.25
13.25
1.25
6.5
1.75
6
1
1.75
2.25
13.25
1.25
Gmg
2
6
STBC ED Tvl
4
2
3
4
4
7
6.5
1/2-8
1/9
1/10
1/11
1/14-16
1/17
1/18-22
1/23
1/24
1/25
1/27-30
1/31
Packets
Meyer Memorial, clinic mtg, packets
Eugene community mtg, packets
Special TC – gaming
Packets
Siletz community mtg
Packets
Salem mtg, packets
Salem community mtg, packets
Regular TC
ATNI
Portland community mtg
TC
2.5
5.75
1.5
.5
1
Ind
2.75
1.5
1.5
Gmg
3.5
1.25
5.75
6
2.5
.75
1.5
2.5
.75
1.5
2
1
2
.5
7.5
.5
7.5
3
6
1/1-7
1/8
1/9
1/11
1/14-16
1/17
1/20-21
1/23
1/26
1/28-29
Packets
CPT, packets
Meyer Memorial, clinic mtg
Special TC – gaming
Sign checks, packets
Siletz community mtg, packets
Packets
Salem mtg
Packets
ATNI
Reggie Butler Sr. – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
8.25
2.5
Ind
8.25
2.5
2
2
Gmg
4
STBC ED Tvl
1/2-8
1/9
4
2
6
5.75
2.5
5
5.75
2.5
5
3
1.75
2.25
13.5
2.25
1.75
2.25
13.5
2.25
4
4
7
6.5
Sign checks, packets
Meyer Memorial, clinic mtg,
sign checks, packets
1/10
Eugene community mtg, packets
1/11
Special TC – gaming
1/14-16 Packets
1/17
Siletz community mtg, packets
1/18-22 Sign checks, packets
1/23
Salem mtg
1/24
Salem community mtg, packets
1/25
Regular TC
1/27-30 ATNI
1/31
Portland community mtg, packets
Tribal Council Email Addresses
Tribal Chairman: Delores Pigsley
dpigsley@msn.com
Vice Chairman: Alfred “Bud” Lane III
budl@ctsi.nsn.us
Treasurer: Robert Kentta
rkentta@ctsi.nsn.us
Secretary: Sharon Edenfield
sharone@ctsi.nsn.us
Lillie Butler
lbutler@ctsi.nsn.us
Loraine Butler
loraineb@ctsi.nsn.us
Reggie Butler Sr.
rbutler@ctsi.nsn.us
Gloria Ingle
gloriai@ctsi.nsn.us
Angela Ramirez
angelar@ctsi.nsn.us
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STBC ED Tvl
1.25
5.75
3
.75
2
17.5
.75
2.25
17.75
.75
.75
1.5
1.5
.75
4
.75
4
1/2
1/3
1/7
1/9
1/10
1/11
1/12
1/13-16
1/23
1/24
1/25
1/27-31
STAHS, develop operations plan
Packets
STAHS, develop business plan
AAA lunch
Health Comm
Special TC – gaming
Candidates Fair
STAHS, business plan/contract dev
Salem mtg
Packets
Regular TC
ATNI, OR Tribes, area office
Robert Kentta – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
STBC ED Tvl
Gmg
6
Loraine Y. Butler – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
2.75
1.5
1.5
Ind
2.5
5.5
1.75
.5
1.25
Ind
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1
2
1.5
1
2
1.5
Gmg
1.5
4
STBC ED Tvl
2
3.5
3.5
2.5 3.5
6
1/10
1/11
1/14
1/15
1/23
1/24
1/25
1/31
Packets
Special TC – gaming
Governor’s oath of office
Mtg w/ WS, Umatilla
Salem mtg
Packets
Regular TC
OR Tribes
Alfred Lane III – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
.5
1
1
Ind
.5
1
1
Gmg
STBC ED Tvl
3
.5
1
4
4
4
.5
1
1/9
1/14
1/15
1/23
1/24
1/25
Meyer Memorial
Governor’s inaugural
Mtg on sea lion bill
Salem mtg
Packets
Regular TC
Delores Pigsley – 1/1/19-1/31/19
TC
3.75
Ind
3.75
2
1.75
1.5
1.25
4.25
1
2
2
1.75
1.5
1.25
4.25
1
2
2.25
1
15
2.25
1
15
Gmg
1
STBC ED Tvl
4
4
1/9
1/10-12
1/14
1/15
1/16-17
1/23
1/24
4
1/25
1/26-27
1/28-31
3
.25
.25
1/1-8
2
Mail, agenda items, admin, sign
STBC checks
Meyer Memorial, clinic mtg, mail
Mail, prep for council
Governor’s inaugural, mail
Mtg on sea lion bill, mail
Mail, prep for council, agenda items
Salem mtg, mail, prep for council
Salem community mtg, prep for
council
Regular TC, mail
Mail, agenda items
ATNI, mail, prep for council,
OR Tribes
Angela Ramirez – 1/1/19-1/31/19
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
What to expect when you’re approved for hearing aids through
CHS – You will be referred to Costco for hearing aids. Costco hearing aids cost
50-60 percent less than other providers with equal quality.
Your Contract Health Services team will help you obtain a Costco membership and help with transportation barriers. We look forward to working
with you.
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TC
Ind
5
1.25
5
1.25
1.75
5.25
.75
2
8.25
1.75
5.25
.75
2
8.25
Gmg
2.5
5.5
1
STBC ED Tvl
1.25 1/1
1/3-8
1/9
1.25 1/11
1.25 1/12
1/13-22
3
5
1/23
1/25
3.5 1/27-31
Casino to Siletz
Email, packets
Meyer Memorial, clinic mtg
Special TC – gaming
Candidates Fair
Email, packets
Salem mtg, sign checks
Regular TC
ATNI, OR Tribes
SEE OUR STARS SHINE
Grand Funk
Railroad
March 29 & 30, 8pm
Tickets $40-$55
Chicks with Hits
May 3 & 4, 8pm
Tickets $25-$40
$100,000
POWER
WHEEL
Take your shot, spin the wheel. There’s a lot of
money on hand. Hit the Chinook Winds logo three
times in a row, you pocket A HUNDRED GRAND
March 21 – April 28!
THURSDAYS AT 7PM
For tickets call 1-888-MAIN ACT (1-888-624-6228) or purchase online at
chinookwindscasino.com. Discount available for Winners Circle Members.
We’ll draw for 3 finalists. Each spins the wheel
three times. Top score wins $2500. The others
pocket 500 $and Dollars.
SUNDAYS AT 4PM
We’ll draw for 3 finalists. Each spins the wheel
three times. Top score wins $5000. The others
pocket 500 $and Dollars AND $500 CASH!
HEADLINER
DON BARNHART
March 22 & 23,
8pm, $15
FEATURING
MICHAEL HARRISON
Tickets available at the Chinook Winds
Casino Resort Box Office.
Buy by phone at 1-888-MAIN-ACT
(1-888-624-6228), 541-996-5776 or online.
21 and over event, doors open at
7:30pm with a no-host bar.
HOST
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CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
MVP
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
ELITE
PREMIER
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
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Collect FREE entries weekly with your
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MEMBERS - collect 1 entry
MVP - collect 2 entries
PREMIER - collect 3 entries
ELITE - collect 4 entries
Collect even more entries with your tracked play in
the casino. Collect an entry with every 100 points
earned on Slots, Table Games, Keno and Bingo. Collect
an entry with every hour played in a cash Poker game!
Rules available at Winners Circle
TUESDAYS
THURSDAY SLOT
TOURNAMENT
Night Owls, win a share of
3500 $and Dollars!
March 14, 2019
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CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
MVP
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PREMIER
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ELITE
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and collect DOUBLE POINTS until midnight.
Top session finishers win 25 $and Dollars.
Top tournament finishers win up to
500 $and Dollars!
Tournament entry is open to 270. Register at a
promo kiosk up to two hours before start time.
Double points credited by 8am the next day.
If you’ve had at least 55 birthdays,
you’re IN, and Tuesdays are just for YOU!
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Top finisher each session entered in
Bonus cash drawing!
MARCH 19 starting 8:30am. DOUBLE POINTS
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6pm-10pm! Win up to 500 $and Dollars!
Tournament entry is open to 315. Register at a
promo kiosk up to two hours before start time.
Double points credited by 8am the next day.
Rules available at Winners Circle. Management
may change offers at any time.
Rules available at Winners Circle.
Management may change offers at any time.
chinookwindscasino.com • 1-888-CHINOOK • Lincoln City
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Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Entertainment
March 22-23: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
March 29-30: Grand Funk Railroad
8 p.m., $40-$55
April 5-6: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
April 26-27: Cheech & Chong
8 p.m., $35-$50
May 3-4: Chicks with Hits
8 p.m., $25-$40
May 10-11: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
Tickets go on sale 90 days
in advance.
Concerts in the showroom are
for ages 16 and older. Comedy
on the Coast in the convention
center is for ages 21 and older.
Rogue River Lounge
Fri & Sat: Ultrasonic DJ, cover
10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Chinook’s Seafood Grill
Weds: Kit Taylor (pianist) – 5 - 9 p.m.
March 1-2: Purple Cats (blues)
March 8-9: Hecktic Week (variety)
March 15-16: Briana Renea (country)
March 22-23: Mike Branch Band (rock)
All 8 p.m. to Midnight
Special Events
Sun: 100% Payout Blackjack Tourney
Sparkling Sunday Brunch at Siletz
Bay Buffet
Mon: Bearable Mondays
Fri: Seafood Feast at Siletz Bay Buffet
Sat: Filet Night at Siletz Bay Buffet
Mon-Fri: Happy Hour at Rogue River
Lounge (3-6 p.m.)
Tue: Boomers Club
$2 Taco Tuesdays at Aces Sports
Bar & Grill
First Tuesday: Boomer Slots
Third Thursday: Twilight Slots
Wed: Wine Wednesdays at Chinook’s
Seafood Grill
March 9: Cross Country Golf Tournament
March 17: Green Ball Golf Tournament
For more information or to obtain
tickets for all concerts, call
the Chinook Winds box office
at 888-CHINOOK (888-244-6665)
or 541-996-5825; or call
888-MAIN-ACT (624-6228).
All events, concerts and promotions are subject to
change at the discretion of Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook or visit our website
at chinookwindscasino.com.
For more information about events in North Lincoln County, visit
lcchamber.com, oregoncoast.org or lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
Mike Fisher, general manager, and Karol Lynch, wardrobe seamstress and latest
Superstar Award winner
Lynch named latest resort Superstar
Karol Lynch, wardrobe seamstress, has been selected as the fourth quarter (2018)
Superstar for Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
If you want to be part of a great team and looking for a new career opportunity,
Please call Human Resources at (541) 996-5800 or (541) 996-5806.
www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
Lynch was nominated by coworkers for going above and beyond in the job. At the
Paula Abdul concert, a seamstress was needed immediately. Lynch stepped up and took
care of everything that was required quickly and efficiently, while still completing all
of the fittings for Security’s new uniforms on time.
Congratulations to Karol Lynch! Thank you for your invaluable skills and support!
Lynch will receive a plaque, $1,000 and a Superstar winner’s pin. A marble tile
plaque, engraved with her name, will be displayed at the front entrance to the casino.
Chinook Winds directors, selected staff, Tribal elders and Siletz Tribal Gaming
Commission staff attended the Superstar ceremony in the casino’s Convention Center
on Jan. 31.
Calling all Tribal member business owners
If you would like to be on the
preferred Tribal members business list
with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail,
email or drop off your business card,
brochures, or business information to:
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
1777 NW 44th St.
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone: 541-996-5853
Fax: 541-996-3847
erica@cwcresort.com
Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore., offers 24-hour Las Vegasstyle gaming, an 18-hole golf course, headline entertainment from some of music’s
most legendary stars, three full-service restaurants, a secure child care facility and
arcade, and a 243-room ocean-view hotel.
For more information, visit chinookwindscasino.com, or call 888-CHINOOK
(244-6665) or 541-996-5825.
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One-, five-, 10-, 15- and 20-year employees also were recognized for their service
to the organization.
Chinook Winds’ BEACH core values form the foundation on which staff perform and
conduct themselves daily. These values, which spell out “BEACH,” include: Be Passionate & Determined, Embrace Change, Accountability, Customer Service and Happiness.
Nominations go through several reviews before a final selection is made. Both
casino staff and casino guests can submit Superstar nominations.
With more than 800 employees and only four of these awards given each year, it’s
a real honor to be chosen as the Superstar.
Hotel rates for Siletz Tribal members
Siletz Tribe hotel rates all year round! No longer do you have to guess at what
your rate is and worry about higher rates in the summer. One rate for each hotel
type is now $79 for standard deluxe oceanfront rooms and $99 for oceanfront
junior suites.
Tribal Council approves expanded out-of-area health benefits for 2019
The Tribal Council has allocated
excess pledge revenue/third party revenue for health benefits. 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
Tribal Health Department and reside
outside the Tribe’s 11-county service
area. These funds are intended for Tribal
members who are not eligible for Purchased/Referred Care (PRC, formerly
Contract Health Service).
The benefit is up to $2,000 for
dental, hearing and medical.
Pharmacy and cataract benefits
are available in addition to the annual
benefit of dental, hearing and medical.
Vision benefits are available every other
year with the exception of annual benefits if you are an elder, child or student,
or have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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Pharmacy
Cataract Surgery
Vision
$500
$2,000
$450
All benefits are subject to funding
availability. 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 may call Jan. 2
for medical of $500 and then call again
Oct. 7 for dental of $1,500 for a total
of $2,000.
When it receives a call for preauthorization, PRC will authorize for
household members only and voice
messages do not hold funds. The individual must speak to PRC staff and
obtain an out-of-area (OOA) number
to secure funds.
If you are not already registered for
health services, please call anytime to
request an application.
Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or call
your PRC tech directly.
If your last name begins with:
A-G call Gail at 541-444-8329
H-O call Chrissy at 541-444-9622
P-Z call Joella at 541-444-9649
The remaining 2019 authorization
schedule is as follows:
For more information about the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society,
visit huu-cha.org.
April 1 • July 1 • Oct. 1
STRCP has new due date for loan applications
Tribal members can maintain monthly golfing
privileges at Chinook Winds Golf Resort
Tribal members receive free greens fees and can walk nine or 18 holes at no
charge. If a cart makes golf more enjoyable, it is only $10 for nine holes or $15
for 18 holes.
New this year – We offer Tribal members monthly cart lease and golfing
privileges starting at $75/month.
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Tribal individual cart lease $75/month
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Couples membership with cart lease $125/month
• Couple membership is eligible for any individual living in the same
household as the Tribal member.
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Tribal family membership with cart lease $150/month
• Couple plus children in the same household under age 24 will have full
golf and cart privileges (must be a licensed driver to drive the golf cart.)
Golf is an outstanding way to spend some time with your family and friends.
Please take advantage of all of our employee benefits and spend some quality
time outdoors this spring on the beautiful Oregon Coast.
Cory Camilleri is our golf pro at Chinook Winds Golf Resort.
Siletz News Letters Policy
Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is
published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about
stories printed in Siletz News and other Tribal issues.
All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in
order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any
letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of
a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks
or unsubstantiated statements.
Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council.
Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for
length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142.
Please note: The general manager
of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief
of Siletz News.
Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
Assistant: Andy Taylor
The Siletz Tribe Revolving Credit Program (STRCP) announces changes to
the due date for loan applications.
Starting March 1, 2019, and every month thereafter, completed loan applications must be received by the STRCP credit administrator by 4 p.m. at the Siletz
Tribal Business Corporation office in Lincoln City, Ore., to be considered at the
next monthly STRCP board meeting.
The STRCP board meeting dates have not changed and will remain the third
Tuesday of every month except where noted.
For more information or if you would like to inquire about a loan, please visit
stbcorp.net or contact Tracy Garrison, STRCP credit administrator, at 541-9942142, 877-564-7298 or tgarrison@stbcorp.net.
Kauffman & Associates receives
grant to assist Native businesses
Northwest Native Ventures will
offer training in 3 states
SPOKANE, Wash. – Kauffman
& Associates, Inc. (KAI) was recently
awarded a $300,000 grant from the
Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA) to launch Northwest Native
Ventures (NNV), a business incubator
for American Indian, Alaska Native and
Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
to the next level,” said Jo Ann Kauffman
(Nez Perce), KAI president and founder.
NNV offers free training and technical assistance on:
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SBA 8(a) federal contracting certification and other certifications/programs
Federal contracting best practices
Strategic business management
Entrepreneurship
Cost and expense management
KAI is a Native woman-owned business. It was one of 10 organizations
awarded more than $3 million in MBDA
grants to support programs for American Indian-, Alaska Native- and Native
Hawaiian-owned enterprises.
For more information on NNV, contact Elizabeth Bohnee, project manager,
at 509-789-2867 or elizabeth.bohnee@
kauffmaninc.com
MBDA is an agency of the U.S.
Department of Commerce that promotes
the growth of minority-owned business
through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy and research.
Founded in 1990 by Kauffman, KAI
improves the health, education, environment and economic status of American
Indians, Alaska Natives and other disadvantaged populations. Its clients include
federal and state agencies, Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, foundations
and private-sector businesses.
Learn more about NNV at kauffmaninc.com/northwest-native-ventures.
“We are excited and grateful for this
opportunity to assist Native businesses in
the Pacific Northwest as they look to grow
About KAI
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Happy Bir thday to Bubby Bear
Johnathan – 23 years. And Happy Sweet
16 Birthday to Baby Bear Alanna.
With all of our love, Mom and Dad
Welcome home, Jacob John! We’re so
proud of you and so thankful you made it
home safely. We love you.
Love, Dad, Mom and all of your brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews
Happy 11 th Bir thday to Kendra
Navarro! We love you!
Love, Dad, Casey and Nola
Happy 45th Anniversary to Lenny and
Sheryl Simmons! 45 years of marriage, 3
children, 5 precious grandchildren with
one more on the way, lots of love, laughter
and countless happy memories. Wishing
you both continued love and happiness for
many years to come.
Love, Sister Ann, Flipper, Drew, Two
Two, Derek, AJ, Mae Mae, Rich, Chey
and Mello
Happy Belated 11th Birthday to Cori
and Happy 3rd Birthday to Crystin! We
love you so much!
Love, Mom and Dad
Tribal members receive a 15%
discount on spaces at Logan Road
RV Park located in Lincoln City,
Ore. Call 877-LOGANRV or visit
loganroadrvpark.com for more information.*
Tribal members receive a 15%
discount on spaces at Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort located in Salem, Ore.
Call 877-564-7295 or visit heeheeillahee.com for more information.*
Happy 19th Birthday, Isaiah! Where
has time gone?
Love, the Bens and Tomlinsons
*Subject to availability
Free child ID kits from the
Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155;
child.idkits@state.or.us
Siletz Tribal Athletic Commission Vacancy
The Athletic Commission was formed to promote and offer different types
of sport activities at the Siletz Tribe’s gaming center and/or at other locations on
Tribal trust land. It was established to create rules and regulations for the conduct
of each sporting activity and to regulate each sporting activity that is authorized
by the Tribal Council.
The Athletic Commission consists of three members and a Tribal Council
member. Two of the three members may be a non-Tribal member with experience
in the conduct and regulation of sporting activities.
The Athletic Commission shall permit and regulate only those sporting
activities specifically authorized by Tribal Council and permitted by applicable
law. The following activities are authorized by Tribal Council: boxing (amateur
and professional), wrestling (amateur and professional) and mixed martial arts
(amateur and professional).
The Athletic Commission shall be responsible for regulation of any sporting
activity that occurs on Siletz lands to ensure that the conduct of such sporting
activity comports with all Athletic Commission regulations and applicable laws.
Athletic Commission members shall be reimbursed for approved travel,
subject to the availability of funds.
If interested in an appointment to the Siletz Tribal Athletic Commission,
please complete a résumé and submit it to Tribal Council, Attn: Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380-0549 or fax it to 541-444-8325.
Vacancy will be open until filled.
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Happy, Happy 15th Birthday to our
beautiful granddaughter, Rylee, on
March 1! Hope you have a wonderful
birthday! Hugs and kisses! Love you with
all our hearts!
Grandma and Grandpa
Happy 2nd Birthday to Creed! We love
you so much!
Gramma, Grampa Rick, Mom, Dad,
Jordan and your entire family!
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items per person, plus one photo if desired.
All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section.
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Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission.
Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible.
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