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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
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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.
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Siletz News
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August 2009