Graduates!
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Kolte Breck receives his Pendleton
blanket as he graduates this summer
with a bachelor’s degree in renewable
energy engineering at Oregon
Institute of Technology.
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: _______________________________________________________
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.
Warmest congratulations to Megan
Crookes and Cameron England, who
were married Aug. 23, 2014, in Eugene,
Ore. Megan is the daughter of Stephen
(deceased) and Adrienne Crookes of
Eugene. Cameron is the son of Eric
and Sharon England of Creswell, Ore.
The new Mr. and Mrs. England live
in Springfield, Ore., where Cameron
works as a computer programmer and
Megan is a full-time graduate student at
the University of Oregon.
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Congratulations to Sgt. Nolan Urbach!
We are so proud of you, son.
Love, Mom, Dad and Meagan
For more information about
the Siletz Tribe, please visit
ctsi.nsn.us.
I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application
for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by noon on Dec. 29, 2014.
Otherwise, my name will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet and on the ballot.
Salmon Defense continues legacy
of Billy Frank Jr. and fishing rights
Signature: _______________________________________Date:_____________
The recent passing of Billy Frank Jr.,
one of the most recognizable advocates of
American Indian fishing rights, has placed
a spotlight on his legacy and the non-profit
organization Salmon Defense.
“Salmon Defense was a piece of
Billy’s vision, it is part of his legacy and
today we are strong and committed to
aggressively advancing and continuing the
work of protecting the salmon that sustain
us and the ecosystems that sustain them.
Our time is now, we are Billy’s salmon
warriors, join us,” said Fran Wilshusen,
executive director of Salmon Defense.
As chairman of the Board of Direc-
tors, Frank was instrumental in the
mission to “protect and defend Pacific
Northwest salmon and salmon habitat.”
Salmon Defense works to advocate, edu-
cate and litigate for the salmon.
Robert Whitener of Squaxin Island
will take over the position as chairman of
the board. He will continue the efforts to
protect the salmon and carry on Frank’s
vision through Salmon Defense.
“I am both excited and saddened to
become the chair of Salmon Defense. I
am saddened that our former chair, Billy
Frank Jr., left us too soon and that his wis-
dom and presence will be greatly missed.
I am excited that I will be able to continue
to work for Salmon Defense,” explained
Whitener when asked about his transition
to chairman. “I believe the work we have
done in the past has been effective and see
much more work in the future to protect
our salmon. I look forward to being part of
the future successes for Salmon Defense.”
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.
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.
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.
election Deadlines
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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.
Dec. 26, 2014
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.
Feb. 7, 2015
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
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Siletz News
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December 2014
Created in 2003, Salmon Defense
was established by the 20 treaty Tribes
in Western Washington. The purpose of
this non-profit is to solely focus on the
livelihood of salmon and its habitat. This
is done through the education of young
people and increased awareness among
the public.
In order to honor Frank, Salmon
Defense has built the Billy Frank Jr.
Salmon Forever Fund. This fund was cre-
ated to honor and preserve his vision and
his work to protect the salmon.
This trust will provide scholarships
for Native students, fund restoration
projects and participate in litigation
involving salmon.
“I hear Billy say that we have to fight
for the salmon. The salmon can’t get out
of the river, we have to be their voice. I
look forward to the leadership of Bobby,
so we can fine tune that effort and be more
engaged. It is time to step up and be this
voice,” said Fawn Sharp, president of
Quinault Nation.
Frank was a fierce advocate for the
salmon and Native fishing rights since
1945 when he was 14, the age he was
first arrested for fishing. Frank continued
to fight for the salmon through protests,
“fish-ins” and support of lawsuits.
In 1974, the Boldt Decision ruled
that most American Indian Tribes in the
Northwest had the right to catch up to
half of the harvestable salmon. Previ-
ously, fishing had been confined to Tribal
reservations. Even after this ruling, Frank
never stopped his fight for the salmon