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
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ings will begin at 5 p.m. with a light meal.
Topics of discussion may include Tribal
services, facilities, transportation and
trust land.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.