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.
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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
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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
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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
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