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Chairman’s Report Charles wilkinson Chemawa Indian School Charles Wilkinson, law professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder and good friend of the Siletz Tribe, received the prestigious Twanat Award from The Museum at Warm Springs Board of Direc- tors at the organization’s 2013 Honor Dinner on April 6. Charles was introduced by Chief Delvis Heath and again by Tribal attorney Howie Arnett, who described Charles’ career in Indian Law and outstanding career on Indian issues. The award was well-deserved not only because of Charles’ work during our Tribal Restoration and later the publica- tion of our book The People Are Dancing Again, but also because of his advocacy with the Native American Rights Fund, his work with many other Tribes and his many fine books that have been published on important issues to all Tribes. I was pleased to be in attendance with other Siletz representatives and Charles’ two sons, Seth and David, when he received his award and standing ovation. We look forward to future meetings and collaboration with Charles. We are proud to know him and call him our friend. (See additional article on page 1.) We received word on April 5 that Chemawa Indian School Superintendent Don Tomlin was relieved of his duties. The school is hard hit by sequestration cuts and other budget matters. The annual end-of-school pow-wow has been cancelled and students, with the exception of seniors, will be sent home early. The date isn’t certain on when the early departure will occur. Graduation is still expected to be held May 13. Currently, the acting administrator is Casey Sozo. Sequestration The final budget figures have been released to Tribes for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS). Siletz Agency Superintendent Greg Norton was on the agenda at our Tribal Council meeting in April to discuss how sequestration will affect agency person- nel. Initially, staff is being told in all BIA locations that each person will have to take at least 10 furlough days. It isn’t yet clear what the IHS situ- ation will be, although we know that programs are taking a huge hit in funds. Our Tribal budgets were approved at the Tribal Council meeting in April. We were prepared for the reduction in funds and hope we can still provide the same level of services to the membership. Delores Pigsley Culture Camp Registration Camp dates – July 16-18, 2013 Registration forms can be found online at ctsi.nsn.us or at any Tribal area office. Please return registration form to your nearest Tribal office or mail completed form to Culture Camp, CTSI, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549; fax 541-444-8392. elders Council Meeting Culture Craft for Tribal Youth May11•1-4p.m. May7•4-6p.m. Chinook winds Casino Resort Siletz Tribal Community Center For more information, contact Dee Navarro at 800-922-1399, ext. 1261; 541-444-8261; or deen@ctsi.nsn.us. Come participate in a traditional craft. This is a great time for youth to learn about art/cultural practices specific to Siletz people. 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. This activity is sponsored by the Tribal Cultural and Education departments. 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). Name: _______________________________________________________ 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 June issue is May 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 2 • Siletz News • May 2013 Member of the Native American Journalists Association Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages eugene Eugene Area Office May 6 – 6-8 p.m. June 3 – 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 May 7 – 6-8 p.m. part of the class. June 4 – 6-8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office May 13 – 6-8 p.m. June 10 – 6-8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office May 14 – 6-8 p.m. June 11 – 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.
