Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (2020)

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

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Calendar

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Notice to Tribal Members about

COVID-19 Relief Programs

COVID-19 Relief Programs funded by the CARES Act

have a deadline of December 1st to apply. Funds

from the US Treasury CARES Act are set to expire

December 31st, 2020, and we will need time to process

these applications and final payments.

Programs funded from sources other than the CARES

Act will still be available to Tribal Members—please

contact the department they are ran through to

determine availability and eligibility.

COVID-19 Relief Programs for

Tribal Members

The Tribe has multiple programs right now to

help with the negative impacts of the COVID-19

pandemic.

COVID-19 Housing Relief Assistance

Limited rent and mortgage relief is available to Siletz

households negatively impacted by the COVID-19

pandemic. Assistance is a one-time payment to Siletz

household’s landlord or Mortgage Company and is

available anywhere in the United States. It is available

to low-income and non-low-income households.

For mortgage relief contact: Jeanette Aradoz 541444-8316 or Cecelia DeAnda 541-444-8315.

Rent relief contact Brett Lane 541-444-8317, Isaac

DeAnda 541-444--8314 or K.C. Short 541-444-8310.

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Community News

Community News

COVID-19 Childcare Assistance Application

COVID-19 Relief Programs exhausted.

for Tribal Members

The Tribe has multiple programs

right now to help with the negative

impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Energy Assistance

Energy assistance is available for

Siletz Tribal households who are

experiencing a negative impact due

to the COVID-19 pandemic. This

Water/Sewer Relief Program

program is through the Housing

Department. There are no income

The water/sewer relief program is

for Siletz Tribal households who are restrictions.

experiencing a negative impact due Property Tax Assistance

to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is

To be eligible for property tax

open to applications and will stay

assistance, clients must meet HUD

open until all funding has been

low income criteria and be impacted

exhausted. This program is operated

by the COVID-19 Pandemon a first-come, first-served basis

ic. Property taxes are not eligible to

COVID-19 Food Assistance

be paid from US Treasury – CARES

Act funding. For assistance with

The purpose is to provide Siletz

property taxes, please contact

Tribal households experiencing

negative impacts due to the COVID- Jeanette Aradoz at (541) 444-8316.

19 pandemic with food assistance.

Funding for the COVID-19 Food

All COVID-19 Relief Program

Assistance Program is operated on a

policies, information and applicafirst come, first served basis. Services

tions are accessible on the CTSI

are available throughout the United

website.

States of America. This program will

remain open until funding is

Most Often Requested Numbers

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Siletz Clinic

(800) 648-0449

Chemawa Clinic

(800) 452-7823

Siletz Admin

(800) 922-1399

Chinook Winds

(888) 244-6665

CTSI, Eugene

Area Office

(541) 484-4234

CTSI, Salem Area

Office

(503) 390-9494

NARA

(503) 224-1044

NAYA

(503) 288-8177

(Application can be found on the CTSI Website under

Corona Virus Updates & Resources)

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) has CARES funding to

assist tribal member households with expenses directly related to COVID19. CTSI wants to support tribal member households who are affected by

COVID-19 with their childcare expenses. These funds must be spent by

December 31, 2020. Siletz Tribal member households can qualify for a onetime payment of up to $500 per child per month (as long as funds are

available). Funds will be paid directly to Childcare Providers.

To qualify:

 Children must be an enrolled Siletz tribal member.

 OR the descendants/dependents of a Siletz tribal member AND an

enrolled Siletz tribal member resides in the household.

 Tribal member households located outside of the 11-county service area

regardless of income.

 Tribal member households located in the 11-county service area

(Lincoln, Marion, Benton, Linn, Lane, Polk, Tillamook, Yamhill,

Clackamas, Washington, Multnomah) and are over income for the CTSI

Childcare Assistance Program. Please note: If you complete the

application and you reside in the 11-county service area and meet the

income qualifications for the CTSI Childcare Assistance Program, a

representative from the program will contact you.

 Complete the application, and return with an invoice and completed W9 tax form from the Childcare Provider.

To apply for COVID-19 Childcare Assistance, complete the application and

mail it to DeAnn Brown, PO Box 549, Siletz, OR, 97380; drop it off in the

drop off box at the Tribal Administration Building; email it to

deannb@ctsi.nsn.us; or fax it to 541-444-2307. You must include an

invoice from your Childcare Center or Childcare Provider and your

provider must complete a W-9 tax form. An application will only be

considered complete when there is an invoice AND a W-9 tax form

completed by the childcare provider.

If you have questions please contact DeAnn Brown at (541) 444-2532.

Completed applications (with all documentation) must be received at

the Tribal Administration Office by December 1st, 2020 at 4:30 PM

PST.

477 Self-Sufficiency Program

477 Self-Sufficiency Program

Have you completed your  Native Hawaiian

technology survey?

The available components through the

The purpose of the technology survey is

to see if the 477 program can assist clients

with accessing workshops via webinars.

Program are cash grant services,

emergency utility assistance, job training,

job retention services and supportive

services.

If you have any questions please call the

program staff at PAO and speak with

Tamra Russell or Anna Renville at (503)

238– 1512.

The Program Manual lists all available

components in detail and the requirements

of each. All components of the 477 SSP

are available on a budgetary basis.

477 Self Sufficiency

Mission Statement

To assist eligible clients in attaining selfsufficiency. The 477 Self-Sufficiency

Program will serve the following groups as

they work towards this goal:



Siletz Families



Native American



Alaskan Native

Contact a Tribal Services Specialist for

more information about current

components that are available.

Your Success is Important to

Us!

Contact a Tribal Services Specialist for more

information about current components that are

available.

If you have questions or to apply, please call the

Portland Area Office (503) 238-1512 and speak

with Anna Renville, or Tamra Russell.

CTSI Childcare Assistance Program

CTSI Childcare Assistance Program has expanded services and can now serve children

that are under the age of 13 years and who are descendants and/or dependents of

enrolled tribal members. Families must reside in the eleven county service area

and parents must be working or enrolled in higher education or job training. For more

information or to request and application call DeAnn Brown at 541-444-2450 or 1-800922-1399.

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Behavioral Health

Siletz Community Health Clinic

Heading into fall:

is planning a few video game tournaments

As we head into fall, it is a good time to be in the next few months. Please call the

office for more information! Potential

more mindful of how we spend our

games include Rocket League, Minecraft

daylight hours,

and NBA2K.

as they are

starting to

shorten. Getting

outside is

important to get

the natural

vitamin D our bodies often lack in

Oregon. With smoke from wildfires

making the air quality hazardous at times,

be sure to look at the index before

venturing outside.

Suicide Prevention:

With the darker weather, and unnaturally

dark weather due to smoke, moods can

take a turn for the worse, even without

warning. If you or a loved one is

experiencing thoughts of ending their life,

or just feeling like they need someone to

talk to, please reach out to the 24/7

National Suicide Prevention line:

1-800-273-8255

They have online chat available 24/7/too:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

You can also text this 24/7 crisis line:

Text HOME to 741741

Coming up soon:

A virtual Youth Conference will be

provided this

year, so check

with your local

area office staff

to find out

more details!

The Youth

Services Team

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Mental Health Specialist services

include:

Video-counseling/Telehealth, couples

counseling, adventure-based therapy (postpandemic), youth, adult and family

counseling with emphasis in experiential

healing and person-centered therapy.

Rachel likes to meet people where they are

at, and help them be the best they can be

with what they have. She is currently

taking new clients (currently providing

only virtual and phone services), so please

call and book an appointment today!

Traditional Coping

October is a good time to continue

gathering wood for our Elders for the

winter, which had to be canceled in

September due to wildfires and smoke.

Run for the Rogue could not take place

this year due to the pandemic, but some

people shared photographs of years past.

Let’s pray that next year the Run can

happen. As always, smudging, sweat

lodges (keeping in mind social distancing),

talking circles (virtually when necessary)

and prayer are all traditional ways to

connect with the Creator and feel recentered.

Portland Area

Office

Salem Area

Office

Mondays &

Tuesdays

Wednesdays &

Thursdays

(503) 238-1512

X1417

1-(503) 390-9494

x1864

Siletz Community

Health Clinic Services

During COVID-19

video.

Phone # 541-444-1030

Behavioral Health (A&D counseling/mental health counseling) – visits are

available by phone or video.

Please call the clinic for current available

services as things change rapidly and we

may offer more or fewer services

depending on COVID-19’s impact to the

community. Current services being

offered are listed below along with some

answers to questions we’ve been asked.

Pharmacy – continues to provide

services. You may pick up your

medication at the clinic for curb-side

pick-up or your medication can be mailed

to you. Delivery services are also

available in the Siletz community.

Available Services

Medical/Lab – visits are available by

phone or video. Some patients are

brought in when their health care requires

it. Please call your medical team to

discuss any concerns.

COVID-19 - if you think you have been

exposed to someone with COVID-19,

please call the clinic and we will discuss

self-isolation guidelines and determine if

you meet criteria for testing. The clinic

does provide Covid-19 testing.

Optometry - visits are available to

patients with an eye emergency or

hardware emergency. Please call the

optometry department to discuss any

concerns.

Medication Assistance Therapy

(MAT) – visits are available by phone or

Tribal Member Specific

Dental – visits are available to patients

with a dental emergency only. Please call

the dental department to discuss any

concerns.

Community Health – continues to

support members in navigating resources

during the pandemic. For additional

information, follow Community Health

@ ‘Siletz Health Clinic’ on Facebook.

Purchased/Referred Care – is

providing PRC #s and processing

claims. Staff is working altered/reduced

hours, so please call back if you do not

receive a call back as staff may be out.

Education & Youth Update

each household with CTSI

Youth including descendants,

JOM, and CTSI housing. (1

per household)



CTSI Youth Winter 3 v 3

Online Tournaments with 2

K—Minecraft and Rocket

League. To register email

Jeffs@ctsi.nsn.us or go online

to CTSI Youth Facebook.



Traditional Drum Classes via

ZOOM are on Tuesdays at

4pm and every 2nd Saturday at

11am.



CTSI Reading—Every Wed. at

4pm on ZOOM. Please contact

Katy at katyh@ctsi.nsn.us., if

you would like your child to

join.



Virtual Tutoring Coming up

Education Updates

Dear Parents and Families,

We understand what a difficult

time this is for our families in

numerous ways.

The Siletz

Tribe is trying to do everything

possible to help our families

navigate this time.

For up to date information you

can also view a number of the

Facebook pages that have been

created to help our families be

aware of the many opportunities

for our youth and yourself. The

youth page is a great one to find

out about opportunities for our

youth. This can be found under

CTSI Youth on Facebook.

The Youth Team is sponsoring a

number of programs for youth—

we hope you will check these

out.

For information please email

Katy @katyh@ctsi.nsn.us or call.

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COVID Childcare Funds are

available $500 per child per

month through December.



Cultural Smudge Kits; Free to

Adult Education

Funding to assist Tribal

members with the cost of GED

testing, renewing professional

licenses and other employment

enhancement programs and

classes. Call for more

information—there is no

deadline.

Katy 503-238-1512

Education & Youth Update

The Siletz JOM

Supplemental Program can

help all Native youth (3-18)

pay for programs, activities,

supplies both cultural and

academic. For an application

you can contact Katy Holland

at katyh@ctsi.nsn.us or go

online to www.ctsi.nsn.us

(under Education) for an

application.

The 2021-2022 Free

Application for Federal Aid

will open on September 29,

2020. (The tribe requires

students apply each year ) If

you are planning on

attending college in the fall

of 2021 please plan to apply.

You do not have to have your

taxes completed for that

year. Check the FAFSA

out—www.fafsa.ed.gov

File your FAFSA by January

30, 2021. Contact Katy for

more information.

Siletz Tribal Youth Activity Fund For Siletz Tribal youth—1st grade to

Coming in October is the

senior in high school. This fund

helps to pay for: enrichment

Salmon Celebration—at

activities, school registration, sports,

Parks near you. Contact

culture activities or sports or

Katy for more information academic supplies. Please call Katy

at (503)238-1512.

at 503-238-1512 or

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

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Education for Everyone

Athabaskan Language

pronunciation. Volume 2

A Guide to Accessing word’s

contains animals, birds, colors, fish,

Athabaskan Language greetings and goodbyes, insects, and

trees and brush. Volume 3 contains

Online

lessons on sentence structure and word

Ch’ee-la xwii-t’i

order.

(Greetings everyone)

Each lesson has a complete practical

alphabet sound chart. All three volumes

have a word document and audio

recording for each lesson. Tests are

available if you want to use them.

To assist Tribal Members during this

time of social distancing and the

interruption of our normal schedules,

To access the Siletz Talking Dictionary,

this tutorial on how to access language

materials and recordings from the Tribal click on Siletz Language website. Drop

down three lines and click on www.

website has been developed.

siletzlanguage.org, go to the Talking

I hope you and your families are safe

Dictionary tab and click on it. The Siletz

and healthy during this time. Hopefully Talking Dictionary Page will appear.

many folks can access these materials

Just below the words “Search for” is an

from the safety of their homes. Go to

empty white box. Type in the word you

www.ctsi.nsn.us. Enter in your roll

are searching for and click on the

number and last four digits of your

Social security number to log on to the “search” button just below the box. The

word and the Athabaskan equivalent will

Tribal member access area. Click on

appear just below the search box. To

“Our Heritage.” On the drop down,

hear the word being spoken, simply click

click on “Language.”

on the red ear icon on the left side of the

Lots of written and recorded materials page.

are available in this section. The NuuYou may have to wait a few seconds for

weeya’ (Our Words) Language

Dictionary is on this page. You can click the page and sound to load, depending

on your connectivity. Some of the words

on the selection A to Z to look up

written English language words and their also have pictures.

Athabaskan equivalent.

Also on the www.siletzlanguage. org

website are 14 Language learning videos

Also on this page are Siletz Dee-ni

and many other culture-related videos,

Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Just click on “Study

materials and curriculum.

Materials” and scroll down. Volume 1

contains lessons on body parts,

counting, relatives, foods and table talk.

In these lessons, the written word on the

screen is accompanied by audio of the

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Behavioral Health — Alcohol & Drug Program

During Sobriety Stress – Be Honest With Yourself About

What You Can & Can’t Control

Most people in recovery are familiar with the serenity prayer: “God grant me

the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the

things I can, And wisdom to

know the difference.”

No matter what your higher

power, the lessons in this prayer

are important throughout

recovery, especially in time of

stress. When you’re dealing with

an unexpected event, take a

moment to decide what’s in your

control. You might feel better after packing an emergency

bag if fires are near your area, for

example.

Exerting control where you can is

empowering. However, what’s

even more important is to

remember what you cannot

control. Trying to manage

things that are uncontrollable,

like hoping the fires do not

come your way, can be

exhausting and frustrating. It’s

best to acknowledge where your

limits are, and not waste time on things beyond your control.

If you’re living sober, you can’t unwind with a drink at the end of the

day. However, you can do something much healthier: go to a meeting, or go for

a walk with someone who is also in recovery. Having open conversations about

your fears and worries can help you process them, rather than just masking them

with a chemical high.

This can be especially helpful when you’re dealing with a local disaster. Most 128

Behavioral Health — Alcohol & Drug Program

step meeting are hyper local. That means that many people in your meeting are

dealing with similar anxieties and fears, and can understand what you’re going

through. Plus, they’ll understand navigating difficulties while dealing with the day

-to-day of life in recovery.

Watch for Sobriety Stress Related Recovery Relapse Signs

Any time you’re dealing with increased stress, you are more at-risk for relapse.

That’s why it’s important to be self-aware during times when you’re dealing with

the unexpected. Be on the lookout for relapse warning signs that indicate that

you’re struggling in recovery. For example, you might stop going to meetings, or

start spending more time with the people who are unhealthy for you.

If you notice that your recovery is faltering, reach out for help. Talking to a

sponsor or trusted friend can help you get back on track before you really slip

up. And, if you do end up using, remember that relapse is a normal part of

recovery. The important part is getting help to get back on track as soon as

possible.

Staying Sober During Stressful Times – You’re Much More

Resilient Than You Think

In recovery, we’re told to take things one day at a

time. This is good advice for dealing with unexpected emergencies as well. Sometimes, when it

seems like you can’t go on because of stress of

uncertainty, remember that you just have to get

through today. Everything is much more manageable

when you’re only thinking about the next day. You

don’t have to scale the entire staircase. Just take

the next step. One step at a time, one day at a time.

Those steps and days will add up to something

special before you know it.

Recognize

Acknowledge

Forgive Change

If you or someone you know needs substance

abuse treatment, recovery is possible. For drug

and alcohol information and treatment referral

call Andulia WhiteElk

Help is

Available &

Confidential

Community Health

Fall Canning (Online Tutorial)

There’s nothing more seasonal than Canning in the Fall! So, we are pleased to announce that

we will be hosting our first ever ,ONLINE Canning class Mid October. Through Zoom

access, Community Health will be hosting a live tutorial on how to can your own foods. This

class will take approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours in length. During the tutorial, attendees will be

given the opportunity to ask questions as we go along and be provided digital recipes of what

we are canning.

To sign up or for more information: please contact Andrew Johanson, Community Health

Advocate at andrewj@ctsi.nsn.us, no later than Wednesday October 14th.

Once you’ve signed up, you will receive a link via e-mail to log on and watch the class.

Alternatively you can watch the uploaded video Facebook the following Monday.

We Hope You

CAN Join us!

Friday, October

16th, 2020

at 10:00 AM

Live Streaming

Due to increased call volume, if you reach a

voicemail, it’s important that you leave a

message with a return number so someone

can call you back.

important to remember to Brush, Floss, Rinse,

Alternative Health Care and visit your dentist regularly!

serious problem that exists in the world

Benefit for Tribal Members One

of dental health is Gingivitis: (swollen gums)

Massage, Acupuncture and Chiropractic care and other periodontal diseases that can lead to

are alternative health choices widely recognized tooth loss if left untreated. Evidence has

as safe, drug-free, non-invasive therapies in the proven, that taking better care of your teeth

treatment of a wide array of health problems. and gums may help you live longer, too.

The Siletz Tribal Council has appropriated That’s because bacterial infections resulting

revenue to pay for massage, acupuncture or from gum disease can travel and infect other

chiropractic services for tribal members, areas of the body, possibly contributing to

regardless of residency. Criteria are that you heart disease and stroke.

are an enrolled Siletz Tribal Member. You

must be current with your Contract Health What to watch for: Periodontal disease has

registration and have a current address to many symptoms, including:

qualify for this benefit. Funds are available on 

a quarterly basis.



Swollen, tender or bleeding gums

Spaces developing between the teeth



Receding gums

To receive this benefit for October through

December, please call Rhonda Attridge 1-800-  Persistent bad breath

648-0449 to request a three month benefit of 1  Pus between the teeth and gums

session each month for up to $50.00 per  A change in bite

session. If the session is over the benefit  Mouth sores

amount of $50.00 you will be required to pay What to do: Check with your dentist or a

additional costs on your own. The next periodontist if you notice any of these

symptoms. Brush at least twice a daily and

quarter Begins October 1st.

floss to prevent plaque buildup – the No. 1

cause of periodontal disease. Try an electric

toothbrush for better plaque removal…

consider a mouthwash that helps fight plaque.

Have a professional cleaning twice a year to

We’re fast approachremove tartar.

ing the season of

Brush! It Could Save Your

Life

Need to Call Purchased

Referred Care (PRC)?

If you have questions about your eligibility,

need a pre-authorization number for

services, etc. call the PRC department

directly at (800) 628-5720.

Community Health

Purchased Referred Care

(800) 628-5720

Community Health Clinic

Main Line (800) 922-1399

sweets (October to

What to avoid: Tobacco use (smoking and

January) and while we

chewing); poor nutrition; and stress, which

do not endorse the

leaves your body more vulnerable to infection.

consumption of

The bottom line: With gum disease, you risk

sugary treats, we know

that folks will have their fair share of goodies losing more than your teeth. Practice good

from Halloween through Christmas. It is care and see your dentist regularly.

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Portland Area Office Staff:

Name/ Title

Contact Information

Rebecca Downey

(503) 238-1512, X1419

Confederated Tribes of

Area Office Supervisor

rebeccad@ctsi.nsn.us

Siletz Indians of Oregon

Katy Holland

(503) 238-1512, X1418

Portland Area Office

Education Specialist

katyh@ctsi.nsn.us

Andrew Johanson

(503) 238-1512 x1413

Community Health Advocate

andrewj@ctsi.nsn.us

Dianna Edenfield

(503) 238-1512, X1400/

Area Office Clerk

diannae@ctsi.nsn.us

Anna Renville

(503) 238-1512, X1412

Tribal Service Specialist

annar@ctsi.nsn.us

Tamra Russell

(503) 238-1512, X1411

Tribal Service Specialist

tamrar@ctsi.nsn.us

Andrew Eddings

Work Cell: (541) 270-9717

Peer Recovery Mentor

andrewe@ctsi.nsn.us

Rachel Adams

(503)238-1512 X1417

Mental Health Specialist

rachela@ctsi.nsn.us

Andulia WhiteElk

(503)238-1512 X1414

A & D Counselor

anduliaw@ctsi.nsn.us

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Portland Area Office

12790 SE Stark St., Suite 102

Portland, OR 97233

Phone: (503) 238-1512

Fax: (503)238-2436

Hours:

Mon—Friday

8:00 AM—4:30 PM

www.ctsi.nsn.us

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Other Numbers:

Name/ Program

Number

Name/ Program

Number

K.C. Short

800-922-1399

Mike Kennedy

800-922-1399

Finance Manager

X1316

Natural Resources

X1232

Anita Bailor—Programs I

Director/ Elders Program

800-922-1399

Angelina Artiago

(503) 760-3899

Rachel Adams

(503)390-9494

X1864 Salem X 1417

Portland

Kay Steele

(503) 760-4746

Mental Health Specialist

Angela Ramirez

(800)922-1399

DeAnn Brown

(800)922-1399

Enrollment Clerk

X 1258

Siletz HS Program

X1510

Portland Elder’s Rep