TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Spiritual Message to America
As we stand before the dawn of a new millennium, we pray for America’s survival,
our survival. We pray that we will be given strength by the Creator to follow the footsteps
I of our forefathers — to share our love, respect, and compassion for one another. There
is good in everyone because our Creator has put a little of himself in all of us.
We pray for forgiveness for the pain and suffering we have caused one another.
We pray that our children will not repeat our mistakes.
We pray that we can respect the diversity of America. All life is sacred. Every
child born is a precious gift of our Creator.
It is our sacred trust to embrace children from all walks of life because we are part
of the same family.
We pray that children will honor and respect their elders. That is where the wisdom
comes from. This respect will not allow forgotten elders.
We are all equal, with each having our own special gift to contribute. These values
allow our youths to become leaders and workers in our society.
Children: You are our future and our hope for the people. Stand and be courageous.
We pray to learn and use the wisdom of all that has come before us to achieve
personal successes and to contribute to those of others. Only when our young ones
learn respect for everything can they evolve.
We pray for respect and love of Mother Earth, because she is the foundation of
human survival.
We must keep her pollution free for those who will travel after us. Protect her
water, air, soil, trees, forests, plants, and animals.
Do not just take and waste resources. Make it a priority to conserve. The land is
given to us by the Creator to care for, not to own. If we take care of the land, the land will
take care of us.
We should have respect for each other. We pray for commitment and responsible
| behavior in order to help those in need and to give them support and friendship. Be an
¡example in life that others may follow. Serve people, community, and country.
We should all strive to be a leader and contributor. Do not sit back and let others
plan and do all the thinking.
Let us unite together so that we may have the strength to protect our future. Strength
¡comes from working through trials and tribulations.
Spiritual health is the key to holistic health. We pray to have the discipline to set
! healthy examples for our children to follow. Respecting everyone and everything in the
universe starts with self-respect. Take time to listen and take care of your body
and spirit.
Family is important and precious. Always let them know they are loved. Let your
¡children and grandchildren know you are always there to love and support them, and
that they mean the world to you no matter what they do or say. Children are of
infinite value.
Live what you teach. Spiritual values, honesty, and integrity start in the home.
We pray for the youth. We must teach the youth to work together and respect all
that is living on our Mother Earth. We need to convey to our younger generations that
the survival of our people lies in the spirituality.
We pray to learn ways to settle differences peacefully. Teach respect for each
other’s ideas. Value honesty on all levels, from children to parents to communities to
governments. We will be happy when we create peace with each other.
And to the seventh generation:
Survive. Keep hopes and dreams. Take care of yourself. Remember your spirit. Be
there for each other. Respect courage. Share knowledge. Always keep learning.
Remember your true values.
Welcome to the
Prevention
Dimension
Shu’-yi’de-ghayt-nin’sh
Shu’-yi-de-ghayt-nin’sh means “We
are getting well.” Shu’ (sounds like “shoe”),
yi (“i” long “e” sound), de (short “e” like in
“den”), ghayt (sounds like “kite”),
nin’sh (long “e”).
The articles and information you see
here are a way to increase communication
and share information, knowledge, and
humor.
We
welcome
questions,
suggestions, and artwork from youth age
12 to 17.
Please contact Lisa Brown at
1 -800-922-1399, ext. 238, or 541 -444-8238
if you have articles or information for the next
issue of Siletz News. Special thanks to the
Umatilla Recreation Department for Jiselle
Halfmoon’s article.
Town Hall Meeting
State Capitol, Salem
Oct. 23, 4 to 6 p.m.
Topic: Underage Drinking
We would like to invite you to
participate in a gathering at the state capitol.
A group of tribal elders and community
members plan to travel to support the youth
who attended a national MADD conference
in Washington, D.C.
Please contact Lisa Brown if you would
like help with educating our community or
have ideas to enhance the awareness of
this topic.
Wellbriety Walk a Success!
Special thanks to all the people who
participated in the Wellbriety Walk and
dinner. Forty people came together to learn
about the concept of wellbriety.
Tribal programs staff participated and
provided information. Linda Kreutzer
provided details about dental wellness,
Danelle Zosel-Sanderson discussed
tobacco prevention, A&D staff offered
information about alcohol/drug prevention
and sobriety, and Ursela Marinelli of the
(See Prevention on page 10)
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