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.
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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
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.