Chairman’s Report
Mascot update
Head Start self-assessment
EPA consultation
Tribal officials met with the director
of the Oregon Education Department, the
chief education officer, a member of the
Education Board and other staff on the rule-
making process affecting Tribal mascots.
All along the way we have kept the
Department of Education and other
Tribes informed about our position on
the Siletz Valley School mascot, the War-
rior. We asked for Tribal consultation on
the subject with the Board of Education,
which resulted in the meeting that was
held Jan. 12.
We tried to let the officials who were
present understand our commitment to
keep the Warrior mascot at the school as
it is not a degrading mascot.
The rulemaking process went forward
with a vote on the proposed rules later
in January. At the same time, legislators
who have listened to us plan to introduce
legislation that will prevent the loss of our
mascot. We are very appreciative of their
representation.
Tribal Council approved the Head
Start program’s policies and procedures
report. The Head Start Policy Council
conducted the review with assistance from
the management staff.
The review covered all requirements,
such as program performance standards
and other regulations. All areas were in
compliance, with one exception.
The one non-compliance section was
the lack of feedback from family mem-
bers, teachers and staff who are familiar
with a child’s behavior in the Lincoln City
area. This issue was addressed.
Overall, the report covered 117
enrolled children, 169 program volunteers
and 13 staff. At this point, 100 percent of
the children are covered by insurance and
110 of them have been immunized.
The program overall is extremely
important in providing an early educa-
tion to our youngest children. The staff
is doing a great job.
Formal Tribal consultation was held
in Siletz with the Environmental Protec-
tion Agancy regarding the Portland Har-
bor cleanup effort. The process has been
ongoing for approximately 17 years. The
agency is ready to make a Record of Deci-
sion on how the cleanup should proceed.
As many of you know, the Willamette
River has been polluted since the early
1900s, maybe earlier, with mill residue,
ship building and many other businesses
that contributed to the pollution. It’s those
businesses and successor land owners
who must pay the price for cleanup, along
with money from the superfund.
It has been a long process. Six Tribes
have participated and we will continue to
be involved throughout the cleanup.
STBC job opening
The Siletz Tribal Business Corporation currently is taking applications for its
full-time administrative assistant position. For more information and an application,
please visit the STBC website at stbcorp.net or call 541-994-2142 or 877-564-7298.
Elders Council Meeting
Feb. 13 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Casino Resort
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.
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: _______________________________________________________
Delores Pigsley
Applications available for STAHS Board
Deadline for consideration for this volunteer position is Feb. 29, 2016
STAHS is an incorporated non-
profit corporation whose mission is to:
1. Develop resources for the con-
struction and implementation of a
cultural center and museum where
Tribal artifacts and representation
of Tribal history and culture can be
maintained
2. Develop resources to support activi-
ties and administration of the cul-
tural center/museum
3. In cooperation with the Cultural
staff employed by the Siletz Tribe, to:
A. Promote programs that encour-
age the revitalization and
practice of Tribal cultural and
religious activities and the res-
toration of Tribal religious and
cultural sites and locations
B. Provide a variety of outreach,
educational and training
programs, both locally and
throughout the region, related
to the culture and traditions of
the Siletz and other indigenous
people of the Pacific Northwest
C. Promote programs that will
encourage economic develop-
ment of the Tribe through tradi-
tional arts and crafts and other
culturally appropriate methods
Tribal member status is not required
for all positions on the board.
Any individual interested in serv-
ing as a volunteer on the STAHS Board
of Directors must submit an applica-
tion form prior to close of business on
Feb. 29, 2016. Applications must
be returned to Chairman of STAHS,
P.O. Box 8, Siletz, OR 97380; email:
daveh@ctsi.nsn.us.
The STAHS Board of Directors
will review all applications. STAHS
recommendations will be sent, along
with applications, to the Siletz Tribal
Council. The council will review appli-
cations and approve appointments at
the next regular Tribal Council meeting
after recommendations have been made.
If you have any questions about the
application process, please call 541-
351-8663. See more at huu-cha.org
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 March
issue is Feb. 10.
Send information to:
Submission of articles and
photos is encouraged.
Siletz News
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Please see the Passages
Policy on page 20 when sub-
mitting items for Passages.
541-444-8291 or
800-922-1399, ext. 1291
Fax: 541-444-2307
Email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us
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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
Feb. 1 – 6-8 p.m.
March 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Feb. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
March 14 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Feb. 2 – 6-8 p.m.
March 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Feb. 9 – 6-8 p.m.
March 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.