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N ews S iletz < F 10th anniversary, golf resort opening, and George Benson Pages 16-18 Controlling asthma, Toothtalk, and HIV/AIDS hotline Page 14 Graduates, a family tree, weddings, and races Pages 8-9 S.T.A.N. meeting, street dance, and elders fishing trip es 4-5 and 7 SCA OrColl E 78 .06 S523 V. 33 no. 8 August 2005 Vol. 33, No. 8 August 2005 Tribes of Siletz Indians Bring Your Family to the Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow Many different tribal nations will be represented at the annual Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow on Aug. 12-14,2005, in Siletz, Ore., held by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. This family fun event is a tradition for the Siletz people and other American Indians. The celebration will start with the crowning of the 2005-2006 Siletz Roy alty on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. All dance styles will enter the arena at 7 p.m. at the first Grand Entry. Dances in which the public can participate that are non-competitive will follow the Grand Entry. This year’s pow-wow is in honor of Craig Whitehead (1959-2004). He was the Siletz Head Man Dancer for nearly 10 years, was the pow-wow coordinator for the tribe, and served as president of the school board for Siletz Valley School. Craig’s work with the Siletz Tribe and iiis involvement with Native and non Native communities will be reflected on at this event. A parade with a patriotic theme winds through downtown Siletz at 10 a.m. on Aug. 13. This hometown parade with nos talgic small-town atmosphere includes tribal royalty, drummers, dancers, eques trian units, vintage cars, and floats. Pre-registration is available by pick ing up a registration form at the Siletz Tribal administration building, 201 SE Swan Ave. in Siletz, or contacting Mona Fisher at 541 -444-8373 or 1 -800-922-1399, ext. 1373. Registration also is available the morning of the parade at 8 a.m. at the Siletz Tribal administration building. If you are not registered by 9 a.m., you can I I I I I I I I I Pow-Wow Schedule Aug. 11 Aug. 13 6 p.m. - Royalty Pageant I0 a.m. - Parade 1 p.m. - Grand Entry 7 p.m. - Grand Entry Aug. 12 Noon-6 p.m. - Giveaways 6 p.m. - Royalty Crowning 7 p.m. - Grand Entry Siletz News Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Above: Dancing Again Singers; top photo: Color Guard, 2004 What’s Inside Letters to the Editor Chairman’s Report Tribal Program News Tribal Member News Notices 2 3 4 8 10 Tribal Council Timesheets Siletz Clinic Chinook Winds Passages 13 14 15 19 not take part in the judging, which starts at 9 a.m. You can, however, still partici pate in the parade. The parade is followed by a Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Competition dancing for youth and teens takes place in the after noon. Competition dancing continues af ter the 7 p.m. Grand Entry with adult cat egories and the finals for youth and teens. On Aug. 14. the final day of the pow wow, a Grand Entry takes place at noon. This session will end with awards for the Golden Age, adult, teen, and youth category winners. Prizes range from $25 to $500. A free shuttle will be available from various parking lots in Siletz to the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds on Government Hill. Parking is extremely limited at the pow-wow grounds; the shuttle is the best way to get there. A variety of food and Native arts and crafts and jewelry will be offered for sale by about 50 vendors at tfie pow-wow. This alcohol- and drug-free event is free. Listen carefully to the pow-wow emcee, who will tell you when you can and when you should not take photos. The emcee also will explain the significance of the events taking place in the area throughout the pow-wow. Join the Siletz Tribe and other Ameri can Indians at the pow-wow - a time to celebrate life and friendship. Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman Brenda Bremner, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief University of Oregon Library Received on: 07-29-05 Siletz news (Siletz, Or. : 1998) Aug. 14 Noon - Grand Entry PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 178 SALEM, OR
