CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Alcohol on the
Gaming Floor
As I reported in the March issue of
Siletz News, the question before the Tribe
was whether alcohol should be served on
our casino gaming floor.
Contrary to the assumption by certain
individuals that no one appears to be pay
ing any attention to this issue, the Siletz
council has, indeed, been earnestly deal
ing with this serious issue.
My March article pointed out that the
issue also was discussed at a meeting of
the Oregon Tribes Gaming Alliance. In
response to my question, representatives
of the three Tribes that had approved al
cohol on their casino floors reported no
negative consequences and further, their
casino revenues had increased.
Our Tribal Council is aware of the
economic implications of our no-alcohol
policy, for it has caused the loss of some
conventions - and therefore revenue.
The council understands that to adopt
the new alcohol policy would require the
adoption of some specific conditions, such
as special training of casino personnel, the
enactment of appropriate liability mea
sures and the prohibiting of free alcohol
in the casino.
Also because of the importance of
this issue, the council had determined
Wilkinson’s Book
Delores Pigsley
that a vote of the general membership
was needed.
So an election was conducted with
2,182 ballots mailed to our eligible voters.
A total of 867 were returned, of which 679
voted yes (78 percent) and 188 voted no
(22 percent).
The Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the state of Oregon will need
to be amended approving the use of alco
hol on the casino floor as well as officially
notifying the city of Lincoln City and the
state of Oregon of our new policy.
NUU“WGG-y3
Doing the interviews and reading caused
me to appreciate much more deeply the
amazing cultures that thrived in Western
Oregon before the diseases, wars, remov
als and land grabs ... Siletz people should
be lastingly proud of that heritage and I
hope that this history will describe the
ancestors in a way that gives them the
respect they so richly deserve.”
The history of the Siletz Tribe be
ing written by Charles Wilkinson was
scheduled to go to press by June 1 of this
year. The project was extended from the
original date because of a number of addi
tional interviews with Tribal members that
have enhanced the book tremendously.
The book will include a large number of
maps and photos that have increased the
volume of the book.
Casino GM
Most of you already are familiar with
This position has been advertised and
Wilkinson, the author of 12 books, who
more than 100 people applied. The first
at present is a Distinguished University
review eliminated many applicants.
Professor and the Moses Lasky Professor
The remaining applicants will have
of Law at the University of Colorado.
background information and reference
His latest book, Blood Struggle - The
checks completed along with a more
Rise of Modem Indian Nations published
thorough review. When this process is
in 2005, has received positive reviews
complete, interviews will take place.
by (among others) Alvin Josephy Jr.,
Currently, Sar Richards is the acting
Vine Deloria, Wilma Mankiller, Stewart
general manager and will continue in this
Udall and Senators Daniel Inouye and
position until a general manager is selected.
John McCain.
Regarding his Siletz research, Wilkin
son commented:
Tribal Gathering
“I came out for the Feather Dance in
June (2005) and was deeply moved by
what 1 saw. It made me begin to realize
the magnitude of the cultural revival that
Siletz people have created. In September,
1 came out for the Run to the Rogue and
was overwhelmed by the power of the
land and the presence of the ancestors ...
1 attended a Longhouse meeting at
the University of Oregon recently. The
Tribes were present to report on Tribal
activities and to say goodbye to President
Dave Frohnmayer. The meeting was well
attended.
President Frohnmayer will serve until
the end of June when a new president
takes the position.
(our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan Language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Salem
Siletz Tribal Community Center
June 2-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Salem Area Office
June 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Portland
Eugene
Portland Area Office
June 8-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 22-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
June 1 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
July 6-6 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 Cultural Department at
541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn. us.
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