Chairman’s Report
Drug remediation and prevention
I attended a training session on drug
remediation and prevention in Albuquer-
que in September. The purpose of the
training was to make Tribes aware of the
huge impact drugs have on Tribal com-
munities and discussion was held on how
to mitigate those impacts.
In our community and within the
Tribe, several issues of violence and
drug-related events are reported to the
police. Sometimes it appears that noth-
ing happens as a result of those reports;
many times arrests are made and in family
situations, children are removed from the
home. When that occurs, individuals and
families have to assess their actions and
determine whether that lifestyle is worth
the cost.
Our Tribal Indian Child Welfare
Department and the state Children’s Ser-
vices Division are very much involved
in working through the social issues,
addressing health issues and planning for
the children’s future.
Our ICW Department provided some
statistical information that tells a sad story
of the effect that drugs and violence have
on our children.
There are 37 active families repre-
senting 65 children receiving services
as a result of drugs and violence. Cases
included three of physical abuse, six
of domestic violence, 15 neglect, two
abandonment, 24 alcohol and drug, two
incarceration and seven abuse.
The cost of care for the children and
adults receiving services is astronomical.
The program constantly seeks foster care
homes for the children who are removed
and several Tribal members have opened
their homes for these children.
The challenge of keeping our fami-
lies safe in all our communities includes
forming safe houses, reporting all criminal
activity and learning what kind of activities
to watch for. In Tribal communities, hous-
ing inspections are crucial in outside com-
munities as well as Tribal in documenting
activities and reporting to law enforcement.
Congressman Kurt Schrader
The Tribe hosted a fund raiser for
Fifth District Congressman Kurt Schrader
at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Schrader has supported Tribal legisla-
tion throughout his term. He has promoted a
healthy environment and many other issues
for the state of Oregon as well as the nation.
Maori visitors from New Zealand
The Maori visited Siletz and were
hosted by Bud Lane. A welcome lunch
was held; dances and songs were part of
the welcome. The Maori have visited in
the past and are most gracious visitors.
From Siletz, they traveled to Salem
and were hosted by Willamette University.
They then traveled to Warm Springs, where
they received a great welcome by the Tribe
followed by a dinner in their honor.
They attended the Northwest Native
American Basketweavers Association
and shared their weaving skills with all
in attendance.
Delores Pigsley
Siletz Tribal Restoration
Hope to see everyone at this year’s
Restoration Day events on Nov. 14 (see
information on pages 1 and 15).
Governor announces new loan program for small businesses in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown
recently announced a new pilot program
to help small Oregon companies finance
their growth.
Small and young companies often
struggle to find conventional financing.
The Small Business Expansion Program
is a $5 million fund that will provide an
alternative for small businesses, especially
those in underserved or disconnected
communities.
“Businesses that start and expand in
Oregon provide about 70 percent of new
jobs here,” said Brown. “By connecting
small companies with the resources they
need to thrive, Oregon is seeding job
growth while supporting businesses that
might otherwise not have access to these
kinds of tools.”
The Small Business Expansion
Program will be managed by Business
Oregon, the state’s economic develop-
ment agency. It will be funded by the
Oregon Business Development Fund,
a long-standing program that provides
direct loans to fuel growth at small Oregon
companies, such as Face Rock Creamery
in Bandon.
How the loans work: The Small
Business Expansion Program provides
an alternative to conventional debt and
equity financing by allowing businesses
to make periodic revenue payments as a
percentage of net sales, combined with
traditional monthly payments.
Business Oregon will begin accepting
applications Dec. 1.
To learn how to apply and for details
about the program, visit oregon4biz.
com/Revenue.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Elders Council Meeting
Nov. 15 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Golf Resort
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: _______________________________________________________
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 December
issue is Nov. 10.
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photos is encouraged.
Siletz News
P.O. Box 549
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Policy on page 20 when sub-
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Tribal Community Center
Nov. 2 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Nov. 16 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 14 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Nov. 3 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Nov. 17 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 15 – 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.
