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Sheila Cloutier: Guest Speaker at Willamette University Our Tribe was asked to participate in welcoming Sheila Cloutier to Salem and Willamette University on Aug. 28. Together with University President M. Lee Pelton an J others, I was privileged to be asked to say a few words of welcome to Cloutier. Many of you already may have heard of Cloutier, who was elected the Cana dian president of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) and is an influential voice in the successful negotiations of the Stockholm Convention. Cloutier is also known as a Nobel Peace Prize nominee for her advocacy regarding the impact of global climate change on hu man rights, especially in the Artic. She was elected in 2002 to serve as the international chair of the ICC, representing 155,000 Inuit from Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Rus sia, a position she held until 2006. Cloutier speaks eloquently about the inter-connectedness of the environment, the economy, foreign policy, health and human rights. As an Inuit whose Native societ ies are seeing a significant impact from globalization, Cloutier was able to speak with conviction about how globalization is similarly having an impact on and chal lenging the rest of us as citizens inhabiting the planet we all share. She reminded everyone of the need to be vigilant about protecting our resources. Bud Lane sang a welcome song. After Cloutier’s presentation, we enjoyed a nice luncheon hosted by the university. Delores Pigs ley Chairman’s Report NOAA: Sen, Wyden’s Visit to Newport The Port of Newport has been se lected to be the new home of the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad ministration) Marine Operations Center and this is exciting and welcome news for Lincoln County. In fact, it also is exciting news for the Siletz Tribe because Newport was select ed, according to a NOAA press release, “following a rigorous process involving an intensive review of proposals submit ted by sites in Washington and Oregon perform and use the Pavilion during the ... NOAA is committed to providing the Tribes’ pow-wow that kicked off Oregon’s highest level of science, service and value 150,h anniversary in January. to the nation ...” The Siletz Feather Dancers and also Sen. Ron Wyden’s aide, Fritz Graham, the Grand Ronde Canoe Family performed invited our Tribe to a meeting with local for the audience. The five Tribes also had government officials in Newport, which information booths, including children’s Bud Lane and I attended. Sen. Wyden was activities, canoes and even a display of our present to discuss the relocation of NOAA Tribe's miniature dance house. to the Newport site at South Beach, where The Tribes' message to the audience the Hatfield Marine Science Center as was to recognize Tribal sovereignty and well as the Oregon Fish and Wildlife of to understand that all of Oregon was once fices currently are located. Tribal land. Officials who attended represented Oregon State University, City of New Run to the Rogue: Port port, county commissioners, Chamber of Commerce, Port of Newport, the district Orford Visit attorney’s office, our Tribe and others. Robert Kentta and I made a historical Sen. Wyden congratulated the local presentation to the City of Port Orford on officials for their diligence in pursuing our way to the Rogue River. The city has the NOAA move to Newport, which will been very supportive of our Tribe over the provide jobs and many other economic years, especially when the runners pass opportunities to the area. through. They have welcomed the Tribe Although it should be noted that an with a dinner on the eve of the runners appeal was filed by the city in Washington arriving at the river. from which NOAA is being moved, Sen. We should all be very proud of Rob Wyden is optimistic that the outcome will be ert, who made a great presentation in favorable to Newport. The appeal decision is June at a Tribal Council meeting that was expected to be made relatively soon. attended by many local citizens as well as his recent presentation. The room was Oregon 150: State Fair packed full of residents eager to know and understand our Tribal history. Event The run included many new faces The five Western Oregon Tribes this year with an even larger number of participated in the Oregon State Fair as a students. Thank you to all the staff who result of the agreement that was made to helped coordinate the run! Nuu-wee-ya’ <our words» Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to Tribal members of all ages Elders’ Council Meeting ..... Oct. 17 • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chinook Winds Golf Resort For more Information, please contact April Bender at 800-922-1399, ext. 1212; 541-444-8212; or aprilb@ctsi.nsn.us ra® ,............................................ 5..... Sm SHI Tribal Children Need Foster Parents 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 Henarie, foster care certifier, at 541 -444-8275 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1275; or visit www.ctsi.nsn.us/icw.html . CTSI Jobs Tribal employment information is available at www.ctsi.nsn.us. CTSI is constantly looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave; If you are retired, a home maker or a student and are looking for temporary work that can last from two weeks to 12 weeks, please submit a tem porary application for the temp pool. 2 • Siletz News • Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selec tion because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-mem bership in an employee organization. October 2009 Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center Oct. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Area Office Oct. 13-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 10-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Eugene Portland Area Office Oct. 12-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Area Office Oct. 5-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 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 Cultural Department at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Send letters to: Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 E-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12 annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail to Siletz News. Name: Address: Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 9. 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