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Pow-Wow, con’t from page 1 Pre-registration is available by accessing a registration form on the Tribe’s website - www.ctsi.nsn.us; picking one up at the Siletz Tribal administration building, 201 SE Swan Ave. in Siletz; or by contacting Mona Fisher at 541-444-1230 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1230.Registration also is available the morning of the parade at 8 a.m. at the Siletz Tribal administration building. If you are not registered by 9 a.m., you cannot take part in the judging, which starts at 9 a.m. You can, however, still participate in the parade. The parade is followed by a Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Competition dancing for youth and teens takes place in the afternoon. Competition dancing continues after the 7 p.m. Grand Entry with adult categories and the finals for youth and teens. On Aug. 9, the final day of the pow-wow, a Grand Entry takes place at noon. This session will end with awards for the Golden Age, adult, teen, and youth category winners. Prizes range from $25 to $5(X). A free shuttle will be available from various parking lots in Siletz to the pow-wow on Government Hill. Parking is extremely limited at the pow-wow grounds, which makes the shuttle the best way to get there. A variety of food, Native arts and crafts and jewelry will be offered for sale by more than 50 vendors on the pow-wow grounds. This alcohol-free and drug-free event is free. Listen carefully to the pow-wow an nouncer, who will tell you when you can and when you should not take photos. The announcer also will explain the significance of the events taking place in the dance arena throughout the pow-wow. Agenda Aug. 6 Aug. 8 6 p.m. - Royalty Pageant 10 a.m. Parade 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. - Grand Entry Aug. 7 Aug. 9 6 p.m. - Royalty Crowning 7 p.m. - Grand Entry Noon - Grand Entry This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. All dancers and drummers welcome! Drummers, please bring your own chairs. Attention Campers! First-come, first-served. $25 camping/garbage fee per campsite for three days. One vehicle per campsite. Registration forms and fees will be collected on site. Pow-Wow Jobs: Applications will be accepted for temporary jobs during the 2009 Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow. Provide a copy of your Social Security card and at least one of the following - ODL, DM V Oregon ID or Tribal ID - with your application. Orientation will take place at the Tribal Community Center on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can apply for the following positions - security/maintenance, kitchen or sales - at minimum wage, which is $8.40 per hour. For more information, contact Mona Fisher or Nick Sixkiller at 800-922-1399, ext. 1230 or 541-444-8230. Tribal Youth Plans on College, Law Enforcement Career Aden Perkins Known in Tribal Community for Achievement in Athletics and Kindness to His People By Brent Merrill Siletz Tribal youth Aden Perkins gets Tom and Aurilia Selsic. wrestling. He had to overcome injuries things done. The thing that sets him apart Aden lives with his mom and step-dad is that he seems to enjoy himself while Stuart Marceau in Siletz and attends Siletz he’s doing it. Valley Early College Academy. as well. Aden loves family gatherings and spending time with his friends. His mom Aden also enjoys running track for his says he is typical in that he likes to camp in school. He served as student body vice- the woods, go fishing, shoot guns and listen Perkins. 16, is the son of Chasta Mar Aden is close to his step-dad. who has president of the freshman class and has to music. He also spends time long board ceau (Patrick) and his dad is Fran Perkins. raised him as his own for the last seven been selected as the treasurer/secretary ing, body boarding and motor biking. His grandparents are Sue Staggs and Rick years, and his non-biological grandfather for this upcoming school year. Patrick and his great-grandparents are Gary Langstaff. Langstaff is described by Aden is interested in lots of different munity not only for his achievements as Gladys Tom and Chuck Staggs. Aden's the family has “having always been there activities and has shown he can excel at an athlete, but for his good manners and great-great-grandparents were Abraham for Aden in his life.” the things he chooses to do. According helpful nature. Aden's brother is to his mom. Aden received an honorable Aden's goals in life are to one day Avery Perkins and mention for his entry into a short story become a police officer and he has had his sister is Chrissy- competition in his class, enjoys art, plays this goal since early childhood. Aden has Joe Perkins. the Native flute and loves classic cars. targeted Western Oregon University’s wres He likes classic cars so much he al Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Pro tler in high school. ready owns a 1953 Ford Customline that gram for his college education so he can Aden placed fifth he purchased with money he made in his have a career helping people and creating in the 1A/2A dis first year of working for the TYEE summer a better future for everyone. trict wrestling meet youth employment program at age 14. As a last season in only his second year of Chasta said Aden also attends most of the youth leadership conferences. Ultimately. Aden would like to be come a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics division of law enforcement known as SWAT. Courtesy photos troni Chasta Marceau 8 Aden is known in the Tribal com Aden will be the first member of his Left: Aden Perkins Right: Aden Perkins in his 1953 Ford Customline direct family to attend college and he's hoping to earn a college scholarship while studying in high school. Good luck in the future, Aden. Your Tribe is watching out for you and expect ing great things. * Siletz News • August 2009
