Chairman’s Report
Budget Issues
The sequestration imposed by Con-
gress will affect our programs this year
and beyond. We are currently working
on budgets to try to determine the level
of funding and the impact it will have.
Information on the passage of the
government budget, just passed by Con-
gress, should come to the Tribe soon.
We have been informed that the
Bureau of Indian Affairs will address the
reduction in funds by having employees
take furlough days (unpaid leave days).
The Tribal Budget Committee will
meet this month and present a budget
to the council for the council’s budget
workshop on excess pledge revenue from
the casino.
STBC
The Tribal Council currently is
advertising for the Siletz Tribal Business
Corporation’s executive director position.
Interim Director Steve Larrabee
resigned in February (see story on page 7).
The STBC board revised the direc-
tor’s job description and looks to fill it in
the near future.
LCIS
Currently, I serve as our representa-
tive to the Legislative Commission on
Indian Services. Each of the nine Tribes
plus a Portland representative serves on
the commission.
State legislative issues and other
issues of concern to Oregon Tribes are
brought forward at these meetings. Siletz
issues brought forward, such as religious
freedom practices in the Department
of Corrections, were addressed by the
Tribal liaison for Corrections. The Tribe
has received complaints that religious
services were being denied because of
state budgets.
One other issue was the Yakama
Tribe’s request to be contacted by Oregon
elders Council Meeting
officials with regards to notification of
ground disturbances and other actions
that may affect their Tribe. I asked for
clarification on who would be responding
to this request.
A lengthy presentation and discus-
sion took place about the University of
Oregon’s re-organization of its Tribal
recruitment program. University represen-
tatives explained how the re-organization
would better serve students and the
recruitment program.
Tribal representatives were upset that
no consultation had taken place about the
changes. It was stated that the intent was
to move forward with the re-organization.
Appropriation Hearing
I plan to testify at the House Subcom-
mittee on Appropriations this month in
Washington, D.C. While there, council
representatives also will meet with our
congressional delegation about legisla-
tive issues.
Delores Pigsley
Culture Craft for Tribal Youth
April13•1-4p.m.
April2•4-6p.m.
Chinook winds Golf Resort
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Come learn about dee-sri-k or olivella shells and enjoy a short craft with them.
elder Honor Day
May7•4-6p.m.
April4•10a.m.to3p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Chinook winds Casino Resort
Come participate in a traditional craft. This is a great time for youth to learn
about art/cultural practices specific to Siletz people.
For more information, contact Dee Navarro at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1261; 541-444-8261; or deen@ctsi.nsn.us.
Families are welcome to stay for the language class that immediately follows
these activities. Special note: The May language class will be dedicated to the
Feather Dance and will include a Feather Dance practice as part of the class.
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: _______________________________________________________
These activities are sponsored by the Tribal Cultural and Education depart-
ments. For more information, contact Buddy Lane, cultural education director, at
541-444-8230 or Alissa Lane, Siletz area education specialist, at 541-444-8373
(or either one at 800-922-1399).
Language class brought to you by Bud Lane, language and traditional arts
instructor, at 541-444-8320.
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.
Deadline for the May issue
is April 10.
Send information to:
Submission of articles and
photos is encouraged.
Siletz News
Please see the Passages
Policy on page 20 when sub-
mitting items for Passages.
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
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
eugene
Eugene Area Office
April 1 – 6-8 p.m.
May 6 – 6-8 p.m.
All language classes
in May will be
dedicated to the
Feather Dance and
Siletz
will include a Feather
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Dance practice as
April 2 – 6-8 p.m.
part of the class.
May 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
April 8 – 6-8 p.m.
May 13 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
April 9 – 6-8 p.m.
May 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.