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Chairman’s Report Gov. Atiyeh memorial Vice-Chairman Bud Lane and I attended the public memorial ceremony for Gov. Vic Atiyeh, held Sept. 3 in the House Chambers at the State Capitol. Many in attendance – family, friends and fellow lawmakers – shared stories about Gov. Atiyeh, who served 20 years in the Oregon Legislature and eight years as governor. Gov. Atiyeh was described as hard- working, humble and straightforward. He worked across the aisle and was commit- ted to advancing opportunities for women and minorities. This was reflected in the diversity of people he appointed to high- level positions on state boards and com- missions, including the first female judge on the Oregon Supreme Court. As a legislator in 1975, he sponsored the law that created the Legislative Com- mission on Indian Services to promote government-to-government relationships between Oregon Tribes and the state. After he left office, Gov. Atiyeh continued to be an advocate for Tribes. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his grace and dignity, the compassion he had for all Oregonians and his long-standing friendship to the Oregon Tribes. Coastal economic Summit Several Oregon lawmakers, business leaders, government agency representa- tives, local government officials and Tribal leaders convened in Florence at the Three Rivers Casino on Aug. 20-21 for the Third Annual Oregon Coast Eco- nomic Summit. General Manager Brenda Bremner and I both attended. The summit’s objective is to continue community collaboration to find solutions to the unique challenges facing coastal and rural communities. Seminars were conducted on various topics, such as the economic health of coastal and rural areas, challenges and opportunities for growth, and natural resources and envi- ronmental law. This was a great opportunity to network and discuss common economic issues and solutions. More than 100 participants were at Cougar Lane for the meal at the end of the run on Sunday around 1 p.m. Based on participation forms, more than 350 people participated in the run but the number likely was much higher as all 500 participant T-shirts had been distributed by the end of the run. Thank you to everyone who worked to pull off this event and to all who hon- ored our ancestors through your participa- tion in the run. Run to the Rogue (R2R) Native American curriculum effort There was great participation for this annual event. Once again our Tribal Head Start children kicked off the run on the morning of Friday, Sept. 5, following the runner/walker with the eagle staff for the first mile. About 50 R2R participants were treated to lunch at noon at Ona Beach State Park. About the same number were served dinner at Washburn State Park just north of the Sea Lion Caves and that day’s overnight camp site was at Honeyman State Park. About 100 people attended the rest of the meals – lunch at Bullard’s Beach State Park, just north of Bandon, and dinner at Port Orford on Saturday. About 50 participants were at Battle Rock on Saturday night waiting to wel- come the runners. Bud Lane offered prayers, talked about the village that was at Port Orford and the other villages that are passed on the journey, and led the group in song before the eagle staff was on its way again. Overnight camp on Satur- day was at Humbug Mountain State Park. This summer the Oregon Department of Education funded one-year grants to various schools and school districts to support collaborative efforts to design and implement culturally responsive teaching methods. Siletz Tribal education staff are involved in three funded efforts at Siletz Valley School, Salem-Keizer Public Schools and the Bethel School District in Eugene. 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: _______________________________________________________ Delores Pigsley Our staff meets regularly with each of these groups to help develop curriculum materials and resources and to ensure the accuracy and appropriate presentation of curriculum about our Tribe. The Tribal Council meeting in October will take place in Brookings, Ore. Oct.17,2014•8a.m. BestWesternBeachfrontInn•16008BoatBasinRoad General Council Meeting Nov.1,2014•1p.m.•SiletzTribalCommunityCenter•Siletz,Oregon Invocation Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Hunting and Fishing MOU Tribal Members’ Concerns Tribal Council Candidates Declarations Chairman’s Report Announcements Adjourn 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 November issue is Oct. 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 2 • Siletz News • Member of the Native American Journalists Association October 2014 Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Tribal Community Center Oct. 6 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3 – 6-8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Oct. 13 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 – 6-8 p.m. eugene Eugene Area Office Oct. 7 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4 – 6-8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Oct. 14 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11 – 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.
