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Oregon Tribes and the Governor’s Summit As has become tradition in the past several years, the Governor’s Summit was held again this year. The event this year, however, kicked off at an invitational gathering on the evening of Nov. 17 in Mahonia Hall, the governor’s mansion. All Tribal chairmen of the nine Oregon Tribes were in attendance at the mansion for dinner with Gov. Ted Kulongoski and his wife, with top aides, some elected officials and various directors of state agencies also in attendance. It was a pleasant evening and a nice kick-off to the Governor's Summit, which was held, coincidentally, on Siletz Resto ration Day, our Tribal holiday. 1 was asked to make a brief presenta tion about our Tribal Restoration, which I was pleased to do. I explained the mean ing of termination; its social, economic and other negative consequences on our Tribe; and how the Siletz Tribe struggled to become federally recognized. Some state representatives and others other major national issues that affect in attendance had never heard about or at our Tribes, the Governor’s Summit had least had not known much about the dev special significance for us this year. astating consequences of termination nor the positive, significant accomplishments Tribal Nations Pow-Wow since Restoration of our and other Tribes. The five Western Oregon Tribes All Tribal chairmen had an opportu again will host another All-Nations Pow- nity to present the state of affairs of their Wow at the Pavilion at the Oregon State Tribes, particularly on their economies Fairgrounds in Salem on Jan. 30, 2010 and how they are dealing with this issue. (see story below). The governor addressed the group The agenda will be similar to the and expressed his support for Tribes. event that took place last year, with two After lunch, panels consisting of Tribal Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and state agency representatives held It's an opportunity for the Oregon discussions, with a special focus on Tribes - in particular the Western Oregon economic development and health issues. Tribes - to express, and for the non-Indian The Governor’s Summits aren’t intended public to learn about, the historical/cultural to arrive at solutions but to highlight ways of life of the Indian Tribes. issues for subsequent follow-up and greater in-depth study and determination Holidays to explore solutions. Finally, I can’t conclude this relatively In view of the disastrous condition brief chairman’s report without wishing of our nation's economy and the uncer all of you a belated Merry Christmas and tainty of the status of our Indian Health a prosperous New Year of compassion, Improvement Act amendments, among charity and hope. Delores Pigsley Gathering of Oregon’s First Nations to Hold Second Annual Celebration The second annual Gathering of Or egon's First Nations celebration is sched uled for Jan. 30, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Ore. There will be lots of activities, events and vendors during the celebration, fea turing Indigenous Northwest cultures and lifestyles. There also will be a two-session pow-wow with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. All dancers and drummers are wel come. The 2009 pow-wow had in excess of 20 drums and an arena full of danc ers. The arena has been enlarged for this year’s celebration to accommodate more dancers and drummers. You are invited to come and witness a beautiful grand entry featuring the leaders and flags of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. Last year’s celebration was a huge success and the committee is building on this to make this year’s celebration even more memorable. For general information, contact Siobahn Taylor, public affairs director, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 503-879-1920 For vendor information, contact Mona Fisher, cultural education director, Con federated Tribes of Siletz Indians, 541- 444-8230 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1230. Planning Department Schedules Annual Community Meetings in Each Area The CTSI Planning Department invites you to attend community meet ings to discuss Tribal needs and financial opportunities for 2010. Siletz Tribal Community Center Jan. 7 Eugene Area Office Jan. 14 Salem Area Office Jan. 21 Portland Area Office Jan. 26 I MM I ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.................. ings will begin at 5 p.m. with a light meal. Topics of discussion may include Tribal services, facilities, transportation and trust land. IMMI Illium..... ............... All Tribal members are invited. Meet If you are unable to attend, please e-mail your ideas to paml@ctsi.nsn.us or clairew@ctsi.nsn.us. You also can mail your responses to Siletz Tribe. Planning Department, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. iiiiiiiil ^ | Computer Program Update We are now accepting applications for the 2003 replacement desktop comput- | | ers. Funding also is available for new applicants, for laptops for higher education/ = = AVT students and for 2002 replacement desktop computers. = To request an application, please contact Rosie Williams or Darlene Carkhuff 1 = at 800-922-1399, ext. 1200 and 1201, or 541 -444-8200 and 541 -444-8201 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiinr^ .......1,11111..... Nuu-wee-ya’ «swords) Send letters to: Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center Jan. 5-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 2-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Area Office Jan. 12-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Eugene Portland Area Office Jan. 11-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 8-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Area Office Jan. 4-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 - 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. 2 Siletz News • January 2010 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, i a $12 annual subscription fee applies, i Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail to Siletz News. Name: Address: Deadline for the February issue is Jan. 11. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 24 when sub mitting items for Passages. Member of the Native American Journalists Association Phone: Change of address: Tribal mem bers — call the Enrollment Department at 541-444-8258 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; all others - call the newspa per office.
