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.
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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.
Kyle Mason
541-444-8291 or
1-800-922-1399, ext. 291
Fax: 541-444-2307
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