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Lincoln City Housing The Tribe hosted an open house on Oct. I at Neachesna Village, the Tribe’s new housing development on Devils Lake. In attendance were the Lincoln City mayor, Chamber of Commerce officials, Tribal elders, Tribal Council, staff and many of the lucky tenants. The homes were beautifully designed, inside and out, and painted. The Hous ing staff did a great job on these homes. Congratulations to the members who were selected to occupy these homes. Housing staff members also were gracious hosts to all who attended. Good job! It took nine years to get the property into trust to enable the Tribe to plan for the homes. This only points to the huge delay Tribes experience in getting land put into trust for housing and economic development. Vice Chairman Bud Lane and 1 have been meeting with our congressional delegation to get legislation passed to have our Tribe's applications processed in the regional office in Portland, Ore., instead of having them processed in the Washington, D.C., office. We are hoping to have legislation in this Congress. compact, including providing a safe and healthy place to visit. Tribes have spent millions of dollars on systems that clean the air. Tribes also have adopted their own safety standards. The Portland attorney said he was speaking on behalf of the American Lung Association. In a recent article, however, the Lung Association said he no longer represents them and regretted how he handled the communications with the governor regarding Tribal casinos. The Tribe's position is that the smok ing ban issue was never part of compact negotiations. Any decision on this subject will be a Tribal decision. Delores Pigsley “gross misconduct.’’ This ends the appeal process in this case. Oregon Smoking Issue Lisa Brown Court Decision I’ve received numerous phone calls on the status of the appeal by Lisa Brown to the Tribal Appellate Court. A decision was issued by the appellate judges up holding the Tribal Council's decision to expel Lisa from the Tribal Council for her Many editorials have been written on the state of Oregon's smoking ban in all public places. Tribal casinos are exempt from this ban. Recently a Portland attor ney wrote to the governor, however, and asked that Tribal casinos also be part of this ban. When The Oregonian contacted me, 1 said our Tribe has lived up to the Siletz Restoration Celebration On Nov. 14, we will celebrate 32 years of Restoration with our annual recogni tion dinner and pow-wow. As the years pass, it’s important that we be mindful of the early restoration pioneers who got us where we are today. It reminds us to be thankful for all the benefits that have been made available. Hope to see you there. Highlights of 66th Annual NCAI Convention Ending his two terms as president of NCAI. Joe Garcia addressed the 66th Annual Convention by paying tribute to Tribal officials and their achievements during his presidency. This convention was held in Palm Springs in October. Loraine Butler, Tina Retasket, Reggie Butler Sr., Lillie Butler and I attended. Also addressing the convention was Larry Echo Hawk, assistant secretary of the interior, who laid out his and President Obama’s priorities, which included up holding Tribal treaty rights, their commit ment to improve economic development, law enforcement and education. Echo Hawk also recognized and praised Ken Salazar, secretary of the in terior, as someone who will represent the best interests of Indian Tribes. While many high-level positions still have not been filled by this new admin istration, there was a clear message that Tribes will be included in decisions that affect them. Also announced at the meeting - President Obama is hosting all the Tribes on Nov. 5 at the Department of the Interior for the White House Tribal Nations Con ference. Tribes will have the opportunity to speak on critical issues that affect them. I will be in attendance at the meeting. Stimulus Funds A list of American Recovery and Re investment Acct (ARRA) funds awarded is available on page 11. The Tribe has received more than $6 million. Nuu-wee-ya’ <our words» Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to Tribal members of all ages The 32nd Anniversary Restoration Celebration of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Nov. 14, 2009 Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center Nov. 3-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Nov. 10-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 15-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Nov. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Eugene Area Office Nov. 2-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino Resort 1777 NW 44th St. Lincoln City, Oregon Welcome -10 a.m. Luncheon - Noon Closing - 2:30 p.m. Pow-Wow - 6 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. ^IIIUIHUIIIIIIIIIHIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII/4, General Council Meeting Nov. 7,2009 • 1 p.m. Siletz Tribal Community Center • Siletz, Oregon Agenda Call to Order Programs: • Culture Department - Pow-Wow Invocation Candidate’s Declaration for Tribal Council Flag Salute Announcements Approval of Minutes Adjourn Siletz News • November 2009 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 December issue is Nov. 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. 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