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NCAI elects new executive Committee to help protect sovereignty of Tribes TULSA, Okla. – The National Con- gress of American Indians (NCAI) elected a new Executive Committee on Oct. 17 at the 70 th Annual Convention & Marketplace. The Executive Committee is charged with advancing the mission of NCAI to protect and advance Tribal sovereignty by representing the issues and priorities of Tribal nations throughout the country. New Executive Committee members include: President: Brian Cladoosby, chairman, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community First Vice President: Michael Finley, chairman, Colville Tribes Recording Secretary: Robert Shepard, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Treasurer: Dennis Welsh Jr., Tribal Coun- cil member, Colorado River Indian Tribes Regional Vice Presidents Alaska: Jerry Isaac, Native Village of Tanacross Eastern Oklahoma: S. Joe Crittenden, Cherokee Nation Great Plains: Leander McDonald, Spirit Lake Nation Midwest: Aaron Payment, Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians of Michigan Northeast: Randy Noka, Narragansett Tribe Northwest: Fawn Sharp, Quinault Indian Nation Pacific: Rosemary Morillo, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Rocky Mountain: Ivan Posey, Shoshone Tribe Southeast: Ron Richardson, Haliwa- Saponi Indian Tribe Southern Plains: Steven Smith, Kiowa Tribe Southwest: Manuel Heart, Ute Mountain Tribe Western: Arlan Melendez, Reno Sparks Indian Colony The Executive Committee is elected by NCAI membership. The president, first vice president, recording secretary and treasurer are elected by the entire mem- bership. The 12 regional vice presidents are elected by each respective region. Each of these officers is a member of the NCAI board and serves a two-year term that began Oct.18, 2013. Two-term President Jefferson Keel stepped down Oct. 18. He honored NCAI with his leadership, elevated the role of the organization and served Tribal nations well. He remains a valued and respected leader within NCAI and throughout Indian Country. Courtesy photo On behalf of the kids, parents and coaches of the Siletz Youth Football League, I, Selina Rilatos, thank Chinook Winds Casino Resort for its generous donation. Without it, the kids would not have had helmets this year. Thank you! easter family announcement The family of Caroline Easter would like to invite you to join them on Nov. 9 to share a meal and give thanks to the friends and family for all the support and prayers during this past year. The meal and giveaway will start at 2 p.m. on Government Hill in Siletz, Ore. Tribal member provides day care in Salem Where the Wild Things Play is a registered home day care provider in Salem, Ore. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Meals and snacks are provided. DHS assistance is accepted. Transportation to the Siletz Tribal Head Start bus stop is available. No registration fee for Tribal members and a 10 percent discount is avail- able for Tribal families. Call Penny Lane at 503-840-9128. Restoration, con’t from page 1 Courtesy photo Following a unanimous vote of the Siletz Elders, chairman and author Cynthia Farlow donates a copy of the Siletz Elder fundraiser cookbook to Peter Hatch for the Siletz Cultural Department. Most Often Requested Numbers Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – 800-922-1399 Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Salem Finance Office – 888-870-9051 Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 Contract Health Services (CHS) – 800-628-5720 4 • Siletz News • Siletz Community Health Clinic – 800-648-0449 Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599 Chinook Winds Casino Resort – 888-244-6665 Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823 Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517 Website – ctsi.nsn.us November 2013 nook Winds Casino Resort has allowed the Siletz Tribe to become the largest employer in Lincoln County. The Siletz Tribe has honored its tra- dition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $10.7 million through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Con- tribution Fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated nearly $2.3 million in cash and fund-raising items since 1995. It also provides in-kind dona- tions of convention space for various fundraisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for events. File photo Kendall Bell-Tellez dances during the 2012 Restoration Pow-Wow.
