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Chairman’s Report Culture Camp Culture Camp was well-attended this year and lots of activities took place. The weather was great, it appeared everyone was busy either doing crafts or other activities at the fishing site or on the river. Approximately 650 participants took part in 20 different activities. We have many talented staff members, most of whom were camp instructors. that he is going through some very dif- ficult health issues, as is his wife, Kay. Forrest contributed much to our Tribe during our Restoration effort as well as establishing our reservation land and Chi- nook Winds Casino Resort. We will hold good positive thoughts for their recovery and well-being. We will always be grate- ful for the assistance and contributions. Legislation Forrest Gerard I received word from the family of our friend, former assistant secretary of Indian Affairs and Tribal lobbyist Forrest Gerard, Last month I gave a report on our legislation currently pending in Congress. We were to have a hearing on July 17, but it was changed to include other issues. As a result, we will have to wait for it to be rescheduled. Pow-wow This year’s Nesika Illahee pow-wow theme is Dreams & Visions. We will honor past elected officials as our grand marshals. These folks contributed their time and effort to achieve all that we have today. We look forward to visiting with everyone and hope that folks will let them know how much we appreciate all that has been done over the past several years. I hope we have a good turnout and everyone enjoys the parade and pow-wow. Pow-wow, con’t from page 1 royalty, drummers, dancers, equestrian units, vintage cars and floats. Pre-registration is available by access- ing a registration form on the Tribe’s website – ctsi.nsn.us; picking one up at the Tribal administration building, 201 SE Swan Ave. in Siletz; or by contacting Lane at 541-444-8230 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1230. Registration also is available the morning of the parade at 8 a.m. at the Tribal administration building. If you are not registered by 9 a.m., you cannot take part in the judging, which starts at 9 a.m. You can, however, still participate in the parade. The parade is followed by a Grand Entry at 1 p.m. at the pow-wow grounds. Competition dancing for youth and teens takes place in the afternoon. Competition dancing continues after the 7 p.m. Grand Entry with Golden Age and adult catego- ries and the finals for youth and teens. On Sunday, Aug. 11, the final day of the pow-wow, a Grand Entry takes place at noon. This session will end with awards for the Golden Age, adult, teen and youth category winners. Prizes range from $25 to $500. A variety of food and Native arts and crafts and jewelry will be offered for sale by more than 60 vendors at the pow-wow. “We encourage everyone to come out and see the variety of vendors at our annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. Many of the facets of indigenous America are represented at our annual event both in craft and food. We have a flavor sure to please every food connoisseur,” said Lane. “There is something for everyone here.” A free shuttle will be available from various parking lots in Siletz to the pow- wow on Government Hill. Signs will be posted. Parking is extremely limited at the pow-wow grounds, which makes the shuttle the best way to get there. Delores Pigsley This alcohol- and drug-free event is free. Listen carefully to the pow-wow announcer, who will tell you when you can and when you should not take pho- tos. The announcer also will explain the significance of the events taking place in the dance arena throughout the pow-wow. Run to the Rogue moves to Friday starting day Sept. 6-8, 2013 Pow-wow Schedule Friday, Aug. 9 6 p.m. – Royalty Crowning 7 p.m. – Grand Entry Saturday, Aug. 10 10 a.m. – Parade 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Grand Entry Sunday, Aug. 11 Noon – Grand Entry This year’s run will start on the morning of Friday, Sept. 6, on Government Hill in Siletz. Please note the change from the original Thursday starting date to Friday. For information and participant applications, contact Buddy Lane, Cultural Education director, at 541-444-8230 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1230; or buddyl@ctsi.nsn.us. elders Council Meeting No meeting in August 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: _______________________________________________________ Nextmeeting:Sept.21•1-4p.m. Chinook winds Golf Resort For more information, contact Dee Navarro at 800-922-1399, ext. 1261; 541-444-8261; or deen@ctsi.nsn.us. Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________ Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart- ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or covas@ctsi.nsn.us. All others – call the newspaper office. Deadline for the September issue is Aug. 9. Send information to: Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Siletz News Please see the Passages Policy on page 28 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 email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us 2 • Siletz News • Member of the Native American Journalists Association August 2013 Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages eugene Eugene Area Office Aug. 5 – 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9 – 6-8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Aug. 19 – 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16 – 6-8 p.m. Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center Aug. 6 – 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 – 6-8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Aug. 20 – 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17 – 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 email budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
