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Chairman’s Report Committees A planning session was held for those who volunteered to serve on standing members to serve. When the applications concerns, give feedback and recommend to serve are submitted, I make a recom changes that need to be made. mendation to the Tribal Council. My goal committees. Each committee was given Committees follow the Committee is always to keep those with experience, the opportunity to set goals for itself in Ordinance, hold scheduled meetings, but also to assign new members so they the coming year. The session was very advise the Tribal Council on issues, have the opportunity to contribute. well-attended by committee members, set goals, act as a lower court in some As I said, it’s a great way to participate staff and the Tribal Council. instances and can make a huge difference in the Tribe’s long-term goals and reward in how the Tribe moves forward. ing to those who serve. Thank you to all Since I serve as an ex-officio member Delores Pigsley business. It’s a great way to express your of all the committees, it’s nice to meet I appreciate those Tribal members everyone who has volunteered their time who have served on committees for years. to serve and show interest in the Tribe’s We do get a few new names from Tribal of you who have taken the time to serve. Time to gather basket-making materials; Cultural Department can help Spring is here and very soon hazel sticks will be ready to pick and peel. Hazel stick gathering is a must for anyone interested in making traditional Siletz baskets. Spruce root can be dug all year round and is used for the weavers or weft of Siletz baskets. Bear grass and maidenhair fem are used for overlay to make our traditional designs or marks in our baskets and both are picked in late summer. Any Tribal members interested in gathering can call Bud Lane at 800-922- 1399, ext. 1320, or 541-444-8320, or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Just a reminder - basket materials must be gathered in a timely fashion. Here is a general breakdown of gath ering times for different materials: Nuu-wee-ya’ (Our words» Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages Eugene Portland Eugene Area Office April 4 - 6-8 p.m. May 2 - 6-8 p.m. Portland Area Office April 11-6-8 p.m. May 16 - 6-8 p.m. Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center April 5 - 6-8 p.m. May 3 - 6-8 p.m. Salem Area Office April 12 - 6-8 p.m. May 17- 6-8 p.m. Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages. We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment. For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. v ------- Most Often Requested Numbers 2 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 800-922-1399 Siletz Community Health Clinic 800-648-0449 Salem Area Office 503-390-9494 Siletz Behavioral Health 800-600-5599 Salem Finance Office 888-870-9051 Chinook Winds Casino Resort 888-244-6665 Portland Area Office 503-238-1512 Chemawa Health Clinic 800-452-7823 Eugene Area Office 541-484-4234 Bureau of Indian Affairs 800-323-8517 Contract Health Services (CHS) 800-628-5720 Website www.ctsi.nsn.us • Siletz News • April 2011 May August Hazel, willow, and fir sticks, spruce roots Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fem, hazel sticks (limited), willow sticks June Hazel, willow and fir sticks (until mid-June), spruce roots September Bear grass, maidenhair fem, wood- wardia fem, spruce roots July Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fem Elders Honor Day April 5 • Chinook Winds Casino Resort 8 a.m. - Registration 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Elders Honor Day Elders Council Meeting April 9 • 2-5 p.m. • Chinook Winds Golf Resort For more information, please contact Rachelle Endres at 800-922-1399, ext. 1261; 541-444-8261; or rachellee@ctsi.nsn.us 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, click on Tribal Services, then Employment & Social Services, then Indian Child Welfare. 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 May issue is April 11. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 24 when submitting items for Passages. 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