VICE CHAIRMAN S REPORT
Economic Development
Gaming Issues
The executive order that expresses
the state’s policy of government-to-
govemment relations between Oregon
tribes and the state of Oregon is alive
and well. This policy is exemplified by
the various cluster groups that meet on
a quarterly basis to address specific
issues (health, education, culture, eco
nomic development, public safety, etc.)
The cluster group on economic
development met recently in Coos Bay,
hosted by the Coos Tribe in its new ad
ministration building. Cluster groups
were established as a result of SB770,
which recognizes tribes as a government.
At the meeting, the state proposed
that Web sites be established as a com
munications network, linking all
Oregon tribes with each other and with
the state disseminating information
about each tribe’s economic develop
ment projects. Not only will tribes be
informed and able to communicate with
each other, the state can respond to
inquiries from outside the state as to
what each tribe is doing, especially with
companies with interest in potentially
locating to Oregon.
It also was announced that the Or
egon Department of Transportation
(ODOT) has initiated the first phase of
a 10-year, $2.6 billion bridge construc
tion project. Over the next 10 years,
ODOT will work on all bridges needing
repair or replacement.
Important Indian gaming issues
were discussed recently at the Northwest
Indian Gaming Conference sponsored
by the Washington Indian Gaming
Association. The association is com
prised of tribes from Oregon, Washing
ton, Idaho, and Montana.
An issue affecting a number of
states involves private entities that want
to do gambling with slot machines in
their establishments similar to Indian
casinos. Additionally, some private en
tities want tribal gaming compacts
opened up, even those that are already
approved, to force tribes to share their
gaming revenue with cities, counties,
and states to help balance state budgets.
The National Labor Relations Board
also is making moves to require Indian
casinos to unionize. A bill is being pro
posed on Capitol Hill to counter this
NLRB proposal. Despite the fact that
tribes are sovereign governments and
are exempt from such authority, NLRB
feels it has the authority over tribes
because of its status as a federal agency.
Tribes and members of the tribal
caucus in the Senate do not agree.
In a panel on proposed amendments
to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
(IGRA), our former consultant,
Franklin Ducheneaux, clearly stated
that tribes have primary regulatory
oversight authority over Indian gaming.
The role of the National Indian Gam
Vice Chairman Jessie Davis
The Oregon Bridge Delivery Part
ners is an essential component of
ODOT’s construction program, whose
purpose is to maximize subcontracting
with minority groups. Indian companies
are encouraged to apply. Andre Baugh
is the designated contact person at
ODOT, 503-587-2963 or e-mail
andre.baugh@obdp.org. Any tribal
company or individual can apply for a
job with Andre.
Conference participants included
officials from ODOT, Oregon Tourism,
Department of Revenue, and represen
tatives from all nine Oregon tribes and
other Indian entities, including Dave
Tovey of the Affiliated Tribes of North
west Indians and Karen Quigley, execu
tive director of the Commission on
Indian Services, among others.
ing Commission, he said, is basically to
review the tribe’s regulatory decisions.
In other words, tribes are primary regu
lators; N1GC should not perform audits,
but should review the audits conducted
by tribes.
In 1988, Franklin not only served as
staff for the congressional committee
that shepherded the passage of IGRA,
but also was the principal author of
the act.
Logan Road RV Park
Because of some red tape and re
sulting delays in securing permits, the
opening of the RV park on Logan Road
on the hill above Chinook Winds has
been re-scheduled. The ribbon cutting
will take place in November.
Nuu-wee-ya’
(our words)
Introduction to the
Athabaskan Language
Open to tribal members
of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Oct. 11-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Oct. 18-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 8-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TLC Attitudes of Gratitude
An evening chill is in the air, has
been since early September. Autumn is
definitely here! Time to get out your
“woolies” and be thankful you have ’em.
At the TLC, we always have things,
people, and events to be thankful for.
Although volunteers still are away on
vacation or medical leave, we have
several women who graciously give of
their time to make sure overnight cov
erage happens.
In August and early September, those
wonderful women were Elizabeth
Kosydar, Carrie White, Denise Riding In,
Jackie Ashley, and Lisa Brown. Thanks
for providing emotional security!
Another different kind of volunteer
gave of his time. Jerry Kosydar, handy
man extraordinaire, spent a couple
hours doing some repairs to the green
house so we can use it this winter.
Despite the cool evenings, our potted
tomatoes are looking pretty good.
Appreciation to you, Jerry.
Mark Tom finished out his summer
youth employment doing yard work on
the A&D/TLC grounds. He kept our
transplants alive by keeping them wa
tered during our extended hot spell. He
also popped a lot of dandelions and
other weeds out of the lawn. If he could
have been here 24/7, we might have
gotten rid of all of them. Thanks, Mark!
We have folks in the community
who support our service and clients in
several ways. Patti and Jim, we loved the
gorgeous dahlias, zinnias, and sunflow
ers. They really brightened up the house!
Thanks to Paulina Burnette for tooth
brushes, to the Siletz VFW Auxiliary
and Sunshine Keck for toiletry items,
and to Pam Ben for hair care products.
We are grateful to Amy and Wylie Gibson
for eight pounds of hamburger, to Lynn
Whitlow for two crates of cedar kin
dling, and to anonymous for clothing.
Items that we really need now in
clude cooking spray (like “Pam”), salad
oil, 60-watt light bulbs, Band-Aids, and
frozen meat or fish.
Give Lynn a call at 541-444-8238
or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1238, if you
can help out or would like to volunteer
and make a difference!
Salem
Salem Area Office
Oct. 20-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Oct. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 3-5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, contact
Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural
Department at 1-800-922-1399,
ext. 1320, or 541-444-8320, or
e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
October
2004
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