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SILETZ NEWS Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman Brenda Bremner, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Vol. 39, No. 6 Siletz News Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 June 2011 T42 P3 KNIGHT LIBRARY SERIALS DEPARTMENT 1299 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE OR 97403-1205 Presorted First-Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid - Permit No. 178 Salem, OR Tribes answer 4 Who We Are’ at Capitol on Tribal Government Day By Natasha Kavanaugh On May 13, the nine federally rec ognized Oregon Tribes met with Gov. John Kitzhaber and other state and fed eral delegates to honor the proclamation signing ceremony that commemorated the 15th anniversary of Executive Order 96-30 and the 10th anniversary of passage of Senate Bill 770 (Oregon’s state-Tribal govemment-to-govemment law). The theme this year was “Who We Are” for the event at the state Capitol in Salem, Ore. It’s sponsored by the state Legislative Commission on Indian Services and endeavors to teach state employees about Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. “Who you are is of great significance to the state. Each of your histories and cultures are unique and precious - and an important part of Oregon’s past, pres ent and future,” said Kitzhaber. “As you share information about your foods, your history and your sovereignty today, it’s an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the history of struggle and sacrifice you’ve endured - and to celebrate your Photo by Natasha Kavanaugh Siletz Tribal Head Start students and staff participate in the Spring Performance: Language and Cultural Sharing at Siletz Valley School on May 19 by singing the counting song “Xaa-wan’-t’i, Laa-sri!” (Welcome Friends) with Bud Lane (kneeling), Tribal language and traditional arts instructor, and Cova St. Onge (standing left), Tribal language project coordinator. See more photos on pages 12-13. sovereignty and survival, as well as the numerous political, economic and social contributions you have made to the state.” The annual event included a “First Foods” presentation, a Tribal leader panel presentation and discussion on “Sover eignty and Resources.” Tribal information tables were set up in the galleria of the state Capitol. Tribal Council members present at the event were Lillie Butler, Reggie But ler Sr., Sharon Edenfield, Robert Kentta, Bud Lane and Tina Restasket, who were involved in several panel discussions. Edenfield and Darlene Carkhuff handled the information booth this year. See Government on page 13. Royalty float wins Judges Trophy and Little Miss Siletz Healyah Butler - had By Nick Sixkiller their parade wave working perfectly. April 30 turned out to be a beauti Along with their beautiful smiles ful day for a parade in Newport, Ore. and proud-to-be-Native demeanor, these As usual, the Loyalty Days parade was young ladies made the float an awesome loaded with interesting sights and sounds, and welcoming sight for all the spectators from equestrian teams to fire engines and lining the parade route. They were greeted the Siletz Color Guard proudly led by with a constant round of applause and lots Tony Molina. of cheers throughout the parade. While patiently waiting in the staging A lot of hard work, dedication and area for the parade to begin, we were treated pride went into decorating the float to a battle of the marching bands between by Pow-Wow Committee members, two high school groups that were desper including Chairman Elaine Greene, Vice ately trying to outdo one another. It was an Chairman Felicia Carmona and Royalty even match until the drummers took center Coordinator Sara Bell-Telez. stage and a talented drummer from The A replica of the plank house, cedar Dalles High School stole the show by put boughs, blankets, regalia, bead work and ting on an amazing drumming exhibition. the Royalty Court were the main ingre While the drummer may have stolen dients of the float. Kelley Ellis designed the show in the staging area, the Siletz Royalty float stole the show for the Loy ’ and produced beautiful banners for the float. The only thing missing was a fry alty Days parade. The judges awarded the bread booth. prestigious “Judges Trophy” to the Siletz It was a lot of hard work decorat Royalty float. Congratulations! ing the float and Angela Ramirez saved The beauty and congeniality of our the day by purchasing a couple dozen Royalty Court on the float made it a work of Krispy Kremes that were enjoyed by all art and something of which to be very proud. and enhanced our motivation to continue Our Royalty Court - Miss Siletz Leslie decorating. Lundy, Junior Miss Siletz Ashliegh Ramirez Courtesy photo by Felicia Carmona Jr. Miss Siletz Ashliegh Ramirez, Miss Siletz Leslie Lundy and Little Miss Siletz Healyah Butler get ready to ride the Siletz Royalty float in the Loyalty Days parade in Newport, Ore.
