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Chairman’s Report Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS) The LCIS met on May 13 at the State Capitol with a very full agenda. The Oregon Military Department gave reports that described the Tribes’ voluntary participation in all the national wars/ conflicts. We also discussed the depart- ment’s involvement with Tribes regard- ing natural disasters and other major emergencies. U . S . A t t o r n ey Ti m S i m m o n s described his involvement with Tribes on many Tribal issues that included the Indian Child Welfare Act, legalization of marijuana and of particular interest are the coordination efforts by the U.S. Attor- ney’s office on a re-entry initiative. This is looking at ways to assist those people who are returning home after serving time. The Youth Development Council director reported on outreach efforts with all Oregon Tribes. The focus has been on grants given to Tribes for various purposes, including an important one to improve school attendance. The Oregon Liquor Control Commis- sion’s presentation included a discussion on the legalization of marijuana and the responsibility for compliance that will rest in its office. Regarding the Oregon health insur- ance market, the Department of Consumer and Business Service (DCBS) reported that the insurance marketplace has been transferred to DCBS. Tribes have been consulted on this change that has a huge impact on eligibility for health services. The day ended with a reception at Mahonia Hall with Gov. Kate Brown, Tribal leaders and the governor’s top staff. The Siletz Community Health Clinic property is 100 percent tobacco-free. The policy prohibits all tobacco use by everyone – no smoking in your car, in the parking lot or on clinic property. We appreciate your understanding and willingness to help keep our clinic tobacco-free and clean. Tenas Illahee Childcare Center has vacancies on its Board of Directors Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions. If interested, please submit your résumé to Tribal Council, c/o Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. To be considered for the vacant positions, résumés must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 8. Oregon Indian Day at the Capitol The LCIS hosted the program at the Capitol where Gov. Brown declared the week of May 14 as Oregon Indian Week (see photos on page 11). She as well as Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins and legislators gave brief remarks. Our Siletz singers under Bud Lane’s direction performed in the rotunda as did the Grand Ronde drummers and Umatilla representatives. It was an outstanding day. Siletz Tribal Business Corporation The STBC board held a workshop on the future development of STBC, review- ing the history, development of future businesses, hiring of an executive director and review of current businesses. It was a day-and-a-half workshop where the board was led in discussion by the Bluestone Group, which assists Tribes in economic development. Delores Pigsley Siletz Tribal marriage and divorce ordinances Tribal members were asked to give the council guidance on their view of the marriage and divorce ordinances. Three hundred thirty-six members were in favor of both ordinances, with 169 opposed. At the regular Tribal Council meeting in May, both ordinances were passed by majority vote (2/3). Youth Antlerless Elk Hunt Applications Due July 1, 2015 2 Tags Hunt runs from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31 Applications are available at the Natural Resources office and on the Tribal website under Natural Resources. Open to Tribal youth age 12-17 who have a valid Hunter Safety Card Call Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232, if you have questions. Elders Council Meeting June13•1-4p.m.•ChinookWindsCasinoResort 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 the Elders Program at 800-922-1399, ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261. Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________ Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) 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 July issue is June 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 June 2015 Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Tribal Community Center June 1 – 6-8 p.m. July 6 – 6-8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office June 8 – 6-8 p.m. July – at Culture Camp Eugene Eugene Area Office June 2 – 6-8 p.m. July 7 – 6-8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office June 9 – 6-8 p.m. July – at Culture Camp 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.
