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Chairman’s Report The People are Dancing Again A group of 21 Tribal members partici pated in the Siletz Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian on July 8-10 in Washington, D.C. The group included Tribal Council members, staff and family members. Kevin Gover, museum director, invited Siletz to participate when he vis ited in May 2010. Arrangements began taking shape a few months ago. The agenda included displays of regalia and basketry; Feather Dance; and demonstrations of basket weaving, jew elry making and other forms of weaving. Charles Wilkinson was present along with council for a panel discussion on the book, The People Are Dancing Again. After the presentation, the book was avail able for purchase and Charles for signing it. Book sales went well and all proceeds from the sale of it go to our Tribe. As visitors to the museum passed through, they asked many questions about our Tribe and its history. It was a great opportunity for us to inform the public about who we are and where we come from. At the same time we were at the museum, the Smithsonian Folklife Festi val was happening on the Mall. A group of visitors from Colombia’s Amazon region visited us, inviting us to dance with them on the Mall. Bud Lane organized the dancers so that when they finished the Feather Dance, they went outdoors to the site of the Amazonian people. Both the Colombi ans and Siletz enjoyed a welcome dance. Other dances were exchanged and some gifts exchanged (Bud had prepared some Pendleton bags he had sewn together and brought along as gifts). This was quite a memorable event for our Tribe, the museum and for all the visitors. We also enjoyed visits with Tribal members who live in the Washington, D.C., area. A big thank you goes to Bud for organizing the event and making all the arrangements. Thanks also to volun teers who were a great help: Cheryl and Alissa Lane, Bonnie Crawford and Kathy Robinson. All eight of the council members who attended participated in several ways. The dancers were awesome. Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days The Tribal Council attended Pi-Ume- Sha at the invitation of the Warm Springs Tribal Council. The Friday evening get-together is always warm and friendly, visiting with friends and other invited guests. On Sat urday, our Tribal Council participated in the Chief Nelson Wallulatum Memorial Parade. It’s about a two-mile walk from the school down to the pow-wow grounds. We will always remember the chief for his memorable visits to Siletz, his kind words, his humor, his intelligence and for the many years he served on the Warm Springs Tribal Council. He was a true friend of the Siletz and we were proud to know him. Delores Pigsley dniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu. Tribal members invited to join Wilkinson in discussion of The People Are Dancing Again The Tribal Council is pleased to announce that Charles Wilkinson, author of our Tribal history book, has graciously agreed to be available on Aug. 12 to lead a discussion for Tribal members about the book, answer questions and sign books. Tribal members are invited to bring their books for signing. A limited amount of time will be available for Tribal members to pick up their copy earlier in the day. The schedule of events is as follows: | Siletz News captures 6 awards in i | media contest sponsored by NAJAI The Siletz Tribe is pleased to announce that its monthly newspaper, Siletz E E News, received six awards at the 2011 Native American Journalists Association E E convention in July. In Division 5, publications with circulation of less than 5,000, the newspaper = = staff received the following: E • General Excellence, bi-monthly/monthly - third place E • Best Layout, bi-monthly/monthly - second place Date: Aug. 12 | • Location: Room 244, second floor, Siletz Community Health Clinic, Siletz, Oregon Best Photo, news division - Natasha Kavanaugh, first place, “Fancy Dancer E Demonstrates How It’s Done” E • Best Photo, news division - Diane Rodriquez, second place, “First Mile - = Run to the Rogue” E • Associate Photo Division - Diane Rodriquez, second place, “Youth Enjoys = Culture Camp” E • Associate News Story - Diane Rodriquez, second place, November 2010 E article on Charles Wilkinson and The People Are Dancing Again 12:30 - 2 p.m. Tribal members can pick up their copy of the book (bring picture ID) 2-4 p.m. Book discussion and question-and-answer period with Wilkinson and the Tribal Council 4-5 p.m. Wilkinson will be available to sign books In 2010, Siletz News received a third place award in the General Excellence, = E bi-monthly/monthly category. The categories were not broken out by circula- e = tion at that time. ^iiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirr 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 September issue is Aug. 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 24 when submitting items for Passages. Member of the Native American Journalists Association 2 * Siletz News * August 2011 Phone: Change of address: Tribal mem bers - contact the Enrollment Depart ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or angelam@ctsi.nsn.us. 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