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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT As most of you know by now, the governor of the state of Oregon and the chairmen of all the Oregon Tribes meet annually in what is called the governor’s summit conferences. This year’s summit was held in Flor ence, Ore., and hosted by the Coos Tribe at its new Three Rivers Casino Resort. It was one of the best we have had and in cluded cluster meetings on specific areas of concern. The governor spoke of Senate Bill 770, which recognizes Tribal sovereignty and the special relationship between the state and the Oregon Tribes. As a foot note, 1 would like, as a reminder, to state that Senate Bill 770 was adopted by the Oregon Legislature eight years ago - in the spring of 2001. The bill included such provisions as the following: Establishes a process to identify the programs of the state agency that af fect Tribes. • Promotes communications between the state agency and Tribes. • Promotes positive government-to- government relations between the state and Tribes. • A state agency shall make a reason able effort to cooperate with Tribes in developing and implementing pro grams of the state agency that affect Tribes, including the use of agree ments authorized by Oregon law. • Once a year, the governor shall convene a meeting at which representatives of state agencies and Tribes can work together to achieve mutual goals. • The bill also states that at least once a year, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in consulta tion with the Commission on Indian Services shall provide training to state by the Coos Tribe with the governor, his top staff and the nine Tribal chairmen taking part. The meeting also was the last official event with Attorney General Hardy My ers, who was present for the occasion. The Tribes presented Myers with a Pendleton blanket and thanked him for the services he rendered to the state and to the Tribes. Restoration De/ore.s Pigsley agency managers and employees who have regular communications with Tribes on the legal status of Tribes, the legal rights of members of Tribes and issues of concern to Tribes. • And as an additional footnote, I would like to say that it was former Gov. Vic Atiyeh who sponsored the bill that created the Commission on Indian Ser vices (mentioned in the section above), still a viable entity created by the state Legislature more than 30 years ago. It’s encouraging to see how well, in the state of Oregon, Democratic and Republican politicians have contributed positively to Indian issues. Each Tribal chairman spoke of plan ning for the future. Our Tribe highlighted the need to address water and infrastruc ture issues on the Oregon coast. In addition to the cluster meetings involving groups of state and Tribal rep resentatives, we had a fine dinner hosted This year was one of the best ever Res toration celebrations. A reminder to those of you who asked about the historical pictures that were displayed during the celebration, you can contact the Tribe to obtain a copy. Send an e-mail to Diane Rodriquez at dianer@ctsi.nsn.us or call her at 800-922- 1399, ext. 1291, or 541 -444-8291. It’s the same CD of photos that was shown in 2007, so if you received one af ter the 2007 Restoration Celebration, you won’t need one from the 2008 celebration. But if you did not receive one from 2007, however, please be sure to contact Diane. Also a reminder to many veterans - please forward a picture to the Tribe so you can be included in the veterans’ archive. Thank you. Bud Lane, Ed Ben and Tina Retasket as well as casino and Tribal staff for making the day a success. Standing Committees Every year, Tribal members have a strong voice and important role in the direction the Tribe leads. Your vote is very important - please take the time to vote for the candidates of your choice. While it’s important to vote, it’s also important to serve on Tribal stand ing committees. Applications are in this newspaper (see page 3) and also on the website. Standing committees give im portant feedback to the Tribal Council and assist greatly in decisions that are made affecting the membership. The Tribe personally thanks all the Tribal members and staff representatives who have served on committees during the past years. N u u-wee-ya ’ (oUr words» Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center Jan. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 - 6-p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Area Office Jan. 13 — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. IO - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Portland Eugene Portland Area Office Jan. 12 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Area Office Jan. 5-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 2-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and join other members of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages. For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Culture Department at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Elders’ Council Meeting Jan. 10 • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino Resort For more information, please contact Danise Barker at 800-922-1399, ext. 1225; 541-444-8225; or daniseb@ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News Letters Policy Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. 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Name:______ _____________________ Address: Phone:_____ Change of address: Tribal mem bers — call the Enrollment Department Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor; Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh January 2009 at 541-444-8258 or 800-922-1399, Member of the Native American Journalists Association ext. 1258; all others — call the news paper office.
