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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Nee-dash - “The Dance” Siletz Fish Distribution The annual fish distribution for the Siletz area tentatively is scheduled for June 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the USDA building in Siletz. The fish will be distributed on a first- come, first-served basis until all of it is gone - one package of frozen fish per tribal member. You must present your tribal ID card to pick up your fish. If you are picking up for someone else, you will need to present a note from that per son authorizing you to pick up their fish. The note must include their tribal ID number. If you cannot pick up your fish on June 26, contact Frank Simmons at 541-444-8288 after June 26 to make arrangements for pickup. Each area office will schedule its own fish distribution time. Watch the local newsletters for the day and time. Nee-dash in English means the dance. Nee-dash was performed to mark a celebration or event. All tribes have a form of Nee-dash and the one used by the Siletz people today is from the Chetco, Tututni, and Tolowa cultures. The songs come from people's ex periences and inspirations. Some are old and some are new. Between the dance songs, the singers recite prayers that have more to do with the creation story. In the early part of the ceremony, the prayers tell about the actual creation of the body of the earth. As the dance progresses, the prayers are about the first solid land and a white redwood tree. It continues for hours and perhaps days with stories about the creation of flowers, ocean birds, geese, and bobcat. Dee-ni Language Lesson Applications are due no later than June 20, 2007. Pre-registration is required to participate in this year’s Culture Camp This is a day camp only, unless you are traveling from the Eugene, Sa lem, or Portland areas. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend and are re sponsible for dropping off and picking up children at appropriate times. Children age 10 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Name:_____________________________________________________________ Age:___________________________ Roll #:_________________________ (If pre-registering your family, submit all names, birthdates, and roll numbers.) Mailing Address:___________________________________________________ Telephone #: ______________————————————— Parent/Guardian’s Name:-------- ---- ------------------------------------- ------ ---------- Parent/Home #:__________________ Work #: -------------------------------------- Emergency Contact Person: _____ _________________________ __________ Emergency Phone #:_____________________________ —-------------------------- Does participant have any allergies? If so list below: —---------------------------- Colors Black Ihshvn Blue Ihvt-lhshvn Brown ‘ee-k'ay-’vn-te or dvlh-’ee-ye‘ Gray dvlh-k’ee-ye' or dvl-ki Green Ihvt-lhts’u Pink Ihsrik-lhki Red Ihsrik During the ceremony, we use a medicinal herb called Angelica root, which grows in one form or another all over the world. It is used to make good medicine for the people. The prayers and songs come from the belief that when the Creator was ready to leave the earth and go back into the sky, he told the people if they needed anything, they were to ask him for it. It is to remind people to be thank ful for what he put here and to restore harmony to the environment and the people he created (his children). If you have never had the oppor tunity to see Nee-dash, you must take the time to go because it is one of the most touching ceremonies. Just remem ber ceremonial etiquette. Tribal Children Need You Do you value Siletz. Native cul ture and want to help preserve it? If so, please consider fostering for the tribe. The Siletz Tribe needs loving, stable, nurturing homes in all areas. If you are interested, please contact: Shawna Nagunst Foster Care Certifier 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1275, or 541-444-8275 or visit www.ctsi.nsn.us/icw.html Yellow Ihts’u White Ihki If participant is from outside the Siletz area, please call 1 -800-922-1399, ext. 1246, to reserve a tipi or camping space (limited number available). Chaperone’s Name:_________________________________________________ Chaperone’s Phone #:__________ _______ (Chaperones must be 18 or older) Classes will be pre-scheduled based on your selection. Please select the five classes you are interested in from the following. Prioritize your se lections by using 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. _____ Siletz basket weaving _____ Earrings and necklaces _____ Moccasins _____ Shell necklaces _____ Storytelling _____ Flint knapping _____ Brain tanning demonstration Parent/Guardian’s Signature _____ Cedar bark weaving _____ Soapstone carving _____ Drum sticks _____ Bear grass braiding Beadwork _____ Bow-making demonstration Udie Please return registration form to your nearest tribal office or send it to Cultural Program, CTSI, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to tribal members of all ages Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center June 5-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 16-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office June 11-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 10 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office June 12-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Eugene Area Office June 4-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 5-6 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 C ulture Department at 541-444-8320 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. June 2007 • Siletz News • 7
