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
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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!
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Introduction to the Athabaskan Language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Elders’ Council Meeting
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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
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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.
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October 2009
Siletz
Salem
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Oct. 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Salem Area Office
Oct. 13-6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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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.
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