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SILETZ NEWS
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 49, No. 9
September 2021
Presorted
First-Class
U.S. Postage
Paid - Permit
No. 178
Salem, OR
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Mike Kennedy, Interim
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
‘Coming full
circle’: Native
tapped to lead
national parks
2020 Indian
gaming revenue
shows 19.5%
decrease
Another historic (and ironic) Native
nomination for the Department of
Interior
WASHINGTON – National Indian
Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer and Vice Chair
Jeannie Hovland have released the fiscal
year 2020 (FY 2020) overall gross gaming
revenue (GGR) figure of $27.8 billion, a
decrease of 19.5% over FY 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted
the FY 2020 GGR results. Unlike previous years, NIGC administrative regions
experienced a FY 2020 decline of more
than 13% in GGR. The Rapid City Region
experienced the largest decrease of 36.6%.
“This gross gaming revenue decrease
was expected; the unknown was just how
much of an impact COVID-19 had on
Indian gaming. Every year, the annual
GGR figure tells a story about Indian
gaming’s successes, contributions to
Indian communities and economic
impacts. This was highlighted even more
during the pandemic. Nevertheless, Tribes
were on the forefront of creating standards,
developing new safety protocols and sharing community resources. I foresee this
decrease as only a temporary setback for
Indian gaming,” said Simermeyer.
The GGR figure is an aggregate of
revenue from 524 independently audited
financial statements of 248 federally recognized Tribes in 29 states. The GGR for an
operation is based on the amount wagered
minus winnings returned to players.
“Despite the limits and uncertainty
of the last year, it is important to focus
on the sacrifices of and economic refuge
provided by Tribes and the community
impacts. Tribal gaming has shown resilience and commitment, and continues to
develop new roads to economic stability. I
look forward to seeing Indian gaming continue to lead the way in efforts to reduce
the economic impact of the COVID-19
pandemic,” said Hovland.
By Kalle Benallie, Indian Country
Today; originally posted Aug. 18, 2021
For the first time, a Native American
may become the director of the National
Park Service.
President Joe Biden nominated
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III Wednesday
and will be considered by the U.S. Senate.
If confirmed, he will be the 19th permanent director of the National Park Service.
A National Park Service director was
last confirmed by the Senate during the
Obama Administration.
The park service is a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Interior where
Secretary Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo,
made history by becoming the first Native
American cabinet secretary.
“The diverse experience that Chuck
brings to the National Park Service will be
an incredible asset as we work to conserve
and protect our national parks to make
them more accessible for everyone … the
outdoors are for everyone and we have an
obligation to protect them for generations
to come,” she said in a statement.
The National Park Service oversees
more than 131,000 square miles of parks,
monuments, battlefields and other landmarks. It employs approximately 20,000
people in permanent, temporary and seasonal jobs, according to its website.
Sams is Cayuse and Walla Walla, of
the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation. He previously served
as the Tribe’s interim executive director
earlier this year.
Kat Brigham, the Tribal nation’s board
of trustees chairman, congratulated Sams
on the nomination.
“This is a historical moment for
America and is a monumental milestone
for Tribal people throughout Indian
Country. We applaud Mr. Sams on his
nomination and are optimistic to see his
leadership continuing to conserve and
protect the precious resources within the
National Park Service,” Brigham said.
“Mr. Sams is aware of how important it
is to take care of the land for today and
future generations.”
The U.S. Navy veteran currently
serves as a council member to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council,
which he was appointed to by Oregon Gov.
Kate Brown.
He has “worked in state and Tribal
governments and the nonprofit natural
resource and conservation management
See Sams on page 18
Photos by Diane Rodriquez
Representatives from the Siletz Tribe,
City of Lincoln City and the Oregon
Heritage Tree Program formally
recognized a giant Sitka spruce in
Regatta Park in Lincoln City, Ore., as
Oregon’s 79th Heritage Tree on Aug.
19. The tree is a remnant of an ancient
coastal forest cared for by Indigenous
peoples since
time immemorial. It is
named Nuuk’wii’daa’naa~ye’, which means
“our ancestor.”
Pictured above
are Tribal members Kwestanni
Chuski Stuart,
Tiffany Stuart,
Nayson Tooya
Stuart, Marlene
Stuart, Thomas
Stuart Sr.,
Tribal Council
member Selene
Rilatos and Tim
Stuart; Lincoln
City Councilor
Riley Hoagland
and his children, Dylan and
Mateya.
See page 16 for two charts that show
gaming revenue distribution in the U.S.
and growth trends of the last 20 years.
About NIGC
The National Indian Gaming Commission’s mission is to support Tribal
self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian
gaming through effective regulation.
Together with Tribes and states, NIGC
regulates more than 524 gaming establishments operated by 248 Tribes across
29 states.
To learn more, visit nigc.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Please see page 10 for
information about the Tribe’s
$200 vaccine promotion.
Chairman’s Report
COVID update
We have seen a staggering increase
in COVID-19 positive cases since last
month. At least 129 Tribal members have
had or currently have COVID-19. The new
cases in Lincoln County are folks who are
unvaccinated, younger folks. Cases are
also surging throughout Oregon.
Because we had an outbreak of eight
staff at Chinook Winds, the Tribal Council
felt it was necessary to shut down for two
weeks to deep clean and do more testing.
In order to more fully protect the health
of Tribal members, employees, visitors and
the community at large, the Tribal Council
passed a resolution on Aug. 24 that requires
all staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly
COVID testing. The policy is based on
guidance from the CDC, Tribal, state and
local health authorities. More information
about the policy will be provided in the
October issue of Siletz News.
Although the Tribe was in phase
II of our emergency plan dealing with
COVID-19, it was necessary because of
the rise in cases to revert back to phase I.
All staff are required to work, essential
staff in the office on shifts and others to
work from home.
It is necessary to call and make an
appointment for services if you want to
meet with someone in the office. Please call
if you have questions about any services.
Salem casino
Our application at the BIA is close to
getting a decision on the environmental
issue.
Public Relations: A firm is sending out
mailers that are anti-casino. We will have
our own firm and lobby group work toward
getting positive information out into the
area. Someone is spending a lot of money
to prevent us from building a casino.
CARES Act funds
December 2021 is the magic date
to have the money we received in 2020
be allocated or spent, or returned to the
government. We are in the last stages of
budgeting that money; any expenditure
must be related to COVID prevention.
American Rescue Plan funds
This is similar to the Cares Act but
not quite as restrictive. We are currently
budgeting and coming up with ideas for
the use of these funds.
Elders Council Meeting
The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Sept. 18,
2021, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from
your phone, computer or smart phone, please contact Brian Crump in the Elders
Program at 541-444-8233 by Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
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Gaming
Chinook Winds has been doing very
well even though we are not currently
open. The hot summer has been good
for business.
When the casino is open, emergency
restrictions are still in place to keep customers safe. Other Oregon casinos have
differing requirements.
Clinic
We recently purchased the old bank
property in Siletz with a plan to operate
the Siletz pharmacy out of that building.
There is an ATM on the property currently
and some remodeling will occur.
In addition, we have purchased property
in Lincoln City to operate a small clinic.
Meetings
We have had recent meetings with the
Lincoln County Commissioners as well as
the Lincoln City Council. Agenda items
included housing, emergency preparedness, transportation and law enforcement.
These annual meetings have been
important to share ideas, issues and
concerns.
Delores Pigsley
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still very much present in
Lincoln County. The threat of wildfires is
very high and we are fortunate so far this
year that we have not experienced a fire.
This month, it will be a year since
Lincoln City was threatened by the Echo
Mountain Complex fire and many people
from the Otis area are still displaced from
their homes. FEMA has been great to
work with.
Be safe. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. Stay well.
Enthusiastic response encourages plan for more out-of-area community meetings
It finally came together and it was
great! Our first community Zoom meeting for out-of-area Tribal members was
enthusiastically welcomed by attendees.
How should we get important information about the availability of programs,
benefits and events to members, especially
those not living in the 11-county service
area? It’s a challenge.
In past years, the Planning Department’s community meetings were held
in the area offices of Portland, Salem
Eugene and Siletz. Because of the
increased acceptance of the use of Zoom
to conduct virtual meetings, Planning
decided to experiment with expanding
the meetings to include the nearly 40%
of Tribal members who live outside of the
11-county area.
Planning began outreach by sending
announcement postcards to out-of-area
members. Tribal members appreciated the
historic photo printed on the back of the
cards. Notices were also placed in Siletz
News and emails were sent.
The meeting focused on listening to
the community and the answering of questions by Siletz staff. Health Director Marci
Muschamp addressed health care, vaccination and insurance concerns. Interim
Programs II Manager Alissa Lane-Keene
and Education Specialist Sonya MoodyJurado answered questions on education
and culture.
Planning staff presented a brief report
on the results of the 2020 Tribal Survey.
Procurement and Administrative Support
Coordinator Jeanette Aradoz represented
USDA distribution dates for September
Siletz
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sept. 13
Sept. 14
Sept. 15
Sept. 16
Sept. 17
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Salem
Monday
Sept. 20 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Sept. 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Sept. 22 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday Sept. 23
By appt only
Staff will be attending the annual
conference of Food Distribution Programs
Housing. Presenters and members were
open and candid.
Katrina Hudson, web content specialist, demonstrated how members could get
information about events and the location
of various Enrollment forms from the
Tribal website. Members of the Tribal
Council and senior staff were also present
and attentive.
An educational concern was the lack
of funding for students attending twoyear colleges, certificate programs and
vocational training as well as support for
internships and advanced degrees. Deadlines for application for various programs
were given.
Members were enthusiastic about
the possibility of a mail-order pharmacy
based at the Siletz Clinic. There are some
annual direct benefits for medical, dental
and vision services for members even if
they are not in the 11-county service area.
Questions for Housing included overincome loan limits and filing deadlines.
All presenters provided contact information and invited members to contact
them and their departments with questions
and comments.
Recordings of the Portland and Siletz
community meetings are available. To
view these meetings on the Tribal website,
go to the Tribal Services tab and click
Other Departments. Then click on Planning and click on the recording desired.
Each is about two hours long.
Due to overwhelming member interest, plans are under way to have more
meetings with out-of-area Tribal members.
2021 Elk Tag Drawing Information
on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), so the
first week of the month is not available for
distribution. Please check your appointment slips and try to keep your scheduled
appointments.
LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz
Tribal FDPIR. We would like to
see more people sharing their
recipes on our FB page.
The annual drawing for the Tribe’s elk rifle tags will be held Monday, Oct. 4, at the
virtual Natural Resources Committee meeting. Applications will be available starting
Aug. 30 and are due Sept. 24 in the Natural Resources office.
Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393; joycer@ctsi.nsn.us
If you have any questions, call Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232.
Applications can be picked up at the kiosk at the back of the admin building, downloaded from the Tribe’s website (Tribal Services/Other Departments/Natural Resources)
or they can be mailed to you by calling the Natural Resources office.
Each person must fill out, sign and turn in his/her own application. This year we
have 25 tags each for the first and second season bull hunts and 15 tags for the various
cow hunts.
Sammy Hall, Warehouseman/Clerk
541-444-8279; sammyh@ctsi.nsn.us
Fax: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296
CTSI Jobs – 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.
Virtual
Culture Nights
Upcoming Dates
Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments
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CTSI Website Redesign
You may have already noticedbut our website has a new look!
Soulier becomes Eagle
Scout
Visit www.ctsi.nsn.us to check it out.
We would like to let you know that
our son, Gabriel Soulier, received his
Eagle Scout award in June 2021.
He is the great-grandson of Chief
William C. DePoe and the grandson of
Ronald DePoe. His parents are Mark
Soulier and Cindy DePoe-Soulier.
His hard work and dedication
have paid off. As parents, we are
hugely proud and impressed by his
accomplishments.
Note: if you are having trouble accessing the Member Area, please send
an email to Kat at katrinah@ctsi.nsn.us with your name (as it appears on
the Tribal Roll) and your roll number.
For more information about the Siletz Tribal language program, please visit siletzlanguage.org.
Who is responsible for how much a child eats? Parents, children both have input
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head
Start Consulting Nutritionist
As fall approaches and another school
year begins in a pandemic that doesn’t
seem to end, many people of all ages are
finding that their waistlines and weights
are increasing. How do we look at this
with children? As part of my role as consultant nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head
Start, I offer information for families.
If our children seem to be plumping
out faster than their upward growth, a positive approach is vital. It is not appropriate
to restrict calories to promote weight loss
in children as this may have devastating
consequences (emotional and physical).
Rather, it is important to support children
to grow into their height by doing your
part and allowing them to be responsible
for their part.
I really appreciate the grounded message from Ellyn Satter in her two books:
Child of Mine – Feeding with Love and
Good Sense and How to get your Kid to
Eat … But Not Too Much.
When adults are clear about the division of responsibility around eating, they
support children to develop healthy eating
habits while they take a long-term view.
Adults control what is served, when and
where it is served so that healthy foods
are provided in a safe and encouraging
environment.
This helps children step into their
responsibility to choose whether to eat
what is served and how much they eat. In
this way, adults help children learn from
their decisions in a safe environment while
developing healthy habits for a lifetime.
Children eat well when they are given
structure, opportunities to learn and limits. They eat the amount they need and
learn to like a variety of healthful foods.
Children who grow up in families that
give them both love and limits are most
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likely to become successful, happy with
themselves and generous with others.
Children whose parents are overly
strict are likely to be obedient but
unhappy. Those whose parents are overly
lenient are likely to lack self-control
because parents have provided insufficient guidelines for them.
Parents are the gatekeepers
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When
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Set up a meal and snack routine and
stick to it (within reason).
This helps children to be hungry at
mealtime.
Your child won’t be interested in eating if he isn’t hungry or if he is over
hungry (and non-cooperative).
Toddlers and preschoolers have little
tummies and need to eat often.
Keep the routine going. Build your
life to include the routine.
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Where
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Set up a comfortable place for your
child to eat.
Free of TV distraction.
At the table with the family is excellent when possible.
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What (or which foods)
Make meals and snacks count with
nutritious foods.
Foods should be age-appropriate.
Offer variety – even if your child does
not choose to eat or even to taste what
you offer. It still teaches them and
helps new foods become familiar as
it often takes many times before they
are ready.
Children prefer familiar foods – continue to introduce new foods, one at
a time.
By seeing and eating a variety of
foods, your child will learn to like a
wider range of foods when older (the
long-term view).
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The child’s responsibility
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Whether to eat (and which foods)
If your child isn’t interested in food, he
or she may not be hungry and should
not be forced to eat.
It is possible that the foods are not right
for your child, who may be self-regulating, i.e., allergy or food sensitivity.
You may know how it feels if you were
ever forced or coerced to eat as a child.
Perhaps you have lingering sensations
associated with specific foods.
Tips to remember
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How Much
This might be hard to do, but you are
laying the foundation to encourage
your children to follow their own
internal hunger cues. This is where
they do their practice and you get to
observe and “trust” the process.
¤ Your child knows how to eat and grow.
¤ Once the variety of healthy food is
served at regular meals and snacks,
your child’s responsibilities start.
¤ Research studies show that when
children are offered a healthy variety
of foods, over time they will select a
nutritional balance.
¤ Eating problems develop when parents cross the lines of responsibility!
¤ Applying pressure to children to eat
does not work.
As a parent your job is to set limits
– but not to coax or force children
to eat.
Any time we try to get a child to eat
more or less than he wants, we are
“forcing.” This often results in the
opposite of what you want.
¤ It is normal for children to vary in
what they like to eat and how much.
Their rate of growth varies too!
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Adults need to focus on their jobs and
then let go and let the child do the rest.
As adults, we set the stage for the child
to develop healthy habits.
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Normal eating is positive and flexible.
It depends on internal cues to regulate
it. We can do our kids a favor by helping them eat according to their own
body cues.
With toddlers, respect when they are
hungry and let them stop when full.
With preschoolers, and any age, help
them tune in to cues. Are you hungry?
Are you full? Respect it. At snack
time, serve healthy food. Children
will self-regulate (when supported).
Adults are the role models – children
will copy. What example are you setting? They learn from what you do vs.
what you say.
Kids are growing. They need nutrients. Serve high quality snacks (minimeals) fruit/vegetables/yogurt/small
sandwich, etc. vs. cookies and chips.
Avoid overuse of juice and sweetened
beverages. Low-nutrient, sweet, flavored drinks and sodas will replace
the foods that supply the nutrition
they need.
If you are having a difficult time with
your child and food, sit down and
think about it. What are you doing
well? Where might you be stepping
over the line? Talk it over with a
friend. If it still feels difficult, seek
professional help or ask your family
advocate for additional support.
Golden Rule about eating
Parent’s responsibility: Decide what
foods, when to offer, where to offer
Child’s responsibility: How much to
eat and whether or not to eat
Siletz Tribal Head Start offers nutritional support at no cost to Head Start
families. This usually occurs over the
telephone. If you have nutrition concerns
about your Head Start child or want to
discuss family nutrition concerns, please
contact your teacher or the director and
ask to speak to the nutritionist.
Garden Boxes available to Tribal Members
in Lincoln County
4’x 5’x12” high
30” high x 2’x 4’
Garden Box Application
Thank you. Diabetes and Community Health Program Staff
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Virtual Talking Circle
5:30 on Zoom
Email Kira at CARE for meeting info
kiraw@ctsi.nsn.us
Trauma Recovery Support Group
5:30 on Zoom
Email Kira at CARE for meeting info
kiraw@ctsi.nsn.us
History of Tobacco
Economic history in the American colonies
In Thirteen Colonies, where gold and silver were scarce, tobacco was used as a currency to trade with Native Americans and sometimes for official purposes such as paying fines, taxes and even marriage license fees.
The demand and profitability of tobacco led to the shift in the colonies to a slave-based labor force, fueling the slave trade. Tobacco is
a labor-intensive crop, requiring much work for its cultivation, harvest and curing. With the profitability of the land rapidly increasing, it
was no longer economically viable to bring in indentured servants with the promise of land benefits at the end of their tenure. By bringing African slaves instead, plantation owners acquired workers for long hours in the hot sun without paying them, providing only a bare
subsistence to workers who could not leave or appeal to laws.
The uncultivated Virginia soil was reportedly too rich for traditional European crops, especially cereals like barley. Tobacco "broke
down the fields and made food crops more productive" by depleting the soil of nutrients.
Tobacco's impact on early American history
The cultivation of tobacco in America led to many changes. During the 1700s tobacco was a very lucrative crop due to its high
demand in Europe. The climate of the Chesapeake area in America lent itself very nicely to the cultivation of tobacco. The high European demand for tobacco led to a rise in the value of tobacco. The rise in value of tobacco accelerated economic growth in America.
The cultivation of tobacco as a cash crop in America marks the shift from a subsistence economy to an agrarian economy. Tobacco's
desirability and value led to it being used as a currency in colonies. Tobacco was also backed by the gold standard, with an established conversion rate from tobacco to gold.
The increasing role of tobacco as a cash crop led to a shift in the labor force that would shape American life and politics up through
the Civil War. In order to keep up with demand, tobacco plantation owners had to abandon the traditional practice of indentured servitude in the Americas. In order to pursue maximum profits, the plantation owners turned to slavery to supply them with the
cheap, fungible labor they needed to keep up with increasing production.
Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1-800-784-8669
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Coming in October! Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Show your support for survivors of domestic violence by displaying a “In this house we believe women are sacred”
yard sign or a “A Siletz Auntie Lives Here” window cling! Contact CARE for more information 541-444-9638.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaskan
Native women have experienced violence in their
lifetime. In some U.S. counties, murder rates of
Native American women are up to 10 times higher than the national average for all other races. By
flying or displaying a flag in the month of October
you can show your support and honor our loved
ones who have experienced or lost their lives to domestic violence. Contact the CARE Program to find out how you can get a flag to fly.
Fly
A
Flag
Create
Art
Together
Use your favorite art form (beading, sketching,
painting, sewing, etc.) to create an art piece that
includes a purple bear paw in honor of Tillie Black
Bear who was known as the Grandmother of the
Battered Women’s Movement and dedicated her
life to the safety of Indigenous women.
The CARE program will be hosting a weekly Zoom
session every Tuesday in October at 5:30 where we can
come together (virtually) and work on our art pieces,
share stories and be in community with one another.
Your art piece can be in any art form you like. Check
out this link for more information about Tillie Black
Bear: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/NIWRC_Honoring-TillieBlack-Bear-the-Grandmother-of-Our-Movement_7-2014.pdf
Join the CARE Program in a self-care activity,
making a calming lavender body scrub, on
via Zoom. We will send you all the
supplies you to need to make this calming
scrub and engage in a little self-care. Email
Kira at CARE for registration and meeting information: kiraw@ctsi.nsn.us.
Calming
Scrub
Wear purple on Wednesdays through the
month of October for your chance to win. Each
Wednesday you have an opportunity to enter
into a drawing to win a self-care kit.
Wear
Purple
& Win
Film Screening
Look for more information in
October on how you can view a
film about and join in discussion with the CARE Program on
the topic of domestic violence
in Indian Country.
Talking Circles
The CARE Program hosts a
virtual talking circle every
third Thursday of the month
via Zoom. Our next talking
circles are
. Open to anyone
age 18 & up.
All photos and submissions can be sent to Kira Woosley via email: kiraw@ctsi.nsn.us - remember to look for more event info on the Siletz Health Clinic Facebook page
September is
National Recovery Month
Why do we observe National Recovery Month?
To
celebrate our loved ones and community
members who are in recovery and the gains they
have made.
To remind us that recovery is possible and it is for
everyone — every person, every family and every
community.
To remind us that nobody is alone in the journey to
recovery and everyone’s path looks different.
To
remind us that prevention works, treatment is
effective and people CAN and DO recover.
To
remind us that people with mental and/or
substance use disorders can live healthy and
rewarding lives.
To recognize the efforts and contributions of
service providers.
If you or someone you know would like more
information on recovery or Harm Reduction services,
please contact Siletz Harm Reduction at 541-272-9083.
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Childcare Assistance
Program expands
eligibility for Tribal
families
FREE
WEDNESDAYS
LORRAINE BRAVE
6:15 p.m.
TOPICS TO INCLUDE:
Childhood Development for All Ages
Self-Care and Family Time (Talking Circles)
Native American Story Telling in Today’s Family
Discipline Techniques | Picky Eaters
Youth Mental Health
to
7:15 p.m.
Sept. 15
ATTEND 5/6 WORKSHOPS
AND BE ENTERED FOR
GRAND PRIZE!
to
Oct. 20, 2021
RSVP by Sept. 10, 2021, to:
Jessica 541-484-4234 or
Lori 503-390-9494
Student Laptop Program 2021
The Central Administration office is accepting applications beginning Aug.
1, 2021, for the Student Laptop Program. This program is specifically for higher
education and AVT students who meet the following eligibility requirements and
have not previously received a student laptop.
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Must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member
Must provide copy of current term class schedule of 6 credit hours or more
Must provide an unofficial transcript/grade report of successful completion of
2 consecutive quarters/semesters (6 credit hours or more) of higher education/
AVT program with a minimum 2.0 GPA
Proof of residence is required
Applications are available on the Tribe’s website or by contacting April
Middaugh or Shantel Hostler at 800-922-1399 or direct at 541-444-8201
and 541-444-8200.
Stuart seeking Siletz athlete stories
Do you have a story to tell or know
a Siletz Tribal member or descendent
who was an outstanding athlete?
I have some Siletz Tribal member
stories so far of people who played
university sports, played a lifetime of a
sport or had amazing athletic accomplishments in high school. I want to
create, and possibly publish for sale, a
book that your children and my son can
read that has people who look like them
and stories to which they can aspire.
Thank you to everyone who has
corresponded so far. Please email me
at siletztiffanydawn@gmail.com with
your story or information.
Tiffany Stuart
Siletz Tribal member
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Courtesy photo from American Indian Athletic
Hall of Fame (aiahof.com)
Art Bensell (Siletz), 1987, American
Indian Athletic Hall of Famer
September 2021
The Tribal Childcare Assistance
Program has received an increase in funding from the CCDF Coronavirus Relief
and Response Supplemental Act. With
this increase in funding, we requested
approval from the Office of Child Care to
temporarily waive the income eligibility
requirement for all Tribal families living in
the 11-county service area and to increase
payment rates for family home providers.
The approval to waive the income
eligibility will be in affect while the state
and/or Tribe is in a declared emergency
and can continue for three months following the suspension of the declared
emergency as long as funding is sufficient.
Families must meet other eligibility
requirements, which include living in the
11-county service area; parents must be
working, engaged in education or in a job
training program; and children must be
enrolled Siletz Tribal members or eligible to
enroll Siletz, or be the descendant or dependent of an enrolled Siletz Tribal member.
To request an application, contact
DeAnn Brown by email at deannb@ctsi.
nsn.us or by telephone at 541-444-2450.
Apply now for Head Start
class in Lincoln City
Siletz Tribal Head Start is now
accepting applications for our Lincoln
City classroom. American Indian children
are given a preference for enrollment, but
your child does not have to be American
Indian to attend our program.
We serve children who are 3 or 4 years
old and offer round-trip transportation
to our program. Our program is free to
qualifying families. We hope to resume
in-person learning during this 2021-2022
school year and look forward to serving
your family.
Our program offers two meals each
class day, structured learning activities to
support children’s school readiness skills,
health screenings, family events, parent
training and services to support family
success.
To apply, call us at 800-922-1399 or
541-444-2450 and ask for Head Start or
visit the Siletz Tribal website at ctsi.nsn.us
and under Tribal Services, Education you
will find the online application to apply.
Online applications can be emailed
to deannb@ctsi.nsn.us or mailed to Head
Start, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 973800549. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This fundraiser replaces the Elders raffles that usually
take place at the Nesika Illahee and Restoration pow-wows.
Neither event took place in 2020 and thus far in 2021, the
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow has been canceled. Help this group
continue to buy flowers and gift cards for elders who fall
ill by purchasing a steel blue T-shirt or sweatshirt.
Coronavirus Information and Resources
8.12.21
Why do we need to wear masks again?
Many mask mandates have been removed but now we are being asked to
wear masks again in certain places. It can be confusing and even
frustrating. But, because of the highly contagious Delta variant, this is
necessary. COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly.
Indoor, public spaces are where we are being asked to mask up.
This is where the virus spreads most easily. Masks can help stop the
spread and each of us can help keep our people safe by wearing a mask.
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The new Delta variant is two to three times more transmissible
than the original virus and other variants 1. It also has a shorter
incubation period, 4 days instead of 6, meaning people are
contagious sooner.
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Because of its short incubation period and increased transmissibility, the Delta variant spreads faster
among unvaccinated people, including children and youth 2.
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Both vaccinated and unvaccinated people should wear masks. It is rare, but vaccinated people can still
become infected with COVID-19 (“breakthrough cases”) and may not know it. This means they can
pass the virus to others not wearing masks.
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Vaccination is the key to stopping the pandemic, but as we work to vaccinate all our people, wearing
masks can help stop the spread of the virus in this crucial time. Stopping the spread will also help stop
new variants like Delta from forming.
This is particularly important because children under 12 cannot yet be vaccinated so they are very
vulnerable. Cases and hospitalizations of children with
COVID-19 are rising3, but vaccinating adults helps create a
protective shield around children.
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Be a good relative and help protect your Tribe and
community by getting vaccinated and wearing a mask in
public indoor settings. Help beat the virus!
Just as we joined together to protect the health of our elders, it is
now important to protect our future generations.
Thank you for keeping the circle strong.
Mask up indoors! Get vaccinated!
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/5-things-to-know-delta-variant-covid
https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/
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Tribal vaccine promotion: Get your shot(s), receive $200, help protect others
Purpose: To increase vaccinated Tribal members and staff, CTSI is providing a $200 cash payment to Tribal members (all ages), CTSI staff and CTSI entities staff (IAD,
STGC, STBC and Tenas Illahee) to complete their COVID-19 vaccine series.
COVID-19 Vaccine - Must complete
vaccine series to qualify for incentive
by Dec. 15, 2021.
Qualifying series
• Moderna – 2 shots
• Pfizer – 2 shots
• Johnson & Johnson – 1 shot
Who is eligible
Enrolled Siletz Tribal members – all
ages – living anywhere
• Ages 14 and older – check is payable to individual Tribal member
• Ages 13 and under – check is payable to PARENT of Tribal minor
or guardian (must provide proof
of guardianship and W-9)
Vaccine Promotion Application for Siletz Tribal Members
(14 years of age and older)
Name: _________________________________ DOB: ____________ Roll # _______
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________ Phone # ________________
Vaccine Location: ____________________________________ (Siletz Clinic, Fred
Meyer, Salem Armory, etc.)
Read carefully to ensure you’re sending required documentation:
_______ I received my vaccine @ Siletz Clinic – Send application only
_______ I received my vaccine in Oregon* – Send application only
_______ I received my vaccine outside of Oregon – Send application and copy of
vaccine record
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________
*If site does not report to Oregon Alert, you’ll be contacted to provide a copy of your
vaccine card.
**If your Social Security number is not on file with CTSI, we will need a copy of it
or W-9.
***More than 1 family member: Provide above information on separate sheet of paper
and send.
Vaccine Promotion Application for Siletz Tribal Members
(13 years of age and younger)
Name: _________________________________ DOB: ____________ Roll # _______
Legal Guardian Name: __________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Phone # _____________
Vaccine Location: ______________________________________ (Siletz Clinic, Fred
Meyer, Salem Armory, etc.)
Read carefully to ensure you’re sending required documentation:
_______ I received my vaccine @ Siletz Clinic – Send application ONLY
_______ I received my vaccine in Oregon* – Send application ONLY
_______ I received my vaccine outside of Oregon – Send application AND copy of
vaccine record
Proof of Guardianship
_______ I am the legal parent and enrolled Siletz Tribal member – No additional
information required.
_______ I am the legal parent and NOT an enrolled Tribal member – Send W-9
_______ I am the legal guardian – Send proof of guardianship and W-9
I attest the minor child resides with me and I am the legal guardian. I understand
that supplying false, incomplete or inaccurate information is punishable under federal,
state or Tribal laws.
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
*If site does not report to Oregon Alert, you’ll be contacted to provide a copy of your
vaccine card.
**More than 1 family member: Provide above information on separate sheet of paper
and send.
Mail or email your application
Mail to: Siletz Community Health Clinic, Attn. Vaccine, P.O. Box 320 Siletz, OR 97380
Email to: Covidline@ctsi.nsn.us
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Staff
• CTSI, IAD, STGC, STBC and
Tenas Illahee, including full/part
time and temporary employees
• Currently employed by CTSI/
entities at time of application
and payment
How to apply
Complete application and provide
requested documentation
• Vaccine Program staff will verify
vaccine series in Oregon Alert
when vaccine card not submitted.
Application and W-9 are available
on website – ctsi.nsn.us
Payments
3 payment cycles available:
• Sept. 8, 2021 – application/documentation received Aug. 30
• Nov. 3, 2021 – application/documentation received Oct. 22
• Dec. 29, 2021 – application/
documentation received Dec. 15
Program information
Tribal members who are also
employees are only eligible for one
promotion payment of $200
Payment is not reportable income
Vaccine promotion ends Dec. 15,
2021 – must apply no later than
Dec. 15, 2021.
Siletz Community Health Clinic Services
(Subject to change without notice due to local COVID-19 outbreak)
Please call the clinic for current available services as things change rapidly
and we may offer more or fewer services
depending on COVID-19’s impact in the
community.
Available Services
Medical/Lab – Visits are available
by phone, video and in person. Alternative care services: Medical massage has
resumed regular schedule. Only the patient
will be allowed in clinic unless adult
accompanying minor or caregiver needed.
COVID-19 – The clinic provides
COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday, and Moderna and Pfizer vaccines on
Fridays. Home test kits are available to
Tribal members and Siletz and Logsden
residents.
Optometry – Optometry is resuming
regular services and visits. The department will schedule appointments up to
three weeks at a time. Only the patient
will be allowed in clinic unless adult
accompanying minor or caregiver needed.
Medication Assistance Therapy (MAT)
– Visits are available by phone or video
and in person.
Behavioral Health (A&D counseling/
mental health counseling) – Visits are
available by phone or video and in person
when needed.
Pharmacy – Continues to provide
services. You can pick up your medication
at the clinic for curbside pickup or your
medication can be mailed to you.
Dental – Dental is resuming regular
dental services and scheduling. The
department will schedule appointments
three weeks at a time.
bility. You may be eligible if you need an
implant as the result of not getting care
due to dental office closures. Implant
requests will go through Gatekeepers to
determine eligibility.
Community Health – Continues to
support members in navigating resources
during the pandemic. For additional
information, follow Community Health
at “Siletz Health Clinic” on Facebook.
Tillicum Fitness Center – Open to
Tribal members, staff and the community
by appointment only. Guests are required
to wear a properly fitting mask for the
duration of their workout and time in
the facility.
Purchased/Referred Care – Additional dental services are available through
Dec. 31, 2021. Expanded dental services
include approval to see a dentist outside
of IHS facility and limited implant eligi-
We thank you all for doing your part
in overcoming the pandemic and doing
your best to keep us all healthy and safe.
We’re all in this together.
Siletz Community Health Clinic
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Purchased/Referred Care – Newly Available Service
PRC Funding for Specialty Surgery
Dental Services and Funding
PRC-eligible patients living within
Tribal Council approved funding for
medically necessary surgeries that are not 40 miles of the Siletz Clinic or an IHS
currently approved services. To qualify, facility are now eligible to obtain services
you must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal at an outside dental facility. You may also
member AND PRC-eligible. Eligible be eligible for implant(s) as the result of
reduced access to dental care from densurgeries include:
tal office closures or reduced capacities.
• Excess eyelid skin removal
Implant requests go through Gatekeepers
• Breast reduction
to determine eligibility.
• Excess abdominal skin removal
Contact PRC for additional informa-
NAME: ___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
PHONE #:______________________________ ROLL #: ____________
Mail to: PRC, P.O. Box 320, Siletz, OR 97380
PRC will process requests through
Gatekeepers; funding is limited and
will be first-come, first-served. The
established medically necessary criteria
are consistent with CMS and insurance
guidelines. Requests deemed as cosmetic
will not qualify.
tion at 541-444-1236.
Out-of-area Tribal members are eligible
for an additional benefit of $3,000 for dental
services, which must be received by Dec. 31,
2021. Funding is limited.
Contact the COVID Team for additional details at 541-444-9607.
Must be received by Sept. 17, 2021
H A R O L D S C H N I T Z E R D I A B E T E S H E A LT H C E N T E R
Type 2 and You Class Series
Come to your annual
diabetes wellness visit
at the Siletz Clinic to
get a referral.
Siletz Tribal Members
Program Description
This class series empowers Siletz Tribal members to learn more
about diabetes, health, science and traditional foods.
Classes are held every Tuesday, beginning in the second week of
September through the first week of October. This five-class series
To register or learn
more contact
Don Kain
Diabetes Education and Program
Outreach Manager
E M A I L kaind@ohsu.edu
P H O N E 503-494-5249
is offered virtually. Information on virtual access will be provided
at the time of registration.
September/October Classes
Held every Tuesday
September 7
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
September 14
5:30 PM – 8 PM
September 21
5:30 PM – 8 PM
September 28
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
October 5
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to attend or
participate in this event please contact Don Kain at 503-494-5249 at least
five business days prior to the event.
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Tribe donates more than $424,000 to communities to help kids, families, elders
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $424,257.07
to 28 organizations as it continues its
quarterly donations to nonprofit groups.
Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally
scheduled for Aug. 6 was canceled.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary
donations and cooperative measures to
the Siletz community, Lincoln County and
the state of Oregon. The seven-member
charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $15.2 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its
tradition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $19.6 million
through the charitable fund and other
Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has
donated more than $6.5 million in cash
and fund-raising items since it opened
in 1995. The casino also provides inkind donations of convention space for
various fund-raisers as well as technical
support, advertising and manpower for
many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is Dec. 1, 2021. Eligibility for money
from the charitable fund is limited to two
categories:
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Entities and activities located in the
Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area
(Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane,
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas
counties)
Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the U.S.
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399,
ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 973800549. Applications can be submitted via
e-mail at stccf@live.com.
Cultural Activities – $1,000
Comunidad y Herencia Cultural – folkloric performer fees for Hispanic
Heritage event; Springfield, OR; $500
Deer Ridge Native American Services –
pow-wow food and supplies; Madras,
OR; $500
Drug & Alcohol Treatment – $10,000
Veterans Legacy – food, supplies for
residents and camp supplies for Camp
Alma, a new residential D&A treatment program for homeless veterans;
Eugene, OR; $10,000
Education – $301,299
Oregon Coast STEM Hub – at-sea shiptime, fuel, transport, materials and
food for marine STEM job shadow
program for 30 youth age 16-18
from Lincoln County; Newport, OR;
$7,500
Siletz Valley Friends of the Library –
update and install an eight-camera
wireless security and surveillance
video system; Siletz, OR; $1,799
Siletz Valley School – personnel and
operations for 2021-22 school year,
including K-12 media technology,
coaching, sports, nurse and building
maintenance; Siletz, OR; $292,000
How to access language materials online
Virtual speaking groups and beginning community classes have begun
again. Contact Nick Viles (nickv@ctsi.nsn.us) for login information.
Ch’ee-la xwii-t’i
(Greetings everyone)
To assist Tribal members during
this time of social distancing and the
interruption of our normal schedules,
this tutorial on how to access language
materials and recordings from the
Tribal website has been developed. I
hope you and your families are safe
and healthy during this time. Hopefully
many folks can access these materials
from the safety of their homes.
Go to www.ctsi.nsn.us. Enter in
your roll number and last four digits
of your Social security number to log
on to the Tribal member access area.
Click on “Our Heritage.” On the drop
down, click on “Language.”
Lots of written and recorded materials are available in this section. The
Nuu-wee-ya’ (Our Words) Language
Dictionary is on this page. You can
click on the selection A to Z to look
up written English language words and
their Athabaskan equivalent.
Also on this page are Siletz Dee-ni
Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Just click on “Study
Materials” and scroll down. Volume 1
contains lessons on body parts, counting, relatives, foods and table talk.
In these lessons, the written word on
the screen is accompanied by audio of
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the word’s pronunciation. Volume 2 contains animals, birds, colors, fish, greetings and goodbyes, insects, and trees
and brush. Volume 3 contains lessons
on sentence structure and word order.
Each lesson has a complete practical alphabet sound chart. All three
volumes have a word document and
audio recording for each lesson. Tests
are available if you want to use them.
To access the Siletz Talking Dictionary, click on Siletz Language website. Drop down three lines and click
on www.siletzlanguage.org, go to the
Talking Dictionary tab and click on
it. The Siletz Talking Dictionary Page
will appear.
Just below the words “Search for”
is an empty white box. Type in the
word you are searching for and click
on the “search” button. The word and
the Athabaskan equivalent will appear
just below the search box. To hear the
word being spoken, simply click on the
red ear icon on the left side of the page.
You may have to wait a few seconds
for the page and sound to load, depending on your connectivity. Some of the
words also have pictures.
Also on the www.siletzlanguage.
org website are 14 Language learning
videos and many other culture-related
videos, materials and curriculum.
September 2021
Environment & Natural Resource Preservation – $8,413.07
Bagby Conservation Collective – trail
maintenance, hand tools, Garmin
GPS, hand-held radios, mileage/gas,
shelters and folding tables for volunteer stewardship and work parties;
Estacada, OR; $3,413.07
Oregon Wild – personnel and consultant
costs to finish and distribute California Condor podcast with reintroduction efforts by Yurok and Nez Perce
Tribes; Portland, OR; $5,000
Historical Preservation – $35,000
Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
–capital museum-building campaign;
Siletz, OR; $25,000
Willamette Grange #52 – match cost for
engineered trusses and new roof project; Corvallis, OR; $5,000
Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical
Society – materials, steel staircases
and labor for restoration of Baldwin
steam locomotive engine “One-Spot”;
Toledo, OR; $5,000
Health – $25,150
Cascade AIDS Project – food and clothing
resource to help CareLink program
serve and connect vulnerable clients
living with HIV to medical treatment;
Portland, OR; $2,500
Fish of Albany – food for Snacks for
Packs weekend food program for K-12
students of Greater Albany Public
Schools; Albany, OR; $2,000
Florence Food Share – wool socks and
water filtration bottles to help food
share clients experiencing homelessness; Florence, OR; $2,500
Lincoln County Joint Transportation
Committee – bus passes to help residents get to medical-related appointments, including taxi vouchers and
gas cards for areas outside of bus
routes; Lincoln City, OR; $5,000
North Santiam Gleaners – food for food
shares and other food inventory; Scio,
OR; $4,000
RSVP of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties – durable medical and fall prevention equipment (grab bars, transfer
benches, walkers, etc.) for elders and
people with disabilities; Albany, OR;
$2,000
The Salvation Army of Lincoln County –
food shares and other food resources
to distribute emergency food boxes
at Food Pantry of Hope in Newport
and mobile pantry in North County;
Newport, OR; $2,000
Yamhill Community Action Partnership
– match purchases of electric pallet
truck (jack) to safely move increasing food inventory; McMinnville,
OR; $5,150
Other – $9,895
American Legion Auxiliary Post 116
– food and food-related items for
Thanksgiving meal for veterans;
Gleneden Beach, OR; $1,500
Echo Mountain Fire Relief – food and
snacks for family fun nights for wildfire survivors; Otis, OR; $1,800
Lincoln City Senior Center – food and
supplies for annual Thanksgiving
luncheon; Lincoln City, OR; $600
Panther Creek Senior and Community
Center – repairs and painting due to
damage from Echo Mountain Complex fire; Otis, OR; $3,995
Quilts for Caring Hands – batting to fill
handmade quilts distributed quarterly
to children served by social service
agencies; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Public Safety – $33,500
Dayton Fire District – match district’s
secured budget amount to upgrade
portable multi-band radio units; Dayton, OR; $10,000
Philomath Fire and Rescue – match
secured tax base budget to purchase
two Zoll Propaq MD defibrillators;
Philomath, OR; $10,000
Siletz Valley Fire District – match district’s
budget amount to replace complete
sets of expired structure fire turnouts;
Siletz, OR; $9,000
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District
– match fire district’s secured budget
amount to replace and upgrade automated external defibrillators; Sweet
Home, OR; $4,500
Siletz Tribal Student Incentives Program
If you have completed any of these
milestones, please send a copy of your
certificate or diploma to your area
education specialist. The Siletz Tribal
Student Incentive Program rewards student achievements as follows:
Master’s Degree
$300
Doctorate Degree
Pendleton
blanket plus $300
Tribal Education Specialists
Portland Area Office: Katy Holland,
503-238-1512, 12790 SE Stark St.,
Suite 102, Portland, OR 97233
Head Start/Preschool
$10
Kindergarten
$10
Elementary School
$20
Middle School
$50
High School or GED
$100
Salem Area Office: Sonya MoodyJurado, 503-390-9494, 3160 Blossom Drive NE, Suite 105, Salem,
OR 97305
Adult Vocational Training
One-year program
Two-year program
$100
$200
Eugene Area Office: Nicholas Viles,
541-484-4234, 2468 W 11th Ave.,
Eugene, OR 97402
Pendleton
blanket plus $75
Siletz Area Office: Alissa Lane, 541444-8373, P.O. Box 549, Siletz,
OR 97380
Higher Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Courtesy photos by John Harrington
Tribal member John Harrington helped welcome the House of Tears Carvers and their totem pole to Washington, D.C., in late July. The 24-foot, 8-inch totem completed the
Red Road to DC Totem Pole Journey to Protect Sacred Sites as Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland welcomed the group (right photo) to the National Mall. The carvers
and the totem made a stop at ChinookWinds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore., in late May.
There is once again the
opportunity to request to
add a name to the Siletz
Tribal Veterans Memorial
Wall on Government Hill in
Siletz, Oregon.
For more information about STAHS, visit siletzartsheritage.org.
Peripheral artery disease is
also likely to be a sign of a
buildup of fatty deposits in
your arteries
(atherosclerosis). This
condition may narrow your
arteries and reduce blood
flow to your legs, feet and
arms, and believe it or not,
your brain may get affected,
i.e., strokes.
ADVANCING DISABILITY JUSTICE GRANT IS EXCITED TO
PRESENT TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO SHOW THAT NO
MATTER YOUR DISABILITY OR ROLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY,
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE LEARNED
FROM ONE ANOTHER.
Two federally recognized Tribal members in our communities are
giving 100 community members the opportunity to learn how to
make traditional items in their unique ways - giving
them the chance to showcase their art.
Basket caps made from supplies that can be bought from the store.
For some, this is easier than gathering when their health makes it too difficult.
Beaded earrings and chokers made easier for people with disabilities.
Most beadwork is hard on your hands and eyes.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO MAKE ONE OR BOTH OF THESE ACTIVITIES, PLEASE
CONTACT THE SILETZ VR PROGRAM FOR A PACKAGE OF SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOU.
WE HAVE 100 AVAILABLE FOR EACH ACTIVITY.
Please contact Rachelle Endres at 541-444-8213
or 800-922-1399, ext. 1213.
Peripheral artery disease
(also called peripheral
arterial disease) is a
common circulatory
problem in which narrowed
arteries reduce blood flow
to your limbs. When you
develop peripheral artery
disease (PAD), your legs or
arms — usually your legs
— don't receive enough
blood flow, which may lead
to leg pain when walking
(claudication), cold and
swollen feet due to poor
blood flow and/or poor
healing sores or wounds
that can potentially lead to
amputation if not properly
treated:
https://standagainstamputation.com/
:
Successful treatment of
peripheral artery disease
involves exercising, eating a
healthy diet and quitting
tobacco in any form. Not all
people with PAD or other
leg impairments will need
accommodations to
perform their jobs and
many others may only need
a few accommodations.
Painful cramping of
your hips, thighs or calf
muscles
Leg numbness or
weakness
Coldness in your lower
leg or foot
Sores on your toes, feet
or legs that won't heal
A change in the color of
your legs
Hair loss or slower hair
growth on your feet and
legs
Slower growth of your
toenails
Shiny skin on your legs
No pulse or a weak
pulse in your legs or
feet
Pain when using your
arms, such as aching
and cramping when
knitting, writing or
doing other manual
tasks (Mayo Clinic)
If peripheral artery disease progresses, pain may occur when you're at rest or lying down. It may be
intense enough to disrupt sleep. Walking around your room may temporarily relieve the pain.
If you or a loved one is experiencing signs and symptoms of PAD, please see a doctor. If this is a
long-standing issue and it’s impacting your work performance, then contact the Siletz Vocational
Rehabilitation Program staff, who may be able to assist you with vocational rehabilitation options.
Contact Rachelle Endres, VRC (Siletz), 541-444-8213
Toni Leija, VRC (Salem), 503-390-9494
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Most Often Requested
Numbers
Conf.ederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
Purchased Referred Care (PRC) –
800-628-5720
Tribal Veterans Rep – 541-444-8330
or 541-270-0569
Siletz Community Health Clinic –
800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599
Chinook Winds Casino Resort –
888-244-6665
Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823
Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
2021 Out-of-Area Benefits
The Tribal Council has approved Out-of-Area Benefits for 2021. These benefits are for Tribal
members who live outside the 11-county service area. To qualify, Tribal members must be registered for health care with the Siletz Community Health Clinic AND reside outside of the Tribe’s
11-county service area. These funds are intended for Tribal members who are not eligible for
Purchased/Referred Care.
All Benefits are Dependent on Available Funding
Annually
$2,000 Total in Medical +
Mental Health + Dental + Hearing
Plus $500 Pharmacy Card Benefit
Biannually
$450 in total Vision Care for Adults*
*available annually for Elders,
Children, Students or Diabetics
Call PRC 1-800-628-5720
Prior authorization by PRC is required and benefits must be used within 90 days. Any funds not
used within 90 days, or claims not received, will be returned to the pool for redistribution. An individual
can access benefits up to $2,000 annually by calling on the authorization date. For example, an individual
can call in January for medical of $500 and then call again in October for dental of $1,500 for a total of
$2,000. All benefits are subject to funding availability. When you call for pre-authorization, 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.
Remaining 2021 Call-In Date
Oct. 1
CTSI Tribal Youth
Online Academic Support
You don’t have to leave your home
to apply!
Applications can now be done
online or over the phone.
The Health Care Marketplace is
open now through May 15, 2021.
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Shop for health plans at
https://or.checkbookhealth.org/
or call direct at 855-268-9767.
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Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s
Transitional Living Center
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Salem: 503-390-9494
Portland: 503-238-1512
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For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
September 2021
To sign up contact your local education specialist:
Siletz and Out of Area-Alissa alissal@ctsi.nsn.us; PDX- Katy Katyh@ctsi.nsn.us;
Salem and Eugene-Sonya sonyamj@ctsi.nsn.us
PLEASE NOTE:
On-line tutoring access is funded with US CARES Act Funds: Students MUST
register by October 31, 2021. Tutoring hours are available on a
first-come-first-serve basis as resources are available
Important information for college-bound
Tribal seniors
September
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October
Create a calendar for the year,
including deadlines of colleges and
scholarships.
Register for SAT, ACT or SAT subject
test if necessary.
Register for SAT at collegeboard.com
Register for the ACT at actstudent.org
Review career plans.
Narrow list of colleges to top 3-5.
Begin working on essays.
Start applications for Early Action
or Early Decision (college entrance).
Visit colleges.
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship
information.
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Check deadlines for Early Action or
Early Decision (college entrance).
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship
information.
Check deadlines for CSS/Financial
Aid Profile for U.S. private schools.
Continue or start working on college
applications.
Ask for letters of recommendation
from teachers, coaches and personal
references. Provide them with a résumé.
Visit colleges.
Take SAT tests.
Complete essays.
Internships
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NOAA Internships
Deadline: Ongoing
Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
WOTE Agricultural Incubator Internship
Deadline: Various
Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
EPA Environ. Research/Bus. Support
Deadline: Multiple
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National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
Scholarships
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Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
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Big Future (scholarship search engine)
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Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (OMSI)
Deadline: Multiple
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
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American Institute of CPAs
Deadline: Varies
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OregonStudentAid.gov
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AIS Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
American Meteorological Society
Minority Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Open Education Database Graduate
and Ph.D. Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Army Emergency Relief Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Catching the Dream Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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Tribal College and University
Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
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College Board Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
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National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Deadline: Varies
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American Indian Service Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Visit OregonStudentAid.gov to check out more than
500 grant and scholarship opportunities.
Fellowships
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American Indian Graduate Center
Deadline: Ongoing
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NOAA Fellowships
Deadline: Ongoing
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NBC News Summer Fellows Program
Deadline: Ongoing
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Master of Forest Resources
Fellowships
Deadline: Open until filled
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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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Claremont Native American Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
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Tribal Council Timesheets for July 2021
Delores Pigsley – 7/1/21-7/31/21
Frank Aspria – 7/1/21-7/31/21
TC
1.25
3.75
Ind
1.25
3.75
Gmg
.5
1
3.75
3.5
.75
.75
1
3.75
3.25
.75
.75
1
4
1
2.75
2.75
STBC ED Tvl
2
7/1-6
.5
7/7
Email, packets, reports
Housing Comm, interviews,
STBC email, email
7/8
STBC mtg, email, reports
7/9-13 Email, reports, packets
7/16
Regular TC, email
7/20-22 Email
7/26
Meet w/ county commissioners,
packets
7/27-28 TC mtg, email
2.5
Lillie Butler – 7/1/21-7/31/21
TC
5
2
Ind
5
2
2
3.25
3.5
8.5
2
2
3.25
3.25
8.5
2
Gmg
4
3.5
STBC ED Tvl
3.5
7/1-7
7/8-12
Packets
Council, STBC mtg/packets,
packets
7/13
Education, packets
7/14-15 Chemawa Station LLC, packets
7/16
Regular TC
7/19-23 Packets
7/26
Meet w/ county commissioners,
packets
Loraine Y. Butler – 7/1/21-7/31/21
TC
1
.5
Ind
1
.5
1
1
Gmg
1.5
2.5
1.5
STBC ED Tvl
3
7/4-7
2.5
7/8
7/9
7/10-12
Packets
CPT, STBC
Special TC – gaming
Packets
See page 1 for an article on the National Indian Gaming Commission’s
annual report on gross gaming revenue at Tribal casinos and the
effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on this revenue.
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TC
5.75
Ind
5.75
Gmg
2
STBC ED Tvl
.5
7/1-7
.5
.25
1.5
2
.5
.25
1.5
2
3
.5
11
3
3
.25
3.5
4
1
3.5
4
1
4
7/16
7/17-24
7/26
2.25
2.25
4
7/27
1
1
2.5
7/8
7/9
7/10-11
7/12-13
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7/14-15
.5
7/28
Mail, agenda items, prep for
council, prep for STBC mtg
STBC mtg, mail
Special TC – gaming, mail
Mail, agenda items, prep for mtgs
FBI mtgs, meet w/ Kur t
Schrader, mail
Chemawa Station LLC, mail,
prep for council, agenda items
Regular TC, mail
Mail, agenda items
Meet w/ county commissioners,
Wkshps on MAT, youth and
ARP, Special TC, mail
Mail, agenda items
Selene Rilatos – 7/1/21-7/31/21
TC
1.75
5.5
1
1
Ind
1.75
5.5
1
1
1
1.75
2.75
2
3.75
1
2
4.75
3
1
1
1.75
2.75
2
3.75
1
2
4.75
3
1
2.75
3.25
2.75
3.25
Gmg
2.5
STBC ED Tvl
1
7/1
7/2-7
2.5
7/8
7/9
1
1
1
1
Maritime Museum, email
Email, packets
STBC mtg, packets
Special TC – gaming, email,
packets
7/12
Email, packets
7/13
COVID, OOSA mtg, email
7/14
SB770 HHS mtg, email
7/15
Packets, email
7/16
Regular TC, email
7/18
Packets, email
7/19
Interviews, email
7/20
DV wkshp, email
7/21-25 COVID, email, packets
7/26
Meet w/ county commissioners,
7/27
TC wkshp, Special TC, email
7/28
NWPAIHB mtg, email
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Angels Ball, Fantasy of Trees return in 2021; time to plan for your decorated tree
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – Angels
Anonymous is proud to announce that
the Angels Ball and Festival of Trees are
back on schedule for the yuletide season
of 2021. The nonprofit’s main fundraiser,
the Festival of Trees, will begin on Dec.
1 and conclude with the Angels Ball on
Dec. 4 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
COVID-19 and the Echo Mountain
Complex fire greatly increased the need
for assistance in North Lincoln County.
Angels Anonymous, with the help of its
generous donors, was able to help meet
the need. In 2020 the organization assisted
148 families, many of them victims of the
Echo Mountain fire.
So put on your thinking caps to plan a
dazzling tree for your family or your business to sponsor at the Festival of Trees and
watch it raise money at the live auction on
the night of the ball.
It’s an invigorating experience to
work together decorating the perfect
tree for a perfect cause. Not only is it a
“feel good” experience, but your business
will be in the spotlight among those who
generously help the community to thrive.
Those businesses that choose to sponsor
monetarily will receive recognition on
the Angels Anonymous website and in
the auction program.
The cost for a space and a tree to
decorate provided by Angels Anonymous
is $100. If you provide your own tree, the
cost is $50. Ticket prices remain the same
as in 2019 at $85
Sponsorship packets are available. To
receive one, contact Roger Robertson at
541-996-7474 or email allways@charter.
net, or Phil Robertson at 541-921-4716
or phillylphil@msn.com.
Packets also are available at the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, 4039
NW Logan Road in Lincoln City, or at
Coast Drafting and Design, 1540 SE
Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
Oregon Humanities’ letter exchange invites Oregonians to connect over climate
PORTLAND, Ore. – In the midst of
a year of devastating wildfires, political
violence and searing heatwaves, with little
relief on the horizon, many Oregonians are
preoccupied with climate. Dear Stranger,
a letter-exchange project from Oregon
Humanities, invites letter writers to share
their thoughts on climate – environmental,
cultural and political – and connect with
someone they’ve never met.
Oregon Humanities is a statewide
organization that brings people together
to talk, listen and learn from one another.
“The need for human connection feels
more urgent than ever,” said Ben Waterhouse, communications manager for
Oregon Humanities and creator of the
Dear Stranger project. “It feels like we’re
in a constant state of crisis, with fires and
the pandemic and partisan conflict, and
that makes it really hard to reach out and
learn from other people. Dear Stranger is
an opportunity to hear from other Oregonians and to be heard – and hopefully
learn something new.”
The aim of Dear Stranger is to create
shared understanding among Oregonians
with different backgrounds, experiences and
beliefs. The premise is simple: Write a letter, get a letter and make a new connection.
Oregon Humanities has operated Dear
Stranger since 2014, with each round of the
project asking writers to address a different
question or theme. More than 200 people
have signed up to participate so far this year.
This summer’s prompt is, “Write about
the climate where you live – the weather,
politics or culture. What’s your climate
like? Has the climate changed during the
time you’ve lived where you do now? What
worries you about climate? How do you
think people could make it better?”
Writing prompts and instructions for
participation are available at oregonhumanities.org. Letters are swapped anonymously and each person receives a letter
from the person who received the one
they wrote. What happens next is up to the
Sams, continued from page 1
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
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.
fields for more than 25 years,” said the
Interior in a statement.
His long list of roles, in addition to
interim director, includes:
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Calling all Tribal member business owners
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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:
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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
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
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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writers. If they’d like to write back, they
can do so through Oregon Humanities.
Letters should be addressed to Oregon
Humanities, Attn: Dear Stranger, 921 SW
Washington St., Suite 150, Portland, OR,
97205. Oregon Humanities will exchange
letters mailed by Oct. 4, 2021.
Questions should be directed to programs@oregonhumanities.org.
More information about our programs
and publications – which include the
Conversation Project, Bridging Oregon,
Consider This, Humanity in Perspective,
Public Program Grants, Responsive Program
Grants and Oregon Humanities magazine –
can be found at oregonhumanities.org.
President and chief executive officer
of the Indian Country Conservancy
Executive director for the Umatilla
Tribal Community Foundation
National director of the Tribal &
Native Lands Program for the Trust
for Public Land
Executive director for the Columbia
Slough Watershed Council
Executive director for the Community
Energy Project
President and chief executive officer
for the Earth Conservation Corps
Holly Cook Macarro, partner at Spirit
Rock Consulting LLC and political commentator, said the nomination is another
addition to defining President Biden’s
legacy in Indian Country.
Macarro, Red Lake Ojibwe, called
the nomination ironic like Secretary
Haaland’s nomination because national
parks are lost Native lands that have been
affected by “treaty violations, theft and
other forms.”
But Sams’ possible leadership of the
National Parks Service “once again feels
like things are coming full circle.”
She said that the youth could be significantly impacted by having visual representation of a position they might want
to obtain someday. Tribal governments and
spiritual leaders may also benefit from his
appointment.
“There’s someone on the very top who
understands the Tribal perspective and is
going to bring it to the table in a way that
we haven’t seen before,” Macarro said.
She added that Sams’ appointment
is a result of Biden’s push to have greater
representation in his administration and
Courtsey photo by Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III
Haaland’s commitment to have a more
diverse workforce in the Interior.
Macarro mentioned that this position
is not traditionally occupied by Native
Americans unlike the Indian Health Service, which currently has an acting director.
She cites two other non-traditional
appointments: Robert Anderson, Bois
Forte Band of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe, who was tapped as the solicitor of the
Interior, and Janie Hipp, Chickasaw, who
was appointed as USDA general counsel.
“I am hopeful that we will continue to
see more as these positions get filled and I
certainly think we will,” she said.
The Associated Press contributed to
this report.
Kalle Benallie, Navajo, is a reporterproducer at Indian Country Today’s
Phoenix bureau. Follow her on Twitter: @
kallebenallie or email her at kbenallie@
indiancountrytoday.com. Benallie was
once the opening act for a Cirque Du
Soleil show in Las Vegas.
To the Education Department:
I’d like to thank the Education Department for all of their hard work during the
pandemic. The Education Department has gone above and beyond to keep our youth
engaged. The STREAM kits my nephew has been receiving are wonderful! Thank you
for exposing him to new opportunities.
Thank you to everyone in the Education Department, which has stepped up and
has gotten very creative during these unusual times. Please know the hard work hasn’t
gone unnoticed.
Many thanks,
Misty Moceikis
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Notice from Tribal Court
Beginning June 1, 2021, the following filing fee schedule will be in place.
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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: Mike Kennedy
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
Assistant: Andy Taylor
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Pre-applications being accepted for new 56-unit Mamook
Tokatee housing in Northeast Portland
A collaboration between the Native
American Youth and Family Center, Community Development Partners and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Mamook
Tokatee is a four-story podium building
composed of 56 units with a mix of studios,
1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom
units located in the Cully neighborhood
on the corner of Northeast 42nd Avenue and
Going Street in Portland, Ore.
Interested parties will be contacted in
September based on their pre-application.
Find the form at nayapdx.org/wp-content/
uploads/2021/07/Mamook-TokateeLeasing-Pre-application-Form-Web-1.pdf
Other features of the building include:
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Less than 1 mile away from Fernhill
and Wilshire parks
Less than 1 mile away from Portland
Community College Workforce Center
1.5 miles away from NAYA Family
Center’s services and on a direct bus
line from the building – including its
Many Nations Academy, an alternative
accredited high school
NARF supports Native American Voting
Rights Act introduced in Congress
BOULDER, Colo. – In a bipartisan effort to address the unique obstacles faced by
American Indian voters, Sen. Ben Ray Luján and Reps. Sharice Davids and Tom Cole
have introduced the Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich and Miguel Trujillo Native
American Voting Rights Act of 2021 (NAVRA).
The Native American Rights Fund, whose attorneys have fought for American
Indian rights – including voting rights – for more than 50 years, gives its full support
to this long-needed legislation. Urgent action is needed to protect the right to vote on
Indian lands and no bill goes further to protect Native voting rights.
American Indian voters continue to face unique challenges when voting. This
includes – but is not limited to – geographically distant, off-reservation polling and
registration sites that states and counties refuse to move on-reservation; difficulties
registering and remaining on voter rolls due to the lack of addressed homes on reservations; inability to vote by mail because mail is not delivered to homes; as well as the
adverse effects of documented voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, disparate
treatment and discriminatory tactics.
The Native American Voting Rights Act is urgently needed to address these specific,
targeted and discriminatory policies.
“We have to address ongoing discriminatory policies at the state and local levels,”
said NARF Staff Attorney Jacqueline De León. “We need a federal policy that sets
a baseline of access and prevents continuing abuses. The newly introduced Native
American Voting Rights Act helps do that.”
NARF joins multiple Tribal and civil rights organizations in their strong endorsement of the Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich and Miguel Trujillo Native American
Voting Rights Act of 2021.
Learn more about the bill and how it addresses issues specific to American Indian
voters at vote.narf.org.
Learn more about the extensively documented experience of Native voters in our
report, Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation Faced by Native
American Voters.
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!
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1.5 miles away from Grant High
School (Portland Public Schools)
Less than 1 mile away from Rigler
Elementary School (PPS)
Less than 1 mile away from Beaumont
Middle School (PPS)
For more information, contact Isaac
DeAnda, occupancy specialist in the
Siletz Tribal Housing Department, at
isaacd@ctsi.nsn.us or 541-819-4299;
or visit nayapdx.org/services/housing/
mamook-tokatee/.
Mikey Justice is the best father!
Happy Birthday, Mikey! Thank you for
being born.
We love you so much, Jaimi and Leelin
Lincoln County Jail
seeks volunteers
The Lincoln County Jail in Newport, Ore., is seeking additional cultural practitioners to provide services
to American Indians who are incarcerated. They are seeking both female
and male practitioners to provide
online, one-on-one and group guidance (once it is safe to hold in-person
meetings).
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Norton at lisan@ctsi.nsn.
us. If you want to volunteer, contact
Dennis Buckmaster (dbuckmaster@
co.lincoln.or.us) to start the process.
This process does include a background check, but all situations will
be considered individually.
Free child ID kits from the
Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155
child.idkits@state.or.us
We love you, Grandma Pyle! Happy
Birthday! You are the rock of our family!
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