Tribe offers temporary housing
assistance for specific situations
The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart
ment is introducing its Tribal Temporary
Housing Assistance Program, which is a
time-limited program to assist:
Families that need to live closer to
medical care as documented by a
physician
Victims of domestic violence who
need immediate assistance to relocate
Individuals transitioning from prison
or a rehabilitation facility
Other emergency situations that are
temporary in nature as determined by
the Siletz Tribal Housing Department
(STHD) also will be considered.
The household must be able to meet
the NAHASDA income guidelines and the
household’s share of the rent is 30 percent
of the adjusted annual income. STHD will
allow up to 10 vouchers for this program
each year, as long as funding exists.
For more information, please contact
STHD at 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or
541-444-8322.
Over-income grant program open
for applications to repair, renovate
The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families
with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own
or families who have possessor rights to their home.
Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include
things like appliances, saunas, hot tubs or swimming pools.
Over-income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set
by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)
as listed below:
1__________ 2_________ 3
$35,950
$41,050
$46,200
Base 4______ 5________6
$51,350
$55,450
$59,600
7
8
$63,700
$67,800
If you are a Siletz Tribal member and have not received an over-income grant, call
the Housing office to request an application.
Applications, including proof of income, enrollment and proof of homeownership,
must be submitted to the Housing office by July 31, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Applications
received after that date and time will not be accepted.
Qualified applicants will be placed in a lottery drawing, which will be held during
August on a date approved by the Tribal Council.
If you have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399 ext 1316
or 541-444-8316.
Siletz Tribal Violence Against
Women Act Program
Policy and Procedures Publication
The Siletz Tribal Violence Against Women Act (STVAWA) Program Policy and
Procedures were reviewed and approved by the Tribal Council on May 17, 2012,
pending publication and comment according to the Tribal Administrative Procedures
Ordinance. The effective date of the policy will be June 18, 2012.
The policy can be accessed on the Tribal website under Tribal Programs, Health
care, Community Health; or by contacting Kelley Ellis, STVAWA Program coordinator/
advocate. Please submit comments regarding this policy in writing to Judy Muschamp
health director, at P.O. Box 320, Siletz, OR 97380 or judym@ctsi.nsn.us.
Time to gather basketry materials
The time to gather basket materials diameter. They are then bundled and
is quickly approaching. Gathering these
stored for later use.
materials is the necessary first step in our
Spruce root (xii-wan-tr’e) is the other
basket-making process.
main material used in our baskets. It can
Hazel sticks (kvn) generally are ready
be gathered year round. An area with
to pick and peel in the middle of spring.
spruce trees is found and the roots are
Hazel from areas in and around the Wil dug and rolled up. They then are boiled
lamette Valley generally is ready a couple
until the outer layer or membrane will slip
of weeks earlier than hazel found near off. The roots then are graded and stored
the coast.
for later use.
Many variables help determine the
Tribal members interested in learn
best time to pick hazel. Beginning in
ing to gather and process these materials
April, hazel should be checked to see how can call Bud Lane in the Siletz Cultural
easily the bark peels. If hazel is picked Department at 800-922-1399, ext. 1320, or
too early, the bark won’t slip and has to
541- 444 -8320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
be scraped off. This is labor-intensive and
Gathering trips will be scheduled as
also takes the natural sheen off the sticks.
we get further into springtime. Remem
Hazel is the foundation for most ber, there is a short window for gather
Siletz baskets. When gathering, most ing hazel sticks, usually 30 to 40 days
people pick a range of sizes, peel them depending on weather conditions and
and then grade them for length and other factors.
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Photo by Natasha Kavanaugh
New Tribal van
The van above will replace an older van that had been used primarily by the
Siletz Clinic to transport people to medical appointments. Because of the
previous van’s high mileage, maintenance was becoming an issue. The new van
was purchased with funds the Tribe receives from the Oregon Department of
Transportation on a regular basis to support public transit services, including
paratransit. The new van is built on a Dodge chassis and is recognizable by the
Tribal logo. Shown here with the van are David Conroy, Bonnie Petersen Pam
Barlow-Lind and Rick Wake.
STBC sets RV park pricing, Tribal
member discounts now available
Logan Road RV Park
Daily:
Back-In $32 + tax
Pull-thru $38 + tax
Monthly: Back-in $700 + tax
(summer rate)
Pull-thru $700 + tax
(summer rate)
Hee Hee lllahee RV Resort
Daily:
Back-In $32 + tax
Pull-thru $34 + tax
Weekly:
Back-In $170 + tax
Pull-thru $180 + tax
Monthly: Back-In $430 + tax
Pull-thru $440 + tax
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians receive a 15 percent
discount on their stays, including monthly stays. Utilities, cable TV and Wi-Fi
included. Rates subject to change.
Lincoln County Native Graduation,
Senior Celebration set for June 11
The Lincoln County Indian Education Program will host a Native Graduation and
Senior Celebration at Chinook Winds Casino Resort on June 11 from 2-6 p m There
are approximately 55 Native students in Lincoln County.
If you would like to assist with fundraising for the reception, donations
or making the gifts, please contact Juanita Whitebear at 541-996-2115 or
541-557-1614, or Patty Socha-Paul at 541-444-1100.
STBC seeks contractor for gate
The Siletz Tribal Business Corporation (STBC) is seeking a contractor to
install a metal security gate across the courtyard entrance of the Siletz Business
Complex (Portland Area Office) in Portland, Ore.
Please visit stbcorp.net or call STBC at 541-994-2142 or 877-564-7298 for
more information.
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