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Reminders Culture Camp July 12-14 Registration forms available on Tribal website and at area offices Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow The pow-wow hiring date is Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Tribal Community Center on Government Hill. Run to the Rogue Sept. 9-11 Registration forms available on Tribal website and at area offices For questions or more information, contact Buddy Lane at 541-444-8230; 800-922-1399, ext. 1230; or buddyl@ctsi.nsn.us. Courtesy photo Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police 503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155; child.idkits@state.or.us Over-Income Grant Program ready for applications for repair/renovation The Tenas Illahee Child Care Center (TICCC) would like to say “thank you” to Kathy Kentta-Robinson from Healthy Traditions; Gail Barker, a TICCC parent; and Marie Mason, a child care worker at TICCC, for all of their ideas and hard work that went into redoing our strawberry patch. When they started, our straw- berry patch was overrun with weeds and it took several days of hard work to get it to what it looks like now. Thanks again, ladies. The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own. The over-income grant is for eligible applicants and is limited to one grant per person/address/household. If you have received services for the following programs, you are not eligible for five years – Down Payment Assistance; the NAHASDA Rehabilitation Program, Elders Replacement Program, Rehabilitation Program for Elder Tribal Members or Rehabilitation Program for Disabled Tribal Members; Homeownership Program/Mutual Help; and BIA Self-Governance. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, driveways, fences, etc. Over-income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed below. 1 2 3 Base4 5 6 7 8 $36,792 42,048 47,304 52,560 56,765 60,970 65,174 69,379 Applications, including proof of current annual income, enrollment and proof of homeownership with the Tribal member’s name on it, must be submitted to the Housing office by 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2016. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing that will be held during August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you would like an application or have any questions, call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316, or 541-444-8316. Siletz Tribal Youth Council Meeting Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 After Culture Camp Siletz Dinner will be provided. CEDARR Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. July 6 • Noon Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional 8 • Siletz News • July 2016 Transportation: Youth carpool from the area offices. Contact us as soon as possible if you would like to join. Area Office Contact Numbers: Portland: Katy Holland, 503-238-1512 Salem: Sonya Moody-Jurado, 503-390-9494 Eugene: Nora Williams-Wood, 541-484-4234 Siletz: Sharla Robinson, 541-270-3212 2016 Siletz Tribal Youth Council Calendar Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend with youth. Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org Meeting Date TBA August Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15 Saturday, Dec. 3 Location TBA TBA TBA Activity Description Possible Service Learning Project Siletz Tribal Youth Conference Meeting and fun activity TBD Youth Council Objective: The objectives of this group shall be to provide a collective voice and represent the Tribal youth in all matters that concern them; to serve as a means of mobilizing and coordinating the actions of youth, other community members and organizations toward positive goals; to promote the development of future Tribal leaders; to help solve problems facing Tribal youth; to coordinate school and community service projects and provide opportunities for the youth to interact for fun and fellowship.
