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CHAIRMAN S REPORT As you will see by reading the fol lowing report, the Siletz Tribe was in volved in a wide variety of tribal, state, and federal activities and issues during the past month. I would like to touch on a few of them. • • • At the federal level, as part of the Department of the Interior’s restruc turing, a regional office called the Office of the Special Trustee has been established in Portland, Ore., with Gino Orazi as the BIA fiduciary trust officer. On June 18, he visited Siletz and explained that his new job as re gional director is to handle all fidu ciary trust transactions that include individual Indian money accounts and probate actions. Within Oregon, a committee com posed of several citizens from across the state has been formed to make recommendations on improving the state Legislature and the legislative process. Sen. Peter Courtney, presi dent of the senate, requested that I serve on the committee. It’s expected to conduct the study within a year, followed by recommendations to be made in 18 months. Relative to our tribal economic de velopment efforts, the Tribal Coun- Delores Pigsley • cil approved a land acquisition plan. Planning and data collection was funded by the Administration for Native Americans. The goal, as stated in the plan, is to evaluate land acqui sition needs as expansion of the tribe’s land base becomes necessary to meet program as well as tribal gov ernmental needs and goals. In order for the tribe to apply for, and be eligible to install, lottery terminals at our newly acquired Chinook Winds Golf Resort, a tribal LLC was formed. Bud Lane, Lillie Butler, and I will serve on the board of directors, but first will be required to undergo back ground checks and receive approval of the Oregon Lottery Commission. The lounge at the golf club has had lottery terminals for several years. At our tribal Memorial Day cer emony, Phil Rilatos, council member, gave an eloquent talk about veteran heroes. I want to thank the Culture Committee, which organized the af fair, including the preparation of a delicious lunch. Although the Chinook Winds 10th anniversary celebration is covered on page 17 in this issue of Siletz News, I would like to comment on this event, which was one of the biggest and best ever. Those involved in the earliest days of planning and building the casino were present at a hosted din ner and recognized for their contri butions. Ten years ago. Williams & Ree opened the very first show for Tammy Wynette and we appreciate the fact that they returned for the 10,h anniversary to open for George Jones. No need to say they were a hit with audiences both nights. In the evening, fireworks lit up the Lincoln City sky, adding excitement to an already great event. We are very proud of Chinook • • Winds, the staff, and all the events that take place at our resort. During the month, council members met with Richard Doyon and Max Gail on a movie to be made in Man zanita, Ore., about a legend of buried treasure at Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain. Readers may remember Max from the TV show Barney Miller. He will ap pear in the movie, along with Floyd Red Crow Westerman. Naydosh dances took place this month at the dance house in Siletz. The danc ers, including many children, were absolutely great and very moving. Once again, we need to recognize the efforts of Bud, Cheryl. Robert, Selene, and all the others who not only helped dress the dancers, provide meals, and assist with all the preparations, but also helped keep our Siletz culture alive. I also would like to express spe cial thanks to the Smith River danc ers who took part in the ceremony. The items listed above, which are so different from one another, reflect what the Siletz Tribe is today. We constantly are engaged in a diversity of activities and programs that together make the Siletz Tribe what it is today - a vibrant, living society and culture. CTSI Jobs Thanks to Tristen John of Wolf Shadow Workers for putting up the Siletz Youth Center sign. CTSI Employment Job Line 541-444-8296 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1296 Visit our Web site at www.ctsi.nsn.us Note: “Open Until Filled’’ vacan cies may close at any time. The tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, mem bership or non-membership in an em ployee organization. Position: Education Specialist Salary: $13.42 per hour Location: Siletz, Oregon Open: 7/1/05 Close: 8/12/05 Nu-wee-ya’ Most Often Requested Numbers Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 1-800-922-1399 Salem Area Office 503-390-9494 Salem Finance Office 1-888-870-9051 Portland Area Office 503-238-1512 Eugene Area Office 541-484-4234 Springfield Siletz Tribal Head Start 541-747-0161 Contract Health Services (CHS) (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to tribal members of all ages Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center August - no class Sept. 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Area Office August - no dass Sept. 13-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1-800-628-5720 Portland Eugene Siletz Community Health Clinic 1-800-648-0449 Portland Area Office Siletz Alcohol and Drug 1-800-600-5599 Eugene Area Office August - no dass Sept. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino Resort 1-888-244-6665 Chemawa Health Clinic 1-800-452-7823 Bureau of Indian Affairs 1-800-323-8517 Web Site www.ctsi.nsn.us August - no class Sept. 19-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tribal members who need help on cultural projects should contact the Siletz Culture Department. We can assist you prior to the language classes. For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Culture Department at 541-444-8320 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. August 2005 • Siletz News • 3
