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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Jr. Miss Siletz Says Thanks I, Tiffany Dawn Stuart, Jr. Miss Siletz 2001-2002, would like to say a big thanks, first to Jesus. He died and saved my soul. God has blessed me with so many gifts and I just want to praise God for his blessings to my family and me. Next, I would like to thank my parents, Thomas and Marlene Stuart, for loving, supporting, and driving me to all the events. A big “thank you” to all my family, for support, encouragement, (sewing ... aye), gifts, and love. This year has been a learning experience for me. I thank the Confederated Tribes of Siletz for sponsoring my trip to Gathering of Nations and buying beads for my sash. I have traveled 12,640 miles representing the Siletz Tribe. I have been to 24 pow-wows and culture events: 2001 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, Siletz, Ore.; 8/ 2001 Grand Ronde Pow-Wow, Grand Ronde, Ore.; 8/24-26 Potawatomi Gathering, Mayetta, Kan.; 9/15 Haskell Indian Nations University’s Welcome Back Pow-Wow, Lawrence, Kan.; 11/3 National Veteran’s Pow-Wow, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.; 11/9 Veterans Pow-Wow, Topeka, Kan.; 11/10 Veterans and Gourd Dance Celebration, Topeka, Kan.; 11/17 Siletz Restoration Pow-Wow, Lincoln City, Ore.; 12/8 Christmas Pow-Wow, Independence, Mo.; 12/22 Holt, Kan. 1/25/02 Sumner Academy (high Tiffany Stuart school) Talent Show; 2/9 Indian Council of Many Nations Pow-Wow, Kansas City, Kan.; 3/22-23 Little Eagle Pow-Wow, Independence, Mo.; 4/6 Demonstration and Small Pow-Wow, LDS Convention, Independence, Mo.; 4/7 Holton, Kan.; 4/10 MoKaNea Conference, Kansas City, Mo.; 4/13 University of Kansas Pow-Wow, Lawrence, Kan.; 4/25-26 Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow, Albuquerque, N.M.; 5/10-12 Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) Graduation Pow-Wow, Lawrence, Kan.; 6/8 Potawatomi Gathering, Mayetta, Kan.; 6/21 Trio and Upward Bound (UB) Conference, Western State College, St. Joe, Mo.; 6/29 HINU UB Pow-Wow, Lawrence, Kan.; 7/2002 Grand Ronde, Ore.; and 2002 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, Siletz, Ore. At these events, 1 danced, spoke, performed The Lord’s Prayer in Indian Sign language and led social dances. You can see my participation in an event at www. gatheringofnations.com/galleries/pow-wow02 on pages 12 and 50. I believe having tribal royalty is a great way to inform Indian country and communities about the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. I encourage any eligible girl to be royalty. It’s an experience I will never forget. 1 Join the Pow-Wow Parade i । The 2002 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Parade is gearing up for the Aug. 10 ■ event. Last year, more than 30 participants joined in the celebration. Included । in last year’s parade were tribal royalty, equestrian units, vintage cars, dancers, ! drummers, and entries from tribal staff and local merchants. If you would like to participate in this year’s event, registration forms can be picked up at the Tribal Council secretary’s office or contact Gayla Jones at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 203, or 541-444-8203. ■ You also can register the morning of the parade at 8 a.m. at the Siletz Tribal administration building. Judging starts at 9 a.m. and the parade begins ■ at 10 a.m. J J J Attention tribal members in the Salem service area! Please update your contact information (address and phone number) with the Salem area office. Also, any tribal member in the Salem service area who wants to receive the Salem area office newsletter, should call Bev Owen or Cecilia Fisher to add your name to the current mailing list. Bev and Cecilia can be reached by mail or stopping in at 3789 River Road N., Suite D, Keizer, OR 97303; or by phone at 503-390-9494. The Siletz Pow-Wow Committee is now accepting applications for temporary jobs during the 2002 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. Available jobs include security/maintenance, kitchen, camping registration, and sales. Wagesfor these pow-wow jobs are $8/hour for shift supervisors and $6.50/hour for shift workers. Pick up applications at the Siletz Tribal administration building or call Craig Whitehead at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 230, or 541-444-8230.__________ Pow-Wow Dance Sponsors Needed The Pow-Wow Committee is currently looking for dance sponsors for this year’s Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. By sponsoring a category, you will make it more personal. Your name will be on the winner’s envelope and will be read when the prize money is awarded to the dancers. Dance categories include both male/female traditional, male/female fancy, grass, and jingle. You can sponsor, or co-sponsor with the committee, a category in your name, your family’s name, or in memory of a loved one. Categories and their costs are listed below. Contact Craig Whitehead at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 230, or 541-444-8230 to see what categories are available. Adult (6 for each place) 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Teen (6 for each place) Is* place 2nd place 3rd place 4,h place 5th place 1S1 place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 □ Siletz News Cl August 2002 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25 Tiny Tots (6 and under, Bob Taylor Memorial Tiny Tot Fund) $80 4 ! ! 1 ■ ■ Pow-Wow Jobs Available Golden Age (55 and over) Is* place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 Basketcap Special (Open) Is* place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place 5th place $500 ' $400 $300 $200 $100 Youth (6 for each place) Update Your Contact Info ■ ! . Round Bustle Special (Open) 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4lh place 5,h place Team Dance (2) $300 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100
