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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: There is something that has been bothering me and I would like to tell this to all tribal members. We are so very lucky to get all the things we do from our tribe. Computers, free medical and dental care, free medicine, financial assistance (if needed), USDA program (if needed), housing, schooling, etc. And not the least of which is the per capita payment we just got! Do you all know how lucky we are?! So many tribes cannot provide anything for their members. We have come so far and have so much to be thankful for. And as we all get our per capita checks, I think that we need to remember that it’s thanks to Mr. (Jim) Kikumoto at Chinook Winds that our checks are increasing! He does an excellent job! While we may not always agree with what our Tribal Council does, at least they are doing what benefits the tribe. We can’t always see the big picture, but we are all reaping the benefits! And our elders - ohmygosh, they are treated very well by the tribe! For example, my mom gets things she needs promptly - rides, necessities for her home, trips, etc. As a kid, remembering when our tribe was restored, not much was provided by the tribe. My children now have great opportunities, thanks to the tribe. We have sure come a long way. So instead of complaining about what we “think” we’re not getting, how about us being grateful for all we do get? Grateful tribal member, Cindy Jackson To the editor: If there was a reason for tomorrow, the reflection of cultural camp and our pow-wow rekindle each year the importance of where we come from, our present commitments, and our goals for tomorrow. The only way to get there is together. Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton To the editor: I just want to say thanks to all the elders who called and were concerned when my Dad was in his car accident. We sure appreciated it. We are lucky to still have him with us. Please pray for his recovery. Cindy Jackson To the editor: I couldn’t go another day to ex press my thanks for all who came to my wedding on the 14th of July. My mother, aunts, uncle, bother, sisters, my kids, and cousins - you all mean a lot to me. Most I want to thank my Uncle Junior for coming all the way from National City, Calif., for standing up for me. Last but not least, thank you, brother-in-law Steve Cearley, for marrying Evelyn and I. Thank you all. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lane (T-bird) Editor’s note: Please see infor mation about the MacLaren Pow-Wow on page 15. Siletz News Letters Policy Send letters to: Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, 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. Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News. □ 1 r Siletz News ’..I .<• Ir . > , ' » Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh □ September 2003 V ,, I h To the editor: My name is Kyle Mason. I am a Siletz Tribal member currently incarcerated in MacLaren. I’m writing this letter in regards to our upcoming pow-wow and the support of our incarcerated people. We have an upcoming pow-wow here at MacLaren and we could really use dancers and singers. I believe it’s important that we support our people who are in the system. I’ve seen a lot of young men come though here without any support from the outside community. To me, that’s saying they’re not important or they’re forgotten. We need to remember our people inside the walls and support and help them. So I’m asking from my heart for dancers, singers, and any other people who would like to come out and support to come out. For anyone who wishes to come out, you can contact our Native American Coordinators John Fraser or Mathew Potete at 1 -503-981 -2501. The pow-wow is on Sept.7 and the address is 2630 N. Pacific Highway, Woodbum, OR 97071. All dancers and singers can get in and anyone else should contact John or Mathew. Thank you. 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