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Chairman’s Report Oregon Coast Economic Summit ciate what local governments and state agencies are doing to foster economic development on the coast. 1 look forward to partnering with the community col leges and tribes to add value and depth to workforce and cultural issues affecting economic development,” said Kevin M. Greenwood, Manager, Port of Garibaldi. “Our communities desperately need greater job diversification if the current economic situation is to change,” com mented Sen. Joanne Verger (D-Coos Bay). Keith Tymchuk, Mayor of Reedsport, said, “The Oregon Coastal Economic Summit organized by Co-Speaker Roblan was a superb event. It focused elected offi cials, state agencies and private business on the common goal of coastal economic development. The panel discussions were to the point and the networking really ben eficial. I look forward to another Coastal Summit next year.” Tillamook County Commissioner Mark Labhart noted, "This was a great opportunity for us to begin a conversation This event was hosted by the Coquelle Tribe in North Bend and put together by state Rep. Amie Roblan. His review of the summit is below. Oregon House of Representatives Office of Co-Speaker Arnie Roblan Coastal Summit Focuses on Economic Development Roblan co-hosts jobs meeting with small business leaders, federal, state, local officials COOS BAY - Job creation and economic development on the Oregon coast were the focus of the 2012 Oregon Coast Economic Summit in North Bend held last Thursday and Friday, May 24 and 25. With the theme of “Building on successful collaborative models,” the event hosted by the Coastal Caucus of the Oregon Legislature brought together leaders from a variety of sectors from up and down the coast. The goal of the Summit was to explore policies in health, education and job creation that can promote greater economic prosperity for Oregon’s rural and coastal communities. Over 220 people attended the 2012 Oregon Coast Economic Summit. “We all agreed it was important to get small business leaders, economic development professionals and coastal community leaders in the same room together,” said House Co-Speaker Amie Roblan (D-Coos Bay). “This is the kind of conversation we need to have if we’re going to bring jobs back to the coast. Our rural communities are being left behind and we must give small businesses and natural resource industries what they need to turn the crank on our economy.” “This was a great way for us to peek out over the tops of our silos and appre I I I I I I I I I I I I I ATNI As I reported last month, our Tribe hosted the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ mid-year conference at Chinook Winds. The conference was very well attended. 1 was extremely proud of our veterans, the West Coast Boyz drum group from Siletz, Bud Lane and the feather danc ers, all of our staff that was involved and the Chinook Winds staff for making us look great. I especially want to acknowledge Tami Miner, our council secretary, and Teresa Gass at Chinook Winds for their Attention Shellfish Gatherers The Tribal Natural Resources Department is requesting that Tribal shellfish gatherers assist in the restora tion of a small area in Yaquina Bay by voluntarily not harvesting in this area. When the Port of Newport con vinced NOAA to relocate its Pacific Fleet to Yaquina Bay, a massive con struction project began to house the fleet. This included construction of a dock system near the Hatfield Marine Science Center that required dredging of certain areas. As part of the state permit approval for that dredging, the port was required to reintroduce eel grass to an area that had been disturbed during construc- 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. tion. That area is located between the outer NOAA docks and the shore. Eel grass planting is going on now and will continue for several years until the plants are well-established. In the long run, this will produce excel lent habitat for many aquatic species. In the short term, however, we request that Tribal members not dig in this area so the plants have a chance to get established. The port has erected signs in the area asking people not to gather in the restoration area. If you have any questions, please call Tribal Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232. Delores Pigsley organization, flexibility, determination and good humor working with the ATNI staff and all involved in organizing a great conference. NOTICE: The Hunting/ Fishing - Shellfish issue will be discussed at the General Council meeting in August. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice will be present to hear and dis cuss the issues regarding the Tribe’s rights. The General Council meet ing is scheduled for Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Siletz Tribal Com munity Center. All Tribal members are encouraged to attend. Nuu-wee-ya’ «>ur words) Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages Name: Address: Phone: Change of address: Tribal members - contact the Enrollment Depart ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or angelam@ctsi.nsn.us. All others - call the newspaper office. Send information to: Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Deadline for the August issue is July 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 24 when submitting items for Passages. 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 Member of the Native American Journalists Association E-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us 2 on the economic conditions throughout our rural and coastal areas. We need to remain focused on making the right investments where businesses excel and communities thrive.” Roblan said he and other partici pants hope to build on the success of the summit to continue similar gatherings in future years. • Siletz News • July 2012 Eugene Portland Eugene Area Office July 10-12 at Culture Camp Aug. 6 - 6-8 p.m. Portland Area Office July 10-12 at Culture Camp Aug. 13 - 6-8 p.m. Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center July 10-12 at Culture Camp Aug. 7 - 6-8 p.m. Salem Area Office July 10-12 at Culture Camp Aug. 14 - 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.
