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.
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Most Often Requested Numbers
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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
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Siletz News
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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.
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