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CHAIRMAN S REPORT And unable to attend but deserv ing of recognition is Forrest Gerard, who played a major role in the restora tion of the Siletz Tribe and who has served as our valued consultant for many years ever since. Governor’s Summit This past month, Gov. Ted Kulongoski met with Oregon tribes at what is known as the Annual Summit. This annual event was started 10 years ago by Gov. John Kitzhaber. Every gover nor since has been faithful in continu ing this important tradition of dialogue between the governor, his key staff and Oregon tribal officials. The meeting this year was held at the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort on the Warm Springs Reservation. It was, once again, an opportunity for tribal representatives to meet in cluster groups with various state department heads prior to meet ing with the governor. Each tribe had an opportunity to present information about events and issues that occurred on their reserva tions during the past 10 years as well as highlights of what can be expected during the next 10 years. In discussing current unresolved issues, tribal and state representatives discussed the roles that state agencies can play to help tribes resolve issues and attain tribal objectives. At his invitation, tribal chairmen dined with the governor the evening before the summit meeting. The Warm Springs Tribe was a wonderful host for this event and we thank them for their hospitality. Restoration Our 30,h Restoration celebration last month was wonderful. We experi enced the largest participation ever. When compared with our first celebra tion, one can only remember freezing in an old frame building in Newport 30 years ago. No one could be hap pier than to have experienced the con trast between our first and 30lh events. Charles Wilkinson, a nationally rec ognized authority on Indian law, not only was present at the first Restora tion event 30 years ago, he has been an Indian advocate and friend ever since. He spoke passionately about the events that our tribe has endured Cancer Strategic Plan Delores Pigs ley throughout our history. These will be revealed in the book he is writing and which is nearing completion. He and his staff have been doing an incredible amount of research, holding intensive interviews with many tribal members, including many elders. Those of us who were present at this 30th Restoration event were pleased that Charles gave us a valuable early glimpse into his soon-to-be-published book. Thanks to the Restoration Commit tee, the tribal and casino staff, mem bers of the Tribal Council and to the membership for making the 30th such a memorable event. In closing, I would like to cite, with gratitude, various people who over the years have contributed significantly to the tribe’s accomplishments. I can’t list them all but the few who were present at this event were: • • • • • • Franklin Ducheneaux, retired lob byist, congressional staff member and consultant (and his wife, Ernie) Gov. Vic and Delores Atiyeh Stan and Lois Speaks Mike and Max Clements Bernie Topash Karen Quigley Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to tribal members of all ages Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center Dec. 4-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Dec. 11-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 14-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Dec. 10-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 15-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Eugene Area Office Dec. 3-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 7-6 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. Special thoughts are with those suf fering from and being treated for can cer. Although some of you are fortunate in never having had a friend or a loved one afflicted with cancer, many of you have been affected one way or another - some very personally and deeply. Today, many tribal members are suf fering from cancer and its aftereffects. It's amazing to witness the strength that is shown when the body wants to rest. Our Siletz Clinic has been very re sponsive to the needs of our cancer patients. A Strategic Cancer Plan has been adopted and a grant for a cancer navigator provides a coordinator to assist patients. In the past, family mem bers were the coordinators, stepping into a role that was extremely difficult and for which they had little preparation. Today, monthly luncheons are held in Siletz for cancer patients and their support groups. The luncheons enable the patients to visit each other as well as with their caregivers. Valuable in formation from the cancer coordinator also is shared. Cancer patients and their families is a matter about which I have great com passion and empathy, having within my own family a daughter. Quanna, who is currently recovering from can cer. and a son. Troy, who passed away from cancer nine years ago on Dec. 14. With the holidays coming upon us. we should all think about sharing some joy with our tribal members, especially those who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment - to let them know we care. Tribal Children Need You Do you value Siletz Native culture 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 CTSI Jobs CTSI Employment Job Line 541-444-8296 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1296 Visit our Web site at www.ctsi.nsn.us Position: CHS Technician II Job Posting #: 200787 Salary: $14.09 per hour Location: Siletz, Oregon Open: 11/6/07 Close: 12/12/07 CTSI is constantly looking for temporary employees to cover va cancy, vacations, maternity leave, and extend sick leave. If you are retired, a homemaker, or a student and are looking for temporary work that can last from two weeks to 12 weeks, please submit a temporary application for the temp pool. Note: “Open Until Filled” va cancies may close at any time. The tribe's Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection be cause of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. Restoration CD Available If you attended the Restoration Celebration, you saw a CD of tribal history and some old photos that was played during the event. We are making that CD available to tribal members at no cost. You need to fill out a request form (available on the tribal Web site - www.ctsi.nsn.us) and send it to: Diane Rodriquez c/o Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 The CD is restricted to one per tribal member and each tribal member must request their own. For questions, please call Tina Retasket at 800-922-1399, ext. 1210, or 541-444-8210; or Diane Rodriquez at 800-922-1399, ext. 1291, or 541-444-8291. December 2007 • Siletz News • 3
