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Meet the young women seeking to represent Tribe as 2013-2014 Siletz Royalty File photo SuSun Fisher Candidate for Junior Miss Siletz SuSun Fisher, 14, attends Willamina High School in Willamina, Ore. She is the daughter of Tammy Fisher and Erin Case. She represents the Tom and Case families and the Shasta and Tututni Tribes. As a ninth-grader, her interest are pow-wows, beading, feather dancing, singing and dancing with the Grand Ronde canoe family and being president of two youth councils. “I’m running for Junior Miss Siletz this year because it is a positive way to repre- sent your Tribe. It also keeps you involved within the community,” said SuSun. STGC offers pre- licensing to Siletz Tribal members By Shawna Gray, Executive Director, Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission At the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission, we have a process for Siletz Tribal members to become pre-licensed. So what does this mean for Tribal members? It means they do not have to have been offered employment by Chinook Winds Casino, but instead Tribal members have the opportu- nity to apply for a gaming license prior to employment. It also means that once you obtain your gaming license, the process is much faster for you to start work once you have been hired. The licensing process timeline may take longer if the applicant has a criminal history, but this process will let the applicant know if he or she has met the requirements of the Tribal/state compact, National Indian Gaming Commission and Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission regulations. Please call if you have any questions about the Tribal member pre-licensing process at 541-996- 5497 or 800-789-5189. Thank you! Photo by Tiffany Stuart Jazmyn Metcalf Candidate for Junior Miss Siletz Jazmyn Metcalf, 15, attends Siletz Val- ley Early College Academy in Siletz, Ore. She is the daughter of Michael and Fawn Metcalf. She represents the Met- calf and Keene families and the Joshua, Hoopa, Chetco, Tootootney, Rogue, Mikonotunne, Umpqua (Lower), Alsea and Coos Tribes. As a 10 th -grader, she is interested in singing, drawing, writing, dancing, read- ing and sports. She wants to run for royalty because “I feel like it would connect me better to my ancestors, family and surrounding community. It would be an honor to be able to represent my Tribe and family through something that has such a sig- nificant presence in my Tribe’s history.” File photo Jocelyn Hernandez Candidate for Little Miss Siletz Jocelyn Hernandez, 10, attends Siletz Valley School in Siletz, Ore. She is the daughter of Rachelle Endres and Robert Hernandez. She rep- resents the Washington family and the Chetco and Klamath River Tribes. As a fifth-grader, she is interested in softball, basketball, volleyball, pow- wows, Nadosh and making arts and crafts. “I want to run for Little Miss Siletz because I love to represent my Tribe in great ways and love to serve my elders,” said Jocelyn. For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. Courtesy photo Faith Kibby Candidate for Little Miss Siletz Faith Kibby, 12, attends McKinleyville Middle School in McKinleyville, Calif. She is the daughter of Jaimoe and Brandy Kibby. She represents the Ben, Huitt, Thompson and Kibby families and the Chetco, Klamath, Yurok, Karuk and Pit River Tribes. As a seventh-grader, she likes sports (basketball, track, softball, soccer and volleyball), cheerleading and ballet. She’s also interested in reading, beading, mak- ing regalia, language and art. She participates in her ceremonial Brush dances each summer and she is a fancy shawl pow-wow dancer. “I want to run for royalty for a new experience. It would be a fun way to meet new friends and new people from my Tribe and other Tribes,” said Faith. “I would like to represent my family and my Tribe when visiting other pow-wows and Tribal functions.” Cemetery map now on Tribal website Courtesy photo Dave Hatch (right), vice chairman of the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, presents a feast dish to the Siletz Tribe that’s accepted by Robert Kentta, Cultural director and Tribal Council member. The dish is from the 1890s from near Coos Bay, Ore. This item might also be a canoe bailer. Maps of the Paul Washing- ton Cemetery are now available for viewing under the Members portion of the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us. When you log in and click on “Member Area,” you will see “Paul Washington Cemetery” in the lower left corner of the main web page. A master list of informa- tion about the graves and a bit of history written by Robert Kentta also are included. August 2013 • SiletzNews • 9
