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About Siletz news / (Siletz, OR) 199?-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2000)
RESTORATION POW-WOW “Today I would like to say to all of you who are Siletz people: You are great. You are strong. Stay that way.” Bernice Mitchell, Tribal Council Member, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (above, with Delores Pigsley) Scenes from the Day Elders’ raffle table (above), young dancers (below right); Dancing Again Singers (below), Pow-Wow Committee sales (left). 20 “This is a time not only to rejoice because of the Restoration Act and 23 years of accomplishment, but a time to think deeply about the challenges still before us. I submit that the Restoration Act is a done deal, but restoration of the mind and spirit, the courage to face hardships, the willingness to work together and sacrifice for the common good, is an ongoing process and challenge.” Hiroto “Zak”Zakoji, Consultant for the Siletz Tribe
