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
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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.
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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
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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.