Chairman’s Report
election
Elections are over and the member-
ship has spoken as to the representation
to the Tribal Council. Congratulations
to Robert Kentta, Loraine Butler and
Gloria Ingle.
I thank the Tribal Council for re-
electing me as Tribal chairman, Bud
Lane as vice chairman, Robert Kentta as
treasurer and Sharon Edenfield as secre-
tary. I look forward to a productive and
exciting year.
Committees
Every year committee solicitation
occurs for Tribal members to serve on our
Standing Committees. We are thankful
that individuals are interested in serving
and providing meaningful input to the
Tribal Council.
Everyone has the opportunity to
serve on a committee and provide ideas and
advice on committee subjects. Thank you to
those of you who have served many years.
There are still vacancies on various
committees that will be re-advertised
(see page 3).
Oregon and throughout the nation the role
that Indian Tribes played in history.
Few if any classes are taught regard-
ing true Oregon history, as most of you
know. Our Education Department along
with the Tribal Council will work dili-
gently on this issue.
Mascots
Marriage/Dissolution of Marriage
ordinances
Mascot legislation was introduced
and passed in the Oregon Legislature
that will help Siletz Valley School keep
its symbolic mascot “Warriors.”
There still is work that needs to be
done with the Oregon Department of
Education (DOE) in defining our position.
The Tribe feels that although the mascot
issue may be resolved, for us the bigger
issue is still one that DOE must address.
That issue is adding to the curriculum in
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society
Board of Directors
Current Vacancy – Term Ending February 2016
Application deadline for consideration to fill the vacant
position is March 31, 2014
If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a board member for the Siletz
Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, please phone the Tribal Council’s executive
secretary at 541-444-8203 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, to request an application.
Deadline to submit an application is prior to the close of business on
March 31, 2014. Appointment to the board will be made at the regular Tribal
Council meeting in April 2014.
The proposed Marriage and Dissolu-
tion of Marriage ordinances were read at
the Tribal Council meeting in January
and posted on the Tribe’s website. We
have received several comments that they
were difficult to find on the website, so
the ordinances will be printed in the April
issue of Siletz News.
Please give any feedback you feel
appropriate to the Tribal Council.
Delores Pigsley
CTSI Jobs – Tribal employment information – ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies
may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian
Preference policy will apply. Tribal gov-
ernment will not discriminate in selection
because of race, creed, age, sex, color,
national origin, physical handicap, mari-
tal status, politics, membership or non-
membership in an employee organization.
Opening Date: Feb. 18, 2014
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Elders Transporter
Salary/Wage: $9.10/hour
Tribal Level: 11
Location: Siletz, Oregon
Classification: On-call, non-exempt
Job Posting Number: 201415
CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vaca-
tions, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are looking for temporary
work that can last from 2-12 weeks, please submit an application for the temp pool.
elders Council Meeting
March15•1-4p.m.
Chinook winds Golf Resort
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: _______________________________________________________
Siletz elder potlucks are held monthly at 6 p.m. on the Monday
before the regularly scheduled elders meeting. Please bring a
potluck dish you would like to share.
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 April issue
is March 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
email: pias@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
March 3 – 6-8 p.m.
April 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
March 10 – 6-8 p.m.
April 14 – 6-8 p.m.
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
March 4 – 6-8 p.m.
April 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
March 11 – 6-8 p.m.
April 15 – 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.