Quanna Pigsley – 1970-2014
Quanna was born Sept. 8, 1970, in
Salem, Ore., to Don and Dee Pigsley. She
passed away Sept. 19 in Siletz, Ore.
She attended school and lived in
Salem most of her life. She later made her
home in Siletz with Kent Strickler.
She loved the Oregon Coast, the
rivers and dunes where she enjoyed the
beach and riding her all-terrain vehicle
whenever she could.
She loved visiting her numerous rela-
tives in the Yankton Sioux Tribe in South
Dakota and vacationing in Deadwood. She
was proud of her Siletz heritage as well.
Quanna loved and enjoyed being
with all her nieces and nephews and Kari
Sorensen. She made friends wherever she
went. She loved life and having fun.
She watched her dogs and cat and the
beautiful flowers in her yard daily. She col-
lected angels and now she is among them.
Quanna is survived by her parents;
brother Tim and his wife, Sara; nephews
James, Timmy and Troy; nieces Kaniesha,
Mariah, Rose and Daisy; as well as many
aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
brother, Troy.
Funeral services took place Sept. 23
at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Keizer,
Ore., with a reception following. Holy
Rosary took place the previous evening
at Keizer Funeral Chapel.
Job Opening
Opening Date: Nov. 3, 2014
Closing Date: Nov. 17, 2014
Job Title: Administrative Support
Clerk
Salary/Wage: $11.14/hour
Tribal Level: 13
Location: Siletz, Oregon
Classification: Full time, non-
exempt; this position is shared
between two departments
Job Posting Number: 201465
Visit ctsi.nsn.us for more infor-
mation about this and other job
openings with the Siletz Tribe.
Quanna Pigsley
Siletz Tribal member exhibits Native plants
2015 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2015 ballot for
candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council election
Name: ______________________________________ Roll #: ________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______________ ZIP: _______________
Telephone: _______________________________________________________
Bush Barn, Salem Ore.
Siletz Tribal member James Anello
is a member of the David Douglas Soci-
ety (DDS) and holds a dual bachelor’s
of science in anthropology/sociology
with a minor in history. He first became
interested in the plants used by our
ancestors by reading articles in Siletz
News and other Tribal newsletters.
DDS members participate in the
“Botanist in a Box” program, going to
elementary schools to teach about bot-
any, David Douglas and Native plants.
The Portland Area Office provided
some of the plant specimens used in his
exhibit from our Lori Johnson Memo-
rial Learning Garden. The Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians is recognized
for its contribution to the exhibit.
James said it is vital for all our Tribal
members, young and old, to learn about
the plants used by our ancestors and how
they were used so we can pass it down
to the next generation, forever and ever.
Email Address: ___________________________________________________
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be
filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2014.
I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application
for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by Dec. 26, 2014. Otherwise,
my name will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature: _______________________________________Date:_____________
Mail your application to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the
Voter’s Pamphlet, please submit your statement and recent 3x5 photograph of
yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is
Dec. 19, 2014, at 4 p.m.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and
photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot.
Mail your statement and photo to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz,
OR 97380-0549.
Honoring Our Children
By Honoring Our Traditions
The curriculum is designed to provide a brief, practical and culturally specific training program for Native
families. Promoting the growth and well-being of the Indian child through positive parenting, which is cul-
turally inspired, is the underlying message to parents. The first goal is to help parents explore the values
and attitudes expressed in traditional Indian child-rearing practices and then apply those values to modern
parenting skills. The second goal is to help parents develop positive and satisfying attitudes, values and
skills that have roots in their cultural heritage.
The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement
by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certifica-
tion by the Election Board.
Positive Indian parenting builds stronger children. Stronger children build stronger communities.
Positive Indian parenting recognizes that extended family historically had an importance in child rearing.
Positive Indian parenting recognizes that in order to parent and give children what they need, the parents
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email
elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
which they can best meet the needs of their children.
~ National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), Portland, Oregon
first must be able to get what they need.
Positive Indian parenting is dedicated to the idea that parents should be able to determine the ways in
T HE P OSITIVE I NDIAN P ARENTING W ORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL T RIBAL FAMILIES !
election Deadlines
4 p.m.
Dec. 19, 2014
Deadline to file for candidacy
4 p.m.
Dec. 19, 2014
Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s
statement for inclusion in the Tribal Voter’s
Pamphlet
4 p.m.
Certified Candidates List posted
Week of Dec. 29–Jan. 2, 2015
Absentee ballots mailed out/Voter’s Pamphlet
9 a.m.–Noon
Jan. 10, 2015
Candidates Fair – Chinook Winds
4 p.m.
Jan. 30, 2015
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Feb. 7, 2015
In-person Voting – Tribal Elections, Tribal
Community Center, Siletz
4 p.m.
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Deadline for returning absentee ballots
November 2014
This eight-week workshop will be held in the Salem and Siletz areas beginning the last week of
November from 5:30-7:30 p.m. With the holidays, the session schedule will be included with the
registration packet. Local transportation is available and snacks will be provided.
Sessions are inquiry-based (knowledge sharing) with cultural activities, special guests and much
more! The workshop is developed using the NICWA Positive Indian Parenting curriculum.
Please contact Angela Ramirez, Healthy Family Healthy Child Project social service advocate, to
obtain a registration packet. Workshop registration must be submitted by Nov. 17, 2014 (one week
prior to the first session). Please do not wait as space is limited!
Hope to see you there!
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Healthy Family Healthy Child Project
Nuu-la Nuu-wa’sh-vsh
“Our hand we are giving”
Angela Ramirez, Social Service Advocate
Direct Phone: 541-444-8262
Cell/Text: 541-270-8413
Email: angelar@ctsi.nsn.us
Feedback from previous Workshops
“Every class was awesome! I learned a lot about ways of parenting. I definitely
learned skills I will use for life.”
“[I learned that] bad habits like spanking and yelling can be changed. I can tell
stories as lessons to my kids.”
“I wish I would have taken the classes when my children were younger.”